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Hm? Luke?

[ Her journal is open, but her voice is a little distant. A moment later she comes into view, smiling warmly at the sound of his voice. ]

Hi! What's up?

[It's noticeable, the way his eyes light up when she comes into view, and how his smile increases a little.]

Hey! I was just... [Oh, wrong way to start. He rubs his neck, glances to the side, then looks at the journal again.] I just wanted to let you know that I, uh... moved. I'm not really done yet, but I've almost got everything in here. I'm... living in our - that apartment now.

[ ... oh.

.... oh.

She's silent for a moment, blinking at him. Then, finally, she smiles, though it's kind of uncertain.

She doesn't really need to ask why he went. With Guy gone... well. ]

... okay. I guess now I won't be surprised next time I go over. [ A quick laugh. But there's still a question lingering in the air. ]

Yeah.

[And here's where he hesitates. There's a question on his tongue that he wants to spit out, but is it too forward? Too selfish? He remembers what they talked about months ago... but what if she wants to stay with her friends? Maybe he's a little afraid of rejection.

But after a moment, he breaks his gaze to look just below the journal instead.]

I know we talked about us moving together. And - You don't have to if you don't want to or anything! I'm just... saying that if you still wanted to, I...

[He looks at the picture in the journal again, trying to hide the hope in his smile.]

I'd be really happy to live with you, Xion. ... If that's what you want.

[ .... oh. Good. A new smile breaks out over Xion's face. ]

Of course. I mean - that's what I want. I was hoping you would ask. The only thing is... [ She glances over her shoulder, at nothing, really, but... Roxas. ]

... I need to tell everyone I'm living with now. And make sure it's okay. But ... yes. I really ... want to live together. Just us.

You... You do?

[He probably shouldn't sound so surprised, but he certainly sounds relieved and happy at the same time. The grin on his face just shows it.]

That's great! I mean, if... if you can live here, I can help you move if you want me to. Heh, I feel like I can pretty much do anything now! [Now that he's alive, now that he's stronger than he'd been in a long while. ... Except he can't taste anything. That is, alas, one thing he can't do.]

[ That surprise wins a small laugh. Even after all this time... he still worries. It's sweet, really. ]

Okay. Just give me a few days! I don't think I'll need a lot of help with moving, anyway. Portals, remember?

... This is going to be the easiest move ever, isn't it?

[He sure wishes he had portals at his disposal for this. There's still several heavy things that need to be moved from one place to another.]

Hehe! Maybe. I won't say no if you want to help out anyway! You know... you could have asked for my help when you moved. [ Teasing, mostly. ]

I probably could've, huh... [It's said in that light tone as if he's realizing what a good opportunity he missed out on. The next thing he says is more teasing, an offer she doesn't really have to take up.] I've still got some stuff back at my old place, if you wanted to make it ten times easier for me.

Sure! I could do that. [ Of course she takes it seriously. She heard the teasing tone, but she really doesn't mind. ]

... Really?

[There's that small amount of surprise again. But instead of just excitement and happiness as his next reaction, his expression softens, and he leans back to lay against the bed, one hand holding the journal above him and the other against his stomach.

A year and a half together, and she still makes him act like an utter doofus sometimes.]

You're the best, you know that? I'd kiss you right now if I could.

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I don't mind! Um... [ Aw, jeez. She grins, and blushes. ]

I could come over. Now, I mean.

[Just like when she first answered his message, his eyes light up, and he sits up in bed again.]

Hey, yeah! I mean, if you've got nothing else to do... I can show you what I've got here so far!

Hehe, okay. I'll be there soon.

[ "Soon" meaning "in about three seconds," which is when her portal opens in the apartment, with her following through soon after. ]

[For once, the portal doesn't make him jump. Instead, he moves to meet her, his hands reaching out to take hers soon after she steps through.]

That was quick.

[ ... something about that strikes her as so sweet she blushes, blinking at him momentarily. ]

Um...

[ ... aw, heck with it. She leans up on her tiptoes and presses a kiss to his cheek. ]

Well, I told you soon! I wasn't doing anything.

[Luke's smile turns into a grin when she kisses his cheek, and he squeezes her hands and lets them sway slowly as a result.]

Good... I wouldn't want to pull you away from anything. [He glances about the room, then lets go of one of her hands to gesture to the general area.] I've already got some stuff in here, but not a lot.

[It's the room with the window, and on the sill are a few of his plants that used to be in Asch's room. The music box Xion made him, as well as a picture of her, are on the nightstand, and about half of his clothes are in the closet. Other than a few other things, it's relatively empty.]

[ She glances around, noting the sparseness with private amusement. And of course, the presence of the music box and picture on the night stand just melts her heart.

Still, it starts to sink in. They're going to live here. Together.

The thought makes her move closer to him, so she can rest her head on his shoulder. ]

... it's going to be nice. Being here together.

[Sure, it's sparse right now... but once he starts really moving things in, there will surely be more belongings here.

In the meantime, though, Luke smiles down at her, leaning his head over to kiss her temple before he rests it against her.]

Yeah... I was starting to wonder if it was ever going to happen. I know we're still pretty young, but... Here we are.

... it feels right.

... It really does.

[Despite it not feeling like that big of a step, Luke knows better. He could always live with Asch again, but how dangerous would that be, with Arietta living with him? Arietta, who'd probably kill him in his sleep on the first night, if not earlier. Plus... he already acknowledges that he's too dependent on Asch. While he knows he can't break away from it, it's probably best not to push it too.

If Guy came back... Sure, he might want to live with him too, and vice versa. But, again, it's a matter of dependency. Luke felt helpless enough sitting there alone on the bed, wishing for the blond to tell him lunch was ready.

It's about time to do his best to make sure that kind of thing doesn't happen again. And maybe he won't have to do it completely alone.]

... I'm glad you feel the same way. [ She gives his hand a gentle squeeze before she steps away. ] Come on. Why don't we start getting the last of your stuff?

Right. Just lead the way. [He rests a hand on her back beneath her wings as if to indicate that she should lead the way as well, and he'll follow if she uses the portal. Time to finish this process of moving out and growing up.]

[ That gets her wings to flutter, and with a quiet laugh she opens a portal. ] You won't jump, right?

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