[ He can't say he's not in any danger. That would be an outright lie. There's always danger in his line of work. But the security at the club is good for getting rid of the worst of it.
Again, the amount of care this boy is displaying for him. He truly doesn't understand. ]
Far away?
[ But he pushes down the twinge of pain in his heart. ]
Danger isn't always physical, Junpei. [He leans back a little, brow furrowed in concern.] You said yourself -- being here hurts you. It's killing you. Even if it's just on the inside.
[Natsume backs towards the bed, sitting down again, consciously putting himself lower than Junpei again. Always being careful not to intimidate or impose or loom over him.] Far away. In the countryside. It's nice. I think you'd like it.
[ It probably would have been obvious to most people what Natsume had been trying to imply, but Junpei was used to expecting the worst. He still considers this ... whatever it is with Natsume a temporary pleasant thing in his life. Fleeting. Bound to vanish at some point. The promise of forever is too great to fathom. ]
[ There’s a shiver of something through him, and suddenly he’s wrapping his arms around Natsume and clinging to him tightly. He doesn’t say anything, just lays his head on the other’s shoulder and ... stands there in his warmth. Breathing. Taking in his scent. His everything. Suddenly the club seems even more suffocating than before, like more of a prison than before. The time he must stay there stretches out before him and it all feels impossible to bare. ]
[Natsume lets out a soft "oof" at the sudden clinging, his arms coming up and around Junpei as well, clinging back just as tight. He's not as confident as he appears, his heart beating rapidly against his ribs.
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[ He can't say he's not in any danger. That would be an outright lie. There's always danger in his line of work. But the security at the club is good for getting rid of the worst of it.
Again, the amount of care this boy is displaying for him. He truly doesn't understand. ]
Far away?
[ But he pushes down the twinge of pain in his heart. ]
But you'll be safe. That's good.
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[Natsume backs towards the bed, sitting down again, consciously putting himself lower than Junpei again. Always being careful not to intimidate or impose or loom over him.] Far away. In the countryside. It's nice. I think you'd like it.
We'd be safe.
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[ His eyes widen and he clutches his chest. ]
... you ... want me to go with you?
[ It probably would have been obvious to most people what Natsume had been trying to imply, but Junpei was used to expecting the worst. He still considers this ... whatever it is with Natsume a temporary pleasant thing in his life. Fleeting. Bound to vanish at some point. The promise of forever is too great to fathom. ]
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Yes? I -- did I not make that clear? Of course I want you to come with me. I mean, if you want to, of course.
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A little home ... in the countryside ... the two of us.
[ His bottom lip trembles lightly. ]
That sounds too perfect.
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Is...that a yes?
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I would love it. I ... could we have chickens? And a little garden?
[ It’s such a random thing to ask, but he’s trying to picture it as a reality. Not a dream. Something that can happen. ]
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Yes, of course. All of that. Chickens and ducks and -- whatever bird you want.
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But he holds on as tight as he can.]