I think usually people say 'I don't return your feelings' or 'I feel the same, lets maybe make out', I don't really know either.
[Literally in the two singular cases of romance, Noel has slowly realized his feelings until they just seemed completely and utterly normal.]
But I think it's also 'proper' to sit and think about. I'm not sure it has to be any one, certain thing. As long as you're happy and I'm happy then nothing else would really count.
[This is directly working against the goal he prefers - which is a hell of a lot more cuddling and making out, but Squall's comfort is higher than anything else.]
It was enough to convince me for a second. [And he can usually detect the sharpest forms of sarcasm in the world because Noel is occasionally full of that himself.]
But just to be clear ... You're saying that more kissing might be something that happens in the future.
[Don't let him get his hopes up for nothing, Squall. Lay it all out here.]
For people who like kissing? Yes. And obviously kissing someone you like is a lot better than doing it with someone you don't really feel anything for.
[And considering that Noel had spent time last night being involved with people mean to act as replacements for the real source of affection, yes, this is great news.]
[As long as it wasn't the kind of embarrassing that left Squall feeling painfully vulnerable (more so than usual when talking about his feelings), then it was manageable. They'd both have to get used to this, Noel's elation didn't erase that his one successful relationship ended with a death.]
[ It wasn't really much, but Noel really seemed excited and it'd feel like kicking a baby chocobo to not give in or something. He moves closer and reaches out to cover Noel's eyes with his hand. Then he leaned in and kissed his forehead softly before pulling away and quickly looking off to the side. He never moved his hand from his eyes though. ]
[Excited as he was Squall didn't owe him anything. Even the barest amount of affection wouldn't mean anything if Squall felt obligated to give it. Noel wants him to be comfortable more than he wants those displays of care, they'd be much more genuine that way. So needless to say he's not expecting any sort of contact at all, and he's definitely not expecting to lose his eyesight. But Noel is patient, entirely comfortable with letting the other man into his space.
The little kiss is beyond sweet. His eyes might be covered but his mouth isn't so Noel's smile is pretty self explanatory.]
Are you going to keep me from looking at you until you're back to looking stoic? [He's joking, but he makes the words gentler than usual, just in case.]
[ He slowly takes his hands away from his eyes to look at Noel. Stormy blue eyes with a red face, a great combination to look at, right Noel? Just looking at that smile of his makes him feel embarrassed.]
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I'd say that's a pretty big relief. I'd hate to be a terrible kisser.
[Humor is a defense mechanism.]
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[ He gives him a raised eyebrow. ]
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I'd be surprised.
[And that's the honest, true answer.]
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I think usually people say 'I don't return your feelings' or 'I feel the same, lets maybe make out', I don't really know either.
[Literally in the two singular cases of romance, Noel has slowly realized his feelings until they just seemed completely and utterly normal.]
But I think it's also 'proper' to sit and think about. I'm not sure it has to be any one, certain thing. As long as you're happy and I'm happy then nothing else would really count.
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[This is directly working against the goal he prefers - which is a hell of a lot more cuddling and making out, but Squall's comfort is higher than anything else.]
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[ There was an awkward silence before he looks at Noel. ]
That was a joke. The teeth brushing thing.
Sorry about the pause, the holidays got to me!
Look at you, killing me with your sharp wit.
You're just fine <3 I know how holidays can be
thanks <3 !
But just to be clear ... You're saying that more kissing might be something that happens in the future.
[Don't let him get his hopes up for nothing, Squall. Lay it all out here.]
I hope you had a good time!
That's what I'm saying...
It was quiet but yeah it was nice! I hope yours went well too!
You know what?
Fuck all of that, because the sun might as well exist in his smile, Noel's so bright.]
I think you've made me the happiest guy with a hangover!
Mine was pretty good too
[ he gives Noel a puzzled look. He's pretty sure this was the happiest he's ever seen Noel. ]
Good to hear!
[And considering that Noel had spent time last night being involved with people mean to act as replacements for the real source of affection, yes, this is great news.]
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[ He glances over at Noel before looking away again. ]
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[He would stop if it was really that bad!]
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[ It's okay Noel. He just doesn't know how to handle feelings. That's what happens when you push feelings aside for years and years. ]
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[As long as it wasn't the kind of embarrassing that left Squall feeling painfully vulnerable (more so than usual when talking about his feelings), then it was manageable. They'd both have to get used to this, Noel's elation didn't erase that his one successful relationship ended with a death.]
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[ It wasn't really much, but Noel really seemed excited and it'd feel like kicking a baby chocobo to not give in or something. He moves closer and reaches out to cover Noel's eyes with his hand. Then he leaned in and kissed his forehead softly before pulling away and quickly looking off to the side. He never moved his hand from his eyes though. ]
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The little kiss is beyond sweet. His eyes might be covered but his mouth isn't so Noel's smile is pretty self explanatory.]
Are you going to keep me from looking at you until you're back to looking stoic? [He's joking, but he makes the words gentler than usual, just in case.]
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[ He slowly takes his hands away from his eyes to look at Noel. Stormy blue eyes with a red face, a great combination to look at, right Noel? Just looking at that smile of his makes him feel embarrassed.]
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Just so you know, I like your not-stoic face as much as the stoic face.
[Which probably makes it even more embarrassing but Noel will have to risk that.]
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[ He reached up and shoved him lightly. ]
You're such a brat.
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