Scowling heavily now, he crosses his arms whilst refusing to meet her eye. "Have you not been listening? Every other word out of his mouth is one made in jest. His response just then confirmed what I have always believed - that his pestering me was only ever a game to him. I've no interest in someone who cannot take anything seriously, least of all affairs of the heart."
The words are harsh yet they seem to hurt him more to say. He slams down a stony mask, fingers digging in.
Irhya opens her mouth to counter, furrowing her brows with full intent to argue, then seems to think the better of it, especially after that last line. This isn't his pride talking, is it? Would hearing he was sincere the whole time change his mind, or make him angrier?
"Fine," she ends up saying in defeat, deciding not to mention her intent to get the story straight from him as soon as she can. "But that doesn't change that he cares about you, or that we hurt him with that kiss."
"Ahah... apology accepted," she says with a laugh. "Though sometimes spontaneity is a good thing! Maybe you should try it more often. Just... not while transmitting, yes?"
On the other hand, it does give her some naughty ideas on ways to tease the living daylights out of him when they're apart, but she'll think more on it later.
"Yes." He takes a deep breath and lets it out, closing his eyes for a moment. What had he been thinking, doing that on the spur of the moment? And to Irhya of all people. It isn't like him.
"...May I kiss you again? I know you do not think very highly of me after our last conversation, but I cannot easily put aside how I feel towards both you and Felih."
"I-- You made me think it was the other way around!" she responds with a pout."I was worried you would put it all aside, given your newfound resolve..."
Though arguably, it would be better for him if he did. Would be better for her, too, as he so gracefully pointed out to her previously. But her heart remains as blind to reason as ever.
Leaning down, he cups her face and kisses her gently. It's warm and affectionate - nothing like the one he had given her earlier. This one is heartfelt.
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The words are harsh yet they seem to hurt him more to say. He slams down a stony mask, fingers digging in.
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"Fine," she ends up saying in defeat, deciding not to mention her intent to get the story straight from him as soon as she can. "But that doesn't change that he cares about you, or that we hurt him with that kiss."
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"I suppose. And I suppose I owe you an apology for kissing you out of hand," he says grudgingly.
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On the other hand, it does give her some naughty ideas on ways to tease the living daylights out of him when they're apart, but she'll think more on it later.
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"...May I kiss you again? I know you do not think very highly of me after our last conversation, but I cannot easily put aside how I feel towards both you and Felih."
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Though arguably, it would be better for him if he did. Would be better for her, too, as he so gracefully pointed out to her previously. But her heart remains as blind to reason as ever.
"Yes." She casts her gaze up at him, hopeful.
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Leaning down, he cups her face and kisses her gently. It's warm and affectionate - nothing like the one he had given her earlier. This one is heartfelt.
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"You're stupid," she says airily after coming back up, "and I love you."
Better, she thinks. Payment accepted.
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"As do I," he says softly.
Thank you nonetheless.