[ that stops him short. for dolph, his feelings seem rather simple. perhaps that's annoying to see it so, with all his relationships and loves, but he's always wanted to be that way. simple, uncomplicated. to love and live and nothing else. ]
I did.
[ a pause because oda isn't asking for confirmation. he is, for once, asking for more. ]
It felt right. The shape of my feelings for you, in that moment.
[Dolph gets a second smile from Oda, but this one is different. Wide and warm, there's a peace to it that is so rarely seen in Oda, though he is quiet, though he is unobtrusive, though he is mild.
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That's fine. It's between us.
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Between us, then. [Oda nudges him back. Quartz is just down the road - Oda can see it in the distance.
[He wants more. Maruki pulled Oda into his arms when he returned, and it was more touch than he'd ever known. Maybe he'd wanted Dolph to do the same.]
Heya, Dokkun...I was wondering about something...
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Wondering about what?
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[Still...it's rare that Oda is ever kissed.]
You kissed me once.
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I did.
[ a pause because oda isn't asking for confirmation. he is, for once, asking for more. ]
It felt right. The shape of my feelings for you, in that moment.
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[He nods his head.]
I understand.
[Hell. He kissed back.]
Thanks for that.
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You're welcome. C'mon. Your drink awaits.