[If the walls are thin enough for Claude to hear Dimitri practically stampeding down, they should be thin enough for Dimitri to realize he doesn't hear Claude come to the door at all. In reality though, it doesn't cross his mind at all if maybe Claude was at the door because the moment he knocks, all he can hear is the way his heart pounds. Objectively, it's so silly; he isn't doing anything different compared to what he'd do before to hang out with Claude. The only thing that's changed is that they're dating now, and even that's less a change in anything substantial and more just a change in circumstances.
But that small change is more than enough for all of this, everything, to feel like so much more. The nervous butterflies only continue to flutter in his stomach despite his excitement and eagerness, and the moment Claude opens his door...
Honestly, that eager anticipation immediately melts into something so much softer and warmer. Just seeing Claude's face makes him so much happier, and even if it's only a casual greeting, hearing Claude's voice makes his heart both race and settle at the same time. Sure he could picture Claude's voice perfectly through his text; it's still nothing compared to hearing it aloud, to seeing Claude's smile accompany that greeting.]
Hi. [His expression is buttery soft as he gazes at Claude, taking in the flush on his cheeks and the way his gaze seems to linger which in turn makes Dimitri's own cheeks flush even warmer. Part of him almost wants to explain it away the way he always did before, that surely he must be imagining things that Claude's gaze might linger on him, or that his smile might seem extra bright after spending time together. Maybe it's still a little bit presumptuous to think and wonder if maybe it's because of him...
But now, he at least knows that there's a very, very good chance he's a reason for it. And he wants to keep being a reason for Claude to look so happy.]
Technically it's not quite your "house" when the university owns it, is it?
[It's just a little bit of teasing though as Dimitri makes his way inside. Truthfully, in the short time they've known one another, he really has been inside Claude's dorm so many times it could feel like his own. He could make his way cross the room to sit down with his eyes closed at this point, no matter what messes Claude may or may not have in his typically chaotic space.
But Dimitri doesn't do that. Instead of taking a seat like he so often does when coming over to hang out, the moment Claude closes his door, he'll find Dimitri waiting behind him...
With his arms held out for a hug.
His expression is a little nervous, more than a little embarrassed even, and he can't quite meet Claude's eyes for longer than a few seconds before shyly flicking back down, but... But it's okay since they're dating, right? It's okay if he asks to be in Claude's arms for a moment, isn't it? Even if he only asks with a physical gesture like this. As ever, some things are just easier for Dimitri to express in action rather than words.]
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But that small change is more than enough for all of this, everything, to feel like so much more. The nervous butterflies only continue to flutter in his stomach despite his excitement and eagerness, and the moment Claude opens his door...
Honestly, that eager anticipation immediately melts into something so much softer and warmer. Just seeing Claude's face makes him so much happier, and even if it's only a casual greeting, hearing Claude's voice makes his heart both race and settle at the same time. Sure he could picture Claude's voice perfectly through his text; it's still nothing compared to hearing it aloud, to seeing Claude's smile accompany that greeting.]
Hi. [His expression is buttery soft as he gazes at Claude, taking in the flush on his cheeks and the way his gaze seems to linger which in turn makes Dimitri's own cheeks flush even warmer. Part of him almost wants to explain it away the way he always did before, that surely he must be imagining things that Claude's gaze might linger on him, or that his smile might seem extra bright after spending time together. Maybe it's still a little bit presumptuous to think and wonder if maybe it's because of him...
But now, he at least knows that there's a very, very good chance he's a reason for it. And he wants to keep being a reason for Claude to look so happy.]
Technically it's not quite your "house" when the university owns it, is it?
[It's just a little bit of teasing though as Dimitri makes his way inside. Truthfully, in the short time they've known one another, he really has been inside Claude's dorm so many times it could feel like his own. He could make his way cross the room to sit down with his eyes closed at this point, no matter what messes Claude may or may not have in his typically chaotic space.
But Dimitri doesn't do that. Instead of taking a seat like he so often does when coming over to hang out, the moment Claude closes his door, he'll find Dimitri waiting behind him...
With his arms held out for a hug.
His expression is a little nervous, more than a little embarrassed even, and he can't quite meet Claude's eyes for longer than a few seconds before shyly flicking back down, but... But it's okay since they're dating, right? It's okay if he asks to be in Claude's arms for a moment, isn't it? Even if he only asks with a physical gesture like this. As ever, some things are just easier for Dimitri to express in action rather than words.]