[keigo tries not to flinch when dabi obviously sees through his fake smile. he sometimes forget how keen his former lover was. it makes him feel a little guilty of his reaction, because he knew they weren't back to the same level of comfort as before.]

I know. I've just missed you. But I'll never pressure you. I want to do it right by us.

[no more lies or secrets. he has plenty he needs to do on his own to make up for the betrayal. and, maybe, he needed to use any time apart to heal from his own trauma. it's like having a tantalizing piece of dessert outside of his reach and not being able to consume it.

it wasn't like they were taking a break. he was still dabi's. he wanted it to be real this time. a true relationship between the two of them.

he likes the sheepish smile on dabi's features. it just felt...more honest. stirred a warmth in his chest. but dabi already seems to do that so easily. coming into the kitchen, keigo eyes the pot with hungry eyes, like a child asking for chocolate.

although, it's hard to keep the way his nose scrunches up when vegetables are mentioned. he was practically a carnivore, sue him.]

How about I eat extra noodles and chicken and avoid the veggies?

[he teases with a playful grin, trying to test if he could actually get out of eating any sort of vegetable.]