A lot more than a lot.

( he whispers into her hair, fingers pressing lightly into her back as if to ensure she was real. two whole years. an eternity for teens like them.

akira breaks off after some hesitation, fishing a covered shake and straw out from the bag before offering it over. )

Might want to get to these before they melt. I'm not going anywhere right now.

( a beat. light glints off his glasses as he cracks a silly little smirk. )

Your kisses will taste better too.