//eyes on me

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

[After a room had turned Liquid into a perfectly healthy version of himself that actually looked forty-two rather than death warmed over, his mood had improved considerably. Add that to the fact that he had finally reconciled with his Otacon, and things were definitely looking up for him.]

There should be one around here somewhere.

[So now they were walking through the halls in search of a kitchen--some calm and quiet time between the two of them was long overdue.]

[Locked to vestri_vires]

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[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

[There's a faint blush tainting his cheeks and he leans into Liquid more.]

Whatever I did to deserve you, I'm grateful for it. It was the best thing I ever did.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

Likewise, Hal. I will always, always be glad I met you.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

And I will aaaaaaalwaaaaaays loooove youuuuuuuuuuuu~ always be just as glad I met you.

fffff okayI lol'd

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

...do you mean that, Hal?

Mission accomplished!

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

Of course I do!

<3

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

...

[You get a Liquid!hug, Otacon.]

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

[!]

[He looks startled, but returns the embrace.]

...James?

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

You know, you were the first person to believe I was worth something.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

...I really doubt that. It's probably just that nobody ever dared to tell you before.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

You forget I was born inferior. Everyone around me thought I was worthless, no matter what I did. You...you were just different. You didn't care what I was, and you cared about me regardless.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

...You were never inferior in my eyes. You're not just some clone. You're James. You're the one person in this world I have absolute faith in.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

Exactly my point. You're the only one that thinks that way, and I love you for it.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

[He rests his head on James' shoulder again, closing his eyes.]

I love you, James.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

[Liquid smiled at that, hand running lightly through Otacon's hair.]

I love you too, Hal.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

[That feels nice. He smiles without realising it, feeling relaxed.]

So what did you want to do?

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

Anything you'd like.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

I don't know... it doesn't matter, as long as I'm with you.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

That sounds perfect to me.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

...can we just stay like this for a little while?

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

As I said, anything you like.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

[He smiles, pressing just a little closer.]

Thank you...

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

It's nothing.

[He leaned his head against Otacon's just slightly, feeling calmer than he had in months now.]

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

[He presses a gentle kiss to James' jaw, smiling. It's good to be back with James like this, though he suspects the guilt will never truly leave him.]

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

Mm...god, Hal, I love you so much.

[vestri-vires.livejournal.com]

And I love you more than anything, James...