[She leans across the table, reaching out to place her hand on top of his. A few months ago, this kind of contact would have been unthinkably awkward; now, however, it just feels so... friendly? So natural. It's why the things he's saying about her, as happy as they make her feel, don't send her shooting to the ceiling.]
It's like... even though being here isn't the best, it did bring us closer together. That's why I was so sad to be apart from you for that long! I just feel better when you're around. [And it's the same way for him, apparently, which is wild to think about!! Whoa!! She never stopped to think that maybe Deku—Deku—appreciated having her around, but—nope, nope, she's definitely not going to cry. Watch her blink away those tears as quickly as she can.] I-I'm always here for you, and I know that you're always here for me.
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[She leans across the table, reaching out to place her hand on top of his. A few months ago, this kind of contact would have been unthinkably awkward; now, however, it just feels so... friendly? So natural. It's why the things he's saying about her, as happy as they make her feel, don't send her shooting to the ceiling.]
It's like... even though being here isn't the best, it did bring us closer together. That's why I was so sad to be apart from you for that long! I just feel better when you're around. [And it's the same way for him, apparently, which is wild to think about!! Whoa!! She never stopped to think that maybe Deku—Deku—appreciated having her around, but—nope, nope, she's definitely not going to cry. Watch her blink away those tears as quickly as she can.] I-I'm always here for you, and I know that you're always here for me.
(I went ahead and submitted it!)