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 Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:58 pm
His fingers fell away from Otto's face, because there was only so much eye contact that Otto was able to handle at one time, and Chance didn't mind, because at least he'd made some. He rested his hands lightly on Otto's shoulders instead.
"It's fine if you get embarrassed," said Chance lightly, sliding casually to link his fingers together around the back of Otto's neck. "But what would you be embarrassed of? The public affection, because even I find couples that are constantly making out in public to be distasteful," he added, making a little face. "But I do like the idea of being unashamed of what you like - of who you like."
He hummed thoughtfully. "I don't want you to feel like you have to hide away anything either, even if it takes a few steps to get to where you want to be."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:06 am
So they at least agreed on that. Too much affection in front of others was obnoxious. And really he should have trusted Chance from the beginning not to be the obnoxious sort. Well... in some aspects, anyway. "I also just... when people are around.. I just feel.. out in the open and exposed even in like a normal.. setting.." He was shy in crowds. Hated crowds. But he had a feeling they wouldn't be kissy in a large gathering anyway. But Chance already knew Otto in that respect as well. He nodded. "Yeah. But I wanna get over that hump. Of just like feelin' like people are judging me. Cause I don't want them to make me feel insecure..." He shrugged again, stepping closer to Chance as if he could hide away in his shadow. "So I think it'd be good."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:12 am
He remembered Otto's aversion to crowds from back when they had first gone off the island together, to get a burger. "We'll be out in the open, maybe," said Chance mildly, "but your comfort is still a priority, I'm not gonna do anything that'll make you feel uncomfortable."
He shrugged one shoulder, easing his arms a little more around Otto's neck as the latter stepped closer. "We can take it one step at a time, right?" said Chance. "Go out there with the intention of doing one thing that you wouldn't normally, see how it feels, take a breath, and do it again the next day."
A pause.
"Or something like that. It doesn't have to be everything all at once, after all."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:17 am
Otto shook his head. "Naw, man. Can't plan this s**t. It's gotta just happen." He decided with certainty. "If I feel like punchin' your a** when I see you in the hall, I don't wanna make an appointment to do it." Ever the tactful one.
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:21 am
He couldn't help rolling his eyes.
"If you're going to punch me, just make sure you do it where I can actually collapse comfortably," Chance deadpanned. "Or so I can fall over properly without hitting anyone."
He pressed his face into Otto's hair and gave a little hum of thought.
"I know this is more sappy and goopy than we both probably care to say, but I'm still gonna say it, so you can shut up and accept it," said Chance. "and that is that I'm proud of you, you know. For how far you've come since we first met."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:28 am
"Okay.. maybe not punchin' you. Sounds like a hassle if I gotta aim. Maybe just a kiss after all." Or a pinch to the a**. Ah, yes. That'll work. Otto made a face, hidden from Chance's view as he dipped it towards Chance's chest. "You're right... that is way sappy." He grumbled, linking his hands behind Chance. "I think you said once that you never really get with the same person twice." Did that make Otto special, or had he somehow made Chance feel obligated to stick around, since Otto didn't like one night stands? No.. he couldn't think like that. He knew better. "So I'm just wonderin' if any of this bothers you."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:37 am
"It's sappy, and you're totally going to accept it anyway," said Chance, his face still in Otto's hair. He pressed a kiss to the top of his head but then drew back a second later, blinking in surprise at the question as he looked down at him.
"I don't," said Chance and lifted his hand to slide his fingers lightly over the side of Otto's face. "As a general rule, I've never gotten with the same person twice."
He bent his head and pressed his lips lightly against Otto's, lingering for a little bit before drawing back.
"Except you," he said mildly. "You're the exception. None of this bothers me, Otto. I'm not still here because I feel like I have to be here, I'm here because I want to be here. Because I'm comfortable with you, and you make me feel good about myself."
A smile flickered across Chance's face.
"Because I like you, and because you like me."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:46 am
Otto's face went beet red, and he couldn't even turn away from Chance this time. "You really are a sap." He grumbled, lightly shoving at the man. A useless gesture, as he simply walked back into his arms again. But hey, he had to show some kind of resistance. Just a little. "I guess I like you a little bit." He mumbled with his usual haughty attitude. Again proven to be an understatement as he wrapped his arms around Chance and pulled him in for a kiss. Couldn't let Chance have all of the fun or control now and then. "C'mon. Let's go outside. I hear it ain't too muggy near the beach."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:53 am
"Only when the occassion calls for it," said Chance airily. He made a soft whine of protest as Otto pushed him away, but a second later he was back, and Chance's arms immediately went securely back around Otto's neck, smiling into the offered kiss.
"I guess I kind of like you too," he murmured against his lips and then pressed his own kiss, brief and affectionate, before drawing away.
"Beach it is," said Chance, running his fingers through Otto's hair. "Wanna bring a blanket to sit on, or do you just wanna walk around a bit?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:18 am
"Nah. I just wanna walk." Otto murmured. He walked to the door, opening it up for them both. Once out in the hall, he began his promise right off the bat; He held out his hand expectantly.
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:24 am
"Walking's good," said Chance amiably. "A breath of fresh air can do wonders, after all."
He stepped out into the hallway after Otto, shutting the door behind him (it wasn't bothered to be locked, as usual), and Chance was in the process of readjusting his shirt when he noticed the outstretched hand. His gaze flickered briefly to Otto's face and then, wordlessly, Chance slipped his hand into Otto's, sliding their fingers together.
"The last time we went to the beach just the two of us, I cut my finger," he said with a light laugh as he began walking. "I'll have to watch out this time."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:28 am
"Yeah, I remember. At least you ain't super sensitive now." There would be no beach adventure otherwise. "So if we go junk heap diggin' you won't need to worry. Cept if you bleed." He held his hand and walked down the hall, letting himself just be comfortable.
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:33 am
"Thank heavens," Chance said, lifting his eyes briefly to the ceiling before they flickered back down again. He kept his grasp relatively loose, but enough that it felt secure and warm, palm against palm. "I'd hate to spend the next twenty four hours asleep."
He pushed open the door to the stairwell without letting go.
"I seem to recall," said Chance mildly, as he started down the steps. "That when I did cut myself, you very so kindly helped me out by cleaning off the blood."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:50 am
Otto lifted his gaze elsewhere at that mention. "Oh... yeah, well.. yanno.." He stammered flippantly, "Couldn't have you freakin' out or nuthin. And blood on clothes is a pain in the a** to clean."
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:53 am
Chance stifled a smile.
"True," he said lightly, as he opened the door out of the stairwell, out onto the mostly empty, sunny campus. He slid his free hand into his pocket, the warmth of the air settling into him rapidly.
"I think that was the first time I almost kissed you, but decided against it."
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