[ For as much progress as he's made, both in this reality and during his stint back home, he feels like the combination of the two has put him on the back foot somewhat. Hadn't he already learned to give himself what he so freely gives to others? That patience, that grace, that belief.
The urge to apologize for an unintentional backslide sits on his tongue, but it's swallowed down. He doesn't have to apologize to Eren for that. For anything about himself.
He only nods, face tucked into the curve of Eren's neck for a few deep breaths before he picks it up again and looks at him, eyes shining and serious all at once. ]
I will. I'll try. If you don't mind reminding me occasionally, like this... it really does help.
I want to stay with you every night. Of course I will.
[ And then, a gentle tug, a suggestion that they ought to leave this little alcove, this tangle of their bodies. A promise that they'll return to it later, in the privacy of his room. For now, though– ]
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Yes.
[Eren wouldn't have said so before he left this place himself - might not even have said it a year ago, but now...]
You're stronger than you think. You're smarter. You have the right kind of heart.
My love... [He murmurs it against Maruki's ear, leaving a kiss.] Give yourself what you give me.
cries oh we wrappin finally..........
The urge to apologize for an unintentional backslide sits on his tongue, but it's swallowed down. He doesn't have to apologize to Eren for that. For anything about himself.
He only nods, face tucked into the curve of Eren's neck for a few deep breaths before he picks it up again and looks at him, eyes shining and serious all at once. ]
I will. I'll try. If you don't mind reminding me occasionally, like this... it really does help.
u can wrap on ur next one hehe
I will. Every night if I have to.
You'll stay with me tonight, won't you?
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I want to stay with you every night. Of course I will.
[ And then, a gentle tug, a suggestion that they ought to leave this little alcove, this tangle of their bodies. A promise that they'll return to it later, in the privacy of his room. For now, though– ]
Come on. Come cook with me.