[ (Because Sousuke expressing himself for more than two seconds isn't normal. They're literally under a tree holding hands while trying to eat cheese steak sandwiches this is the least romantic thing in the world.)
What Sousuke is aiming for is, however, is to lower his defenses. To become a little more honest with himself and see if saying something that's so obvious will help; moving on, moving forward, to do exactly what he's promising at this very moment. He doesn't look over at Rin the entire time, his grip on the other man's hand tightening as he breathes in a quiet breath. ]
I love you.
[ It's as simple as that, but for some reason it feels good to let out. Probably because it's not the romantic sort of love and something more familial, platonic but everlasting. He's not the type to do this, but neither is he the type to open up about his struggles and hopefully that will change.
The corners of his mouth twitch, which causes him to smile. ]
In this life and the next... if I can be friends with you forever, I wouldn't mind that at all.
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What Sousuke is aiming for is, however, is to lower his defenses. To become a little more honest with himself and see if saying something that's so obvious will help; moving on, moving forward, to do exactly what he's promising at this very moment. He doesn't look over at Rin the entire time, his grip on the other man's hand tightening as he breathes in a quiet breath. ]
I love you.
[ It's as simple as that, but for some reason it feels good to let out. Probably because it's not the romantic sort of love and something more familial, platonic but everlasting. He's not the type to do this, but neither is he the type to open up about his struggles and hopefully that will change.
The corners of his mouth twitch, which causes him to smile. ]
In this life and the next... if I can be friends with you forever, I wouldn't mind that at all.