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[The moment he said those words, he half expected her to pull her hand away and stare at him in shock. Certainly there was no way Tear could return those feelings for him, right? Not that he would mind in the slightest if she didn't, but... would she be frightened, knowing how he's felt all this time? Disturbed? Disgusted?]

[When she speaks again, all those emotions fly out of him, leaving only an overwhelming sense of happiness. He holds his hand a little tighter and leans just a little closer.] Tear... you really don't mind? That I've felt this way about you for so long...

No, not in the slightest. [A part of her genuinely wishes he had mentioned this sooner, so much sooner. How much time had been allowed to pass as they held on to these feelings, never realizing that the other felt the same? How had she not even been aware of them in the first place? Yet now was not the time to dwell on it however, not when those feelings had finally been brought to light.]

I'm glad you told me, and that you are being honest, because... [How to even say that she felt the same and speak those words out loud? It seemed there was no proper way to do so.]

...because?

[He gives her hand a gentle squeeze, gazing back at her with love in his eyes. Maybe she didn't need words to express how she felt? Even if she hasn't said those three little words back, Ion can see it clearly in her eyes that she must feel the same.]

[Slowly, he pulls one hand away from his chest and reaches up to gently brush a strand of hair away from Tear's face. She looked so beautiful right now... but then, Tear was always beautiful, wasn't she? His hand lingered, gently caressing her cheek before drifting down to rest on her shoulder. They were so much closer now than they had been moment before.]

[As unused to physical contact as Tear was, there is no pulling away or hints of discomfort when Ion comes to caress her cheek. Rather, the look in her eyes softens and her smile grows all the more before her free hand rises to rest upon the one he had placed on her shoulder. The warmth she felt as a result of his affection was a sensation she wished to share with him.

And if she could give it to him by saying what she truly felt...] My feelings for you are the same, Ion. I love you as well...

Tear...

[In that moment, those feelings that had been building up in Ion's chest seemed to burst out, and suddenly he wanted nothing more than to hold Tear in his arms and never let go. Never mind where they were or what had happened between himself and Kohan this past week... the only person on his mind now was Tear.]

[And it's with those thoughts in mind that he leans forward and tilts his head just a bit to the side, eyes beginning to slide closed. It was a risky move, but... it just felt so right. But even considering what she's just said, will Tear feel the same? Or will she pull away?]

[He doesn't know, but he does know that it was a risk worth taking.]

[Once again Tear's breath stills as she comes to realize what it was Ion was intending to do. All thoughts of Freyjadour, of knowing that he was waiting for her elsewhere are wiped from her mind as she found herself wanting to return the gesture... and finding little argument not to. Her own eyes slide closed in anticipation, trusting Ion absolutely yet still giving him the opportunity to pull away.

Not that she expected him to. The feelings they had just expressed and his warm arms around her cement this as what was right for them.]

[He wasn't going to turn away.]

[And as soon as he realizes Tear wants the same thing, he leans forward and presses his lips against her, butterflies fluttering in his chest. It felt electric -- unlike any kiss he's ever had before, and just bursting with emotion and feelings of love so overwhelming that he feels as though he couldn't bear to spend even a moment away from Tear's side.]

[With one hand on her shoulder and another around her waist, he pulls her closer, quickly becoming lost in the moment.]

[Even knowing it would come to this, Tear can't refrain from drawing breath as Ion's lips touch hers, sending that electric tingling sensation all throughout her. Even though she felt so shy, there is no fighting or reluctance as the other pulls her closer. Simply acceptance for what she knew she wanted as she all but melts in his arms, her return kiss slow but full of the love she felt nonetheless.

She didn't want him to let go, to leave his arms or cease this soft kiss sooner than it had to be. It made her feel right as her own arms wrap around his neck, pulling them even closer together.]

[The effects of the fruit were still going strong through the kiss, and quite a bit of time passes before Ion finally pulls back, feeling more than just a little light-headed. The hand on her shoulder reaches up and gently brushes a strand of hair away from her face as he gazes into her eyes. The happiness he feels right now is almost overwhelming, and he fights the urge to simply throw his arms around her again.]

Tear, I...

...I...

[WHAT.]

[WHAT.]

W-What?

[All good things must come to an end. And unfortunately, the effects of the fruit tend to wear off rather suddenly.]

[He hasn't even pulled his hands back, yet. He's too shocked.]

[If he was expecting Tear to be the one to pull away from this, he is unfortunately asking too much. Because right now she's so horrified with herself that her body is practically paralyzed right were she is in his arms, unable to even begin to fathom what to do or say as she gapes wordlessly at him.

At last his name makes its way past her lips, a strangled whisper while she reels over what they just did.] I-Ion...?!

[Yes, well, as nice and awkward as this embrace is, it really does have to end sometime. And right now, it seems like the one thing to break Ion out of his own shock is to hear Tear say his name, with about as much uncertainly as he's feeling right now.]

[He quickly pulls his hands back and all but jumps out of Tear's arms, flailing a little as he winds up reeling backwards on the ground.]

[His face is very quickly turning red.]

Tear, I... I have no idea what came over me, I--

[All other words die in his throat. He's just going to keel over from the embarrassment at this rate.]

[He just confessed his love for Tear and kissed her. A lot. And he has no idea why now that the sudden rush of emotion given by the fruit is gone!]

[It was fortunate that Tear had been prepared for such a quick separation, or else she would have lost her balance and fallen over as she fight the urge to bury her face in her hands. Whatever that had been, she did not need to add to Ion's guilt more than she may have already had.]

Please don't apologize, I'm just as much at fault and – [... Could it have been the fruit?

If looks could kill what was left of it would have been smouldering ash beneath Tear's piercing glare.]

[At times like this, the family resemblance between Tear and Van becomes very, very apparent. And since Tear hasn't said anything, well, what else can Ion do but assume that glare is reserved for him?]

Would... it be better if I left? I understand if you don't want to see me right now.

[He's having a fair amount of trouble looking back at her right now himself.]

[If Tear were aware that Ion believed the glare was meant for him she would have been quick to reassure him, but since neither of them had said anything yet at this point there is no need to relent it.]

You don't have to, I was on... my way to meet someone. [And instead she had done this. If she weren't so angry with herself the look on her face would have turned into one of abject horror.]

I see... [No he doesn't. As far as he's concerned, they have little reason to sit here and continue this awkward glare-fest. Ion knows when he's not wanted (or so he thinks) and so, despite what Tear just said, he's already scrambling to stand.]

[His eyes stay pointedly at the ground. He can't look at her. Not when he's still blushing so much so obviously...!]

In the case, I shouldn't be keeping you. [...!!] Not that I was intending to do so in the first place, of course... er, that is to say, not that I really had any intentions at all, but...

[Tear, he's going to bolt in about 5 seconds. This is, in all likelihood, the first time he's ever been so scattered and flustered in front of Tear and it's not exactly a moment he wants to prolong.]

[It is the first time he's ever been like this in front of her, and she can't help but be taken aback just a little, just enough to off-set her glare and some of her anger. A part of her knows that he hadn't meant for this to happen, but it's buried beneath just how mortified she felt as she stood up to make her own escape.]

It's all right, I'll just be on my way. [... but...]

Will I see you later today? At home?

[He'd love to just nod -- nod and walk out of here as fast as his feet could take him and try to pretend this didn't just happen, but he has more manners than that. Embarassed as he is, he manages to calm himself enough to answer.]

Yes. Yes, at home. Perhaps... not until later tonight.

[Provided he doesn't just hide out at Kohan's place in shame... oh, how will he even explain this to Kohan!?]

I see... I will inform Nephry, then.

[... Except Nephry is together with Van and no don't even think about that, her stomach was queasy enough as it was without fueling more thoughts to it. Perhaps she would attempt to just avoid everyone at home with things as they are.]

If you'll excuse me? [And she is moving to try to leave the immediate area, her face still pink with blush and unable to meet his eyes while trying not to think of how to explain this to Freyjadour. He would forgive her but that didn't make it any easier.]

[Wordlessly, Ion simply nods and lets her leave, waiting until she's out of earshot before turning around around himself and pressing a hand against his chest with a deep sigh.]

[Stuff like this was bad for his health...]

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