It traces down his spine

like a simple and quick reminder

of who they are

Nagisa is his best friend

even as his hands tickle his back,

sending waves of sparks through his veins

And yet,

he is so much more,

because best friends don't leave

you aching for more

Rei steps closer,

already trying to remember what he'd read about kissing,

but his mind blanks in a steady haze

and all he can do is hold Nagisa closer

and follow his movements

Rei loves this

though he lacks the adequate phrasing

to write it all down

Nagisa always just knows what to do

like some instinct comes out

that was buried deep,

and Rei savors that now.