I did?! [Then, he quickly tries to save himself by starting more firmly.] I did.
[It had almost felt unspoken between them in all of their time together here. He had almost forgotten that he had not actually said it aloud. So he looks at her with eyes full of sincerity and affection.]
[The whole world around them--insanity and all--faded into the background as she stared up at him. Warmth flooded her whole body. Not just her cheeks, although those were appropriately rosy. Her eyes glistened with pure happiness.]
[With all of this extra time that he's had with Iris here in this world, Phoenix had felt like he couldn't be happier. But he was wrong. Because now, hearing those words brought on a new high. He felt... warm, and fulfilled. As happy as could be.
He stopped for a moment, to take both of her hands in his.]
It's been a long time for me, too... [And he leans down to press his lips tenderly against hers.]
[She had to reach up on the ball of her feet to reach. With the height difference and all. But she might as well have been floating, how easy it was for her lips to find his. Her eyes closed and she allowed herself the moment.]
[Her hands came up to wrap gently around his neck. Fingers brushing ever so slightly against the nape. Toying with the little hair beneath his pointy, slicked style. She smiled against him, remaining as physically close as possible even after separating for air.]
[And Phoenix leaned over as well to try to close their height difference on his end. His hands settled on her shoulders as he gentle kiss unfolded, and he almost giggled as she played with his hair. After the kiss, his face only drifted inches from hers, as he tried to replace today's dramatic memories with this pure one.]
...That was great. [Those are the only words he can manage to find.]
[He had three words. She had none. Only a warm smile beneath heavily lids as she gazed up at him. Hands coming to rest gently against his chest. Too content to break the spell between them with further words.]
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I did?! [Then, he quickly tries to save himself by starting more firmly.] I did.
[It had almost felt unspoken between them in all of their time together here. He had almost forgotten that he had not actually said it aloud. So he looks at her with eyes full of sincerity and affection.]
B-because I do. Love you, that is.
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I love you too, Feenie. I have for a long time.
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He stopped for a moment, to take both of her hands in his.]
It's been a long time for me, too... [And he leans down to press his lips tenderly against hers.]
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[Her hands came up to wrap gently around his neck. Fingers brushing ever so slightly against the nape. Toying with the little hair beneath his pointy, slicked style. She smiled against him, remaining as physically close as possible even after separating for air.]
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...That was great. [Those are the only words he can manage to find.]
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