[ If Yusuke's gaze lingers on him a little longer than expected, Minato doesn't seem to notice, thoroughly distracted by tugging on his skirt to make room for walking. To his credit, he does manage to shuffle over to center stage! And perhaps because he notices the tension in Yusuke's hand, he offers it a reassuring squeeze.
While he does pick up on Yusuke going off script, the realization never shows in his expression. Instead, he's careful to maintain a demure smile, gaze lowered in quiet deference to his fellow star. But then Yusuke's scooping him up in his arms, leaving Minato blinking and bewildered.
Did this stick of a man just sweep him off his feet?
-- he should probably say something, right? This is a dramatic scene! ]
Oh, my darling, I never doubted your resolve...
[ The sweet smile on his face and the arms he hooks around Yusuke's neck are hopefully convincing. He pulls Yusuke down gently, just enough to brush soft lips against one of his cheeks, lingering at his ear to whisper a few words in them. ]
Just follow my lead. We'll be okay.
[ He seamlessly shifts back into character as he draws away, arms still draped over Yusuke's neck. Perhaps it's a bit jarring to see someone this reserved able to lean this much into a character, but the truth is Minato's accustomed to taking on roles, even if they didn't seem particularly natural for him.
In short, he... may or may not be nailing the coy newly-wed role a little too well. ]
My family will never come between the two of us.
[ He smiles sweetly and reaches up to tenderly cradle Yusuke's cheek, running a thumb just beneath his eye. ]
Just for tonight, let's focus on that promise you made to me that day.
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While he does pick up on Yusuke going off script, the realization never shows in his expression. Instead, he's careful to maintain a demure smile, gaze lowered in quiet deference to his fellow star. But then Yusuke's scooping him up in his arms, leaving Minato blinking and bewildered.
Did this stick of a man just sweep him off his feet?
-- he should probably say something, right? This is a dramatic scene! ]
Oh, my darling, I never doubted your resolve...
[ The sweet smile on his face and the arms he hooks around Yusuke's neck are hopefully convincing. He pulls Yusuke down gently, just enough to brush soft lips against one of his cheeks, lingering at his ear to whisper a few words in them. ]
Just follow my lead. We'll be okay.
[ He seamlessly shifts back into character as he draws away, arms still draped over Yusuke's neck. Perhaps it's a bit jarring to see someone this reserved able to lean this much into a character, but the truth is Minato's accustomed to taking on roles, even if they didn't seem particularly natural for him.
In short, he... may or may not be nailing the coy newly-wed role a little too well. ]
My family will never come between the two of us.
[ He smiles sweetly and reaches up to tenderly cradle Yusuke's cheek, running a thumb just beneath his eye. ]
Just for tonight, let's focus on that promise you made to me that day.