[ He knows that the kisses are coming, but it makes his heart race wildly in his chest all the same. He kisses back - once, twice - and the third time, pressing a little harder, kissing a little more deeply. Despite how knew he used to be at the idea of kissing, he... feels a little more bold with each kiss he receives. It's more than worth it, he thinks, to see Sorey smile the way he does.
His lips curve upwards once more. ]
Picking something else over ruins? That's surprising. [ He leans in to kiss him once more all the same. ]
[ With every kiss, it almost seems like Mikleo gets a little more relaxed; a little more liberal with his affections. So much so, in fact, that the third -- notably deeper, more insistent than its predecessors -- steals Sorey's breath a bit. He exhales audibly as they part, distantly aware of how the air around his face feels a little chilly now. ]
Not something -- just you.
[ And he'll answer that obvious want to kiss him -- no matter how wholly warm he feels by now. ]
You're more important to me than any ruins we could ever explore -- in this world, or our own.
[ Naturally, Mikleo read his mind. At that pinch of reassurance, he feels his heart flutter bittersweetly in his chest -- a sensation that makes him smile, even as his eyes grow a bit glassy. There’s a moment of silent sort of reverence before he brings their joined hands to his lips and kisses the seraph’s knuckles. ]
When I wake up, we can pick right back up where we left off.
[ Even with love, though that much isn’t spoken aloud. Even if he remembers nothing when he wakes, he knows he’ll fall for Mikleo all over again. It’s only a matter of time. ]
So, try not to explore everything without me while I'm gone, okay?
[ He's joking, of course! Only joking. It's not like he'll be gone for 500 years, jeez. ]
... When you wake up, we'll continue where we left off.
[ Mikleo feels the same. He already knows that being away from Sorey for so long is going to be difficult. However, the last thing he wants is to burden Sorey with any of Mikleo's feelings.
He wants him to follow the path he believes in.
His eyes are full of determination and resolve - yet, there's affection and love there all the same. No matter what, he wants to keep his promise to Sorey. ]
[ That's all that Sorey could ever ask for. More than, even.
He's going to follow the path they both know he needs to walk, even if it is a lonely road, but he's grateful just to know that at the end of it will be this love he's found, right there waiting for him. Just the thought alone leaves his chest swelling with warmth, a smile so deep and warm taking hold that his cheeks nearly hurt.
Squeezing Mikleo's hand, he answers in a hushed, humbled whisper: ]
[ He squeezes that hand in return, violet colored eyes meeting with deep green ones. It's no secret that he'd wait as long as he needed to. It's never been a question of if he will or won't - it's something he decided the moment that he knew Sorey's resolve.
He won't be alone. They've met so many comrades - they have family in Elysia.
[ The words -- and the increasing ease with which he says them -- further swell Sorey's chest with all that warmth and fullness he could once only imagine.
Carefully, he lifts their joined hands to his lips. ]
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Date: 2018-06-26 03:01 am (UTC)His lips curve upwards once more. ]
Picking something else over ruins? That's surprising. [ He leans in to kiss him once more all the same. ]
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Date: 2018-06-26 02:35 pm (UTC)Not something -- just you.
[ And he'll answer that obvious want to kiss him -- no matter how wholly warm he feels by now. ]
You're more important to me than any ruins we could ever explore -- in this world, or our own.
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Date: 2018-06-28 01:07 am (UTC)It's funny. They've known each other for their entire lives, but... Sorey keeps catching him off guard all the same. ]
You're such a sap. [ He nudges him lightly with his elbow. He looks away then, pale features reddening slightly. ]
... I feel the same. [ He always has. ] But... it feels as though our dream's only become stronger, as well.
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Date: 2018-07-02 03:39 am (UTC)That is, until Mikleo gets him -- admittedly, off-guard -- with a playful elbow. All the same, all he can do is chuckle lightheartedly at the jab. ]
You love me. [ He rebuffs. Knowingly, now. ] And, you know, now that you mention it... I think you might be right -- I think maybe somehow, it has.
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Date: 2018-07-02 03:43 am (UTC)He'll move to take a seat then, offering a hand for Sorey to take and join him to do the same. ]
There's more out there to explore than we thought. Not just in this world - but likely in others, too.
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Date: 2018-07-02 03:52 am (UTC)You think we'll have time to explore it all? [ A beat. ] Maybe not here, but--
[ Lacing their fingers, he trails off. This is a bad time for that, no matter whether he wants to offer words of reassurance or not. ]
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Date: 2018-07-02 09:11 pm (UTC)[ He'll squeeze that hand, putting a bit of his weight against Sorey. ]
I'm sure we'll have some time then to see what's out there.
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Date: 2018-07-09 07:49 pm (UTC)When I wake up, we can pick right back up where we left off.
[ Even with love, though that much isn’t spoken aloud. Even if he remembers nothing when he wakes, he knows he’ll fall for Mikleo all over again. It’s only a matter of time. ]
So, try not to explore everything without me while I'm gone, okay?
[ He's joking, of course! Only joking.
It's not like he'll be gone for 500 years, jeez.](no subject)
Date: 2018-07-15 06:01 am (UTC)[ His heart leaps when Sorey presses lips to knuckles, eyes darting away for a moment before he squeezes that hand. ]
... I'll write everything down. [ He says softly. ] Just like the last time.
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Date: 2018-07-16 06:14 pm (UTC)[ Green eyes meet amethyst. ]
I can't wait to see you again.
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Date: 2018-07-25 11:40 pm (UTC)[ Mikleo feels the same. He already knows that being away from Sorey for so long is going to be difficult. However, the last thing he wants is to burden Sorey with any of Mikleo's feelings.
He wants him to follow the path he believes in.
His eyes are full of determination and resolve - yet, there's affection and love there all the same. No matter what, he wants to keep his promise to Sorey. ]
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Date: 2018-07-26 04:39 am (UTC)He's going to follow the path they both know he needs to walk, even if it is a lonely road, but he's grateful just to know that at the end of it will be this love he's found, right there waiting for him. Just the thought alone leaves his chest swelling with warmth, a smile so deep and warm taking hold that his cheeks nearly hurt.
Squeezing Mikleo's hand, he answers in a hushed, humbled whisper: ]
I'm so glad...
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Date: 2018-07-27 04:16 am (UTC)He won't be alone. They've met so many comrades - they have family in Elysia.
But, he knows he'll miss him. ]
I made a promise, didn't I?
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Date: 2018-07-28 03:05 am (UTC)[ Even though he never had to. Just that alone makes Sorey so happy, he doesn't know what to say. There's only one thing he can say to that, really: ]
I love you, Mikleo.
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Date: 2018-07-28 03:19 am (UTC)[ It feels a little easier to say each time he says it. ]
I'll wait. As long as it takes.
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Date: 2018-07-29 02:54 am (UTC)Carefully, he lifts their joined hands to his lips. ]
I'll try not to keep you waiting too long.