[As formal as Haruki's response might sound to anyone else, it really is easy enough for Noah to tell how nervous he is. And he can see too, that Haruki isn't nervous because this is something he doesn't want to do...it's just the opposite of that, in fact. Now that all of the pieces have come together in Noah's mind, it's all much clearer to him.
But the last thing Noah wants to do...is to keep Haruki in suspense, and make him even more nervous. Even though Noah could tell him that he doesn't need a knight who looks tough, and that Haruki is perfect exactly the way he is...The other boy is still waiting for him. So first and foremost, Noah will give him his prize.
This time, he doesn't say anything out loud in response. Instead, he does exactly what Haruki suggests...even though it takes a lot of willpower to keep himself from simply pulling the other into the kiss in that same instant. He wants to make it clear that this is still a very special occasion for Haruki...not just because he's the winner today, but also because Noah really means what he says about being glad that Haruki is the winner.
He moves both of his hands around one of Haruki's- cupping it gently and very carefully reeling him in closer. Noah himself takes a small step to continue filling the space between them- smiling the entire time. It's only when they're standing just a few inches apart, that Noah reaches up with one of those hands to stroke Haruki's cheek...tilting his chin up...And even as he moves, there's softness with each touch- every single one trying to convince the other that he's wanted here. Until finally, Noah himself leans down- pressing their lips together, and tilting his head gently into the kiss...enough until it feels like their lips lock together. Like they were made for each other.
There's nothing about the kiss that feels forced...or out of obligation, or mechanical, or anything of the sort. It's soft and affectionate in a way that can't be anything but genuine. That much should be obvious enough, even to the onlookers...Even though the kiss itself is still so gentle.
There's so much that he wants to say to Haruki...so much that should be saved until they're off the stage, and in an area where they could speak more privately. So for now...he does his best to put absolutely everything he has into that one, tender kiss.]
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But the last thing Noah wants to do...is to keep Haruki in suspense, and make him even more nervous. Even though Noah could tell him that he doesn't need a knight who looks tough, and that Haruki is perfect exactly the way he is...The other boy is still waiting for him. So first and foremost, Noah will give him his prize.
This time, he doesn't say anything out loud in response. Instead, he does exactly what Haruki suggests...even though it takes a lot of willpower to keep himself from simply pulling the other into the kiss in that same instant. He wants to make it clear that this is still a very special occasion for Haruki...not just because he's the winner today, but also because Noah really means what he says about being glad that Haruki is the winner.
He moves both of his hands around one of Haruki's- cupping it gently and very carefully reeling him in closer. Noah himself takes a small step to continue filling the space between them- smiling the entire time. It's only when they're standing just a few inches apart, that Noah reaches up with one of those hands to stroke Haruki's cheek...tilting his chin up...And even as he moves, there's softness with each touch- every single one trying to convince the other that he's wanted here. Until finally, Noah himself leans down- pressing their lips together, and tilting his head gently into the kiss...enough until it feels like their lips lock together. Like they were made for each other.
There's nothing about the kiss that feels forced...or out of obligation, or mechanical, or anything of the sort. It's soft and affectionate in a way that can't be anything but genuine. That much should be obvious enough, even to the onlookers...Even though the kiss itself is still so gentle.
There's so much that he wants to say to Haruki...so much that should be saved until they're off the stage, and in an area where they could speak more privately. So for now...he does his best to put absolutely everything he has into that one, tender kiss.]