[For as much as Ren enjoys the push-and-pull of messing with Akechi, there's also an inherent need of him to do so; he enjoys watching the other boy squirm, but this may also be the only way to find out how much this actually means. He knows that the only way to truly understand him is to get his fingertips in those fractures, pull where he shouldn't, and find the truth underneath.
This doesn't feel like a victory, of any sorts. It doesn't often with him. But right now Ren would count it as a victory if Akechi would simply consider another option; a future of any kind.
It's a bittersweet one no matter what. But maybe if he tries hard enough, Akechi can believe in this fantasy too.]
It doesn't have to be forever. Maybe we travel. You don't have to stay where you don't want, I'm just... saying.
[He chances a look to Akechi's eyes.]
We have time to think about another option. Another future.
[Is it crueler to let Ren keep this spark of hope for what they two of them will never have? Or is it kinder to break this thing between them off now, to sever their connection completely and hope that it makes Ren hate him?
For a boy who has always known exactly what he wanted and pressed on relentlessly towards it, even when it was so far out of reach, for once, Akechi just doesn't know. What Ren wants is obvious, but what does he want? Does it even matter? Is giving himself a spark of hope even worse than giving it to Ren? Would he even allow himself to consider buckling?
Akechi's hand rests over Ren's wrist, the other boy's fingers pressed over his heart.]
[He doesn't even know that Ren knows the truth. He knows the future they'll hold, he just refuses to imagine it. If that is where his path is taking, so be it, but...
He never knows exactly where his path is going. Nothing is set in stone. And if he dreams hard enough, if he hopes hard enough, if he simply thinks it's going to happen a different way...
It might. It's not a promise, but it might.
Ren's smile softens, and he tips upwards to place a kiss on Akechi's forehead.]
Just something to think about. I bet it would be fun.
[They can, if he believes it. They can. They will.]
Gives me something to think about while I enjoy the chocolate you gave me. Do you want to try one?
There are worse people to travel with. I imagine with the two of us it would never be boring.
[Which feels like an understatement considering all of their everything, but the thought leaves Akechi a little warm, even if it he knows it's such an impossibility. Still, the fantasy of it is everything.
For once, he accepts the kiss without grumbling or pushing away, allowing Ren to press in close and shower him with affection.]
No, they're yours. But I'll stay and keep you company while you enjoy them.
If I was going to, I certainly wouldn't spoil the surprise.
[And what does it say that Ren pulls him and Akechi goes without hesitation, following him to the table, where he'll no doubt be cuddled and kissed and fawned over while the other boy enjoys his sweets. But maybe, considering it's Ren, it really isn't the worst thing. Maybe this is one of those precious moments he'll hold on to, knowing their time together is so limited.
So Akechi will stay and see every minute through.]
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This doesn't feel like a victory, of any sorts. It doesn't often with him. But right now Ren would count it as a victory if Akechi would simply consider another option; a future of any kind.
It's a bittersweet one no matter what. But maybe if he tries hard enough, Akechi can believe in this fantasy too.]
It doesn't have to be forever. Maybe we travel. You don't have to stay where you don't want, I'm just... saying.
[He chances a look to Akechi's eyes.]
We have time to think about another option. Another future.
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For a boy who has always known exactly what he wanted and pressed on relentlessly towards it, even when it was so far out of reach, for once, Akechi just doesn't know. What Ren wants is obvious, but what does he want? Does it even matter? Is giving himself a spark of hope even worse than giving it to Ren? Would he even allow himself to consider buckling?
Akechi's hand rests over Ren's wrist, the other boy's fingers pressed over his heart.]
...I've always wanted to see Europe.
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He never knows exactly where his path is going. Nothing is set in stone. And if he dreams hard enough, if he hopes hard enough, if he simply thinks it's going to happen a different way...
It might. It's not a promise, but it might.
Ren's smile softens, and he tips upwards to place a kiss on Akechi's forehead.]
Just something to think about. I bet it would be fun.
[They can, if he believes it. They can. They will.]
Gives me something to think about while I enjoy the chocolate you gave me. Do you want to try one?
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There are worse people to travel with. I imagine with the two of us it would never be boring.
[Which feels like an understatement considering all of their everything, but the thought leaves Akechi a little warm, even if it he knows it's such an impossibility. Still, the fantasy of it is everything.
For once, he accepts the kiss without grumbling or pushing away, allowing Ren to press in close and shower him with affection.]
No, they're yours. But I'll stay and keep you company while you enjoy them.
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[He reaches and loops their fingers together as he starts to pull Akechi towards the table where he put the candy.]
Stay a while then. Okay?
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[And what does it say that Ren pulls him and Akechi goes without hesitation, following him to the table, where he'll no doubt be cuddled and kissed and fawned over while the other boy enjoys his sweets. But maybe, considering it's Ren, it really isn't the worst thing. Maybe this is one of those precious moments he'll hold on to, knowing their time together is so limited.
So Akechi will stay and see every minute through.]
For you? Consider it done.