Don't be sorry. [He pauses, before saying softly.] I don't want to mess anything up either.
[Manabu must know that he wasn't the only one to feel that way. That this was just as nerve-wracking to Ryunosuke as it was for him. He's never been in a relationship before, not really finding himself interested in pursuing one in the past (he was an academic, even if he wasn't the best student).]
For what it's worth, I think you're doing fine. [He chuckles lightly before he leans over and kisses his cheek.] You're enough, Manabu.
[when the hell does it get easy? Mako and Wu make this kind of thing seem like just an everyday thing - like going to the grocery store or cooking... does it really wind up that way? or are they just really good at hiding how giddy and nervous this stuff gets them, too. Manabu would ask, but...jeez, man! it was embarrassing enough when they found out about date one!
...something to think about later, especially when that train of thought is easily derailed by the reassuring kiss. he peeks over the bridge of his nose at him just as you're enough hits his ears, and that's enough to keep him from second-guessing and just tilting his head in to kiss him back. there's no way this gets grocery-store mundane, he's convinced.]
[Mako and Wu did make it look easy didn't they? He doesn't know if it gets easier, or if the nerves eventually fade. What he does know is that he enjoys spending time with Manabu in whatever capacity that takes. He likes Manabu quite a bit, and he'd like to continue getting to know him in any way possible. He smiles as he's kissed back, finding himself emboldened by the action to actually kiss him on the lips.
It's not really a ghost of a kiss, maybe over too quickly by the fact that he shyly backs up once he's done it. It's ridiculous! He shouldn't be as shy as he is but this sort of affection isn't... something he's used to? Isn't something he's used to seeing in public. Maybe it was just the time period he's from - displays of affection weren't meant to be public.
[even a little kiss is a lot, especially when it's still so new; Manabu lingers in place for a couple heartbeats before remembering himself and meekly ducking his head to hide the goofy half-smile tugging on his mouth.]
Mn. After...after we go on that excursion, maybe? [he watches him for a beat before getting up himself, shivering in the open air. the weather may be turning, but coldblood's gonna coldblood.]
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Date: 2022-07-13 09:02 pm (UTC)[Manabu must know that he wasn't the only one to feel that way. That this was just as nerve-wracking to Ryunosuke as it was for him. He's never been in a relationship before, not really finding himself interested in pursuing one in the past (he was an academic, even if he wasn't the best student).]
For what it's worth, I think you're doing fine. [He chuckles lightly before he leans over and kisses his cheek.] You're enough, Manabu.
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Date: 2022-07-13 09:09 pm (UTC)...something to think about later, especially when that train of thought is easily derailed by the reassuring kiss. he peeks over the bridge of his nose at him just as you're enough hits his ears, and that's enough to keep him from second-guessing and just tilting his head in to kiss him back. there's no way this gets grocery-store mundane, he's convinced.]
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Date: 2022-07-13 09:27 pm (UTC)It's not really a ghost of a kiss, maybe over too quickly by the fact that he shyly backs up once he's done it. It's ridiculous! He shouldn't be as shy as he is but this sort of affection isn't... something he's used to? Isn't something he's used to seeing in public. Maybe it was just the time period he's from - displays of affection weren't meant to be public.
Good thing it's just the two of them right now.]
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Date: 2022-07-13 09:35 pm (UTC)I, ah...I-I get the appeal. Of that. Eh...eheh...
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Date: 2022-07-13 09:59 pm (UTC)Y-yeah? Yeah. [He agrees, rubbing the back of his head.] Good.
[Eloquent.]
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Date: 2022-07-13 10:10 pm (UTC)ah, but:] Uah, we...we should probably...think about getting out of here soon? Not sure how long we been here already...
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Date: 2022-07-13 10:21 pm (UTC)This was nice. We should do it again sometime soon.
[Ryunosuke stretches his arms before he moves to stand.]
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Date: 2022-07-13 10:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-13 10:42 pm (UTC)[A really good plan. They'll probably need it after what they intend to do.]