[ Maybe Mamoru didn't expect Kaito to give in so easily. And while he knows that it's probably not just the end of it and Kaito will instantly like Kiraki and it'll all be okay.. it's already a huge step that the other is saying this much. That he's smiling. It's like the knot his stomach was trying to form itself into is already being undone, releasing a feeling of relief through his body.
It's hard to surpress a smile at the sense of relief and at seeing Kaito's own smile in turn. It's always been hard not to smile when the other did, especially considering some of the tough times they've gone through already up to this point. ]
.. I know. [ It sounds sincere, like he really does believe in Kaito. Because he does. Kaito might be a little misguided and easy to judge and he doesn't have much experience with these social things thanks to the way he isolated himself after Haruto's death.
But he tries, and it means the world to Mamoru. It brings a strange sense of pride to mind - Kaito might be his best friend, but honestly, it's almost more like a paternal sort of pride in nature. Mamoru's just so very proud of the way his best friend has grown ever since they both joined the Church.
His hands drop from the other's shoulders, trailing over Kaito's own hands for a moment before they're pulled back. ]
Thanks, Kaito. For looking out for me like that.. it means a lot to me.
[ Besides, Mamoru could use some people to watch his back, with how naive he can still be about things despite his age. Not like he realises that much consciously though. ]
You really are my Messiah, after all. [ Not that the title itself means much to Mamoru. They've been good friends ever since they were kids.. them being Messiah or not now, it doesn't change all that much about the bond that already existed between the two of them for so long. But he knows that using that word specifically for it might put Kaito's heart at ease a little bit more - and it's not like it's a lie, after all. He does share a bond with Kaito that he doesn't with anyone else. ]
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It's hard to surpress a smile at the sense of relief and at seeing Kaito's own smile in turn. It's always been hard not to smile when the other did, especially considering some of the tough times they've gone through already up to this point. ]
.. I know. [ It sounds sincere, like he really does believe in Kaito. Because he does. Kaito might be a little misguided and easy to judge and he doesn't have much experience with these social things thanks to the way he isolated himself after Haruto's death.
But he tries, and it means the world to Mamoru. It brings a strange sense of pride to mind - Kaito might be his best friend, but honestly, it's almost more like a paternal sort of pride in nature. Mamoru's just so very proud of the way his best friend has grown ever since they both joined the Church.
His hands drop from the other's shoulders, trailing over Kaito's own hands for a moment before they're pulled back. ]
Thanks, Kaito. For looking out for me like that.. it means a lot to me.
[ Besides, Mamoru could use some people to watch his back, with how naive he can still be about things despite his age. Not like he realises that much consciously though. ]
You really are my Messiah, after all. [ Not that the title itself means much to Mamoru. They've been good friends ever since they were kids.. them being Messiah or not now, it doesn't change all that much about the bond that already existed between the two of them for so long. But he knows that using that word specifically for it might put Kaito's heart at ease a little bit more - and it's not like it's a lie, after all. He does share a bond with Kaito that he doesn't with anyone else. ]