[ . . . . there are things that make this way more complicated than it has to be, he thinks. it makes him feel a little awkward, and he doesn't know how much of it is worth explaining, and how much to leave behind. so instead he just - laughs a little. an embarrassed but not displeased noise.
he gives white's hand a squeeze.]
... but I don't hate it. There's no way I could hate it.
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he gives white's hand a squeeze.]
... but I don't hate it. There's no way I could hate it.
I really hope you don't either.