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!

Comments

[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.

[heartofalioness]

I'd be delighted. And hopefully by now we're able to actually GO there.

[That darned mistletoe. If they still have some more time left... well, I don't think Allura's going to complain anymore.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[He laughs, bright and cheerful.]

Hopefully we can go, but if we can't, well... I wouldn't mind another kiss.

[heartofalioness]

Hmmm, somehow I think your motives are becoming a bit suspect~

[tookashirototheknee]

[He gives her an innocent face for a moment.]

Me? Princess, I would never have ulterior motives around you. Why would you even think that?

[It's probably a sign of how comfortable he is around her that he feels that he can joke and tease.]

[heartofalioness]

Hmmmm, I'm not sure. It might be that glint you have in your eye?

[Holts are horrible at hiding their mischief. And holy crow, Allura, actually flirting? Because she wants to, and not sucking at it? ... Matt, you might be dreaming.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[He's beginning to wonder if he is memeing dreaming, but he'll take it. Something about her teasing expression just makes his heart leap even more.

Before she can say anything else, he puts a hand on her cheek, and leans in, kissing her quickly and gently.]

You caught me. I promise I won't do that all the time, though.

[heartofalioness]

[She closes her eyes and hums a bit into the kiss, hold his head so that it lasts just a second longer.]

Now now, I don't think I ever said it was a BAD thing.

[Really now, that quickness to make promises might get him in trouble someday. What if he meets a fae creature?]

[tookashirototheknee]

[He snorts, just grinning a bit dorkily at her.]

Well, I'm glad you don't think it's a bad thing, because I rather enjoy it.