samegawa | perma open rp post (call me out/picture prompt/any prompt)

[ They haven't kissed.

It's been five months since Yata confessed to her. If anyone needs a recap of that moment, he chased her down after she made a delivery to his house and left, running down the block while screaming, "I LOVE YOU, CELTY-SAN!" It's probably on the network if you dig deep enough. But see? He had the courage to yell "I LOVE YOU!!!!" to the world and the most he can do without stopping and backtracking a million miles is hold her hand. They've been together for five months.

Well, he obviously wants to do more to show his affection. It's just... Difficult. ]

Welcome home, Celty-san!

[ That's going to change today. When she gets home, Celty is greeted with a bouquet of flowers and... a neatly-dressed Yata!? He forgot to take his apron off. what's going on ]

Are you tired? You don't have to do anything tonight. I took care of everything! [ Oh no. Haha, just kidding. But shit, enthusiasm can only take him so far. Now he's out of energy and awkward. ] Um... here, lemme get that. [ Reaching for her coat! ]

[ to be completely honest, she really didn't expect yata to like her, let alone have the guts to actually scream his confession down the block. she almost fell off her motorbike that day in surprise and, well. yeah, maybe it's the fact that he sort of reminds her of shinra back when he was younger and less sneaky, still wide-eyed and innocent when she first saw him on that ship; or maybe she finds his devotion to HOMRA hopelessly endearing; either way, he's a sweet boy and how could she not give him a chance?

maybe it's not so much a shocker that they've lasted five months. celty's experience with relationships is limited at best, but she likes taking things slow. while others may make fun of the fact that they haven't done more than hold hands and cook for each other, she actually... kind of likes that.

but it seems like things will be moving forward today. she takes the bouquet with a smile, taking a moment to smell the flowers. ]

They're very pretty, Yata. Thank you.

[ and since he's offering, she slips out of her coat, taking in his choice of clothing with nothing more than a slightly raised eyebrow. someone's pulling out all the stops. ]

Have you? I'm sorry for the trouble. You should've told me you were planning something, I would have come home earlier.

[ His cheeks earn a tinge of red when she thanks him. Maybe this night's off to a good start. ]

Oh. Well, the dinner was supposed to be a surprise. [ a beat, then a mental you idiot ] I guess it ain't a surprise anymore. [ It wasn't a surprise the moment she saw his apron, but shh. He hangs her coat on the coat hanger and... ]

C'mon, I'll show ya something! [ ...grabs her hand and drags her to the dining room, because that's such a gentlemanly thing to do. He's just so excited!! He can't help himself. ]

Tada!

[ He gestures to the table with food that actually looks classy for once. It's a candlelit dinner. ]

[ she hides a chuckle behind her hand at his reveal and just lets him pull her to the dining room. it's totally not gentlemanly, but whatever, his enthusiasm is contagious.

when she sees the spread, though: ]

Oh, Yata...

[ it's pretty impressive, actually. ]

You made all of this?

[ oh no she might be blushing too. she's never had someone cook for her before! god, look at those candles. and the food doesn't even look burnt! not that she'd expect him to burn anything, but. you know. ]

[ Burning food is entirely possible. Plausible, even. But not today. He's happy she's happy ]

Yeah! Ahaha, uh. Um. [ clears his throat ] You go sit down. [ He takes her hand, leads her to the table and pulls out her chair to let her take a seat. ] There we go.

[ Yata's about to go to his own seat when shit, he's been wearing his apron all this time. He ditches that so fast before he sits down, but not without some struggling. ]

Whew, okay. [ Wow. Awkward. This is the part where he planned to charm her with his amazing wit (ha) but now that she's right in front of him, he's forgotten everything he was supposed to say. ] So... how was your day?

Edited (wording and... stuff shut up) 2014-03-25 12:12 (UTC)

[ she was totally going to thank him (again) for everything but he's already pulling out her chair for her, geeze. while he gets himself settled, she's still staring at the food in awe like, is this actually happening? yata actually has a romantic bone in his (small) body?

but at least he's trying, which is something that she definitely appreciates. ]

It was okay, I was just cleaning out the office in the stables. [ among other things, but she doesn't want to just talk about herself. she pours out the drinks for them instead. ] How was yours?

[ yes he has a romantic bone in his body, it's right above his tsun gland. ]

It was good! Uh, I beat up some guys. At work. I mean, for work. Haha, it wasn't that hard...

[ totally date conversation material. he hasn't touched his food, nor does he notice celty pour their drinks. ]

[ until now ]

Hey, hey! You don't need to do that. Tonight's your night, aight? Just... sit back and relax or something.

[ But there's nothing else he can do now that she's already poured it. The food he made wasn't a dish she'd probably need some help with, like lobster or crab, and it was all prepared on her plate beforehand. ]

That's right, you work at Kusanagi-san's casino now, don't you? I hope no one's given you trouble.

[ well, at least he looks fine. she smiles and sets down the drink, reaching across the table for his hand to rest her fingers over his. ]

It's all right, you've spent the day making this for me. At least let me try to show my appreciation.

Me? Heh, nah, I— [ It's as if the warmth travels from his hand to his cheeks, then his ears. ] Okay. You win.

It's just, it feels like all this time you've been doing so much for me. [ Shyly, while not even looking at her, he laces his fingers with hers. Man, that was cheesy. Maybe he should take a new direction with this. ] Thought I should say thank you.

[ A long pause, then a deep breath. He turns a deep shade of red, because this is going to be embarrassing as hell. ]

... Did I ever tell you 'bout the day I fell for ya? [ He's never told this story before. He always runs away when she asks. ]

You don't have to thank me, Yata. I do it because I want to.

[ seeing the red on his face makes her blush a little too, especially when he laces their fingers together. but her smile softens to something warmer and she gives his hand a small squeeze. ]

You didn't. [ a small chuckle. ] Is today the day you'll finally tell me?

[ she's teasing, but she brushes her thumb over his knuckles to comfort him a little. relax, honey. ]

Edited 2014-03-26 11:15 (UTC)

[ brb bailing

just kidding. celty's touch soothes him enough to calm him down. man, is it hot in here or—no, the temperature outside is still in the negatives, the heater's kind of broken, (not that he needs it but) he has no excuse. he chokes out an awkward laugh before he speaks. ]

Well, you remember when I had to drop by Kusanagi-san's, right? The first time we met face to face.

[ it always surprises her how warm yata is, especially his hands. she knows it's his aura but it's still fascinating. but not enough for her to try to cut him open at least (thanks shinra). ]

I do remember that day. Something about watching Anna, right?

[ she was teaching chrome how to make hot chocolate in the kitchen, but she remembers hearing a lot of kusanagi-saaaaans. ]

I was kinda hoping you didn't hear that. [ There were probably joking accusations of him being a lolicon. You know, as usual. ] But you remember what happened after, right? [ Saying the next line is a struggle. ] O-our eyes met and...

[ And he made her spill hot chocolate on her shirt. BUT HE'S HOPING SHE DOESN'T REMEMBER THAT!!!! ]

... And I spilled hot chocolate on my shirt.

[ sorry 'bout it. but she's laughing at least. ]

Is that why you fell in love with me? Because I'm clumsy?

[ This was not the sort of direction he had in mind! ]

No! That wasn't—it was my fault. I mean, after that! You remember, right? [ And he doesn't mean the incessant cries of "I'M SORRY" that followed. ] Kusanagi-san introduced us... then he made me say it. [ Say what? It probably went something like:

"Ah, Yata-chan. I see you've met my beautiful wife."
"Celty-san? She's Celty-san?"
"Haha, why d'you sound so skeptical? You sayin' she ain't beautiful?"
"No, no! She's... She's very beautiful."

God. ]

Yes, I remember.

[ there's a hint of pink to her cheeks. she does remember that, hard to forget something that embarrassing you know. ]

... You really didn't have to say it.

[ she remembers absconding to the bathroom after that. mostly to change and also to save herself from further embarrassment. ]

[ He knows! It was a— ]

Slip of the tongue. [ Slouching and sinking as he hides his face with his free hand. If she's pink, he's red. ] I thought you hated me.

[ it tugs at her heart a little. there's a part of her that wishes they weren't separated by the table so she could reassure him better, but she'll just have to settle for holding his hand in both of hers. ]

Why would I ever hate you, Yata? [ he's so silly. and cute. but mostly silly. ]

You've always been very sweet and considerate.

[ Compliments. His greatest weakness. ]

... We should eat! The food'll get cold.

[ Thanks for contributing to the mood, Yata. He finds it hard to pull his hand away from her, though. ]

perma open rp post (call me out/picture prompt/any prompt)

celty........... this is like holly heights au idk

yata please

i'm still like... how

i'm crying

me too. me. too. it's okay it will all make sense soon LMAO

cries myself to sleep (no this is actually super cute wow?????)

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good night!?! i can't actually handle this thread right now

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ok i can't be the one coming up with this embarrassing story alone

it's hard coming up with embarrassing stories

it's okay i'm helping

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