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[ Squall was glancing down at Sora with a bit of concern in his eyes. It's not like he didn't trust that Sora could handle himself in whatever it was that was bothering him, but it didn't mean he couldn't worry about him, right?

When he saw Sora look up at him, he gently cupped his cheek, giving him his full attention. ]

Someone that isn't Ventus?... I guess he looks more like Roxas though, doesn't he...

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Hmmhm. [Sora himself can tell Roxas and Ventus apart like night and day but he knows they look like twins.

Speaking of twins,] His name is Vanitas, he looks like me but his hair is dark and his eyes are yellow.

[It makes Sora feel strange when he sees Vanitas. Like something is going to happen but he doesn't know what.]

I had this weird dream that he pulled my heart out of me.

[His voice is quiet because he knows it's a weird dream.]

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[ Squall falls silent, trying to take in Sora's feelings the best he can. This heart business... well he doesn't know the full extent that it goes, but he knows it's definitely an important thing for Sora. ]

Must be a bit unsettling... a dream like that I mean... Especially when it's from a face that looks like yours.

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[He still doesn't even really know why Vanitas looks exactly like him. It's not like Vanitas is like Roxas.]

Yeah. But I can't help but want to talk to him? It's weird. It was a weird dream.

[Sora goes back to burying his face.]

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I mean... that's just you, isn't it? No matter how scary someone might be... you always want to try and know them better, even if it seems dangerous.

[ Squall moved his fingers back into Sora's hair, combing through it gently. ]

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[It's probably a bad idea for Sora to talk to Vanitas under the circumstances but he can't help that little pull of curiosity.]

Yeah, the weirdest thing is Vanitas doesn't scare me at all.

[The head scratches feel good!]

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How do you feel about him?

[ He notices the way Sora seems to be enjoying his fingers, so he keeps going it, one hand in his hair, the other hand wrapped around his waist. ]

it must mean something that you'd have a dream like that... be it a warning, or your own feelings deep inside..,

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A warning or ...? [Sora thinks about that. Why did he have a dream so vivid like that? Does it mean something?]

How did you feel when you learned about Leon? I guess it's about the same thing.

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How did I feel?

[ Squall let out a thoughtful hum. ]

I dunno... I guess I felt kind of replaced. and I was worried... you wouldn't need me anymore.

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Ahh. That's not true, though.

[Oh Squall. Sora cuddles closer and his fingers drift under the hem of Squall's shirt to wander over his skin there just a little.]

Hmm, I don't think I feel like that about Vanitas.

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[ Squall shivered a little when he felt Sora's hands against his skin, followed by a soft little noise.

Shit...! That was embarrassing... he just clears his throat instead.]

How would you... um put those feelings? The ones you have?

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[Sorry, he's momentarily getting distracted now. He does it again just to see what happens, fingers touching over Squall's side.]

Umm...

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[ It was a weird feeling. He didn't quite feel ticklish from his light touch, but it did feel nice...? It was embarrassing though, because he was usually so good at hiding everything, it was embarrassing how easily that soft sound escaped. ]

Ah...

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[Sora lets out a puff of soft laughter, somewhat pleased with himself to be able to make Squall react like that. It's a new feeling and makes him feel a little giddy, setting off some gold sparkles into the air.

He leans up to nuzzle his nose against Squall's.] I was a little worried when I woke up that you'd be gone.

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[ Sora how dare you??? Squall’s only starting to be more used to physical affection, probably because of Sora in the first place. He was always hugging him and holding his hands and everything else like that, but feeling Sora closer like that... he wouldn’t complain.

He snorted softly, nuzzling him right back. ]

You don’t have to worry much about that anymore... staying that far away from you for too long.... it makes me feel on edge.

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You mean you get really grumpy.

[He smiles sleepily. And don't worry, Squall. He wants to be closer too so...!! If Squall doesn't reject the touch he'll keep on doing it. Fingers scratch gently at Squall's skin, in slow lazy patterns.]

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What doesn't make me "really grumpy" anyway?

[ Squall relaxes completely under Sora's gentle touches. It was weird, because Sora always made him feel comfortable, but right now he just felt... that ten times more somehow? ]

If... you do choose to talk to him... because I know you will... will you do me a favor... and call for my attention if you start to feel uncomfortable...? Any kind of discomfort. Even if it's just a small feeling...

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Cats.

[Calling Squall out--

Squall's concern is sweet in his quiet way of his so Sora nods. Sora's pretty much already set his mind to wanting to talk to Vanitas so...]

I will, I promise. And I'll be careful too.

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[ he let out a soft huff at the cats comment, but you know it's mostly because it's 100% true.
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That's all I ask.

[ Squall cupped Sora's cheek so he could lean in a little better and kiss him softly. It was a lot easier to show affection toward him when it was behind closed doors.]

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[He smiles into the kiss because he knows he got Squall there. It's just too easy sometimes.

Sora shivers lightly and pulls closer to Squall. A warmth blooms over his cheeks. The affection really makes the last remnants of his bad dream fade away.]

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I see a sparkle... I guess that means you're feeling better?

[ His tone is teasing, but the look on his face could only be known as relieved. ]

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[Sora nods sleepily.] Hmmhm, sorry for waking you up.

[At least Squall's sleeping habits seem to be a little better these days but he does feel bad for waking him.]

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Mmm, don't be. I probably needed to wake up at some point.

[ He let out a tiny yawn and moved to tug Sora closer to his chest. ]

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[It's so rare to see Squall actually enjoying sleep!! For that, Sora nuzzles close to him, lips pressing a quick kiss to his neck before feeling drowsy.]

Nah, sleep in with me.

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[ Squall made a tiny sound to the kiss. He hated to admit it, but being kissed, being held, just being around Sora in general made his heart flutter in the stupidest of ways. ]

Mmm... I think that van be arranged.