[ the way kirei holds him is the way he's seen others hold one another. it's comforting; he feels cared for. he doesn't have to pretend to be okay right now the way he does with other people. kirei doesn't treat him like a burden.
his shaking gradually begins to taper off, tears slowly drying as he holds onto the other man. he doesn't understand any of this. ]
Wh-Why--? [ his voice is still muffled in the other man's shoulder. everything still hurts, but for the moment, it's somehow less important than just being here. ] Why.. would you bother with me?
s-slowly works on app.....
his shaking gradually begins to taper off, tears slowly drying as he holds onto the other man. he doesn't understand any of this. ]
Wh-Why--? [ his voice is still muffled in the other man's shoulder. everything still hurts, but for the moment, it's somehow less important than just being here. ] Why.. would you bother with me?