[Natsuno looks relieved, more than anything and he wilts a bit, leaning closer to him in the process. He doesn't really know when he became so invested in what Riku thinks of him, he's not even sure when he shifted from wanting to die to wanting to be accepted. Natsuno has been conflicted for awhile, and this is a little more confusing.]

I know you wanted to protect him. I understand. I'm not...I didn't like the vampires. I couldn't accept them and when I became one, well, you know how I feel about it.

[He exhales and meets Riku's eyes in return.]

I'm glad you weren't scared during my visions. I likely won't be able to do them for much longer and I wouldn't just do them to you anyway without asking.

[Natsuno is very aware that Riku is hanging onto him tightly, but he doesn't care, nor does he try and pull away, but it certainly adds to the intensity of his gaze. He could feel his own heart pounding.]