[ Sorey unconsciously swallows. They’re here to talk about that night...?
He shouldn’t be worried -- and he knows that; but at least, perhaps he’s less so when Mikleo takes his hand. Tangling their fingers, he squeezes gently. ]
You’re right. [ He admits readily. ] That night is still special to me, no matter what. I don’t regret what was said, either -- it’s how I really feel, so how could I?
[ Upon his lips is a silly, sheepish smile; one that implies that he forgives himself, at least, for this premature misstep. ]
And maybe I didn’t overstep my boundaries, but my timing could’ve been better.
[ Anyway, who says I love you on the first night they get together with someone?? Someone with a foolhardy heart and no brain-to-mouth filter, that’s who. Unconsciously licking his lips first, he swallows again and glances away, knowing that he’s far too expressive to hide the pinch of hurt he feels as he adds-- ]
I... I didn’t know you weren’t ready.
[ To return his words, he means. Or, maybe that he couldn't do so honestly because they aren't on completely level ground. Either way, it’s not a great precedent to set; and if it bears any kind of foreshadowing on their future together, then this relationship stands to be incredibly rocky -- especially when they get to. Um. More intimate activities. ]
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He shouldn’t be worried -- and he knows that; but at least, perhaps he’s less so when Mikleo takes his hand. Tangling their fingers, he squeezes gently. ]
You’re right. [ He admits readily. ] That night is still special to me, no matter what. I don’t regret what was said, either -- it’s how I really feel, so how could I?
[ Upon his lips is a silly, sheepish smile; one that implies that he forgives himself, at least, for this premature misstep. ]
And maybe I didn’t overstep my boundaries, but my timing could’ve been better.
[ Anyway, who says I love you on the first night they get together with someone?? Someone with a foolhardy heart and no brain-to-mouth filter, that’s who. Unconsciously licking his lips first, he swallows again and glances away, knowing that he’s far too expressive to hide the pinch of hurt he feels as he adds-- ]
I... I didn’t know you weren’t ready.
[ To return his words, he means. Or, maybe that he couldn't do so honestly because they aren't on completely level ground. Either way, it’s not a great precedent to set; and if it bears any kind of foreshadowing on their future together, then this relationship stands to be incredibly rocky -- especially when they get to. Um. More intimate activities. ]
I’ll pay more attention next time.