[ he speaks just as quietly, fingers trembling as he grips onto that shirt even harder than before. rejection, akito knew this conversation was going to head in that direction. there's no way ikki would suddenly come to accept him, lift him off his feet and give akito the fluffy, flowery happily ever after that happens in his daydreams.
that doesn't mean he likes it any better, though. akito makes sure to keep his face hidden. the downturn of his lips, the way his eyes squeeze shut- things he doesn't want ikki to notice, not now. ]
It's okay, Ikki.
[ yes, this definitely wasn't the best place to have this conversation, he realizes. not here, not when he's latching onto ikki with all of these people around- but it's too late to fix that now. instead, he just lets go of ikki's shirt, lets his hands drop down to his sides, and-- moves to turn around. ]
I'll be back later, okay? Kazu can help you set up your phone.
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[ he speaks just as quietly, fingers trembling as he grips onto that shirt even harder than before. rejection, akito knew this conversation was going to head in that direction. there's no way ikki would suddenly come to accept him, lift him off his feet and give akito the fluffy, flowery happily ever after that happens in his daydreams.
that doesn't mean he likes it any better, though. akito makes sure to keep his face hidden. the downturn of his lips, the way his eyes squeeze shut- things he doesn't want ikki to notice, not now. ]
It's okay, Ikki.
[ yes, this definitely wasn't the best place to have this conversation, he realizes. not here, not when he's latching onto ikki with all of these people around- but it's too late to fix that now. instead, he just lets go of ikki's shirt, lets his hands drop down to his sides, and-- moves to turn around. ]
I'll be back later, okay? Kazu can help you set up your phone.