#deescalates

[unfinishedjulyrain]

❝ i was sort’ve hoping you needed me. is that selfish? ❞ So-ra

it's all about the yearning・❥・@deescalates

"So-ra..." Momiji cupped his face, thumbs brushing over his cheeks with utmost tenderness. How could she scold him if she felt the very same way, always hoping she was on his mind, that he needed her as much as she needed So-ra? Eyes studying the male with a warm gaze, Momiji paused for a moment, mind collecting words to put them into sentences - or else, she might just get out only gibberish. Yes, even she experienced nervousness, a natural reaction around someone you had feelings for, right? "Be selfish. Because I'm afraid I am selfish, too. I will always need you, I might not have known that from the very beginning when things were still nothing more than fun and games but now... now I am certain. And my selfish wish is for you to need me, too. That I'm for once chosen by someone I love as well." Perhaps the scene of So-ra standing in front of her apartment after getting soaked by the rain appeared too much like out of a television series but it appealed to Momiji - at first before she pulled the man inside to dry him up. "Let's talk more later, handsome. Can't exchange love confessions with you if you catch a cold. We'll have a shower together and cuddle up with blankets and something warm." I'll always choose you.

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Jonghun would like kisses, coffee and a cat.

"Dear oh dear, humans are so greedy!" said Uta with a tone of mock-complaint. But to Jonghun, of course this would be no more than cute meows, particularly as the generously proportioned calico rubbed the side of his face against his ankle.

The shopkeeper, wearing a warm smile that completely melted the usual crease between his brows, rose to meet the customer. (Even though this was not a coffee shop).

He placed both hands upon Jonghun's cheeks and planted a very thorough kiss upon his lips. "I have some more... out the back," answered Munehisa. Cheeky!

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Arata opened the folder he prepared (it had been this, or a full blown powerpoint presentation) and showcased all of the printed out images, aligning them like a moodboard. "I present to you 'first anniversary vacation plans', in which we go and have a sexy, romantic little trip that will be covered by me to an island. Sunshine, surfing, Masa-kun getting a real tan! It is all included. I asked our beloved little sister and she said she's rather stay home and meet the boy she seems to be fond... uh befriended with so well recently and we go together! Asa said she happily comes and helps out at your place while we are gone"

Arata had always been a passionate friend, and of course, he was even more passionate in love... Kazuhiko pressed a fist against his mouth, but it hardly helped to disguise the snickers that spilled forth. Snickers, not giggles, mind you.

"Are you a travel agent, now? You had a change of career? I'm waiting for the part where you say call now and get 10% off your next booking." His teasing was brutal as usual, but at least his tone was playful, coupled with a few ruffles to Arata's curly locks and kisses to his cheek to boot.

However, the kisses ended with hard pinches... "you said something about Aina's boy... friend? What's this? Not that gamer dude, right?! Excuse me?!" She hadn't mentioned anything to him! Not even a peep! But with Asa-san as a chaperon, he could rest assured that no funny business would occur when they were away. Besides. Aina was an adult, with a right to make her own decisions about her relationships.

"I'm worried! What the hell!" He threw his hands up into the air - and after a pause where he appeared to be a statue, returned to wrap his arms around his boyfriend, burying his nose into the crook of his neck to inhale deeply. "Sorry, sorry. I'm excited about the trip. Mm. First anniversary already, huh? You and me? Tacchan always treats me soooo well."

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Reiya is blinking.

@deescalates・❥・sparkly r... eyes

"I have some eye drops if it's about dryness..." Her gaze is concerned albeit amused at the same time. Seeing him a little confused apparently is now on the list of things Otohime adores about Reiya. "Too bad, here I was thinking of putting on a little fashion show with all the clothes I got today. I went to this hidden secondhand store close to the bookshop! They even had jewelry!"

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@deescalates・❥・continued wonders

Miran quickly waved it off, not letting her friend's words wander any further in that direction. She admired Tsz-ho for so many things, the determination to do her work better than anyone one of those things indeed. "Perhaps I should say that, you always gift me only the finest things when you return. Though, I do know how to say thank you." At that, the woman winked and hoped Tsz-ho would accept this kind of gratitude as well.

Whenever Miran observed her dear friend reaching for things without a second look or just going to freshen up without even asking, it felt like shared the place. Quite a nice image! Her lips curled into a smile at the sight, already anticipating the taste of wine. "We can't have a boring man bore you to death with just as boring topics - when it's clear you always excite me. Then I should make sure to come along next time. As your friend, I have a certain responsibility. So now that you're here, I'll start with one or two things." Why would she not appreciate the other woman in ways she deserved? Manicured nails danced over her friend's arm, tender and almost delicate when her hand then squeezed the hip in appreciation.

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Reiya was looking purposefully, not so much respectfully. Speaking, his black eyes were on the curves of his girlfriend before his hand reached out to pull her onto her lap, lips captured in a kiss. This was the way to end a long day, and show his admiration for her.

@deescalates・❥・devoted

The way he pulled her closer - time of the essence as it seemed - never failed to make the woman's heart skip a beat. Such a profound love, both expressed through physical touch and utter devotion. Reiya did not have to go out all the way but of course, Otohime appreciated his efforts, showed him just how much by returning the kiss with eagerness and enjoyment. "I was so tired after work..." she hummed against the man's lips as hands rested on his chest, "But now I feel rather energized. Work days should always end this way. Should I be the one to greet you tomorrow upon returning?" Delicate fingertips brushed over Reiya's lips, seconds after they parted, a content purr leaving her mouth. "Or... I don't go to work tomorrow at all... sounds very tempting."

[unfinishedjulyrain]

Ahem, Arata says what about messy tongue kisses on this Tuesday and he wants to hear alla bout Gin's favorite place to do it.

@deescalates・❥・the cute weasel boyfriend is blessing us ( = Gin )

The dragon grinned at this, arms opened widely to welcome his lover with eagerness in both voice and expression. "Favorite places, hm? Are you the detective now interrogating me before we get to the messy tongue kisses?" Yet, he chuckled softly as he caressed his lover's cheeks before leaning in for a subtle kiss, a first taste. "Should we make it our designated day for this type of kisses? I have to admit, I think I enjoy them the most in the kitchen... between delicious tea and cookies. What about you, Ta-kun? Where do you love to share this type of kiss with me? In our bed?" Gin winked.

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Furukawa flopped down on the free space next to the broad and shorter figure. Enough space between them to be respectful, a little too little for strangers. His long legs crossed as the music and light of the bar kept drowning their surroundings. "My friend over there," he pointed to a woman in her late 30s with an outfit that was more to be expected from a woman 10 years younger, who gave them a casual wave and a wink. "Challenged me to a guess. She says you two must be lovers, the way you interact. I said besties with benefits. I decided to lose all good manners and ask. Kick me out if it's too personal, otherwise, I would be happy to repay it with whatever drink from the card you two fancy."

@deescalates・❥・right on the spot

Two pairs of eyes shifted from the man to the lady, Hikaru and Ryohei appeared stunned at first yet were quick to catch on, a polite bow and wave before they focused back on the stranger next to them. People approach you in clubs, flirations were nothing new. Not with strangers and also not with each other. He had not been entirely wrong and Hikaru felt like he was going to announce the winner of some kind of tournament in a bit. The way the two friends were sitting indicated an advanced level of closeness, bodies in direction of each other, hands only inches away. A shared quick glance, a soft chuckle from the cat cafe owner while Ryohei let out a heartfelt laugh, not meant to mock in any way. "Then I'd hate to see the gorgeous lady frown because your guess is not so far off..."

"And we don't mind you asking," Hikaru added. "If we wanted you gone, we would say so." Certainly that could not be considered a hidden threat, could it? The angelic face greeting the man did hide its intentions all too well. "Whether or not we tell you more about our friendship depends on how the evening progresses, curious stranger but we don't see any reason to shoo you away. Does your friend want to join?"