[ keigo didn't exactly expect renji to respond in a negative, but instead, perhaps hesitate before giving his answer. that would have at least telegraphed something to keigo, some sense of regret of everything they shared together. and in reality, keigo couldn't begrudge him for that. so much had happened out of renji's control, it only seemed natural that he'd have some misgivings, some desire to omit certain parts of their experiences together.
...but renji didn't hesitate. there was no trace of uncertainty in his expression, even as that color slowly flooded into view on his cheeks. in turn, keigo's mind also took to certain images, associating the way renji blushed with the playback of those experiences he'd figured he'd want to forget, if given the chance. and just as renji's face started to redden, so did keigo's; it was honestly not entirely what he meant to put focus on, but he couldn't deny it was part of it.
but lingering on the embarrassment was impossible as renji continued to express how he felt about the matter. even though keigo knew that renji cared, that renji wanted what was best for him, for whatever reason, it always returned a shock to his system whenever he vocalized that sentiment. that renji would even think so highly of their bond, a bond to a lowly human, made keigo's heart swell with adoration.
the bump of his fist between them radiated in his chest, resonating within him long after his touch had left. keigo's fingers slipped from renji's wrist. he was quite honestly speechless. no one... no one had ever been so adamant about anything regarding him before. it almost hurt how wonderful it felt to be accepted and wanted in someone's life.
and though keigo had just finished crying, he couldn't stop another flow of tears from coming to the surface. this time around, at least, keigo perhaps didn't look as distraught. his expression brightened, even as the tears rolled down his cheeks, even as his lower lip trembled. and rather than stand there and stare at renji like an idiot, keigo decided to do what he did best in moments of high emotion: throw himself forward at the first person within range.
unfortunately, that meant renji was going to get keigo launched at him at full force, arms wrapped around his neck. ]
Renji!! That's so heartfelt!!
[ keigo sobbed, pressing up against renji to the point of being on the balls of his feet. ]
No one's ever been so devoted to me before!! I promise I won't let you forget, either!! I'll make sure you'll remember no matter what!!
[ even though keigo knew, deep down, he couldn't actually guarantee that, the more idealistic and romantic side of him was in control now, riding the waves of his emotions. ]
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...but renji didn't hesitate. there was no trace of uncertainty in his expression, even as that color slowly flooded into view on his cheeks. in turn, keigo's mind also took to certain images, associating the way renji blushed with the playback of those experiences he'd figured he'd want to forget, if given the chance. and just as renji's face started to redden, so did keigo's; it was honestly not entirely what he meant to put focus on, but he couldn't deny it was part of it.
but lingering on the embarrassment was impossible as renji continued to express how he felt about the matter. even though keigo knew that renji cared, that renji wanted what was best for him, for whatever reason, it always returned a shock to his system whenever he vocalized that sentiment. that renji would even think so highly of their bond, a bond to a lowly human, made keigo's heart swell with adoration.
the bump of his fist between them radiated in his chest, resonating within him long after his touch had left. keigo's fingers slipped from renji's wrist. he was quite honestly speechless. no one... no one had ever been so adamant about anything regarding him before. it almost hurt how wonderful it felt to be accepted and wanted in someone's life.
and though keigo had just finished crying, he couldn't stop another flow of tears from coming to the surface. this time around, at least, keigo perhaps didn't look as distraught. his expression brightened, even as the tears rolled down his cheeks, even as his lower lip trembled. and rather than stand there and stare at renji like an idiot, keigo decided to do what he did best in moments of high emotion: throw himself forward at the first person within range.
unfortunately, that meant renji was going to get keigo launched at him at full force, arms wrapped around his neck. ]
Renji!! That's so heartfelt!!
[ keigo sobbed, pressing up against renji to the point of being on the balls of his feet. ]
No one's ever been so devoted to me before!! I promise I won't let you forget, either!! I'll make sure you'll remember no matter what!!
[ even though keigo knew, deep down, he couldn't actually guarantee that, the more idealistic and romantic side of him was in control now, riding the waves of his emotions. ]