[Eren can't help it, really, the way his face falls. Now, he's the one that wants to hide. His fingers curl again against Maruki's back, over and over.]
Okay.
[That's fine. It's fine, but...]
You meant what you said. Didn't you? [Not because Eren doesn't believe him. What they experienced was undeniable, but still...there are so many, he thinks, who would rather not claim him if they had the choice. Maruki has less choice than anyone.]
I...won't kiss you first. If that's what you want. [Which feels...miserable, but...necessary, maybe.]
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[Eren can't help it, really, the way his face falls. Now, he's the one that wants to hide. His fingers curl again against Maruki's back, over and over.]
Okay.
[That's fine. It's fine, but...]
You meant what you said. Didn't you? [Not because Eren doesn't believe him. What they experienced was undeniable, but still...there are so many, he thinks, who would rather not claim him if they had the choice. Maruki has less choice than anyone.]
I...won't kiss you first. If that's what you want. [Which feels...miserable, but...necessary, maybe.]