[ . . . . the apology doesn't sit right with him. it's uncomfortable, and doesn't really align with everything else that mineo wants to say or feel. so instead he just manages to eat some more of his food, quietly, and then he'll just move so he can stand next to white and -

lean against him lightly. physical contact where their sides align, even as mineo focuses mostly on the ramen.]

.... I don't deserve you, you know. You'll argue with me, but I'm pretty sure.

[there's affection and care, even with the complicated... everything else.]

Thanks. For caring about me as much as you do.

[he gets it - he does. he knows exactly why white is so defensive and protective of him and... even if the way that it's executed might not align with mineo's ideals, he really does find the sentiments touching.

it's just up to him to make sure that those sentiments don't kill anyone]