[ The curiosity and suspicion on his eyes gives way to surprise and there's the smallest of exhales when he feels the arms around him, shoulders jumping a little but then they slowly lower again as the reality of it all settles.
Damn, when's the last time he's received a hug? When's the last time he allowed it, without the fear of somebody's hands at his back where he cannot see? Maybe the antsy feeling won't ever go away, but he can ignore it for this moment, lifting his own arms now that they're both free and wrapping his arms around Komaeda in return and pulling him close. ]
...Yeah. If I'm in this deep, I might as well take responsibility.
[ He's smiling when he pulls back, hands on Komaeda's shoulders to hold him at arm's length. ]
Let's go to the courtyard. I'm power hosing you down.
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Damn, when's the last time he's received a hug? When's the last time he allowed it, without the fear of somebody's hands at his back where he cannot see? Maybe the antsy feeling won't ever go away, but he can ignore it for this moment, lifting his own arms now that they're both free and wrapping his arms around Komaeda in return and pulling him close. ]
...Yeah. If I'm in this deep, I might as well take responsibility.
[ He's smiling when he pulls back, hands on Komaeda's shoulders to hold him at arm's length. ]
Let's go to the courtyard. I'm power hosing you down.