school: nier

[shaft]

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[shaft]

[ He grabs the front of Nier's shirt and pulls him down for a kiss. ]

[amain]

[ Why is this happening to him… He’s dragged down and Claude can steal a kiss.

As usual, Nier grumbles as his face turns red. It really is a cycle. ]

Why?

[ He doesn’t sound annoyed despite trying to be. Also, what a useless question because he knows why. ]

[shaft]

Because sometimes you say things that make me want to kiss you.

[ He doesn't look shy for once, giving Nier's cheek an affectionate pat. ]

I told Manwol that I would stay with her, wherever I go. I'd like to be with you, but I have to consider her.

[amain]

[ He leans against the touch despite trying to look huffy, but it probably isn’t working. His expression instead turns surprised.

Ohhh. ]

So you’re finally committing. [ !!! ] Congratulations, Claude.

[shaft]

"Finally"...

[ Does he have to say it like that? ]

I decided to be honest. That's all.

[amain]

Whatever it is, I’m happy you found someone.

[ Genuinely, he is and goes to ruffle Claude’s hair. ]

… We should stop doing whatever this is, huh. I wouldn’t want to cause you two trouble.

[shaft]

Stop what?

[ He's being mean. ]

Being friends?

[amain]

[ Why is Claude so stupid.

Nier kisses him this time, roughly, and ends it with a bite. Punishment! For being mean! For no reason!! ]

[shaft]

[ Nier is cute, even when he's being mean.

Claude smiles wider at his frustration, pulling him down to lie next to him. ]

I've already told her. Don't worry.

[amain]

[ I don't have an icon that completely conveys how much Nier wants to fucking die from shame and embarrassment. If it was going to end, he thought he could at least kiss Claude one last time BUT NOW IT'S PLAYING OUT DIFFERENTLY. HE SHOULD HAVE WAITED. He's closing his eyes shut so hard as he's pulled down completely. ]

Do I even want to know what you told her exactly?

[ Actually, let him hide in this pillow. ]

[shaft]

[ So cute... Claude will gently run his fingers through his hair. ]

I told her that I had feelings for you.

[amain]

[ ... Nier squints at him from his pillow shield. ]

Is this really Claude?

[shaft]

I'm capable of growth.

[ Not really. These conversations were extremely awkward. ]

[amain]

Sorry, I’m just shocked that you actually said you like me.

[ He’s trying to process it? ]

You had trouble yesterday saying you like touching. You had trouble with a lot of things and ran off.

[shaft]

I've said it before.

[ Hasn't he? ]

[amain]

You haven't.

[ CLAUDE REALLY HAS NOT EVER SAID THAT TO NIER. ]

[shaft]

[ ............... ]

I like you, Nier.

[amain]

[ .....

He busts up laughing. Help. ]

[shaft]

... That's a terrible reaction to a confession.

[amain]

Sorry, sorry... What got me was the way you thought you told me before and the fact you told someone else first before telling me, then now you're finally telling me.

[ YOU CAN'T BLAME HIM ]

We can redo if you want?

[shaft]

[ He still looks a little huffy, but at the suggestion he just sighs. ]

No, this is about what I expect from myself. I'm sorry that I did it so poorly.

[amain]

It wasn't bad, honestly. I shouldn't have laughed when it took me so long to realize I like-liked other people.

[ Lightly baps Claude with pillow. ]

No, we can do it again. Go ahead.

[shaft]

[ Fine. Nier will get a confession if he wants one.

Claude's going to push himself up onto his elbow so that he can hover over him, setting a hand on his cheek. ]

I like you, Nier.

[amain]

[ Wow. Actually seeing through him. Yes, Nier wanted to hear it again. He takes that hand and holds it. ]

I love you, Claude—as a friend, more, and whatever beyond that. Forever.

[ So unconditionally! He doesn't care much about labels or anything. ]

[shaft]

[ That's so much affection.

A little too much affection.

Claude looks ridiculously pleased though, even as colour crawls up to his face, and he also drops his face onto the pillow. ]

Thank you.

[ He's still too shy to say it back... ]