[He thought he'd proven it. Nero stirred a bit, surprised when Ryuuko seemed to bolt upon him, almost like she was suddenly going to fall off of him. The feeling of her palm straightening out to push the two of them apart left him shocked, his jaw agape. He'd feel guilty later for not thinking more before he said it but he couldn't help the look that came across his face. It hurt, even if he realized he pushed too hard. It hurt because he knew he'd still want her there even if she turned down that kiss, earlier.
But, it couldn't possibly be enough to just say it. She experienced it over the course of time with him--the fact that he was constantly with her.]
I didn't. All of it's real. [He wasn't angry with her in the slightest but he still felt his chest boiling up. Before her, he lost everyone. He knew life was too short to spend it being dishonest with himself or hesitating. So, when an opportunity presented itself, he lunged at it, desperate. Nero's hands came up, his fingers Ryuuko's arms, his teeth gritting.]
I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it. You know that.
about to pop a serious hug
But, it couldn't possibly be enough to just say it. She experienced it over the course of time with him--the fact that he was constantly with her.]
I didn't. All of it's real. [He wasn't angry with her in the slightest but he still felt his chest boiling up. Before her, he lost everyone. He knew life was too short to spend it being dishonest with himself or hesitating. So, when an opportunity presented itself, he lunged at it, desperate. Nero's hands came up, his fingers Ryuuko's arms, his teeth gritting.]
I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it. You know that.