WHEN YOU ARE THE ONE WHO LIES CLOSE TO ME

[unversed]

THE CATCHALL ROMANCE MEME

HOW WE ROLL:
> Post with your character, put name/fandom/etc in the subject line.
> Someone tags you with one of the scenarios listed below.
> "AND THEN THEY PORKED."
> PORNPROFIT.

THE DEETS:

ONE ➔ CONFESSION: You've been admiring this person from afar, or you've been friends with them for a while. Either way, you've finally worked up the courage to admit how you feel!

TWO ➔ LOVE NOTES: Send your crush personalized little love notes for them to find! Flick them at your crush, or hide them in their shoes! Draw pictures of you two kissing! Heck, even an old fashioned YES/NO checkbox note will do. But you've gotta get their attention with your written prowess! Get creative! Maybe they'll come up to you and you'll find true love!

THREE ➔ KISSING BOOTH: You're working a kissing booth, for whatever reason. Charity, for your school, or just because you got conned into it. But will something special bloom from a chance encounter with a booth guest? Or will you just be embarrassed for life, and punch your friends for getting you into this later?

FOUR ➔ LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT: You've been completely dazzled by this specific person! Your heart races, you have a cold sweat... whoa wtf is happening. You simply must get to know them! Maybe it was meant to be!

FIVE ➔ TSUNDERE STYLE: Sure, you like them, but you can't show that by being cute or cooking them lunch, hell no. You have to punch their shoulder and tug on their hair, obviously. W-what? They're complimenting you? Try not to blush too hard, or shove them too much.

SIX ➔ CAPULET & MONTAGUE STYLE: You're both already taken, or you simply can't be together for some reason! Your families hate each other, your friends hate each other, or you only see each other once a year! But you don't care, you have tonight, and romance is in the air. Maybe you can break away from what can't be, just for one night of fun and love.

SEVEN ➔ NEVER SAY NEVERO: You're super intent on making this person yours! You're willing to go to the extreme to garner their affections! How can they say no to extreme outbursts of love and other hard-to-ignore signs of affection? Though, it might be easier to just ask... but that's not big enough for your love!

EIGHT ➔ TLC: You suddenly feel blue, and you feel the need to be comforted. It's time for some sexual healing.

NINE ➔ SMOOTH OPERATOR: Flowers, candlelight, a bottle of champagne... it's time to woo your sweetheart!

TEN ➔ GRAB SOMEBODY SEXY TELL 'EM HEY: There's something about messing around in a public place, where anyone can walk in on you anytime. Try to keep quiet, the woman over in the bathroom stall next to you might hear you and your partner heating up and fooling around.

Comments

[pools]

[ever wondered if Tia ever blushes Jori? well now you know.

in any case, her frown deepens a little, though it seems more disgruntled than angry.]

I wasn't being serious, okay. You're such a sap.

[and for the record, it comes out with less bite and more affection.]

[drought]

Probably. But I'm just really happy, you know?

[ He hasn't actually said that out loud, and it feels good. He is. When he isn't worrying about things, right now, in this moment, Jori is extremely happy. ]

[pools]

[she can see it, which fills her chest with all these warm and fuzzy feelings that she doesn't know what to do with, but. she's never felt alone when she was with him or Mag, and acknowledging it now feels better than it did before.

she's never been that great with words, so she gets on her tip toes and leans up to kiss him. it's light and soft, probably strange coming from her, but the feeling is there.]

[drought]

[ There's not really any warning other than her rocking up onto her toes, but at least they're on the general subject and in this thread Jori is slightly less of a moron when it comes to these things, so he just kisses her back in much the same way, gentle and affectionate, a simple pleasure.

And then he thinks of something, and his smile turns a bit wry. ]

...Mag is going to laugh at us, isn't she?

[pools]

[and she didn't manhandle him this time! progress is a wonderful thing.

this time the frown is thoughtful. and a little worried.]

She will?

[drought]

Maybe at me. Sometimes I think she suspected something.

[pools]

About what?

[...]

You loving me?

[drought]

Yeah. But I'm not...really sure. It's just a sense I got.

[pools]

... Do you think she'll approve?

[drought]

I think she'll like it better than when we fight.

[ He's trying to keep his tone light, but her question makes him wonder: if Mag doesn't approve, would Tia break it off with him for that reason alone.

...Would he? ]

I don't see why she wouldn't. She knows it won't interfere.

[pools]

Yeah.

[if she was ever forced to choose between Jori and Mag, she wouldn't know what to do. instinct tells her that Mag will always be the one and only choice, but the thought of losing him would be terrifying. he's come too close, too entwined in her life, and it's strange how she's only realizing it now.

she takes one of his hands, holding it tight.]

You'll choose her, right? No matter what.

[drought]

[ There's a pause before he answers, mostly because his thoughts are running on a parallel to hers. If they were in such trouble, if he could only save one of them, then yes, there's only one choice. He would hate himself for it, and he would never recover, but he would save Mag. ]

...Yeah. Sorry, I wish I could say that I'd protect you until the end, but we're guardians, and this is what we have to do. We'll just make sure it never comes to that.

[pools]

[she shakes her head]

No, it's okay. I'd do the same.

[and then she smiles, a sort of bittersweet thing.]

Don't feel bad, okay? If I died, I wouldn't trust her with anyone else except you.

[drought]

I'd feel bad anyway. [ It's true, but it's not something he wants to linger on either. ]

I'll introduce you to Hikari; she's my replacement. I think you'd like her.

[pools]

I dunno. One blockhead in my life is enough, not sure if I can handle two.

[drought]

We don't all have rocks for brains.

[ There's that understated smile; it feels like she's teasing him and so he's playing along. ]

[pools]

[oh my god he actually got it this time. finally.]

Pebbles, then.

[drought]

She's small like you, so that fits.

[pools]

[aw fuck you she has a soft spot for tiny kids. 8(]

Your sister?

[drought]

[ It's not his fault they chose someone adorable as his replacement.

Note: He may or may not be biased. ]

That's right. My youngest one.

[pools]

[bawwwww.]

Bet you totally spoil her.

[drought]

If I call her "boss", does that answer your question?

[pools]

[pfft.] Cute.

Maybe you're right, I think I'm starting to like her already.

[drought]

That's good. I do want you to like her. Kinda want you to like all my family. I mean, you and Mag are like family too, right?

[pools]

[with the most serious face:]

Just don't make me ride a stupid cow and we're good.