[The genuine bitterness in Tsukki's tone when he talks about scaring off Kenzo's bullies finally brings a smile back to Suga's face, small and weary but full of genuine warmth. It's another whole new feeling, having someone on side with him when it comes to protecting his little brother.]
No no, you - you did enough. I'm just so glad you were there. [Suga gives Kenzo another little squeeze, then shifts over a bit to turn and face him directly.] And you did the right thing, reaching out for help.
[He just feels so helpless. Now what do they do? This is the very fear he's carried with him all year when he thinks about them sending his brother off to high school, and having it happen a year early just feels like confirmation that the worst is yet to come.]
Nii-san... [Kenzo's tears have tried up, but his voice is still a bit unsteady.] Don't let this - I mean, I won't say that it's no big deal or anything, but - please don't think you need to drop everything and help me now, okay? You have enough big deals of your own. I will be okay.
[Incredible. His little brother and his boyfriend, both of whom are in the room with him, have now made the same plea with the same nervous urgency: don't sacrifice yourself over this, or anything. Please look out for yourself first. And Kenzo's talking about being locked in a closet by bullies with no idea when they'd let him escape.
Now it's Suga's turn to blink back tears as he throws both arms around Kenzo and pulls him close for a long hug.]
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Date: 2024-07-17 10:03 pm (UTC)No no, you - you did enough. I'm just so glad you were there. [Suga gives Kenzo another little squeeze, then shifts over a bit to turn and face him directly.] And you did the right thing, reaching out for help.
[He just feels so helpless. Now what do they do? This is the very fear he's carried with him all year when he thinks about them sending his brother off to high school, and having it happen a year early just feels like confirmation that the worst is yet to come.]
Nii-san... [Kenzo's tears have tried up, but his voice is still a bit unsteady.] Don't let this - I mean, I won't say that it's no big deal or anything, but - please don't think you need to drop everything and help me now, okay? You have enough big deals of your own. I will be okay.
[Incredible. His little brother and his boyfriend, both of whom are in the room with him, have now made the same plea with the same nervous urgency: don't sacrifice yourself over this, or anything. Please look out for yourself first. And Kenzo's talking about being locked in a closet by bullies with no idea when they'd let him escape.
Now it's Suga's turn to blink back tears as he throws both arms around Kenzo and pulls him close for a long hug.]