[Day 12, afternoon: Ichigo]

[purrtagonist]

[well, he might as well get straight to the point]

I think Dazai has something planned for tonight.

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[purrtagonist]

[there's something about the word bonds that resonates with Akira. perhaps unsurprisingly so, even though Caroline and Justine had referred to his Confidants at "contracts." perhaps it isn't exactly the same, but it's close enough. and Akira knows better than most the importance of bonds. of connections. of meeting people, and bringing them into your world so they become a part of what keeps you afloat]

[Ichigo gets it, too. everything he says is exactly on point. it's sappy, it's still moving so fast (twelve!! days!!), it's still a whirlwind of emotions and feelings and desperation and a longing for something happy to hold onto]

[but it's good. it's deep, for only being twelve days old. and that's the best part-- well. second best part]

[the best part is the fact that Akira gets to chase it as much as he wants]

[his fingers once again curl into Ichigo's collar again. another tug brings him closer, a slight movement forward sees their lips meeting. Akira keeps this kiss lighter, gentler. nothing as teasing or as playful as earlier]

[but it's still short, and when he pulls away?]

I don't think I could ever regret meeting you even if I wanted to.

And I don't.