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 Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:43 pm
Aphismet's breath was caught in his throat. That look in her eyes when she'd opened them again...
Aph blushed again, and was indeed starting to fret that he might have gone a bit too far, but when Chloe laced her arms around him, his mind eased slightly. He returned the gesture, placing his hands at the small of her back and the nape of her neck.
"I... uh, I don't know. I d-do like you a lot, but I don't think I normally would have the c-courage to do anything like this... S-so maybe yes? I-is that bad?" he asked, starting to worry again. He had noticed that he had begun to stutter again, something he thought he'd outgrown, but he was feeling very nervous now... He didn't want to ruin his friendship with Chloe, if things came to that!
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:56 pm
Chloe remained where she was, comforted to feel him holding onto her back. She distantly felt as though she were in some moving... the big dramatic moment unfurling quickly. If it was a bad story this was where something happened to drive the two apart forever.. if it was a good one...
She gave a light squeeze, turning her head so her chin rested slightly on his collarbone, looking up into his face. She flushed, eyes half closed in shyness. "N-No.. it's not bad... I d-don't think I'd have been brave enough either..."
She paused, thinking carefully and taking a deep breath. "I... like you too.."
Guilt niggled along the back of her spine, only vaugly. Did she really have a right... ? Yes.. it was her turn. She'd do something she wanted to do, maybe this could be an end to her streak of badluck. "M-May... I k-k-kihhh...?" She was embarassed by the high pitched squeak of her voice and tightning of her throat that prevented her from finishing her sentence. She'd just never be brave enough to do something she wanted... no matter how much alcohol was in her, it seemed.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:12 pm
Aph couldn't stop blushing. Alcohol or not, he was still aware of how close they were. He'd never held someone like this before, it was making him a little nervous. He hoped he wasn't doing it wrong!
When she turned her head up to look at him, he smiled and leaned his head back so he could see her properly.
"I... like you too.."
Aphismet's breath once again stopped in his throat, and his smile broke into a wide, dumb-looking grin. She liked him! This was probably the best night of his life. Compared right up there with the day he got Riv and the day he adopted Isi. Maybe more so.
His attention had returned to Chloe's words in time to understand what she must have meant by that nervous squeak she let out. Aph chuckled, and cheeks flushing, nodded. "Yes, of course you m-may." He leaned towards her to place his lips within her reach.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:24 pm
Chloe smiled, glad he understood and leaned forward, going up onto her tip toes to reach him. Their lips connected with only minor nose bumping and she gave him a shy squeeze. She held the kiss for as long as she felt brave too, enjoying the feel and shape of Aphismet's lips.
She pulled back, standing flat on her feet with a small, almost satisfied sigh. Blinking she looked up at him. "...Thank you.."
What exactly she was thanking him for she wasn't sure. Nor was she sure why tears were now falling down her cheeks and she was hugging Aphismet tightly, crying into his chest with muffled sobs.
Maybe it was for finally having something good... it surely felt as though the horrible memories of the past few months were washing away with the tears. She'd been waiting a long time, she realized. She clung to him tighter, managing to choak out a few words. "N-Not... crying because of you..."
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:37 pm
Aph had once again stopped breathing, thinking that he should be dead by now by asphyxia. The feel of Chloe's lips on his, by HER wish! Butterflies flew around his stomach madly, trying to somehow get out. She was so soft, she smelled of flowers and tasted of spicy ceasar... He'd never look at a glass of that drink the same again.
Her kiss lastest much longer than his, and for a moment he was envious. He wanted to give her a long kiss too, but had been too cowardly... She was someone to admire, being so brave. When she pulled away, he finally managed to let out the breath he'd been holding, gasping in air thankfully.
He hadn't opened his eyes yet when she hugged him and sobbed. He looked down at her with worry, arms sliding around her to hug. "Ah, wh-what..." His concerned question was cut short by her words, assuring him that she wasn't crying because of him. He still frowned worriedly, however, and asked anyway: "Well, what is it then? Are you okay?" He had the urge to say "I'm sorry!" but he fought it; he knew people didn't like it when he apologized too much.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:43 pm
She shook her head against his chest, taking in a deep breath of the warm smell of his clothes. Chloe gave a few hiccups as she tried to calm herself down, taking in deep breaths until finally she could pull back and be sure she wouldn't break into tears again.
Her glasses were askew on her face and slightly foggy from being in such close quarters with her quick sobs, so she took them off completely, using her palms to wipe her eyes. "S-So much bad has happened lately.. I-I-I'm just... s-so glad to have something good finally." She looked up, her face a little red and her eyes a little tear-swollen. She smiled despite her watery eyes. "Even if it's... only tonight.." She let one of her hands slide down his side, reaching out for his hand and timidly pressed her fingers against his palm.
Would the carrage turn into a pumpkin at midnight? Right now it was really up to Aphismet...
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:55 pm
Aphismet could feel his chest swelling with hurt for Chloe, remembering all the things that had indeed happened to her lately. Her Raevan freezing himself, getting evicted, Roux losing his feathers, the lab exploding... So many things. And through all this, she was still smiling, worrying about others... She certainly deserved something good to happen!
But... was he really that thing? A good thing? A small smile slid onto Aph's lips. It dimmed a little when she added "only tonight", but he managed to keep it on. He hoped she didn't think this would not mean anything tomorrow! He laced his fingers with hers, and looked down at their hands, entangled together. "I-is that what you'd rather have? J-just tonight?" He didn't want to push his own wishes onto her, so he wanted to know what she thought... But he truly hoped she wouldn't say yes to that question.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:01 pm
Chloe did not pause as she shook her head in the negative to his question. She didn't want it to be a 'just tonight' thing. But she also didn't exactly know what else it could grow into... still.. she wanted to know.
"If... you wouldn't mind.. Could it go on? Somehow?" She looked at their hands as well. Her chest and stomach both felt fluttery, she felt like blood was flowing through her body a million times faster than normal.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:19 pm
Aphismet let out an audible sigh of relief at her answer. He grinned stupidly. He felt like he was in high school again, crushing on a girl, only this time something actually happened about it! He nodded at her. "I was hoping you would want more than tonight," he whispered, his stutter magically gone for a moment.
Keeping his voice low as though it was a secret, Aph continued. "I would like that, if it went on. B-but I've never had a, uh... a g-girlfr-... Well, you know. I d-don't know if I'd be a very good b-boyfrien.... Just because I'd be so n-nervous all the time. I-if you can stand that, then I'd r-really like to s-see you a lot more..." He was blushing darkly by now, and was hiding his eyes by keeping his gaze on his toes. His hat had long since fallen off his head so he couldn't look to that for cover. He felt like bare bones, everything there to be seen clearly.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:24 pm
Chloe blushed darkly... she hadn't considered those words before. "O-Oh.. I've... n-never had one e-either.." Shyly she pressed her thumb against Aphismet's palm, looking down as well. "B-But th-there's nothing about you that I'd have to stand, Aphismet."
She looked up with a small smile, her face still a little red around her eyes. "I-If you don't mind me being the same way, that is. I w-want.. y-yes. I'd like t-to see you more as well."
It felt like it was happening so quickly and too slowly at the same time. One moment they were just dancing together the next they were holding each other and kissing... but... it hadn't just been something about tonight. They'd been dancing around it for a while before this.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:41 pm
Aphismet nodded. That dumb smile was back on his lips, making him look like a blissful fool. He was feeling excited, but wasn't sure if it was alright to show it... He didn't want to scare off Chloe. "This is good, then, isn't it? I mean... well, I don't know what I mean exactly. I, uh... Heh." He wasn't sure what to say now that it was done. Laughing, he brought a hand to run through his hair. "See, I'm already tongue-tied."
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:43 pm
Chloe smiled, hugging Aphismet tightly. She took a deep breath of his shirt and pulled back, giving a small sigh. "I'd l-like for this to last right n-now but.. I think the party is e-ending.." She looked through the curtained double-doors that lead out onto the balcony, noticing the sudden lack of shadows.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:49 pm
"O-oh!" Aph said, startled. "H-has it really been that long already? Wow, time just flew." He smiled as he hugged her back, leaning his head on the top of hers, smelling her hair. "I will see you soon, though, right? You have to come for your cooking lessons!" He grinned, knowing that she really enjoyed her present.
"I-I know this is a little forward," he said, and only after he said it did he realize that it actually wouldn't be considered forward anymore, "but can I have your phone number? A-at home? Gasp! Oh goodness, where are you staying now? N-now that the lab..." He didn't want to bring it up, but if he wanted to visit her, he wished to know where she would be...
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:55 pm
Chloe closed her eyes, enjoying the feel of his head resting on her's. "Yes, of course! I r-really want to learn to..." Her voice trailed off a little as he asked for her phone number.
She recalled a small scrap of parchment that she'd recieved earlier, one that had gone along with her dress. She'd been worrying on what had been written down all night... it was too good of an offer to refuse, though. She just hoped that nothing would go wrong and the offer would still be standing.. she'd definatly have to talk to the dear woman to make sure...
"Natsuki... Natsuki has offered to let me stay with her. I think.. I'm going to go there. Roux likes her.. I-I'm sure he'd be h-happy there as well."
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:07 pm
Aphismet frowned in concentration. "N-Natsuki. I don't think I know her. Was she the DJ? Well, at least I'm glad to hear you've got a place to stay." Aph didn't want to move, but Chloe was right, they should get going. He began to walk slowly back to the door, still holding onto Chloe and bringing her along gently. "W-well, you already have my number, I think... You and Dr Kyou must have my information still. S-so how about you call me whenever you want the lessons? I work evenings mostly, from 3 to midnight or later sometimes, so the mornings are normally best. A-and I usually have Monday and Tuesday off." He smiled. It felt so important, so eventful, to tell someone when he was available. He felt needed, wanted. It was... nice.
"S-so..." He stopped at the door and was unwilling to let her go, but it would be too embarassing to walk into the rest of the party latched on to one another. He turned to face her instead, and leaned in for a final kiss. This time it would last longer than his first.
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