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[if that wasn't obvious from the start idk what to say]

Don't push yourself too hard. [Looking at him seriously!! It's almost impossible to get Shirou to take things easy, but she doesn't want him to get hurt.] I'm going to start training too, and Rider's here as well. We should be okay.

[Although that weird school simulation showed just how dangerous things could be here. She really needs to step things up, and soon, for all their sakes.]

Are you sure? If you're that tired, you should get some rest and sleep. [She's more worried about Shirou than herself, as always really. Of course, she realizes that it'd be better to talk about it, but if Shirou's that tired, she'd rather he get some rest first.]

[idk what to say either this is the nasuverse it should be given...]

I won't, this happens all the time I can manage. [If he looks worried or tired it's just your imagination!! Shirou's trying his best not to look so worn out. It's so hard. He'll just drink a glass of tea while all of this is happening. Look at how fast he's drinking! He's already done his third cup.]

You will? [She has Rider so she'll be okay. Rider's become a trustworthy ally and Shirou's doubts disappears. There isn't too much he can say in regards to Sakura's training. ] Good luck. [He can be there by her side and offer some encouragement.]

I said it's okay. [This is getting embarrassing for him. Shirou covers his mouth with his right hand and looks in the other direction.]

What's bothering you?

[She can tell that he's trying to make it so that she doesn't worry over him, and it makes her smile. This is how he always is, and she'll worry regardless, but she's touched by it all the same.]

If you say so then. [Although her tone makes it evident that she doesn't quite believe him... He never looks after himself, so someone has to okay. She takes a sip from her own tea as she sorts her thoughts out. It's better if she talks about it, so she nods.]

What those people said earlier, about our world being... gone. Do you think it's true?

There's no proof it's true. Until there's proof we can keep believing what we want to.

[He says so with confidence. That would definitely keep Sakura awake at night. Thankfully he's spoken this through with Naoi so he sounds composed. Shirou already decided on what he needs to do. ]

I don't want to completely believe it just yet. [That would be really sad. They'd leave too many precious things behind. More importantly, he wants to hear Sakura speak again.]

What do you think?

[She looks down, wringing her hands in her skirt.]

I don't know... It sounds too ridiculous to be true. [But there's that niggling doubt still, and with the situation as it is, what else does she have to believe?] Because Nee-san can't possibly be... be gone, right?

[In the end, she just wants her sister to be with them too. If their world being gone means that Rin is dead too, then—she can't even imagine it.]

There's no way she's gone. [The way Sakura's wringing her hands around her skirt makes him realize he shouldn't even pretend that Rin's managing and everything's fine. He has to face the facts. Neither of them can confirm Rin's saftey.]

This is Tohsaka. She's strong and I'm positive she's dealing with things in the best way she can. [He puts his tea cup down and frowns slightly.]

Do you miss her?

[She nods, even though she can tell that he's just saying that to comfort her. With Rin not here, there's really no way to confirm whether she's okay or not. Still, if Shirou says so, then she can almost believe it.]

You're right. If it's Nee-san, then I'm sure she's already getting mad trying to find us. [Wishful thinking honestly, but it's easy enough to picture it. If she and Shirou went missing, she's sure Rin would be tearing her hair out trying to find them. It was almost surprising how close she was to her sister now, but at the same time, it felt like it had been like this all along.]

A little, yeah. Even though she's studying London, it feels strange not to be able to call her.

Once Tohsaka sees you in good spirits she'll get mad at herself for worrying. [That's so like Rin he almost chuckles. He doesn't think he's doing a very good job of comforting Sakura. Shirou said so much and in the end he can't accomplish a lot. Shirou holds Sakura's hand and brings it close to his lap. ]

I wonder what her life is like in London. Tohsaka probably doesn't wake up on time.

[Gripping his hand back, Sakura lets out a small sigh of content before leaning against Shirou. Even if her sister isn't here, Shirou is, and she's happy enough with just that. She'll be able to make it through whatever happens as long as he's there with her, she knows it.]

Nee-san would get mad if she heard that, Senpai. [laughing softly] But I think you're right. I don't know if she'd be allowed to keep dozens of alarm clocks just to wake herself up.

[Oh well. Sakura's happy and that makes Shirou happy too. He really likes seeing her smile this way.]

That smile suits you more. [He feels relief knowing that Sakura's back to her usual self and he thinks she's beautiful. Her gestures make him blush and he fidgets unnecessarily. Shirou takes a deep breath to calm down and it's not working. He needs Sakura now more than ever. ]

Sakura.

[He faces towards Sakura and looks her directly in the eye. With his arms he pulls Sakura into a hug selfishly. ]

Senpai...

[Her cheeks flush, and when embraces her, she relaxes and falls into it easily. Hesitantly, she raises her arms to hold him back as well, and as she breathes, her face so close to him, she can feel herself relaxing. Selfishly, she thinks this is why she wouldn't mind if their world itself was gone. As long as he's here with her, she's happy. This is all she really needs in the end.]

I'm glad that you're here.

Sakura?

[He really wants to reply with "I'm glad you're here too!" except she silences him from saying anymore. Shirou can feel his heart beating louder by the second. Sakura's breathing is distracting him and it makes him want to kiss her. Really, why is he hesitating so much? All he needs to do is kiss her right? Shirou lightly kisses her on the cheek.]

[you're hesitating so much because nasu is a piece of shit who can't write people kissing even when they're in love

But despite them having been together for a while and gone much further multiple times before, it still sends Sakura's heart racing when she feels his lips brush against her cheek. She's embarrassed by how easily she reacts still, and she buries her face in his shoulder momentarily to hide how red her face is. Even in the midst of her embarrassment though, she thinks it must be unfair of her for her to not do anything in reply.

So as quickly as she can, she raises her head to shyly kiss Shirou on the lips before ducking back down again and hiding her face. Her heart's pounding so hard, she feels like she can't even speak without tripping on her words.]

[The moment Sakura kisses Shirou he tries to gasp in surprise. She returns his feelings and thinks this is less embarrassing because of that fact alone.]

I love you, Sakura.

[He says that with honest words. There's no one else around so he can say such a thing with a straight face. This is Shirou's way of showing Sakura he cares for her more than anything else in this world. Perhaps by doing this she'll feel less lonely. ]

[When he says those words, Sakura immediately relaxes, and even her racing heart begins to calm down. She can heart the sincerity in his words, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about. He loves her, and she loves him. What seemed like such a distant, impossible dream to before was reality, and she couldn't be happier about that.

So she presses her ear against his chest, holds him a little tighter. She feels warm, safe, loved—and that's all she could ever ask for.]

I love you, too.

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