[ his heart beats a little bit faster with Erwin's hand on his neck—a little embarrassing when they haven't even done anything yet, maybe, but also probably inevitable. Erwin's words do calm his anxiety, though; he just nods, a quick and wordless indication that he understands while he does his best to take it to heart.
an extension... somehow, it just instantly makes sense. how does Erwin always know exactly what to say?
his hands find Erwin's face before he really even has a chance to think about it (that's how Ackerman reflexes work, obviously, everyone knows that) and this time he initiates the kiss himself—not exactly confident, but certainly not hesitant, either.
he pauses only so he can speak, quiet and breathless against Erwin's mouth. ]
I love you.
[ sure, he doesn't have to rely on words, but some words still need to be said. ]
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an extension... somehow, it just instantly makes sense. how does Erwin always know exactly what to say?
his hands find Erwin's face before he really even has a chance to think about it (that's how Ackerman reflexes work, obviously, everyone knows that) and this time he initiates the kiss himself—not exactly confident, but certainly not hesitant, either.
he pauses only so he can speak, quiet and breathless against Erwin's mouth. ]
I love you.
[ sure, he doesn't have to rely on words, but some words still need to be said. ]