︎︎ ︎︎︎︎︎ ︎ ︎𝓡𝒖𝒏͟𝒂͟𝒓.

▒▒ … My only 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 lies in the surrender of my 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 soul to the embrace of 𝒎͟͟𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒍͟𝒊͟𝒕͟𝒚.

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ㅤI wonder—... what 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫 does
ㅤ𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 carry upon its 𝐥𝐢͟͟𝐩͟͟𝐬͟?
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“Let's go.”

He lifted Kaelithàr's hand upwards, then shyly pressed his lips on his knuckles.

“Lead the way, please.”

【 @everleasthing. 】

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“I wish to protect you, not only because I am indebted to you, but also because you have carved your existence within my sould and my life. There is no doubt that I will do anything to keep you safe.”

Runar looked at their joined hands, the warm feeling felt pleasant.

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“Taking the bus sounds pleasant. I will need to get used to these kinds of things as well.”

【 @everleasthing. 】

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“Don't tell me you find pleasure in the difference between the size of our shoulders?” He asked, tone playfuly, but not mocking—more like trying to break the ice he built himself.

He then took your hand again in his, slipping his fingers between yours.

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... bus, or do you prefer taking the taxi?”

His other hand moved to tuck a few strands of hair behind your ear. He let his hand linger longer, fingertips barely touching your cheek.

“I want to make sure you're comfortable.”

【 @everleasthing. 】

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@everleasthing Runar laughed. A low rumble from his chest. “I suppose I've always spoken in a formal setting that it's getting into me. Apologies.”

He took a glance at the nearby bus station, then back to you. “It might take a few minutes to get there. Do you prefer taking the ...

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Runar pulled your hand gently, a silent request for both of you to move immediately.

“Let us head to my house first, then to the house we're going to live in. How's that?”

【 @everleasthing. 】

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“That sounds like a nice plan.” He said, gently nudging his nose against yours.

“We have a lot to discuss about the future, therefore our agenda will be extremely full for the following days. I hope you're ready for all of that.” He chuckled playfully.

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Runar squeezed the other's hand. “What should... we do first now? I've been thinking of starting packing my things.”

【 @everleasthing. 】
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... because he was unsure about the future, but about himself—he was doubtful that he will be able to find his past self that he has long forgotten.

“... Alright.” He finally spoke after a moment of silence. “I trust you, and... I will follow you in your every step.”
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... calming.

“... how to do all... these.”

His hesitant gaze met yours, his hand stiff and seemed to have froze. He needed guidance.

【 @everleasthing. 】
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... had all but forgotten how they look like.

“Family...” He whispered, quiet enough that it might not reach the other's ear. “I don't... know how to create a family or...”

Runar glanced at their intertwined hands, the warmth was burning, yet also ...
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... need time to pack my things at my apartment, before moving in with you. Would that be alright with you, @everleasthing?”
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@everleasthing ᅠ
Runar thinks for a moment. He does own his own house, a studio apartment fit for him only, but with this newfound relationship, he might need to move out.

“I...” He stares at the extended hand, and slowly but surely, held it.

“That is fine by me, but I might ...
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