places a bouquet of flowers by the bed, avoids eye contact "I don't know... I thought you'd like 'em... sorry if not."
"You sure? I... I wasn't really sure what you'd like so... I just got these." looks down
"Yeah... yeah... I guess so... I mean I didn't really put much thought into it... not that I didn't want to or anything... it's just that... um...
kisses him softly on the lips
pulls away gently "Wait, stop... we can't just- I mean, I don't want you to think that I've changed or anything..."
"Because... I'm still the same person who couldn't even make a proper commitment to anyone before... I'm just... scared, okay?
i love you..even if you're scared, i will always be here for you.
takes a deep breath "Okay... okay... maybe... maybe I can try." leans in and kisses Plumber back
rests his head on Plumber's shoulder "I love you too... I promise, I'll do my best to not hold back anymore."
okay, well rest now..i'll see you tomorrow
nods and closes his eyes, finally feeling safe and loved "Okay... I'll rest now... thank you."
the next day wakes up late, sees the flowers still on the bedside table and feels guilty "Aw... he liked them... I should get him some more...
sees him going through his phone Hey, it's alright. No need to get all worked up over a few flowers. They'll be fine there until we decide what to do with them. Plus, you already showed me love through them, so there's that. Chill out, alright?
smiles "You're right... I'm sorry. I tend to overthink things sometimes... but I appreciate your understanding, love."
sits up in bed, looks at the bouquet of flowers "You know... those flowers... they remind me of our story. It's like...
in a good way? Or a bad way?
"In a good way... Our love story has its ups and downs, twists and turns... but just like those flowers, it's beautiful and delicate.
Yeah, it definitely isn't perfect. But hey, who's got time to wait around for perfect anyway? You and me, we're better than that.
looks down, voice trembling "Yeah... we're better than that... but sometimes I wonder if I deserve someone like you.
looks at him curiously What makes you say that, Megumi? You're worth every bit of effort I put in, and then some.
laughs bitterly "Really? You really think that? Me, worth your time and effort? I've never been one for grand gestures or declarations of love.
chuckles softly "Grand gestures? Nah, not really my style either. But you, Megumi...you're different. You're worth more than any fancy shit I could throw at you."
laughs softly "You're too kind, Plumber. But I suppose... maybe I am worth it. Maybe I deserve someone who sees past my flaws and loves me for who I am.