Mmm? [He didn't move his hand away when Cliff reached for it; instead turning his palm up so they could actually hold hands more naturally. Somehow, being here, with the water and steam and privacy, Souji thought it might be okay to be affectionate. So long as no one saw them, it was fine, right?]
There's more to you than just 'an old guy,' you know.
Besides... [He gently twisted the strand of hair in his fingers, twirling it together.] I could ask you the same thing.
[Despite knowing what Souji was, Cliff still wanted this. Most would have been scared or intimidated, but not him. In his own way, Cliff was very unique. His personality was attractive and his straightforward nature was different from everything Souji knew. Even if he might eventually leave to go back to his own war, Souji knew he wouldn't regret what happened between them. After giving up on ever finding anyone to care about him, Cliff had shown up out of the blue like a shock of lightning. He was different - special.]
Jan. 10th | 3pm | Hot Springs
There's more to you than just 'an old guy,' you know.
Besides... [He gently twisted the strand of hair in his fingers, twirling it together.] I could ask you the same thing.
[Despite knowing what Souji was, Cliff still wanted this. Most would have been scared or intimidated, but not him. In his own way, Cliff was very unique. His personality was attractive and his straightforward nature was different from everything Souji knew. Even if he might eventually leave to go back to his own war, Souji knew he wouldn't regret what happened between them. After giving up on ever finding anyone to care about him, Cliff had shown up out of the blue like a shock of lightning. He was different - special.]
You'd just laugh at me if I told you why.