[ he quietly wipes his eyes before his emotions really get the better of him. inside his pocket, he squeezes yoshi’s hand to let him know that he’s listening. no, he doesn’t think it’s okay, but yes he acknowledges that yoshi thinks it is ]
I wouldn’t have fought him or anything. [ probably ] You would’ve been upset if I did, and you were so cute at the party, I wouldn’t want to… to ruin things.
No. [ he squeezes yoshi’s hand, tone soft but firm. if his boyfriend felt like he couldn’t tell deto, then… ] It’s my fault. But I did promise to do better - after that. I’m still trying to do better.
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Owen's the one who dunked me at the Halloween party.
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[ he won’t say anything he won’t say anything ]
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but
he really fucking hates it when people treat yoshi poorly. even just thinking about it - his eyes burn, his lashes dampen ]
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… I kept my promise.
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[Well now he just looks concerned.]
Are you...?
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Well, I did say…
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It didn't hurt. I just got a little wet, that's all.
There's no need to worry about it - really. It's... not like the other times.
He just played a little prank.
[So please... stop crying for him. It isn't anything that deserves that at all.]
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… Will you tell me sooner next time? If it’s really nothing… then don’t keep it a secret.
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Next time, I'll speak up sooner.
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Next time, I'll just tell you.
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[ and then again, like a promise: ]
I can do better.
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[He feels treasured, even if not wanting to make a fuss wins out more often.]
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[ treasure for sure ]
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[They feel synonymous to him...]
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It just… doesn’t feel like we’re even with protect. You’re my partner for life, you know?
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[ but the word doesn’t fit right… ]
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