[ And to think it was a simple text that started this chain reaction. If not for that, they probably would have stayed how they were on their first date--two kids enjoying a moment of levity to distract from the weight they both separately carried. They might have eventually found this road at some point, but she isn't quite sure.
But this feels more genuine and real; a starting place to a destination unknown. How else could she describe it? There's bound to be bumps along the way, hiccups and fumbles as they both figure out what this new normal will be for the both of them. No secrets, no lies--and for her, no hiding behind a bright smile and a bit of bravado. And as he smiles at her, delicate and subdued in spite of the words that follow it, she finds herself caught in their warmth, with no escape in sight.
Pulling her hands away from his, Hibiki stands up, moving very slowly and deliberately to stand in front of him. Those same hands hesitate as she crouches down a bit before finding purchase on his shoulders. Careful of the swing's chain, she brings her head closer to his before gingerly resting her temple near his before speaking softly. ]
Can... can you say that again? I don't think I heard you.
[ ...Idiot, why'd you have to wear a hat when all it's going to do is get in the way? It's not like anybody would recognize her all the way out here anyway. Ah well, too late now. ]
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But this feels more genuine and real; a starting place to a destination unknown. How else could she describe it? There's bound to be bumps along the way, hiccups and fumbles as they both figure out what this new normal will be for the both of them. No secrets, no lies--and for her, no hiding behind a bright smile and a bit of bravado. And as he smiles at her, delicate and subdued in spite of the words that follow it, she finds herself caught in their warmth, with no escape in sight.
Pulling her hands away from his, Hibiki stands up, moving very slowly and deliberately to stand in front of him. Those same hands hesitate as she crouches down a bit before finding purchase on his shoulders. Careful of the swing's chain, she brings her head closer to his before gingerly resting her temple near his before speaking softly. ]
Can... can you say that again? I don't think I heard you.
[ ...Idiot, why'd you have to wear a hat when all it's going to do is get in the way? It's not like anybody would recognize her all the way out here anyway. Ah well, too late now. ]