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Inaban

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[spacialeyes]

I’m not sure. I’m not usually- [He catches himself.

He can’t say that. That he’s not usually happy. He’s not sure how to be happy. It’s scary. Not now and not here.

But he does decide to try. Yuuto steps closer and puts his free hand on her arm, holding her steady while he experiments with kissing her forehead.]

I’ll be right back. Thank you, Inaba.

[dereban]

Ah--I didn't do much, but you're welcome. I'll wait for you, alright?

[spacialeyes]

You would say that… Mm. Be right there.

[Prepping the food gives him a chance to sort his thoughts properly. It isn’t her job to keep him steady after all. By the time that he has the cake baking and the fried chicken set to cool, he’s made his decision. It would be stupid not to take advantage of this chance to attempt happiness after all.

Yuuto knocks on the entryway frame to alert her of his return.]

Thank you for waiting. Do you still need something?

[dereban]

I haven't changed my mind, if that's what you're asking. But... I don't want to pressure you into it.

[spacialeyes]

I wouldn’t have come back if I felt pressured.

[so we all that is generally a lie. but let him have it this time. he did put some work into it this time.

Yuuto sits next to her, his expression still shy despite all of his efforts.]

I… I thought about this, even when I asked you out at the beginning. I didn’t want you to be lonely on a night like this.

[dereban]

I've been alone plenty of times before, you know.

[spacialeyes]

Then I should turn back time and kiss you then too, hm? [He exhales quietly to calm himself, reaching out to take her hand again.] It’s weird… Since we met? I’ve wanted to listen to you. So… If you have any other requests, I’ll listen for them too. Okay?

[dereban]

You don't have to do that.

[ She does allow him to take her hand in his, at least. ]

I don't really have anything else...right now, anyway.

[spacialeyes]

Hmm? [He can feel his nerves become tight. Yuuto tries to will himself to relax, but it’s hard. He’s aware of how she’s made him feel all night. Kissing seems dangerous when his feelings are already so reckless.

Yuuto puts his other hand on the couch to support his weight as he leans in.]

Then… Close your eyes? And tell me… when to stop?

[dereban]

You better not ruin the food because you're distracted.

[ Inaba...... ]

[spacialeyes]

Should I not kiss you then? [He pauses while close to tease softly. Then follows it with a kiss on her cheek to signal his true intent.]

[dereban]

I didn't say that.

[spacialeyes]

[He doesn’t say anything more. Nothing beyond a soft hum of understanding as he closes his own eyes, then presses in to kiss her.

It’s strange. Before this world, Yuuto didn’t think he was allowed to kiss people anymore. He ‘knew’ he was disappointing. It surprises him when kissing her feels so warm and easy. Yuuto draws back, but only because he feels the desire to kiss her again and isn’t sure it’s allowed. His cheeks are already flushed and his voice can’t rise above a whisper.]

… was that enough?

[dereban]

[ Even though he's told her to close her eyes, she ends up doing the opposite at first; her amber eyes widening when he kisses her. She can feel heart leaping out of her chest and the warmth in her cheeks with every passing second, and the way she finds herself relaxing and letting out a heated breath when he asks that question is telling enough for her. ]

Ah- can I ask for more...?

[ She sounds uncertain. ]

[spacialeyes]

[Likewise, Yuuto can feel his heart racing. He smiles shyly, relieved when she makes her request. Privately knowing that he feels the same.]

Mm. [A request he fulfills; Leaning in to kiss her again, lingering closer this time, so his question can be felt on her lips.] Is it enough?

[dereban]

I might need you to kiss me more to find out.

[spacialeyes]

[He half-laughs when he nods, though he needs a moment to adjust how they’re sitting before he can kiss her again. This time, Yuuto lets the kiss linger longer. He follows it up with another, then another. When he pauses next, it’s because he almost feels breathless from the rush. His heart is racing and his face is officially red; And some of his shyness is sinking in.]

… Inaba- It’s nice..? Why…

[dereban]

[ It's overwhelming, but not necessarily in a bad way. When she lets out a sigh after all of it, it's because it's almost dizzying. ]

Hm? If it's nice, is there really a reason to ask 'why'?

[spacialeyes]

Mm... Because I don't understand? [He asks that, forgets that she hasn't asked for another kiss, and selfishly leans in again anyway,] Are you happy..?

[dereban]

I'm enjoying myself, so... yes, obviously.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto sighs; A mix of relief, happiness, and greed.]

Good... Should I... keep going? Is that too much? Is this still normal for friends?

[crossed that line a while ago-]

[dereban]

At that point, you're going to wind up burning both the cake and chicken.

[ Why is that the important thing here...? ]

Let's pause here for now. Any more than this, and we'll end up in the "friends with benefits" corner.

[spacialeyes]

I could be beneficial?

[dereban]

[ Oh my god... she's going to put her hand on his shoulder pitifully. ]

It's slang for "sex friend", Yuuto.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto teleports into the kitchen-] I'm going to fry the chicken!!!