[Oh crap he didn't realize Rin was even around. Hikaru ceases all function as soon as she talks, but resumes stroking Kaoru's hair again shortly. Aside from that, he doesn't change position at all. He's not going to let any old stranger see he's been crying, even if she did save his life and bring him to Kaoru and, if he really thought about it, probably would have seen tears on his face at least once during their short but exciting journey together.]
You're still here? [That's directed at Rin, bluntly. He shifts his body around slightly, as if to block Kaoru from her, but stops pretty immediately as every part of him protests it. Hikaru's not sure how comfortable Kaoru is with Rin, but if it were him, the answer would be 'not comfortable enough to be crying in front of her'.
But then Kaoru talks, and his attention is back on his brother. Screw Rin, he'll deal with her weird voyeurism later.]
I'm here, Kaoru. [He agrees, voice quiet but firm. He squeezes him a little to reinforce his words.]
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You're still here? [That's directed at Rin, bluntly. He shifts his body around slightly, as if to block Kaoru from her, but stops pretty immediately as every part of him protests it. Hikaru's not sure how comfortable Kaoru is with Rin, but if it were him, the answer would be 'not comfortable enough to be crying in front of her'.
But then Kaoru talks, and his attention is back on his brother. Screw Rin, he'll deal with her weird voyeurism later.]
I'm here, Kaoru. [He agrees, voice quiet but firm. He squeezes him a little to reinforce his words.]