[That's why he's coming over. Because behind that simple request, he knows there's more. It's not just a matter of wanting company. Away from him, it aches. He handles it often enough, but it's there. Rin needs him... and he needs Rin. It's cold out here, it's dark, and he's risking getting lost in this stupid city. But he's walking without hesitation. For him. They don't have to say those things out loud, only trust that they'll convey like they usually do.
Such a good dog. They'd mocked him for that in the elevator; it still stung. Only because he knows it's true and he hates them for trampling on it. He'll protect Rin, he'll come when he calls, he'll comfort him, he'll sacrifice for him. As much as he can, as often as he can. Sometimes he'll dig his heels in, sometimes he'll refuse... but in the end, Rin is most important to Sousuke. He carries the dream Sousuke isn't able to anymore. That life. It's why he transferred schools. Because the simple truth is: I want to be with you again.]
Rin...
[His hands curl in his pockets and he has to sigh, weighted and soft.]
You've never been useless to me. You're the reason I've made it this far.
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Such a good dog. They'd mocked him for that in the elevator; it still stung. Only because he knows it's true and he hates them for trampling on it. He'll protect Rin, he'll come when he calls, he'll comfort him, he'll sacrifice for him. As much as he can, as often as he can. Sometimes he'll dig his heels in, sometimes he'll refuse... but in the end, Rin is most important to Sousuke. He carries the dream Sousuke isn't able to anymore. That life. It's why he transferred schools. Because the simple truth is: I want to be with you again.]
Rin...
[His hands curl in his pockets and he has to sigh, weighted and soft.]
You've never been useless to me. You're the reason I've made it this far.
...You're my future...