[ He doesn't force a smile this time, and the twist of fear and uncertainty and self-directed doubt are heavily lingering all around him. There's a shaky breath as he leans into the hug, letting himself hold on just as tightly.
When he sees the relieved look and the appreciation and that smile, his expression does soften. There are a lot of warm feelings that surface within all the unpleasant ones. A lot of fondness and maybe something that gives away just how much he really does like Akira. ]
... I'll try to fight it less.
[ Referring to how he was when Akira helped him sleep. ]
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When he sees the relieved look and the appreciation and that smile, his expression does soften. There are a lot of warm feelings that surface within all the unpleasant ones. A lot of fondness and maybe something that gives away just how much he really does like Akira. ]
... I'll try to fight it less.
[ Referring to how he was when Akira helped him sleep. ]