[ Kaoru's never experienced something like this before. As much as he wants to be chill about it, it's kind of exhilarating, to hear from someone he likes that they like him back. That they want to be here, doing things with him.

He can't help the wide grin, ducking his head a little shyly, though they're close enough that this means pressing their foreheads together. ] That means a lot, you know. Being... in this together. With you. [ But this is getting into Intense Feelings Territory, so he'll laugh and move on. ] As for missing, well... I guess I just need more practice.

[ And after a little breath, Kaoru will lean in for a (hopefully) better kiss, so that Dino can't protest at how cheesy that line was. ]