[how the fuck do people keep saying things like that, and meaning it? how can other people have so much faith in him, despite the things he's done? it's baffling. it's stupid and baffling]
[and yet]
[. . . he finds he likes hearing it]
[instead of answering verbally, Akechi buries his nose against the crook of Eichi's neck, staying curled up at his side as he waits for whatever emotions he feels crashing into him like a wave subside]
no subject
[and yet]
[. . . he finds he likes hearing it]
[instead of answering verbally, Akechi buries his nose against the crook of Eichi's neck, staying curled up at his side as he waits for whatever emotions he feels crashing into him like a wave subside]