[just a tease, since he did already say before natsume had never lied to him. he's sure the other is relying on people in his own way, the way that subaru is stepping out, hesitantly, to rely on others himself.]
... Thanks.
[for the needed privacy. for promising. for staying until he's ready to let go and sleep.]
You have nothing to thank me FOR, ( he replies, sure and soft,
and natsume settles back against his pillows to nibble at his toast bits and sip at his tea and watch the wall while subaru rests, tendrils of grief worming their way into his heart when the other's breathing finally evens out and natsume can have some space to himself to press hot tears into. )
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[just a tease, since he did already say before natsume had never lied to him. he's sure the other is relying on people in his own way, the way that subaru is stepping out, hesitantly, to rely on others himself.]
... Thanks.
[for the needed privacy. for promising. for staying until he's ready to let go and sleep.]
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and natsume settles back against his pillows to nibble at his toast bits and sip at his tea and watch the wall while subaru rests, tendrils of grief worming their way into his heart when the other's breathing finally evens out and natsume can have some space to himself to press hot tears into. )