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Geeze...

[He thought he'd take a compliment like this a little better. But he finds himself flustered and a little lost for words. It's times like this that Squall sometimes reminds him of Leon a little bit. The shape of his expression or a look in his eye. And that feeling of pride he'd get in his stomach when Leon would say something nice to him.

But this, of course, it a little bit different. Squall says it with affection behind his words. And yet that feeling in the pit of his stomach still makes him a little giddy.]

I didn't know you watched me that much...

I guess I'm better at hiding it than I thought... I watch you all the time. It's like... whenever you're nearby, I'm drawn to you.

[ He laughs a little. He felt compelled to hide his face from Sora, but he didn't, because he needed him to know how serious he was. He wanted Sora to see just how much he cared. He promised Sora he'd be more honest with his feelings so... ]

[Sora ends up laughing a bit, hands coming up to pinch at Squall's cheeks gently.]

Alright, alright, I get it! [Sora's ... embarrassed.] Thanks...

I think you're really handsome too, you know. Even if it's more like... a pretty-handsome.

[ Squall makes a noise at the pinching that sounds like a cross between huffing and a soft laughter. ]

What about me is handsome or pretty? I'm not the one that shines so brightly.

[Does he really shine so brightly? Sora's face is going to be red for a while.]

Stop ... [He mutters, a breath escaping his lips again.] You've always been the better looking one, Squall... You've got those icy eyes and a pretty face. You're tall and strong too.

[pretty boy.]

[ Is that supposed to stop Squall? Because the red look on Sora's face just makes Squall want to say more things. It's a good look on him, all red and flustered. ]

Are you forgetting how strong you are?

[ Squall moved a hand gently to push more hair out of Sora's face, smiling that soft smile of his. So beautiful... ]

And you're a lot more beautiful I think...Just look at these eyes. So bright and full of life. A smile that could melt an entire room...

[NO. THIS ISN'T! FAIR!

Sora huffs and pushes Squall back enough that he lays on his back. Sora then rolls over to roll on top of him, straddling and sitting on his hips and so he can look down at Squall.]

I'm only... As strong as the people around me are, you know. [Huff huff.] But compared to you I've always been pretty plain. I'm just Sora. You don't gotta say things like that.

[He just wants to be Sora.]

[ Squall stares up at Sora with a faint redness starting to form on his own face. He swallows a bit nervously, but Sora definitely has his attention now if he didn't have it before. He's not sure if he quite gets Sora's denial, but the look on his face.... actually maybe he could understand a little. Everyone back home made a big deal about Squall, but he never saw anything important about himself.]

I think... just Sora is my favorite Sora, if I'm being honest. Just Sora's the one who pulled me into his life after all.

[His expression softens and Sora drops his forehead down to Squall's shoulder. He shuts his eyes for a moment and notices the small prickling pain in his earlobe again. He can feel Squall's breathing like this too and for a moment he feels...]

Thanks, Squall.

[He doesn't mind the compliments but he doesn't want to be better than anyone else. He's just Sora... He knows he has so many people relying on him to save the Universe... But he's just... Sora.

So he's happy to hear that from Squall. Someone he loves so much. ~~being called handsome was a bonus though~~]

[ Squall moved a hand up to Sora's hair now that he was leaning against him, working his fingers through his hair, even letting his nails lightly scratch against his scalp. He couldn't stop that small smile forming on his lips with Sora so close. He could probably even hear his heart beating quickly.]

Please don't ever think... you have to be anything but yourself with me, okay? Happy, sad, mad, or whatever... as long as you're just you, that's what makes my heart beat this fast.

Squall... You're great, did you know that?

[Sora feels a new blush flush across his cheeks as he turns his head to bury into Squall's shoulder to hide there. He can feel his heart beating and in turn, he can feel Squall's heart as well and the rhythm of them being close like this makes him feel content and warm. He never wants it to end.

How he got so lucky to have Squall's attention and his understanding, he'll never quite know. Sora's puppylove crush had been so strong back then and somehow they ended up like this.]

I'm happy...

[ A-ah... Hearing that from Sora when he buries himself into his shoulder just makes him even more embarrassed. Did he say something special? He was just... trying to say what was on his mind and then Sora called him great.

The room got a little chilly, so Squall wrapped his arms a little tighter around Sora. Around the ceiling, little pink snowflakes seemed to dance around. ]

Good... I want to make you happy.

[ He wants to be the kind of person Sora could seek out for anything. ]

[There is this funny trade-off when Squall is happy enough to make pink snow. It gets colder and Sora dislikes the way the fresh coolness sweeps over him but Squall's body itself is warm and inviting. As long as he can stay pressed close to Squall like this that gentle coolness isn't so bad. Pleasant, actually. It makes Sora shiver slightly, a tiny electric feeling fluttering down his spine.]

I know I can't forget about the things I have to do back home... But sometimes, when we're like this? I feel like I'm the happiest. I wonder if it's okay for me to be just Sora for as long as I can.

[ Squall continued working his fingers through Sora's hair softly, even tugging him closer just to give him a little more warmth. He'd feel guilty if he realized how much the coldness bothered Sora. It's not really like he intended for his emotions to spark in frosts... ]

I'll make you a deal. If I can stay here with you... and be just Squall, then you can be just Sora.

[ He leaned up to kiss Sora's forehead softly. ]

[It's okay, Squall. Sora accepted long ago that he fell in love with an ice prince. He'll endure the happy snowflakes.

Sora smiles softly at the kiss and then looks up at Squall with a bit of curiosity.]

Deal. But are you ever worried about going home, Squall? Is there things waiting for you?

I'm always worried about going home...

[ His fingers were combing through Sora's hair more now, as he sort of got lost in thought for a moment. ]

Everyone is relying on me to help stop this stupid war starting up... Everything we do to try and help sort of blows up in our faces, it's... not going to be a fun time.

[Sora blinks at Squall and nods a bit. Wow, same hat.]

Yeah... I know how that feels. You're smart and strong though, I bet that's why everyone is relying on you.

[He believes in Squall!]

I think everyone just sees a little too much in me.

[ Squall snorts softly, but how could he be bothered when Sora's the one saying it. Anytime Sora compliments him with those big sparkling eyes, he couldn't help but just cave a little more. ]

But after meeting you... I do want to try harder.

[That makes Sora grin.]

If you end up turning out anything like Leon, I know you were made to be a leader, Squall. It's hard when people see you that way but I think you'll be just fine.

[He leans up to nuzzle his nose against Squall's cheek.]

You've always been good at just being you, too. On top of all that.

Are you sure you aren’t just saying that because you think guys who take charge are hot?

[ Squall gives Sora a teasing look as he shifts his head so he could muzzle him right back. If he wanted to be like Leon he would have a long way to go. Have you seen the muscles on that guy? Terra was closer to being Leon than Squall was. Heck, Riku was too. ]

W-what?!

[That has Sora's cheeks flaring up with a blush and he suddenly wants to hide his face a little.]

That's not it!!

[Does Squall want to start working out more?]

[ Squall gives him a tiny grin and leaned in to kiss the tip of his nose. ]

You sure about that...?

[ He might just do that, if it means getting more of Sora's attention. ]

[Not gonna lie, Sora would watch Squall at the gym. No questions asked there.

His fingers move up Squall's arm to test his bicep out with a tiny squeeze.]

You're already ... [Sora is dying inside.] You're already hot.

[ It was so embarrassing to hear that, but also so rewarding as well. He tensed up his arm a little to give Sora something to squeeze. He wasn't built like a tank like some people, but he definitely had some arm strength. He had to to be able to handle the pushback of the gunblade. ]

When that comes from you... I think I like it.

[He squeezes and touches Squall's muscle with a tiny happy smile before he chews on his lip. Honestly, Squall might not be as mega buff as some other people they know but he likes Squall's body. He's lean, strong and sharp. Like he's been carved from smooth ice.]

I guess it is a plus because it's you.

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