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[Doppo wants to continue. But he finds himself shifting, turning Jakurai's head towards him again and putting himself first for once. Pressing their lips back together. Doppo isn't like the ebb and flow of the ocean. He's the first wave of the storm, he's a force all his own when he crawls out from under his pile of paperwork.

This time the kiss is far more confident, like Doppo has finally figured out what he wanted and is taking charge.

When he pulls away? He's a little more than breathless.]

[it crashes into his chest, and Jakurai finds himself grateful for it. to witness this, to see Doppo take control of his own wants. there is a core stronger than steel under everything else, and when it shows, he's every bit a wolf that could be hoped for.

the confidence helps to clear out some of the doubt. this is what Doppo wants. and, Jakurai is beginning to feel, it's what he wants as well. remove the haze of doubt and apology. just be selfish, and take.

he's not the only one breathing harder when they break apart, Jakurai's eyes having closed and being slower to open. his eyes take in Doppo's face, his lips, the look in his eyes. and then he nods just a touch. it's still okay.]

[Doppo moves, finally, arranging himself in a straddle over Jakurai's lap. It's nothing overtly sexual. In fact, this was really the only only way Doppo could arrange himself to get closer to Jakurai. To put both arms around his neck.

Is he basically hugging him? Yes.]

I couldn't think of another way to be closer, forgive me, Sensei.

[It's said with a small laugh.]

[it does still make him very aware of where Doppo is. how close he is, when his heart's recovering from that kiss. and then, he shakes his head minutely.]

...Jakurai.

[no need to be so formal. try his name again.]

[This is asking a lot of Doppo. One who respects Jakurai so deeply. His grip tightens, body leaned forward and chin resting on Jakurai's shoulder.]

...Jakurai.

[He repeats after him.]

Sensei, do you... would you prefer if I called you that?

I want you to call me what you're comfortable with.

[this is honest, and his arms wrap around Doppo a little better.]

But I also hope that one day you feel relaxed enough around me that you reach for my name first.

Jakurai, Jakurai, Jakurai....

[The name rolls off of his tongue so easily. So cleanly. He doesn't dislike it. Rather. He likes the feeling of his name. It swells pride within him.]

I can get used to this.

[He's really trying.]

[the smile on his face is evident in his tone.]

That's my sincere hope, Doppo-kun.

[that he's comfortable, and used to the name. that he doesn't feel like formality needs to come between them when they're talking alone.]

Say it as much as you want.

[A smile on Jakurai is rare, and appreciated. Doppo feels like he has done something right.]

Jakurai...

[One more time he is letting it roll off of his lips.]

Just....Doppo, then. It's fine.

[he pulls back a little to look at him, eyes widening a fraction. that was a move he didn't expect - jumping straight from "sensei" to his name with nothing on it.]

Doppo.

[he says it carefully, as if it'll disappear if he's not looking.]

[Kannonzaka "Go Big or Go Home" Doppo, here. He knew that it was long due that he made himself familiar with the fact that Jakurai was in front of him, and the fact that the man he admired wanted to give him affection on the same level.

He might be a little bit in love, he thinks. But that isn't a thought he will fact on right away.]

Say it again, please.

Doppo.

[and it's a little more confident this time. affectionate. maybe he doesn't know what he feels just yet - maybe it's not the same, maybe it is. but it doesn't change that he cares for Doppo highly, and that he wants to keep looking out for him, and to see him smile.

[His shoulders relax a little more. He said his name, he kissed him. Could Doppo even stand to ask for anything else from this man? He doesn't think so. He really doesn't. Doppo's selfishness has come to an end tonight.

All he wanted was this, and he received it by merely asking.]

I feel like I can forget my stress for a little while.

It doesn't have to exist right now.

[all of his stress could be locked outside the door. on reflex, Jakurai's hand moves up to soothingly rub Doppo's back - this is the most relaxed he's seen him ever, really. far be it from him to complain.]

It doesn't. It won't interfere right now. It's just you and I in this room.

[He says that to reassure himself. To make sure Jakurai heard. Doppo grips his shoulders. Pressing little kisses on the other man's cheeks, his forehead. Where ever lips could touch skin.]

[Doppo says it to make it real, he knows, and Jakurai nods, takes the kisses falling on him like rain, gentle and numerous. his eyes fall shut, his own acknowledgement of these truths. trying to relax to a degree himself, to focus a little more on feeling than measuring out these interactions, instead of thinking so hard that he's sure his mind needs to cool down.

(later, Jakurai will be able to go still, and feel the ghost of Doppo's hands on his shoulders. how they kept him anchored right where he was. how Doppo brought him there, and how much he might have needed that as much as the other.)

but his eyes are closed because he trusts him - trusts Doppo without hesitation, that in this space he can ask for what he wants, not just needs. stress, self consciousness, all the apologies - there's a solid door and a lock between them and now, and there is permission to simply exist.]

My chest feels lighter right now, and... it's nice. I can't remember the last time I felt like this. The last time that I could relax like this.

[Doppo closes the small space between them and kisses his lips again, soft and more confident this time. It doesn't last very long, Doppo is quick to retreat.

But he's not hesitant to lean his full body on Jakurai now.]

I wonder if it is possible to always feel like this.

[the weight of him is new, but he opens his eyes, bending his head to put it on Doppo's shoulder.]

Maybe not always, but more often, certainly. Whenever you can leave your stress at the door and say "enough." If, I think, you let yourself want more, and act on it more. Part of that tension is you trying to hold yourself back, instead of being yourself. Doppo.

[he can't help the slight lapse into advice - but he'll try to couple it as well with something from his heart, not the physician's handbook.]

If you need to be reminded of that more, you know I'm here.

I need to be reminded of a lot, it seems. Being myself is hard unless I have my mic in my hands. Being myself...is far removed from what I am accustomed to.

[He sighs happily, letting Jakurai tucks his head there.]

Are you happy right now...? With this arrangement. You and I, is what I mean.

I...honestly, I don't know.

[he could say he was, but happiness was something he was careful with. kept close, so it didn't run. and there were so many different forms.]

But I know that I want to find out. To see where this possibility could take us. Does that make sense?

It does make sense, and I understand. I won't be impatient with you, Jakurai. I will give you the time that you need.

[Doppo knows that he truly does not know happiness. Maybe he was trying to feel it for himself. Jakurai was the closest thing he could ever begin to feel like he could be happy around.

Hifumi, well, Hifumi was a completely different story. A completely different feeling in most respects. Hifumi is home to him, and Jakurai was happiness.]

Thank you. I promise I won't take too long to give you a proper reply.

[it's rare that he asks for time, instead of giving it. but he can't properly say what he feels - this confusing mess of things. Doppo came to him looking for companionship, for relaxation, for the release of stress, not to gather Jakurai's own. no, he'll handle it. somehow.

pulling back some, he just looks at Doppo, studying him. remembering him, every small detail.]

[If Sensei really wants to look close, Doppo... looks tired. He always looks tired. He knows that. He is sort of embarrassed by it. The years of working in that office have worn on him.]

I want you to do what will be best for you, Jakurai.

And if I'm not quite certain what will be best for me at the present?

[he does not feel too much shame, admitting that to Doppo. Matenrou, he trusts with himself entire. he can be exposed, a little.]

Other than staying here, of course.

Then we...just be patient. I guess?

[Doppo laughs a little under his breath, curling even closer to Jakurai at that.]

You know, I really am not the one to be asking for advice from. You really are a lot better at it than I am.