Inigo was so caught up in his confession that he had absolutely no expectations of what Gerome's reaction may be. He didn't even think about it. Which was probably for the better, considering he never would have been able to pour all of that out if he had been occupied with worrying about how Gerome may react to all of it.
So when Gerome does react, it's a total surprise. Inigo hardly knows what's going on when that word first leaves his friend's mouth, and then Gerome is suddenly over at his side, and then he's pulling him up and-- oh Naga. Inigo has absolutely no idea anymore what's going on, other than the worry he may somehow have angered Gerome slowly starting to creep up on him. He can only stare at the other with wide, tear-filled eyes as he's pulled up to his feet.
But rather than Gerome yelling at him, or punching him, or doing anything of the sort.. Gerome pulls him into a hug.
It stills Inigo for a moment in surprise. And confusion. He didn't expect to get a hug from Gerome of all things at a moment like this. But somehow it feels so comforting. Despite the other's anger - because it doesn't fully seem like it's aimed at him with how tight the hug is.
And especially not.. with those last words. Did Gerome really just say that?
"Gerome.." The other's name instinctively leaves Inigo's lips. It's the only thing he can say right now. What else can he say? He's never felt like he deserved it. And now Gerome of all people, the guy who never says anything sappy, who has trouble with letting the most basic of emotions show.. he's telling him he does deserve it.
Of course Inigo just keeps crying at that. But this time he moves his arms up to cling to Gerome just as tightly as the other is holding him. This isn't something he ever wanted to do with Gerome. Or anyone. He just wanted to always pretend to be okay. But it's happening now all the same - rather than hiding it like back when they left the platform, this time he is very openly crying in Gerome's arms.
"Oh, Gerome..!" His voice shakes as he cries. This feels so much like when they were much younger. Inigo can't recall the last time he's ever felt like that before Gerome popped up here again. "You have absolutely no idea how glad I am that you're here.."
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So when Gerome does react, it's a total surprise. Inigo hardly knows what's going on when that word first leaves his friend's mouth, and then Gerome is suddenly over at his side, and then he's pulling him up and-- oh Naga. Inigo has absolutely no idea anymore what's going on, other than the worry he may somehow have angered Gerome slowly starting to creep up on him. He can only stare at the other with wide, tear-filled eyes as he's pulled up to his feet.
But rather than Gerome yelling at him, or punching him, or doing anything of the sort.. Gerome pulls him into a hug.
It stills Inigo for a moment in surprise. And confusion. He didn't expect to get a hug from Gerome of all things at a moment like this. But somehow it feels so comforting. Despite the other's anger - because it doesn't fully seem like it's aimed at him with how tight the hug is.
And especially not.. with those last words. Did Gerome really just say that?
"Gerome.." The other's name instinctively leaves Inigo's lips. It's the only thing he can say right now. What else can he say? He's never felt like he deserved it. And now Gerome of all people, the guy who never says anything sappy, who has trouble with letting the most basic of emotions show.. he's telling him he does deserve it.
Of course Inigo just keeps crying at that. But this time he moves his arms up to cling to Gerome just as tightly as the other is holding him. This isn't something he ever wanted to do with Gerome. Or anyone. He just wanted to always pretend to be okay. But it's happening now all the same - rather than hiding it like back when they left the platform, this time he is very openly crying in Gerome's arms.
"Oh, Gerome..!" His voice shakes as he cries. This feels so much like when they were much younger. Inigo can't recall the last time he's ever felt like that before Gerome popped up here again. "You have absolutely no idea how glad I am that you're here.."