[He shivers a little as she presses against him, his arms shifting to wind around her, one hand to her shoulder and the other at her waist. He's genuinely not sure that he'd know how to define this if asked - is this a thing, now? is she just cozy with this? are they going to date? oh gods - but it is, as she'd said multiple times already, wonderful. And if only this much is wonderful, if spending time with her as friends is wonderful, how much better would it be to combine the two? To feel no hesitation or worry in taking her hand or touching her, pulling her close without fear of his own shyness or impropriety... to show the world without shame that she's with him, she chose to be with him, that his company is wanted rather than required by birth or rank or position. It was a rarity in his life for so long, and now there are so many who welcome him. Among them, she is unique. She's in his arms, smiling, blushing, kissing him.
He doesn't know what this is, but he wants to find out.]
Bet you can get creative enough to come up with something. [His lips quirk.] Or maybe I will.
[He honestly has no idea- he just knows this is surely insufficient. This isn't some endgame, some finale- it's the start of a new level, with all new moves and perks to master. He's learning how to kiss, now. That's a pretty big deal.]
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He doesn't know what this is, but he wants to find out.]
Bet you can get creative enough to come up with something. [His lips quirk.] Or maybe I will.
[He honestly has no idea- he just knows this is surely insufficient. This isn't some endgame, some finale- it's the start of a new level, with all new moves and perks to master. He's learning how to kiss, now. That's a pretty big deal.]