[ In heaven to oblige, Corrin holds the other man tightly against him, basking in the comforting sensation of the hug. Gods, he was a wonderful hugger. Even more so when he feels the other's chin rest atop his head, making his firm pouting mouth erupt into a smile. ]
It's okay.
[ While he didn't want their embrace to end, Corrin guides himself slowly away from Byleth to stare at him intently. He was back to pouting - appearing to be stuck in thought. The prince was trying to decide the next course of action he could take. He wanted to do something - but what?
There were several options at this crossroad.
1. Scolding Byleth was off the table but perhaps he could examine his knuckles to see if there was any wear or tear. And then scold him about that if there was. 2. But maybe also ... he could give him a kiss to say thank you, after all - that's how the fairytale princesses do it, right? Or, prince, in Corrin's case. 3. He really wants to do option 2. 4. But also. He knows Byleth loves another, and a kiss might give him the wrong idea. Don't want to interfere. 5. Even though he's really cute, and handsome, and brave. 6. And stood up for him like that. 7. Fuck.
ultimately, in the end, Corrin decides to lean forward and
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It's okay.
[ While he didn't want their embrace to end, Corrin guides himself slowly away from Byleth to stare at him intently. He was back to pouting - appearing to be stuck in thought. The prince was trying to decide the next course of action he could take. He wanted to do something - but what?
There were several options at this crossroad.
1. Scolding Byleth was off the table but perhaps he could examine his knuckles to see if there was any wear or tear. And then scold him about that if there was.
2. But maybe also ... he could give him a kiss to say thank you, after all - that's how the fairytale princesses do it, right? Or, prince, in Corrin's case.
3. He really wants to do option 2.
4. But also. He knows Byleth loves another, and a kiss might give him the wrong idea. Don't want to interfere.
5. Even though he's really cute, and handsome, and brave.
6. And stood up for him like that.
7. Fuck.
ultimately, in the end, Corrin decides to lean forward and
tickle him. ]