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So I guess we'll both be working on schools.

[ It's kind of funny in its own way, considering that Hinata was planning on teaching pretty much everything - Dunamis included. But a school specific to Dunamis would be good for the long run. ]

I'd say that I would help out, but... I don't want to overwork myself, in case I end up taking too many jobs.

And I want enough time for us. [He reaches out and touches the side of his face. Komaeda gestures to the house and to the paintings on the wall.]

This won't be a business. More like a place to go when you need it. I was hoping, maybe that this will make the people relax as well. Having a place to study and reflect could also help the balance of emotions.

I'd always leave time for us. [ He wouldn't want to leave out any time for the two of them. ]

But I guess that makes sense. It would be nice.

It would give people something else to focus on, at the very least. [The air warms as he looks bashfully to the side, face flushed.]

Hahaha, I know you will. I will too, of course! [Which brings him to another point. Nope, his face is just going to stay red.]

...you know, technically we've been together since that mattress test. [Where their hormones and denied feelings exploded before they both flipped out.] But, even looking at it from the first time we considered actually being a couple...it's been over six months.

That's true-- [ He then pauses, flushes and then glances away from Komaeda, scratching the side of his cheek. This is awkward. ]

Ah. Ahaha... it has, hasn't it? Sorry, I should have gotten you an anniversary present by now, but it takes a while to make what I want to get you.

N-no you don't need to do that! [He jerks his head up and flushes brighter red. Hinata thinking like that makes it harder to talk. He stares down at the table to make it easier.] I-I just mean that...here we are living together, thinking in terms of 'us' and we're not alone.

[It's not what he wanted to say. He's having trouble articulating what it is he desperately wants to convey. It takes him a full minute to continue.]

I can actually imagine growing old and I can't think of a better person to do it with than you.

[He buries his hands in his hair and curses. No. Not what he wanted to say either. It's been a while since he's been this all over the place.] It's...I'm not trying to put pressure on you! It's just very nice to...have you in my life the way you are. I love you.

[There. Finally he got it. He looks up and reaches out to brush his fingers along Hinata's jaw as he murmurs.] My life has become a bright and beautiful place. I only hope I enrich yours as much as you do mine.

Edited 2016-12-09 18:45 (UTC)

Just because I don't need to doesn't mean that I don't want to.

[ He listens to him carefully and he can't help but laugh a little bit, because Komaeda's a huge dork and that's just hilarious. ]

You're an idiot, Nagito. We're going to be together forever. [ He can't help but lean into his neck, kissing it playfully. ] I love you. I'm going to make absolutely sure we don't forget about this world. I promise.

[It's terrifying to hear something like that. His luck could destroy this. He looks away, flushed and happier than he's ever been. But the fear won't go away. He leans into him, reaching down to lace their fingers together.] We'll find a way.

I...have been working on a gift for you. So I guess when we're both finished we can share them.

[But Hinata did tease him. He huffs, adding.] And it's not unnatural to worry about these things! I'm so happy with you even when we argue that I...I want this to continue, always.

[Tucked up against Hinata's side he drops his head onto his shoulder.]

Yeah, of course. And don't worry, Nagito. I know you're scared, but... I'll make sure to keep your luck in check just in case.

[ He won't allow it to backfire on him. It's a promise that he makes to himself. ] And yeah. It will. We'll work hard to guarantee that.

I trust you. [But he can't ever forget that the happiest times in his life are immediately followed by tragedy. The blood running over his proverbial hands is so much it has stained his skin. It's only recently he's thought it is okay to live and to oppose his luck's attempts to rule his life.

His fingers curl in Hinata's sleeve as he shuts his eyes.] I want to believe in this fantasy-like future we're both envisioning. I want to fight for it beside you.

Mmm, [Maybe, there would even come a time when they could lay down all their burdens. It sounds like heaven. He pulls back, away from him and picks up his tea.]

Look at me. I've become such a sap. [His lips curve into a small smile as he whispers, playfully.] It's all your fault. You're not just good-looking, you're a drug I can't stop taking.

I do, too.

[ It's been so long since he's had those problems of distrust that it almost seems like ages ago. They've done so many horrible things, but now they can finally fix them. ]

And of course. We'll fight for it alongside everyone we've met here. Both from our world... and those who aren't, too. I want to create a future where those that deserve it can have what they want. Whether it is to stay here or go back home to their worlds. Or visit someone else's world, too.

[ Hinata plans on figuring out a way to do that. It might be hard, but he believes that with help, he can make it happen. ]

And you're not-- Actually, no you definitely are. But if I am that drug, does that mean we're going to do it today?

[Komaeda chokes. He sets his cup down hard and doubles over coughing. Normally, the subject of intimacy comes up to make sure they feel like going further. Not out of the blue. He rubs his face and glares at Hinata.] I have stroked your ego too much. You're getting really,

[He coughs, and looks away. The air is warm a tell tale give away anytime his teasing backfires.] N-not here anyway. At home if I were to say yes.

[An involuntary shiver runs down his back. Hinata is getting really bold.] Getting back to what we were talking about before. Thank you. For everything.

Edited 2016-12-12 03:15 (UTC)

... Then it's settled that we'll do it at home, then. [ HINATA ]

But yeah. You're welcome. Nagito. And thanks... for everything as well.

[He's smart enough to immediately set his cup right back down before it reaches his lips. Embarrassed, he opens his mouth and closes it without a word. The walk home is going to be interesting.

He tries again. It's rare he hits the side of his issues with intimacy. Sometimes like this, he brushes across it. But it gets easier with each passing day. He reaches for Hinata's hand and holds it tight.] Alright, when we get home. ...I'm overjoyed to share my life with you like this. I know it's forward but considering how bold you were just now.

Hajime. [He leans in, breathing out words in an almost whisper before he kisses him.] All of me belongs to you.

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