[ Everything, huh? Never did he think he'd ever be someone's everything, but if that's what he is to Aether, he can't say he minds. The part of him that's been wanting something solid in his life is going to cling to what Aether says, because he didn't think he'd ever be capable of being so caring, so sweet and considerate of someone else ever again.
Here he is, though. Married (?!), comfortable (?!?!), and above all else, happy. And yet, he's terrified, because he doesn't want to hurt Aether. He doesn't want to bog him down with his comparatively short lifespan, but that's something that he's sure they'd both considered before they decided to tie the knot. If he can spend the rest of his life being with the traveler, he'll be greedy and take that chance. He's finally allowing himself to feel happiness.
Strange, that. ]
I... [ A beat. He holds onto Aether a little tighter. ] That's you. Not me.
[ Sadly, old self-loathing habits die hard, still. ]
You could have picked anyone else back there, but you chose me. [ And he just hopes Aether won't regret that decision down the line. ] I'm the one who should be grateful.
[Aether looks at him with soft eyes, laughing ever so slightly at that comment and reaching for Vanitas' cheek. Gentle fingers caress the skin.]
What are you talking about? I couldn't have picked anyone else. [He leans to press the softest of kisses to Vanitas' forehead.] My heart wanted to be with you. Only you.
[ So sweet, Aether. Vanitas closes his eyes when Aether's lips touch his forehead, and those words do something to his heart. He still doesn't quite understand how he got here, but he wouldn't want to be anywhere else. ]
...
[ He takes that hand on his cheek and holds it. ]
I believe it, so don't change your mind on me.
[ Or he doesn't know if he'll ever be the same again. He's already starting to be better just by being with Aether. ]
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[ Everything, huh? Never did he think he'd ever be someone's everything, but if that's what he is to Aether, he can't say he minds. The part of him that's been wanting something solid in his life is going to cling to what Aether says, because he didn't think he'd ever be capable of being so caring, so sweet and considerate of someone else ever again.
Here he is, though. Married (?!), comfortable (?!?!), and above all else, happy. And yet, he's terrified, because he doesn't want to hurt Aether. He doesn't want to bog him down with his comparatively short lifespan, but that's something that he's sure they'd both considered before they decided to tie the knot. If he can spend the rest of his life being with the traveler, he'll be greedy and take that chance. He's finally allowing himself to feel happiness.
Strange, that. ]
I... [ A beat. He holds onto Aether a little tighter. ] That's you. Not me.
[ Sadly, old self-loathing habits die hard, still. ]
You could have picked anyone else back there, but you chose me. [ And he just hopes Aether won't regret that decision down the line. ] I'm the one who should be grateful.
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What are you talking about? I couldn't have picked anyone else. [He leans to press the softest of kisses to Vanitas' forehead.] My heart wanted to be with you. Only you.
[There was never any other choice is considered.]
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...
[ He takes that hand on his cheek and holds it. ]
I believe it, so don't change your mind on me.
[ Or he doesn't know if he'll ever be the same again. He's already starting to be better just by being with Aether. ]
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[He can't imagine himself ever wanting to change, to be with someone else.
Even if hundreds of years pass.
Aether closes his eyes.]
With you by my side, I feel the happiest and like I can achieve everything.