[ though the tears continued to fall, keigo's lips were pulled into a grin so wide it nearly hurt. he was overwhelmed with the amount of sincere devotion renji had to their bond, to the point of wondering what he did to deserve it in the first place.
but he also knew that he wasn't going to get away with hugging renji like this forever. as predicted, renji pulled himself free, but that didn't dampen keigo's mood. instead, he looked just as elated as ever, to the point of giggling happily even as renji held them apart. it really didn't take much to bring keigo happiness, and even less to earn his trust. what renji provided was more than keigo could have ever hoped or asked for.
keigo looked up at renji, eyes still moist and glossy, but no real trace of sadness left. relief was the main motif of his expression, chased by gratitude and unfiltered adoration. he smiled, watching as renji's face flushed in that adorably flustered manner and how he tried to sound annoyed despite the look in his eyes.
keigo's heart fluttered again.
breathing in, he nodded, taking renji's words to heart. with a soft exhale, he finally responded with words rather than tears or laughter. ]
I never doubted that. I honestly rely on you all the time... even...
[ now it was keigo's turn to be a little embarrassed. he looked to one side and laughed, feeling his face turn red. ]
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but he also knew that he wasn't going to get away with hugging renji like this forever. as predicted, renji pulled himself free, but that didn't dampen keigo's mood. instead, he looked just as elated as ever, to the point of giggling happily even as renji held them apart. it really didn't take much to bring keigo happiness, and even less to earn his trust. what renji provided was more than keigo could have ever hoped or asked for.
keigo looked up at renji, eyes still moist and glossy, but no real trace of sadness left. relief was the main motif of his expression, chased by gratitude and unfiltered adoration. he smiled, watching as renji's face flushed in that adorably flustered manner and how he tried to sound annoyed despite the look in his eyes.
keigo's heart fluttered again.
breathing in, he nodded, taking renji's words to heart. with a soft exhale, he finally responded with words rather than tears or laughter. ]
I never doubted that. I honestly rely on you all the time... even...
[ now it was keigo's turn to be a little embarrassed. he looked to one side and laughed, feeling his face turn red. ]
Even when you don't realize it.