[He has an excuse or two on the tip of his tongue, ready to try and leave.
Then Mikey's careful touch settles against his hand, and he pulls the brunette into a loose but gentle hug. The warmth of Mikey's ninpo curling around him, the reassurance and love, knocks every bit of strategy out of his mind.
His breath shakes as he closes his eyes tightly. Tears threaten to spill over as he hesitantly wraps his arms around Mikey. He's still afraid to let go, afraid of what happens if he can't pull himself back together quickly enough.]
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Then Mikey's careful touch settles against his hand, and he pulls the brunette into a loose but gentle hug. The warmth of Mikey's ninpo curling around him, the reassurance and love, knocks every bit of strategy out of his mind.
His breath shakes as he closes his eyes tightly. Tears threaten to spill over as he hesitantly wraps his arms around Mikey. He's still afraid to let go, afraid of what happens if he can't pull himself back together quickly enough.]