Night 53: M31-M40

[moral_liberty]

Sleep came and left Kaworu easily. He couldn't remember most of the time he had spent there in bed, but he acknowledged the absence of experience. Nothing had happened that day. A person had told him to sleep, and laid a hand on his head. He had felt nothing. He only stayed still, and waited for the bleed of identities that did not come. He was

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Re: M36

[winged_moon]

The door opened quickly enough, making Yue wonder if perhaps Touya was just as worried and eager to go check on Sakura. It was hardly surprising, considering the topic of their conversation at lunch, though he hadn't had the opportunity to pass on that he'd sensed her out and about that afternoon. Though it was possible Touya had seen that for himself?

Well, whatever the reason, the guardian inclined his head in both acknowledgment of Touya's greeting and a greeting of his own and started to step back... then paused. He was still for a moment, expression blank and eyes unfocused in the way that indicated he was conversing with his other self, then finally breathed a faint, resigned sigh and closed his eyes. With a faint shiver that reached out to the tips of their wings the two halves switched places, then Yukito opened his eyes and stepped forward, moving to slide his arms around Touya's waist and rest his forehead on the other's shoulder.

"I convinced him to let me have a minute," Yukito admitted, sounding a little apologetic. "We never get the chance to do this during the day." And after that talk they'd had earlier-- well, he wasn't sure if Touya needed the reassurance as much as he did, but it was still a comfort to actually hold him without someone watching.

Re: M36

[guardiancomplex]

For a moment Touya thought something was wrong with Yue or Sakura, the way he zoned out like that and his wings shivered. It looked so unnatural and a little forced, Touya had to wonder what was going on.

It was clear enough when Yuki's arms went around his waist, and Touya suddenly found himself with an armful of Other Self. Ah... maybe the change had only looked so awkward because he'd never seen it take place without a full body-change during the night. Or maybe because Yue and Yuki were upset, and he knew Yue wouldn't just reach out and ask for comfort. Yuki would, and Touya would always be there to give it.

He wrapped his arms around Yuki's shoulders and pulled him close, resting his cheek on the other boy's head.

"I know... do you want to come inside for a minute?" He wasn't uncomfortable out in the hallway, but if Yuki wanted to calm down before going to Sakura's room, he wouldn't argue the point.

Re: M36

[winged_moon]

Yukito was silent as he considered that, a little reluctant to answer and increase the chance that he'd have to let go. Even if he saw Touya daily and was with him every night, it wasn't the same thing; there was something about physical closeness and contact that made everything feel more real. He truly was here and they really did care about each other, and neither one of them was going to just... vanish.

"I'd like to, but..." Yukito chuckled softly, half-closing his eyes. "I think if we did we'd find a reason to keep delaying." The last time they'd paused 'just for a minute' before going to pick up Sakura, they'd ended up being late enough to worry her-- and Yue was already fretting at the delay.

Re: M36

[guardiancomplex]

He hated to admit it, but Yuki was right. Even if Touya's intentions were mostly along the lines of holding, the closeness would only encourage him to take it a step further. Especially if they were in private. But there was Sakura to consider. For the first time in a long time, Touya felt a small twinge of resentment curl in his stomach. She was the one worrying Yuki and Yue, she was the reason he and Yuki had such an upsetting lunch conversation, and now he couldn't even spend one minute alone with his boyfriend because she would worry.

It wasn't fair. He only wanted a minute.

Without turning his head, Touya looked down the hallway and back. It was quiet, everyone must have left the moment the doors opened or were still gathering their things. He pulled back and gently tipped Yuki's chin up.

"Just one," he said before firmly kissing Yuki. He had just one, he'd better make it count.

Re: M36

[winged_moon]

Yukito made a soft sound at the back of his throat at the kiss, comprised of mingled surprise and pleased amusement. Perhaps someday a kiss from Touya wouldn't feel quite so... monumental, wouldn't set his heart racing and a thrill throught him, but privately Yukito hoped that day never came. It wasn't as though it had happened all that many times so far, but each one had felt distinct and special, and this was no exception. The only problem, though, was that even "just one" kiss could still delay them for quite some time. Especially when Yukito was at least as eager for it as Touya.

Had it not been for Yue he might have lost track of time entirely, but slowly the guardian's sense of presence grew stronger, almost as though he were looming nearby and edging closer to remind them that he was there. Yukito finally drew back, slowly and with clear reluctance, lifting a hand to rest it lightly against Touya's cheek. "Just one," he agreed in a sigh. As soon as they were out of here he'd be making up for lost time, that much was certain. Perhaps it was an added impetus to find that way out.

Re: M36

[guardiancomplex]

No, come back... Touya thought as he felt Yuki pulling away. Days, days of waiting for one kiss and only one kiss. One moment to hold him before they went off yet again to do dangerous things and risk their lives. Each night could be their last, why did things like being on time have to get in the way?

"Just one," he said again, though he could feel his resolve wavering, what with Yuki's hand on his cheek like that. He gently pulled it off and bent Yuki's hand back so it was resting over the other boy's heart. Then he drew back. The space between them had never felt so painful.

Re: M36

[winged_moon]

For a brief moment Yukito fought the impulse to move closer again and steal a second kiss, despite the urgency of the situation and Yue's looming and impatient presence. It seemed like they could only enjoy each others' presence in brief, fleeting contact-- a moment here at the beginning of night, sitting across from each other at lunch under the watchful eyes of the staff, and a couple of times now a night to themselves. Such a thing came only at the cost of worry about Sakura, though, and she was important to him as well... in a different way, but still important. Especially to Yue, whose existence all but revolved around her.

Yukito smiled and forced himself to turn away... but refused to let go of Touya's hand as he did. And even as he drew back from the forefront of their mind, allowing Yue to take control of his body once more, still that contact remained. Perhaps the guardian was simply so intent on his destination that he hadn't noticed it, though, for once in control he set off along the hallway in a purposeful stride without bothering to look back.

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