[It’s almost embarrassing how those words make his breath hitch and his body feel lighter. Yuuto covers Akutagawa’s hand with his own and turns his head to kiss his palm.]

Me too. I could stay here forever. We don’t even have to do anything… just having you here makes me feel better.

[He doesn’t worry as much about his Rumor or fear the future either. Akutagawa makes those things seem so small and manageable just by being there. When Yuuto imagines the future, he isn’t alone anymore.

Yuuto does grin a bit at the compliment.]

Then I’ll bring you lunch tomorrow too.