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They wouldn’t lose each other. These words had a greater meaning for Albafica. More than Shiryu probably meant to give them. If they just could stay together forever. If they really wouldn’t lose one another, not only in this situation but for the rest of their life. If the truth just wouldn’t have been so cruel…

Once light graced their presence Albafica was finally able to show Shiryu a gentle smile. He couldn’t deny that the younger’s presence had always been comforting, even now. And his smile was what made his heart almost explode. If he could look at this smile every day, life would be easier, and even better than he could dream of. 

The Pisces Saint only responded with an brief nod. While Shiryu would gather the blanket and dress properly (which wasn’t necessary in Albafica opinion) he would prepare tee and soup for Shiryu. But it means to let go of his hand, of his warm and gentle hand that made him feel even more safe around him. Couldn’t this moment last just a little bit longer? 
His smile was soft as he turned his head for only an brief moment. “I will prepare the rest then,” he replied in an low voice. There was no need to speak loud, the silence was nice, speaking loud would only ruin what Albafica appreciated in Shiryu’s company.

None of them made the effort of letting go of the other’s hand. What others would have considered an embarrassing moment meant a lot for Albafica. They just don’t want to let each other go. This wasn’t embarrassing at all, this was special to him. Did they have mutual feelings for each other? Even if this wasn’t right in many ways, he couldn’t care less for what was right or wrong as long as he could stay with the one who had caught his heart.

A brief but soft chuckle escaped him as he looked at their hands. “I guess we should let go of each other if we want to prepare everything.”

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                                                                                   ^{Although light was now} PRESENT ^{for the two of them, Shiryu found himself still holding onto the DELICATE HAND that belonged to pisces saint. In a way, he was a bit} RESENTFUL ^{of having to let it go; as though once it released it, then that would be} THE LAST TIME ^{their hands would ever connect again. Did it not seem FOOLISH to think that? His heart never F L E E T I N G & it only fueled the want to keep a hold. They were to go back & watch the stars. They were to make WISHES. That can’t be done if they stayed connected like this.}

                                                           ^{Was that such an} AWFUL ^thing?

                                                                               ^{But once Albafica spoke up, Shiryu allowed his nerves to speak for him. His laughter was} SHEEPISH ^{the hand finally} DROPPED ^{from his own as it went instead to rub the back of his head. ❛ Ahh! Gomen gomen! You’re right. I guess I was lost in thought again. ❜ Shiryu thought it would be} BEST ^{to keep himself moving. The longer he stayed in place & allowed his mouth to} RUN A MUCK, ^{the more he was liable to make a} FOOL ^{of himself. Shiryu found himself} SCURRYING ^{now; taking a hold of his shirt & placing it back on.}

                                                                            ^{The blanket was next; folded} NEATLY ^{in his arms as he moved to take it to the front of the temple; the spot where he deemed PERFECT for them to stargaze together. Once he placed it down, the saint found himself} RETURNING ^{to the saint’s side. He had to take his mind off of things; to spare himself anymore} EMBARRASSMENT ^{& prevent himself from tripping over his} FEET & MOUTH.

                                                                        ^{❛ If I am allowed to inquire, Alba-kun. Who is the saint of the} LIBRA ^{temple of this time? ❜}