[Minato takes in this random and sudden display of shyness the way he handles almost everything else, staring curiously at Yu and seemingly being oblivious to how much his friend is reacting to an off-hand remark (Not that he doesn't think it's true).]
Why would it not be alright, Yu-san? You seemed pretty sure of yourself before. [Yet he seems unsure of himself the way he looks shifts his gaze after asking- what if Yu was acting this way because of him?]
[ Yu's expression shifts slightly. It's minor, subtle, the way many things about him are, but it's just enough to make the look on his face unreadable. Minato looks away, but Yu doesn't, his gaze lingering on the other's face.
Why would it not be alright... that's encouraging to hear, but even so... maybe he is overthinking this? But...
Quietly, carefully: ]
Is it okay that I do those things? After all, I never asked.
[ Minato never responds when he does... his friend had said before he wasn't sure of his feelings, back during prom, but then had said yes to the date... more than anything, Yu is just confused, and still isn't sure if he's pushing this or not. ]
[So it's his lack of reaction that's an issue...or so Minato thinks, head tilted in Yu's direction. There's simply so much he doesn't want to share about why he's unsure about his feelings that he feels it unfair to want to accept Yu, but it's just as unfair leaving his friend hanging like this.]
You don't need to ask. It's fine with me...I just didn't know how to respond. [He had dated many girls before this, but far and beyond Yu being a guy he simply doesn't know if he could accept dating someone who might expect to continue the relationship if they should return to their world.]
[ He shouldn't feel this way, he thinks. It's only been about three months since they met. But the strange connection between them had always made him feel as if they'd known each other already... as if there was some inexplicable resonance there, a warmth beneath his skin he couldn't explain whenever Minato looked at him. Of course, that had changed into real feelings, his own feelings, something that makes his heart double-tap in moments like this.
With his reasons for holding back removed, Yu glances away, over the park - making sure they're alone, as he'd not do this with an audience - before stepping forward. Still, he's not forward about it. Asking fingers find Minato's forearms and barely press, warm, and his gaze is searching. ]
[Minato's self-aware enough to know he's never quite been good at expressing himself or talking about his feelings, but a tiny smile is what will greet Yu's gaze when he looks for a response, a reaction to holding his friend once more.]
I would, Yu-san. [Yet in the end he wants Yu to be happy too and if they somehow end up being together...perhaps this too could be said to be fate.]
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Why would it not be alright, Yu-san? You seemed pretty sure of yourself before. [Yet he seems unsure of himself the way he looks shifts his gaze after asking- what if Yu was acting this way because of him?]
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Why would it not be alright... that's encouraging to hear, but even so... maybe he is overthinking this? But...
Quietly, carefully: ]
Is it okay that I do those things? After all, I never asked.
[ Minato never responds when he does... his friend had said before he wasn't sure of his feelings, back during prom, but then had said yes to the date... more than anything, Yu is just confused, and still isn't sure if he's pushing this or not. ]
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You don't need to ask. It's fine with me...I just didn't know how to respond. [He had dated many girls before this, but far and beyond Yu being a guy he simply doesn't know if he could accept dating someone who might expect to continue the relationship if they should return to their world.]
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[ He shouldn't feel this way, he thinks. It's only been about three months since they met. But the strange connection between them had always made him feel as if they'd known each other already... as if there was some inexplicable resonance there, a warmth beneath his skin he couldn't explain whenever Minato looked at him. Of course, that had changed into real feelings, his own feelings, something that makes his heart double-tap in moments like this.
With his reasons for holding back removed, Yu glances away, over the park - making sure they're alone, as he'd not do this with an audience - before stepping forward. Still, he's not forward about it. Asking fingers find Minato's forearms and barely press, warm, and his gaze is searching. ]
... would you go on another date with me?
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I would, Yu-san. [Yet in the end he wants Yu to be happy too and if they somehow end up being together...perhaps this too could be said to be fate.]