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[ How did this happen is a question that lingers in the back of his mind, and it feels like he's close to the answer. No, he knows it already. The answer is right in front of him. If it wasn't for Akira's efforts, Hibiki would never find out about his own bottled up emotions. It's always been easier to tell that he has none, that he's empty. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The little acts of kindness coming from Akira made it obvious how wrong he has been until now.

Eventually, Hibiki closes his eyes too and relaxes into the kiss, idly tracing patterns on his nape. Will the fluttering ever end? Perhaps it's shameless of him, but he'd rather they never end. Honestly, even the heart thumping in his chest isn't bothering him. On the contrary, it makes him feel happy. ]

I'm sorry about your gentleman's reputation...I think I've ruined it. Can I make it up to you?

[ He's whispering against Akira's lips, barely holding back his giggle. ]

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[ he's very much aware that there's still a lot about each other that they don't know, and while all of it may not be good, that's life, isn't it? no one's perfect, and everyone has their story. if he had judged people based on one or two marks on their past, he'd be a hypocrite. his friends never would have given him a chance, and he wouldn't have ryuji, or ann, or any of them. people are more than just the culmination of their actions, he believes.

he laughs, too, the noise barely audible. ]

I was going to say don't worry about it, I'm not too attached to it... but I kinda wanna hear what you had in mind? [ he kisses him again after speaking, playfully rolling hibiki's bottom lip between his own before letting it snap free. ]

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If you're not too attached to it then maybe my offer was unnecessary. Please feel free to ignore it.

[ His official tone sounds hilarious given the circumstances, even to Hibiki himself. Without revealing what he had in mind just yet, he lets his fingertips trace along Akira's jawline. ]

I was thinking just might not be enough to satisfy you.

[ It's not his intention to sound seductive but here he is. HE'S INNOCENT, REMEMBER ]

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[ SORRY, HE'S STARTING TO DOUBT THAT INNOCENCE. REALLY DOUBT IT.

the fingertips along his jaw accompanied with those words has akira's mind temporarily sparking. it's not a full on short-circuit, but he feels a wave of heat rush down the back of his neck without his permission. ]

Hah... I think you'd be surprised. I'm sure it'd be enough.

[ what is he even saying? he doesn't know. ]

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[ NEVER DOUBT HIBIKI'S INNOCENCE. HE'S PURE. ]

I'm not so sure. Don't be shy, Akira.

[ Pure. So pure. Yes. ]

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[ he's telling him not to be shy. his mind is trying very hard to think of a logical explanation for all of this. ]

I don't think anyone's called me shy before... but yeah, you can tell me...?

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Aren't you hungry? I was thinking that I could make you breakfast.

[ See? Pure. ]

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[ ........ oh. hah. ha. ha. ha. at least he said make breakfast and didn't end it with something vague like, 'are you hungry?' ]

That sounds good. I can see if there's enough stuff to make coffee with.

[ domestic!!! things!! ]

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[ With Akira's guard possibly lowered, Hibiki seizes the opportunity to plant a kiss on his lips. Not that he planned it, no. The idea has just come to his mind and it seems appropriate to do this right now. It's one of those brief, sweet kisses. So brief that Hibiki is quite reluctant when it comes down to pulling away. ]

Five more minutes?

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[ his heart is utterly, completely, and one-hundred percent stolen. bless this dumb captain. ]

Five more minutes.

[ he smiles, and presses a warm, lazy kiss to hibiki's cheek and then his jaw. ]