If you really must know, the pool of cherry blossoms wasn't the worst of it... [He trails off, a weak chuckle denouncing his own embarrassment. Back in the day, he was a lot more open about his idealism and his romantic notions, and even then there were things the world wasn't ready for; things he kept in his journals only.

As much as he loves Rei, he's not sure it's time to be sharing that much just yet. It might be too much of a shock, Rei might just walk out on him.

The encouragement, however, works like a charm, and if Rin is left to his own devices, he's going to press little dots on Rei's face with his index finger, affectionate and playful. A little mischievous, too, if his smirk is any indication.]

But, if you want to hear stories, I'll make you a deal. [He leans in closer, steals a quick kiss as an incentive.] I'll tell you all about it, if I get to see you act all cute and cheesy more often, in return.

[Embarrassment for embarrassment; sounds like a fair trade.]