[He doesn’t think Rin’s at all that stupid. Of course he’ll see through his silence and curt departure. Of course he’ll know that nothing’s “all right” at the moment. Sure, they’re in better straights than they were a few hours ago. Sousuke’s not bitterly talking all over the network about his experience and distrust, Rin’s not suffering from the blight, they’ve made somewhat amends for the things Sousuke’s said to Rin over the network. But everything’s still in the air. There are cracks and discomforts, frustrations and lack of understanding. Who supports who here? Who’s not doing his part? Who could do better? All those questions and more and there are no right answers to them.]
Aa,
[Sousuke appreciates Rin’s silence. He’s not bringing up those things he obviously knows, the things Sousuke can feel in his back as Rin’s eyes linger on him. It’s why he doesn’t turn to look at him as he opens the door. Because if he did… It’s not hard to feel the smile in the room fading. Staying, however, isn’t an option. He could be stubborn and force himself, but it’s obvious he wouldn’t enjoy his time here. Rin deserves to have some time to himself to enjoy the swim as best he can without someone dragging him down. And honestly, Sousuke’s tired. More than tired. Exhausted. It’d only been his concern and adrenaline over Rin’s blight that’d prevented him from simply crashing upon returning to their room.
If he hears the comment about taking the bed before closing the door, he gives no indication, and silently shuts the panel behind him. It’s a nice offer of Rin, but… After he gets back to their room, grabs a shower, dries off, and pulls on a pair of shorts, Sousuke ends up the same place he usually sleeps: on the floor beside Rin’s bed (though at least they’ve got a nice mattress/cot thing down there because of course Rin wouldn’t allow him to keep sleeping on the stone ground).
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Aa,
[Sousuke appreciates Rin’s silence. He’s not bringing up those things he obviously knows, the things Sousuke can feel in his back as Rin’s eyes linger on him. It’s why he doesn’t turn to look at him as he opens the door. Because if he did… It’s not hard to feel the smile in the room fading. Staying, however, isn’t an option. He could be stubborn and force himself, but it’s obvious he wouldn’t enjoy his time here. Rin deserves to have some time to himself to enjoy the swim as best he can without someone dragging him down. And honestly, Sousuke’s tired. More than tired. Exhausted. It’d only been his concern and adrenaline over Rin’s blight that’d prevented him from simply crashing upon returning to their room.
If he hears the comment about taking the bed before closing the door, he gives no indication, and silently shuts the panel behind him. It’s a nice offer of Rin, but… After he gets back to their room, grabs a shower, dries off, and pulls on a pair of shorts, Sousuke ends up the same place he usually sleeps: on the floor beside Rin’s bed (though at least they’ve got a nice mattress/cot thing down there because of course Rin wouldn’t allow him to keep sleeping on the stone ground).
Someday, they might get another bed in here.]