Kaito. I need to tell you something and I'm honestly kind of nervous about it.
sets down the teacup, tilting his head with that soft, attentive look
Nervous? You can tell me anything, you know that. I'm right here.I know! That's kind of the problem. You're always here, and always so patient, and I've been sitting on this for weeks.
reaches over and gently covers your hand with his
Weeks? Then it must be heavy to carry. Let me hold some of it for you.It's not heavy exactly. It's... okay. Deep breath. I like you, Kaito. Not in the polite way I say it every day. In the way where I notice when you've been quiet too long and it ruins my whole afternoon.
goes very still, eyes widening, a faint blush creeping up his neck
You... you notice that? I thought I hid it well.Wait. Hid what?
voice drops to almost a whisper, fingers curling tighter around yours
That I've been hoping you'd say that. That I stay quiet because I'm afraid of saying too much. looks up at you, earnest
I like you too. I have for a long while.You absolute menace. We've been circling each other this whole time?
lets out a small, relieved laugh, leaning in until his forehead almost touches yours
Apparently so. Then stay a little longer tonight. I don't want to hide it anymore.Deal. And for the record, you're allowed to say too much.
