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That's right. Hope they didn't mind me hogging you for a whole night though.

I think they'll manage without me for one night. [It's nice. Spending the time with Ted, even with how it started.]

[He nods.] This is nice.

It is. Thanks for inviting me to stay.

You know you're always welcome here. [He stretches, catlike, one arm to the air before he let's it fall back on the bed.] You can never have enough moments like this.

[Naoki thrives off of these peaceful moments and smiles.] You really can't...

C'mere. [Gonna drag you down to his level on the bed so he can go warmth-stealing again.]

Coming. [Naoki laughs, letting himself be dragged.] ...jeez, is heat all I'm good for?

Want me to make a list? [He says in amusement, grinning.]

[Lazily resting an arm over his shoulders.] How long would it be?

No idea. [He says sheepishly.] Probably really long.

...Really?

[He nods.] You make a good pillow. [He teases, grinning.] And you're fun to tease. [He sits up properly, this time counting off his fingers. He didn't wear gloves, but the bandages were still there, more as a reminder now than actually hiding anything.] You blush easily, which is fun to look at. You also are great for my tickling moods. You are fun to put in a dress, because you don't fight back half as much as most people would.

[...oh you troll. Naoki gruuuumbles at him (even if he doesn't mean it, really--like he could) and reaches up to mess up his hair.] Okay, that's enough.

[Ted sticks his tongue out at him for that.] No way, I'm not done yet.

[He smiles a little more sincerely though, less teasingly.] You always look out for me even if you don't need to. You worry about me when I do dumb things. [Like wander off and then return only when the village is destroyed.] You give me a reason to smile when we're together. [He straightens up his hair, or tries to, but his hand just ends up covering part of his own face as he closes his eyes while listing things down.] You don't judge me for who I am.

... [Stop it, Ted. Naoki's heart will go beating right out of his chest. He's not used to hearing things like this, not even now. A flush of red covers his face, eyes slightly wide. He opens and closes his mouth a couple of times, wordlessly. Ted's too good to him, he can't help but think.]

[Ted just continues, because his eyes are closed and he can't see the expression, and he knows he should feel a little more embarrassed saying these things, but he can't feel embarrassed for saying the truth, right?] You look out for everyone, and you don't hesitate to come along if worse comes to worse.

I mean it, when I said you're warm. Like the sun. [And damn he is now feeling the embarrassment and facing away, to hide the flush of his own cheeks. Hopefully the darkness can handle that part.] You make me look forward to another day. You make me want to make sure you have a smile on your face and...

[He finally opens his eyes and looks at him, a bright smile on his face, despite the red tints of his cheeks.] You give me a reason to keep on living.

[...oh. Oh. He shouldn't feel so happy, should he? But he is and he can't help it even as his vision swims a bit. But he's beginning to laugh, even as his breath hitches unsteadily. He's not unhappy. Just the opposite, even as his cheeks are burning.]

Wh-what's all of this...all of a sudden. Ted... [Affection surges through him and he moves forward to hug him around the middle. He's never heard that. Never heard such a nice thing and--he means it, doesn't he? Ted's too honest. It doesn't matter, though, Naoki adores him anyway, sincerely and completely.]

[Ted resist the urge to take back his words, because that was definitely embarrassing and--- if he were honest he wasn't sure why he said them. It just seemed to make sense, when he told Naoki that he should make a list. The hug catches him off guard, and he blinks at the suddenness, before he slowly wraps his arms around him. He supposed, faintly, it had something to do with his earlier thoughts, and he wanted to reaffirm that yes, Naoki is wanted, and Ted had to make sure he knew that.] Told you I'd make a list.

Not fair. You're...too nice to me. [Once he steadies his breathing he's just going to bump and nuzzle his head against Ted's shoulder slightly like an affectionate cat. He's kind of fumbling, unsure how to express this much feeling, the gratitude and warmth. So, instead...] Want...mine?

[Uhh... Considering Naoki's reaction to what he said, Ted idly wonders if hearing what Naoki said would make him react similarly. He feels embarrassed enough already, so...] Depends. How long is it?

...I'll try to shorten it for you. [Naoki loosens his hold on him now, smiling.]

[He grins at that.] Give me your best shot, then.

[...where to begin. Naoki draws in a breath and lifts a hand, beginning to tick off his fingers. He's going to tease him a bit, first.] It's fun to make fun of you too, old man. And to beat you at games-- [Raising a hand after this as though to say 'don't even start to protest'.] --and to tackle you into snowbanks.

[His tone begins to soften and he glances aside.] ...I don't have to think hard when I'm with you. We don't have to do anything in particular and...it's kind of unfair. How quickly the time goes by. [Aaah, so this is what it feels like to be on the giving end of such things. Heh. He's kind of embarrassed already.]

Haha...you indulge me, when I'm being stupid. Knock sense into me when I need it. Tell me when I'm being an idiot. [He pauses for a breath. No. He's not done yet.]

[Spoilsport, he'd totally protest. Oh well. He blinks at the words said though, not exactly embarrassed per se, not like Naoki was a while ago, but there is the obvious surprise on his face at the words. Touched, perhaps, was the right word. He hasn't said anything particularly embarrassing, but it didn't mean he wasn't still listening, just... stunned.]