You realize you've been holding my hand most of the time, don't you?
[GONNA POINT IT OUT.
At least for him, he doesn't particular mind or care how people perceive them. All he wants to know is what Tifa wants to do as by now he's accepted that he feels more than just attraction towards her, enough to at least consider dating, and rather than go at it half-hearted he's prepared to pursue it if it's something she wants. Of course... There's still the big issue of whether it would be a good idea to do so given where they are and how things could change, and it's something they still need to talk about.
And there's another thought that had popped into his mind more than once: what if Cloud changes?
He doesn't know what's going on with the guy, just right now things aren't well between them. But what if Cloud should leave and then later return with different memories? Memories more aligned to the ones Tifa has? Although not stated there was definitely an inkling she had a crush on him for years. Would her feelings change then? Of course Eustace doesn't think Tifa is just using him—if she were she wouldn't have been trying to avoid or be shy around him.
So he's tried to be patient, wanting her to have the time to sort things out. But their time together today has reminded him that he finds her company more pleasant and warm than he would ever expect from someone. That he actually finds someone cute and wants to see her happy. They are strange, foreign feelings, but not bad ones. It's not really quite "love," more time was needed for that, but it's a step in that direction.
And the thought of someone else in his place, sitting here sharing these moments with Tifa... He doesn't hate it necessarily, but it certainly bothers him more than it would have normally.
That's what makes him wonder if he should actually try to provoke her. Before now he had just been lightly teasing to get back at her for avoiding him before, to deliberately embarrass her. But now he wonders if he should take steps to show his intent...or at least make it clear that he's not running away. She could end up rejecting him and that would be it, but at least he's not rejecting her. If anything it's the opposite, a feeling, a want that continues to steadily grow.
So when they near the end of their crepe and are approached by the woman, Eustace at first arches a brow. Somehow this sounds familiar... There were always so many games that go around the Grandcypher,especially during the romantic holidays, but he didn't always pay attention to them. But regardless he glances at Tifa, sees that sparkle of interest, and then reaches out to take out a frost covered pretzel stick.]
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You realize you've been holding my hand most of the time, don't you?
[GONNA POINT IT OUT.
At least for him, he doesn't particular mind or care how people perceive them. All he wants to know is what Tifa wants to do as by now he's accepted that he feels more than just attraction towards her, enough to at least consider dating, and rather than go at it half-hearted he's prepared to pursue it if it's something she wants. Of course... There's still the big issue of whether it would be a good idea to do so given where they are and how things could change, and it's something they still need to talk about.
And there's another thought that had popped into his mind more than once: what if Cloud changes?
He doesn't know what's going on with the guy, just right now things aren't well between them. But what if Cloud should leave and then later return with different memories? Memories more aligned to the ones Tifa has? Although not stated there was definitely an inkling she had a crush on him for years. Would her feelings change then? Of course Eustace doesn't think Tifa is just using him—if she were she wouldn't have been trying to avoid or be shy around him.
So he's tried to be patient, wanting her to have the time to sort things out. But their time together today has reminded him that he finds her company more pleasant and warm than he would ever expect from someone. That he actually finds someone cute and wants to see her happy. They are strange, foreign feelings, but not bad ones. It's not really quite "love," more time was needed for that, but it's a step in that direction.
And the thought of someone else in his place, sitting here sharing these moments with Tifa... He doesn't hate it necessarily, but it certainly bothers him more than it would have normally.
That's what makes him wonder if he should actually try to provoke her. Before now he had just been lightly teasing to get back at her for avoiding him before, to deliberately embarrass her. But now he wonders if he should take steps to show his intent...or at least make it clear that he's not running away. She could end up rejecting him and that would be it, but at least he's not rejecting her. If anything it's the opposite, a feeling, a want that continues to steadily grow.
So when they near the end of their crepe and are approached by the woman, Eustace at first arches a brow. Somehow this sounds familiar... There were always so many games that go around the Grandcypher,especially during the romantic holidays, but he didn't always pay attention to them. But regardless he glances at Tifa, sees that sparkle of interest, and then reaches out to take out a frost covered pretzel stick.]
Sure. What do we need to do?