[ It's simply stated, but it's sheepish rather than disappointed or wary. There's... a lot to explain, then, and he takes one of Keith's hands in his own and laces their fingers together as he takes a breath. ]
We... bond. Not always, I mean - casual sex is still a thing, but - sometimes we recognize someone as a mate in a way that's not just about love. It's more... biological. And when it happens, it's usually for life. You can argue with someone, break up, even, but it's still there. That link.
[ It's a lot to drop on Keith all at once, and Shiro bites at his lip again, the tip of his tongue worrying over the tiny puncture from earlier. ]
I'd never ask you for more than you wanted to give, Keith, but - I think that just happened for me. With you.
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[ It's simply stated, but it's sheepish rather than disappointed or wary. There's... a lot to explain, then, and he takes one of Keith's hands in his own and laces their fingers together as he takes a breath. ]
We... bond. Not always, I mean - casual sex is still a thing, but - sometimes we recognize someone as a mate in a way that's not just about love. It's more... biological. And when it happens, it's usually for life. You can argue with someone, break up, even, but it's still there. That link.
[ It's a lot to drop on Keith all at once, and Shiro bites at his lip again, the tip of his tongue worrying over the tiny puncture from earlier. ]
I'd never ask you for more than you wanted to give, Keith, but - I think that just happened for me. With you.