Haruki's entire body flushed at Lanling's words. Though he'd anticipated it in his heart, hearing Lanling declare it without the slightest stammer left him flustered instead—his confidence crashed once again.
Lanling chuckled, amused by Haruki's state. "What? Stopping already? Who was it that asked me to kick Carl out?"
"W-Well, I was expecting you to be more flustered than I am..." Haruki confessed, his words muffled against the fabric of Lanling's shoulder.
Lanling smiled softly, finding his lover's attempt to shake his composure absolutely adorable. "Oh~ You wanted me to be flustered?"
Haruki pouted, nodding slowly. "I miss the power I had when I could make you blush furiously."
Lanling blinked, pressing his lips together to stifle a laugh. "That was when I was denying you—and my feelings. Would you want me to do that again?"
Haruki shook his head immediately. "No way! It would break my heart if you did!"