[Kaito didn't do much to stop the grocery bags slipped from Heather's arms and crashed onto the ground except take a a step backward. Despite the loud thunk of the jars and cans tumbling out of the bag, he kept his gaze trained on her, not once glancing away.
That had been the reaction he was hoping for.
Except now, despite the playful and light nature of his expression, he suddenly felt like he was rooted to his spot. Like he couldn't move, even though he wanted nothing more than to reach out to her.
It had been so long.]
Careful. [Still playful. Still teasing. But that relief, that gratefulness, that happiness at seeing her again was easily seeping into his words] You're gonna break your jars.
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[Kaito didn't do much to stop the grocery bags slipped from Heather's arms and crashed onto the ground except take a a step backward. Despite the loud thunk of the jars and cans tumbling out of the bag, he kept his gaze trained on her, not once glancing away.
That had been the reaction he was hoping for.
Except now, despite the playful and light nature of his expression, he suddenly felt like he was rooted to his spot. Like he couldn't move, even though he wanted nothing more than to reach out to her.
It had been so long.]
Careful. [Still playful. Still teasing. But that relief, that gratefulness, that happiness at seeing her again was easily seeping into his words] You're gonna break your jars.