Continuing post #51

[blackshadow]

[ Continued from here. ]

[ It is. ;_; And with rabbit ears! ]

[ Nope, that's too embarrassing. ] Come on, you're not much of a cat if you don't eat fish or meow...

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[blackshadow]

[ ...Maybe he should, too. His shirt is already suffocating - not that he expected that they'd be doing this when he decided warm pajamas would be good - and just the first three buttons shouldn't be bad... The thought of opening the window doesn't even cross his mind. He smiles back at her as he slips a hand behind her neck to brush her hair away. ] Are you tired?

[negativegate]

[It's slightly better, at least. Her hair's a bit sweaty, but she can't really care about, just taking in a nice, slow breath as she finds that his gesture feels pretty calming.] Not really. I mean, I didn't sleep much, but--you know, with everything...[It feels like her blood is still rushing, so she feels very much awake right now. As they calm down, though, she'll probably start to get sleepier.]

[blackshadow]

[ He combs through her hair with his fingers a little more just to relax her. That and her hair is pretty nice...

If his skin wasn't already flushed from warmth, he would blush at that. ] ...Yeah, all of this woke me up, too...

[negativegate]

[It's starting to help, too. At first, she thought she'd go crazy when they stopped, but her head's starting to clear again, and she scoots a bit closer.

And while she's being honest and sappy...] Yeah. It was...really good.

[blackshadow]

[ His smile turns a little more cheerful as he wraps his arm around her more. ]

I couldn't agree more... Next time, we need to do it in something else, though.

[negativegate]

[She feels almost strangely pleased--almost strange because she never considered doing anything like this seriously, but at the same time, it just felt right with Tyr.]

Something cooler, or else I'll just have to take it off- [Er. She stops abruptly, flustered again, and repeats-] S-something lighter.

[blackshadow]

[ So she thought of it non-seriously before? What she says before she corrected herself still makes him flustered as well, glancing down at her unbuttoned shirt only for a second before looking back to her face. ]

...Right. Take it off for something lighter...

[negativegate]

[Only as far as recognizing that curses would make it happen...And Rita notices that glance, suddenly feeling a little more self-conscious even though she didn't think at all when she unbuttoned it. She doesn't make any move to pull it closed, though.]

...I'll wear something underneath.

[blackshadow]

[ He'd feel bad if she did break close it. It wasn't really his goal to make her embarrassed... But he agrees quickly anyway just to move on. ]

Yeah--We both should.

[ That would save him from being conflicted over if he'd stop or not if she did take off her shirt, too... ]

[negativegate]

[She doesn't think he meant to make her uncomfortable or anything--and besides, she reasons with herself, she shouldn't feel so awkward about something like that around Tyr.]

Right...Next time. [Anytime...So they can be prepared to make out at any moment. Clearly this is a very good plan.]

[blackshadow]

[ ...Because they definitely need to plan for any eventuality now. He's a little embarrassed, but she's right that there's no reason to be awkward with each other at this point. He relaxes a little, his hand just resting below her neck. ]

Do you want to get something now?

[negativegate]

[And who knows when they might get the urge to jump each other? She's starting to relax and could almost stay like this, but that idea sounds nice to her. It's still really warm.]

Yeah. I'll just throw on something lighter.

[blackshadow]

[ They might just get the urge while walking down the street! In winter... ]

All right. [ He lets go of her and leans back a little. He doesn't really want her to go, but he's pretty warm himself. ] I'll change, too.

[negativegate]

[A nice way to warm up when it's cold out...

She never thought she'd be so reluctant just to get up and change, but...Well, it'll be quick. She makes for the door, giving him a smile over her shoulder.] I'll be right back.

[blackshadow]

[ They definitely warmed up together earlier...

He smiles back at her, almost excited for her to come back again already. ] I'll be waiting here.

[ And change into something more comfortable himself. ]

[negativegate]

[Very, very warm~

Rita's smile widens, and her heart feels light and warm, so she slips out the door before she gets too sappy. (As if they haven't already.)

It doesn't take her long to put her skirt and light shirt she wore the previous day back on, and then she returns, mindful for once to knock on the door.] Are you ready?

[blackshadow]

[ And there's nothing wrong with getting that warm in public, right~?

She's making him feel sappy just watching her. The minute she leaves, he bounces off the bed to hurriedly change into the first t-shirt and a pair of pants that he sees, and doesn't think twice about throwing them on, though part of him wonders if he should look better for her...

The thought is quickly dismissed when she knocks, though. He opens the door as his answer, still all smiles and high nerves. ] Yeah, come on.

[negativegate]

[Certainly not-! Even if they feel like ducking into a more out of the way spot first~

She might have thought something was up if he dressed fancier. As it is, she smiles back at him as she steps into the room, thinking he looks perfectly normal and comfortable and just...Tyr.

--And impulsively, reaches up and tugs him down for a quick kiss. Nothing too wild.]

Better?

[blackshadow]

[ Being in public doesn't mean putting on a show~

As impulsive as he knows Rita to be, that kiss still catches him off guard. His surprise gives way to a sort of playful smirk after only a few beats, though; he's getting used to it. ]

Much better.

[ He'll just slide the door shut behind her before taking a step closer to her, hand slipping behind her head and tilting her head up. ] Wanna get back to where we left off?

[negativegate]

[And they're not out there to entertain anybody else~

She might have cooled down comfortably thanks to changing, but she's still feeling pretty warm and fuzzy where emotions are concerned. So she grins right back, putting her arms around him.]

Not so tired after all?

[blackshadow]

[ It's all them, all the time. ♥

Being with her made him not want to stop, and that little break and changing into lighter clothes might have been all he needed. His emotions haven't waned too much.

He curls his other arm around her waist to return the embrace a little. His response is as nonchalant as it could be. ]

It's a second wind. You're not getting sleepy now, are you?

[negativegate]

[And only them~♥

And now she's more than happy to pick up where they left off, her reply fast and certain.]

Not at all.

[Rather than kiss him right away, though, she moves her hand up to run it gently through his hair. A large part of her just revels in them being so close like this.]

[blackshadow]

[ Only ones who matter. ♥

He takes in a slow breath as she does. It's a simple gesture, but it feels like more when it's her - it sends a little shiver through him. Part of him wouldn't mind if they just stayed close and talked like this more. His fingers start to play in her hair a little. ]

I thought so...

[ Another part of him just wants her always closer like he has to make up for lost time. But then, he never got to be like this with her before, either, and why spoil that? ]

[negativegate]

[Only ones in the City~

Rita feels a certain sense of wonder, too--that they can be so close and be comfortable. She hadn't imagined ever being like this, but here they are, and she never wants to stop. She isn't even sure what exactly she wants to do--kiss him or just keep stroking his hair--so for now, she presses closer to him and keeps running her fingers through the strands.]

This is nice...You know, just...us.

[blackshadow]

[ More than best friends forever~

That type of closer is good, too - and maybe any type would be. He hugs her closer automatically, holding her gently but still close. It doesn't even feel weird to be this open and in love with her. ]

Yeah... It is. It feels sort of right... [ Or not "sort of". It just felt less sappy to add that. ]