[And it never will, Bruno promises. Fugo's heart tightens to read even this small, offhand reminder. It's true, he knows. Bruno means it when he says it. Fugo swipes at the corners of his eyes with the heel of his hand.]
I know it's repetitious, but ... thank you, again. For always being there.
[Even when he wasn't, even when the things that are worrying him are as silly as but what am I supposed to do on a date. Bruno has never, ever made him feel foolish for worrying. Even when Fugo has felt that his concerns were frivolous and pointless, Bruno has responded to them with care, respect, and understanding.]
I'll make an effort not to worry about, at the very least, JP. If anyone can keep him in line it's you.
[Fugo does have the tendency to sometimes worry about details that aren't productive to worry about. But Bruno's never seen the sense in shaming him over it. For one, Fugo most likely does that enough all on his own that he doesn't need the assistance. For another (and more importantly), it isn't trivial to Fugo in the moment. Others may fail to see that and that's what causes them to fall short in offering Fugo guidance or compassion, but Bruno knows that Fugo isn't the sort of person to ask for help if something doesn't feel overwhelming in the moment.]
[He'd much rather offer the help and guidance with the hope it instills Fugo with the confidence to face things head on next time. And even if it doesn't work out that way, that's okay, too. Maybe next time.]
Whatever you end up doing, I hope the two of you have fun.
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I know it's repetitious, but ... thank you, again. For always being there.
[Even when he wasn't, even when the things that are worrying him are as silly as but what am I supposed to do on a date. Bruno has never, ever made him feel foolish for worrying. Even when Fugo has felt that his concerns were frivolous and pointless, Bruno has responded to them with care, respect, and understanding.]
I'll make an effort not to worry about, at the very least, JP. If anyone can keep him in line it's you.
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[He'd much rather offer the help and guidance with the hope it instills Fugo with the confidence to face things head on next time. And even if it doesn't work out that way, that's okay, too. Maybe next time.]
Whatever you end up doing, I hope the two of you have fun.