NOW KISS

[justpastdawn]

 ✾ MISTLETOE MEME ✾

All right guys, since we can't do this in-game, we shall have an OOC meme for it instead! Nothing will carry over into the game, so just have fun with it. Here's how it works:

• You are stuck under a random mistletoe.
• There is a note on said mistletoe.
• Whoever comes within range will be pulled under the mistletoe and also be stuck.
• Now you both have to do what the note says to get unstuck.
• EMOTIONS ARE STILL IN EFFECT so have fun with that.

The "orders" range from cordial to making out, so state your preferences. Feel free to mix and match them, too. Here are your options:

1. Hug. Easy enough. Can be a simple hug or a giant bear hug.
2. Kiss on the cheek. For those who might be a little shier.
3. Kiss on the hand. For those who want to be...well whatever kissing on the hand invokes. Charming? Dashing?
4. Kiss on the lips. 1-2-3 KISS. This is the tame version of the next one.
5. Make-out for five minutes. As described on the tin.


Blatantly copied over from last year. Have fun!

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[tookashirototheknee]

[Matt's not entirely certain what to do now, but he gently reaches out his other hand to rest on her waist, gently, not taking any undue advantages.

Slowly, carefully, and gently, he moves his lips against hers, exploring just a bit. He has no idea what he's doing, but he's going to try.]

[heartofalioness]

[In all fairness, Allura has barely any clue herself, having only had one REAL kiss, not counting tiny pecks on the lips from childhood crushes. So she won't rush Matt at all, enjoying the slow pace of the kiss and gently placing her hand over his on her waist in encouragement. The other one on his cheek very gingerly moves forward to where those long, soft gold strands are just starting to fall over an ear, fingertips brushing against them in request.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[Matt makes a small pleased noise, encouraging her fingers to go wherever she wishes. He keeps things gentle, sweet, and reverent. Clearly he's doing something right, even though he's not sure what that even is.]

[heartofalioness]

[In that case, she'll move her hand deeper into his hair, slowly combing her fingers through the locks from scalp to tip. And a bit of extra attention given to her lower lip makes her sigh and ever so slightly part her lips just a little more out of reflex.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[He lets out a long, comfortable sigh, leaning into her touch. It's amazingly comfortable and intimate, and makes his heart leap for a moment.

Gently, he takes a deep breath, giving even more attention to her lip before moving his tongue just a bit, a shy, nervous request.]

[heartofalioness]

[For a brief second Allura pauses in hesitation. This is very new territory, definitely more intimate than she's ever been with anyone and... there's a whole list of reasons why her starting a relationship with anyone, with no way to remember things and a war back home, isn't the wisest idea.

But Matt... Matt has been an amazing friend and a wellspring of support, challenging her to be braver in the face of heartache instead of giving into the compulsion to set herself apart as a pillar of strength for others.

So her hand moves back further still to cradle his head, ever so slightly pulling him closer, and opens her mouth the tiniest bit wider for him.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[He's surprised, half expecting to get soundly rebuffed. However, he's not going to let this moment get away from him. He hadn't really realized how deep his feelings went for her until right now.

Sure, he had a crush, but he's starting to realize that there's more emotion behind it than just a crush. She's amazing, a sparkling star in the middle of the dark mess that is this war, and he feel completely honored how much she's opening up to him.

He deepens the kiss, moving his tongue just slightly to start exploring, hand tightening just a bit on her waist. As they kiss, stars start sparkling around them, constellations, shining balls of light gently and comfortably twinkling.]

[heartofalioness]

[It does feel a bit weird at first, having someone else's tongue inside her mouth, but Matt's slow and steady approach does wonders for helping her ease into things, slowly resuming her carding through his hair while she lets him taste her, a bit thankful that the last thing she had was a rosehip tea. Matt's stars float through Allura's own effects, steam laced with glitter and even brightening into sunlight as she starts to feel more comfortable and... just plain happier at how this is unfolding. Not that she's paying any mind, given how her eyes are closed to just focus on the kiss.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[It's almost surprising how easy he just melts into her touch, making slight mewling sounds as she cards through his hair. She tastes good, sweet in a way, but also different, something that he just can't put his finger on.

He keeps moving his tongue around, exploring her mouth gently, eyes closed as he loses track of time.

His stars keep shining, and a couple of them streak across the makeshift sky, shooting stars to add to the ambiance.]

[heartofalioness]

[Well now, she actually likes those noises quite a bit, the corner of her mouth quirking up in something like a little smirk. Don't mind her if she just... brings her other hand up to double her ministrations. Or if she starts lightly moving her tongue against Matt's as he explores her mouth, drawing a soft sound of her own as she takes in HIS taste.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[He sighs even more as she starts responding even more, almost stunned at his current luck. One of his hands starts moving through her hair, brushing gently against one of her ears.

He tastes like coffee mostly, a tiny hint of mint from toothpaste lingering as well. His lips and tongue keep moving, wanting, perhaps selfishly, as much of her as he can get in this moment.]

[heartofalioness]

[A shiver runs through her as he starts running his fingers through her hair, leaning deeper into his touch and into the kiss. Everything about him right now is so intoxicating she can scarcely believe it, and she wonders why she was so intimidated at the start of all this.

Even the best things must end, though, and Allura can’t ignore the ache that’s been slowly building in her lungs anymore, suddenly pulling back gasping, but not straying too far away.]

S-sorry... air...!

[tookashirototheknee]

[He whimpers just a tiny bit as she pulls back, but he's rather glad for the air himself. For a moment, he just looks at her, smiling, and blushing furiously red, hand still in her hair, and his thumb brushing over her cheek.]

No... don't apologize. That... was amazing.

[heartofalioness]

Really?

[Oh, wait, that was probably too eager, she'll just... glance off to the side, looking rather scarlet herself.]

I um... I'm glad since... That is... You were too...

[tookashirototheknee]

You really liked it?

[He's still bright red, not able to look her in the eyes either.]

I'm glad. I... er, I was hoping that I'd be alright for you.

[heartofalioness]

[Her gaze returns to his and her hands finally leave his hair, but only so she can gently wrap her arms around his shoulder.]

I think you just might be indeed.

[tookashirototheknee]

That's... good. I, er...

[So, how do you ask a space princess out? What's the Altean custom for that? Is there one? Would he get punched across the room if he asked?

He can't find the words, settling for reaching out to wrap his arms around her waist and pull her close.]

[heartofalioness]

[Yeeees~? Actually, yeah, the pause does make her a bit curious, although the embrace certainly nips in the bud the idea that she might have done something wrong.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[Eventually, he takes a breath, just breathing in the scent of her hair, of her, and some words just tumble out]

So are there any Altean dating traditions?

[heartofalioness]

[Ah, so that's what it is. (And honestly, she was about to make a similar quip about having to research human dating a bit more seriously.)]

There are a few, but... if it helps, the only dating rituals I've really experienced myself have been human ones.

[tookashirototheknee]

Well, I just was wondering if there's anything you'd like, or anything you'd expect for someone who wanted to be with you.

[He blushes bright red.]

Er, that is if you'd want to be with me.

[heartofalioness]

Matt...

[One of her hands moves to cup his cheek again.]

I am a bit hesitant about all this, it's true. I've never been in a proper relationship before, not to mention everything waiting for us back home, but... I think I do want to be with you.

[And really, all she really wants is someone to have her back without putting her on a pedestal or trying to coddle her, an equal partner. And so far, Matt's done a pretty good job of that.]

[tookashirototheknee]

I don't want to take away from what you have to do, Allura. I promise. I just want to support you in what you have to do.

[And maybe, if he's really really lucky, when they get home, they can find each other again, and he can still support her.]

I won't let this take away from what either of us have to do. I promise.

[heartofalioness]

[That is a good thing to promise, and it is touching that Matt still acknowledges her duties and independence.]

I promise as well...

[For now, though, Allura's feeling a bit more romantic, the hand on his cheek starting to fiddle with his hair again.]

So... unless my observations during my time here have been wrong, I believe this is the part when one of us asks the other to accompany them on a date?

[tookashirototheknee]

[He blushes, bright red, and leans into her touch just a bit.]

I have just the idea. I've found a lovely spot up a bit of a hill that we could go, have a picnic, and watch the sun set this evening. And then perhaps a bit of looking at the stars. It's... something I did a lot at home, and I'd like to share it with you, if you'd like to.