[rustling papers hold sizhui's attention, give him something mindless to focus on during his momentary consideration: had he embarrassed jin ling coming here? by showing him the slightest hint of possible affection—
now hold on, that may not be the proper word! it's definitely the right one, no doubt about that, you just don't want to admit that because what if he doesn't feel the same way?
well, at least the other boy won't need to feel too self-conscious since sizhui is quite certain his cheeks are abruptly pink despite doing everything within his power to will the blush away. jin ling breaks eye-contact first and his own gaze lowers, both hands raising then dropping atop his thighs with a soft, yet still audible smack.]
We're friends, Jin Ling. It's the least I could do and I know you'd do the same. [or in his own sort of way? also, here's hoping jin ling won't mind if he just. slowly lets himself tumble backward across his bed like it's no big deal. easily the worst idea when he's already lightheaded but being laid down means he's stabilized, that he can close his eyes while doing some slow diaphragm-based breathing and trying to gather his bearings.]
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now hold on, that may not be the proper word! it's definitely the right one, no doubt about that, you just don't want to admit that because what if he doesn't feel the same way?
well, at least the other boy won't need to feel too self-conscious since sizhui is quite certain his cheeks are abruptly pink despite doing everything within his power to will the blush away. jin ling breaks eye-contact first and his own gaze lowers, both hands raising then dropping atop his thighs with a soft, yet still audible smack.]
We're friends, Jin Ling. It's the least I could do and I know you'd do the same. [or in his own sort of way? also, here's hoping jin ling won't mind if he just. slowly lets himself tumble backward across his bed like it's no big deal. easily the worst idea when he's already lightheaded but being laid down means he's stabilized, that he can close his eyes while doing some slow diaphragm-based breathing and trying to gather his bearings.]