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viscontree on February 15th, 2017 02:21 am (UTC)[What's this all of a sudden? UNSURE!]
You may. I won't say no to a simple gesture of affection.
[It makes him feel awkward.]
You may. I won't say no to a simple gesture of affection.
[It makes him feel awkward.]
p66 on February 15th, 2017 02:32 am (UTC)[ 'simple gesture of affection' ]
Thank you...
[ She hugs him gently and closes her eyes. ]
Thank you...
[ She hugs him gently and closes her eyes. ]
viscontree on February 16th, 2017 12:57 am (UTC)Why? Is there some reason why you enjoy doing this?
[He doesn't mind, but it's almost sudden he isn't sure what to think.Julius is trying to sort out his feelings.]
[He doesn't mind, but it's almost sudden he isn't sure what to think.Julius is trying to sort out his feelings.]
p66 on February 16th, 2017 01:14 am (UTC)[ Now she's unsure. She had assumed he understood what the gesture implicitly meant, but apparently... not really. Reluctantly she lets go, though she still cant look straight at him yet.
What does she say? She doesn't know yet, so she's silent for a while. ]
What does she say? She doesn't know yet, so she's silent for a while. ]
viscontree on February 16th, 2017 02:31 am (UTC)Reika?
Does holding me make you happy? [He could understand if that were the case. Julius hasn't felt this emotion before, he's a bit confused.]
Does holding me make you happy? [He could understand if that were the case. Julius hasn't felt this emotion before, he's a bit confused.]
p66 on February 16th, 2017 02:36 am (UTC)[ That's a question easy enough to answer. ]
Yes...
[ But it seems like he probably won't get it until she spells it out for him. ]
Um... this may be kind of sudden, but [ deep breath ] Julius... I really like you.
{ #anticlimatic ]
Yes...
[ But it seems like he probably won't get it until she spells it out for him. ]
Um... this may be kind of sudden, but [ deep breath ] Julius... I really like you.
{ #anticlimatic ]
viscontree on February 16th, 2017 03:04 am (UTC)You're right, it is sudden. May I have a moment to myself?
I need to think. [He doesn't want to suddenly say something that would distress her. Julius wants to find a way to state his feelings properly. ]
I need to think. [He doesn't want to suddenly say something that would distress her. Julius wants to find a way to state his feelings properly. ]
p66 on February 16th, 2017 03:16 am (UTC)[ Ah.
Well, even if he rejected her, she's fine as long as they can stay together. ]
Okay... sorry.
Well, even if he rejected her, she's fine as long as they can stay together. ]
Okay... sorry.
viscontree on February 16th, 2017 03:44 am (UTC)Don't apologize, I'm simply not sure what to do in this situation.
When someone likes you is it appropriate to say you like them back?
[He's a mess.]
When someone likes you is it appropriate to say you like them back?
[He's a mess.]
p66 on February 16th, 2017 03:45 am (UTC)[ WHY IS HE ASKING HER THIS QUESTION ]
Only if you... do like them back. Um, even if you don't, I don't mind...
Only if you... do like them back. Um, even if you don't, I don't mind...
viscontree on February 17th, 2017 01:20 am (UTC)Then I'll say that I like you in return. I'm sorry, I'm not used to this.
[how awkward]
[how awkward]
p66 on February 17th, 2017 01:37 am (UTC)[ Oh....
Instead of replying she moves to hug him, burying her face in his shirt so he doesn't see her cry. It's all very sudden, the way her vision blurs, so sudden that her first instinct is to hide it before her reputation is compromised - but then she realizes what exactly she has done, and it probably just worsens the problem.
Not that it's for immediate consideration, though. He's warm and smells nice; it takes up most of her focus. ]
Instead of replying she moves to hug him, burying her face in his shirt so he doesn't see her cry. It's all very sudden, the way her vision blurs, so sudden that her first instinct is to hide it before her reputation is compromised - but then she realizes what exactly she has done, and it probably just worsens the problem.
Not that it's for immediate consideration, though. He's warm and smells nice; it takes up most of her focus. ]
viscontree on February 17th, 2017 02:16 am (UTC)Reika?
[He isn't sure what to do again. Julius is really confused, all he can do is return the gesture.
He wonders if Reika's okay. ]
[He isn't sure what to do again. Julius is really confused, all he can do is return the gesture.
He wonders if Reika's okay. ]
p66 on February 17th, 2017 02:25 am (UTC)[ She's emotional, more than anything else; and her standard procedure of dealing with unnecessary emotions is to hold them in until she's able to be alone. But she's not alone here, and she trusts him especially after what he said to her.
It'll be a while before she speaks, though. ]
I missed you so much...
[ Her voice is muffled but still audible. ]
It'll be a while before she speaks, though. ]
I missed you so much...
[ Her voice is muffled but still audible. ]
viscontree on February 17th, 2017 02:51 am (UTC)[He missed her too. It's been over a year since he last heard voice. Julius frowns after hearing her words. There isn't much he can do for her now.
Would patting her on the head help?]
Would patting her on the head help?]
p66 on February 17th, 2017 02:54 am (UTC)[ He's affectionate, unusually so, and it's something she appreciates. She calms down a little, enough to still her trembling frame.
She's content to just stay like this. ]
She's content to just stay like this. ]
viscontree on February 17th, 2017 10:22 pm (UTC)[He doesn't really get what's going on but Reika's happy.
That's enough for him. It eventually becomes too awkward for him to remain still so he pulls away.]
That's enough for him. It eventually becomes too awkward for him to remain still so he pulls away.]
p66 on February 17th, 2017 11:34 pm (UTC)[ She can understand why he breaks contact after a while, but it restores the awkward silence between them and the room feels a lot colder without his warmth. Yet she doesn't know what to say, so she keeps the silence, unable to look ar him straight.
There's probably a lot she could have said, but words aren't coherent right now and maybe it's best to stay quiet. ]
There's probably a lot she could have said, but words aren't coherent right now and maybe it's best to stay quiet. ]
viscontree on February 18th, 2017 01:13 am (UTC)[He's quiet too for a while. Julius minds his own business, but stays close enough to Reika. It's awkward since no one's saying anything.
Is it going to continue on like this?]
Is it going to continue on like this?]
p66 on February 18th, 2017 02:53 am (UTC)[ After a while she finally works up the courage to say something. ]
Julius...? Can you come here for a bit?
[ They've done some work in the meantime so she figures it's safe to ask. ]
Um... can I hold your hand?
Julius...? Can you come here for a bit?
[ They've done some work in the meantime so she figures it's safe to ask. ]
Um... can I hold your hand?
viscontree on February 18th, 2017 11:52 pm (UTC)[He comes over hesitantly.]
Ah, of course. How's this?
[His movement is stiff, but he offers her his hand because she asked for it. Julius still feels somewhat strange.]
Ah, of course. How's this?
[His movement is stiff, but he offers her his hand because she asked for it. Julius still feels somewhat strange.]
p66 on February 19th, 2017 01:36 am (UTC)Thank you...
[ His hand is warm and his skin smooth. It feels nice.
At least she's smiling now, even if it's a bit awkward. ]
[ His hand is warm and his skin smooth. It feels nice.
At least she's smiling now, even if it's a bit awkward. ]
viscontree on February 19th, 2017 03:25 am (UTC)[He can't look at her directly. If he stays like that it should be fine.
Julius continues to read through his book attempting to keep that position.]
Julius continues to read through his book attempting to keep that position.]
p66 on February 19th, 2017 04:10 am (UTC)[ After a while she lets go, but only to retrieve her own book to read. Since she needs both hands to organize her notes, she'll compensate for that by leaning against him a little.
Does he mind? ]
Does he mind? ]
viscontree on February 19th, 2017 10:45 pm (UTC)[He doesn't mind, it's just hard to make eye contact like this. Julius has never been the social type to begin with.
Words aren't really needed to express how strange he feels. Since he isn't rejecting her right away, it looks like he's fine with it.]
Words aren't really needed to express how strange he feels. Since he isn't rejecting her right away, it looks like he's fine with it.]