[ time seems impossible to keep track of despite catching the numbers on the display, and once he has his drink, he sips at it for a few moments to ease whatever discomfort he feels—physically and mentally. vie doesn't really like the answer he's given him, but it's not as if he can force him to relax. neither of them really have the luxury, which stirs his guilt ever so slightly as he returns to rubbing their fingers together.
any kind of contact helps, and he needs it to feel grounded or risk spiraling. ]
You need the rest, too. [ it's gentle chiding, only wanting to point out the obvious. ] I know it might be difficult, but we're fine here. No one knows we left. They won't even realize what's happened until long after we've landed.
[ is that going to help ease his worries? he doubts it, not after the night they've had, and almost reluctantly, he releases his hand to have more of his drink, savoring the coolness by pressing it against the side of his throat where he can still feel the ghost of chul's fingers squeezing into his skin. he knows it isn't going to look good by the time it completely sets in, but that's not something to think about right now.
his smile is slight but genuine. ] I'll stay awake with you if you insist on not resting.
[ as usual, vie is right and jaejin knows it. he should be taking the chance to rest, but he can't even bring himself to watch a movie like every other person on the plane is, what with the route he's chosen with the subtitles. he should be able to, but the anxiety under his skin almost makes him itch with nerves. his attention flicks to watch vie rub their fingers together.
things will be fine. they're going to be alright, far away from the city. it should feel good that they've finally left. he wants to believe it will. ]
That's not very fair. We both know you need it a little more than I do. [ and maybe his gaze lingers on the drink vie has pressed against his throat before it drifts to catch his eyes. ] They might have ice cream. I've heard they serve it on planes sometimes. It could help.
[ vie catches his gaze over the rim of his cup as he takes another drink, and once he's set it aside, he picks up jaejin's hand again, intent on memorizing every curve and ridge of his palm and fingers. there's still so much to talk about, especially now that there's nothing holding them back from doing what they want, but vie knows this isn't the place for it. perhaps he shouldn't be so stubborn and let jaejin do the things that help him manage the situation, even with as little sleep as he's had.
he leans close to him, voice low to whisper. ]
I know you think you need to take care of me right now, but we should be taking care of each other. We should rest so we're both equally alert. [ it only makes sense to him, but he can't help smiling. ] As much as I like the idea, I don't know if I can eat anything at the moment. Maybe after we both get some sleep.
[ it's almost a question, trying to nudge jaejin in the direction of unwinding just enough to relax for a little while. ]
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any kind of contact helps, and he needs it to feel grounded or risk spiraling. ]
You need the rest, too. [ it's gentle chiding, only wanting to point out the obvious. ] I know it might be difficult, but we're fine here. No one knows we left. They won't even realize what's happened until long after we've landed.
[ is that going to help ease his worries? he doubts it, not after the night they've had, and almost reluctantly, he releases his hand to have more of his drink, savoring the coolness by pressing it against the side of his throat where he can still feel the ghost of chul's fingers squeezing into his skin. he knows it isn't going to look good by the time it completely sets in, but that's not something to think about right now.
his smile is slight but genuine. ] I'll stay awake with you if you insist on not resting.
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things will be fine. they're going to be alright, far away from the city. it should feel good that they've finally left. he wants to believe it will. ]
That's not very fair. We both know you need it a little more than I do. [ and maybe his gaze lingers on the drink vie has pressed against his throat before it drifts to catch his eyes. ] They might have ice cream. I've heard they serve it on planes sometimes. It could help.
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he leans close to him, voice low to whisper. ]
I know you think you need to take care of me right now, but we should be taking care of each other. We should rest so we're both equally alert. [ it only makes sense to him, but he can't help smiling. ] As much as I like the idea, I don't know if I can eat anything at the moment. Maybe after we both get some sleep.
[ it's almost a question, trying to nudge jaejin in the direction of unwinding just enough to relax for a little while. ]