pullmeoutalive | Model Idol Combi: there's always that first date

[ Makoto blinks, but this time, she doesn't yip or flail about in shock-- which is good, because at this proximity, she'd definitely whack her forehead on the glass. Sure, her heartbeat just accelerated, but even with it knocking against her chest, she relaxes against him and brings her hands up to cover his. ]

I love it! Thank you for bringing me.

Welcome.

[And this, he thinks, would be when he coolly leans down to give her a kiss. From the left or the right? Aaah, he can't decide.

Though, is it okay if he kisses her? This date didn't start off well, but it sure feels like everything is going perfectly right now. But what if she's still unsure about the haunted house? She'd walked out of there crying because he hadn't noticed. It'd be terrible if he got shoved out off the ferris wheel because he timed this wrong.

So yeah, hello there awkward silence.]

[ Makoto's well acquainted with the tangible, stiff silence that accompanies discomfort-- mostly because she's the one who usually has to break it, when it's not Haruka taking the initiative.

It's difficult to tilt her head back when he's got his chin on her crown, but she tries (carefully) anyway. ]

Ryota-kun?

Ah--

[It's now or never, right? IT'S NOW OR NEVER--

And god he can't do it. Why can't he do it, this is easy! She even tilted her head back for him so all he needs to do is force himself! He's never had a problem with things like that.

But lifting his head from hers, he goes for a kiss on the forehead instead.

Instantly feeling regret afterwards.]

Just enjoying the view!

[ ... well, he did say there was a kiss at the end of it, but she hadn't expected the forehead-- not that she minded! But something struck a wrong chord, and she's not sure if that's because it will be ending, soon, or if his answer rings hollow.

But if it is ending, what does she say? A casual thanks? A request to do this again sometime? ]

U-um, about today--

[ ... or she could be Makoto. ]

Thank you for taking care of me! Even when I messed up, you didn't give up on me and I'm glad I could stay with you for this!

[--What.]

Uh, you don't need to thank me for that. This was a date you know, I can't just leave you hanging... Actually that makes it sound like this was a business meeting...

[Yeah, really weird...]

A-Anyway, as long as you had a good time! It's okay if I ask for a second date, right?

[ there's just something so uplifting about the words 'second date', even though they're already dating. But this could be considered a trial run, and Kise had kept up with her the whole time, and not balked in disgust when she'd messed up the whole haunted house experience for him.

It's why she moves her hands enough to turn herself in the circle of his arms in order to face him properly.

She should probably stop smiling so widely, it's beginning to hurt. ]

You don't even have to ask!

[Anyone looking at her would think that he hadn't messed up at the haunted house, and definitely hadn't messed up some more at the game stands.

And this was what he liked. That she'd been okay with it, and that she didn't think any less of him for it, but didn't discourage him from wanting to do better.

He couldn't do it before, but it's now time for a kiss. He pulls her closer, intent on doing it before he freezes up again.]

[ one of these days, he really should warn her, except he's about as impetuous as Makoto is, and she rarely has the opportunity to let people know when she's about to do something; she's usually already doing it.

She's still surprised now, hands coming up to grasp his shoulders for balance. Is he planning on a hug, or is this an actual kiss, but then what was that one from before, is there some sort of protocol for this?? Does she want there to be? ]

[Makoto, when Kise is involved, there is never any protocol. You just do it.

So when he does kiss her, it's probably not everything that a first kiss should be. For one, no protocol means his lips don't line up with hers exactly. For another, it lingers for a bit longer than it should. But it's still soft and gentle, and that's the important part...?]

[ it is. It's not Makoto's first kiss entirely (her Juliet had unfortunately claimed that), but it's the first time someone's lips make something inside of her flutter. It's a little awkward at first; she's aware that her face has grown hot, and their lips aren't quite matched up, but he grants her enough time to adjust to it, enough to shift and bring their lips together in as soft a caress as he'd done it.

When she draws back, face still crimson, she feels uncharacteristically shy. ]

Ryota-kun... [ and she murmurs it, almost in wonder. ]

Makocchi...

[There's a lot he can say here. That he's actually much better at kissing than it would seem. That he had wanted to do it before he lost his nerve again. That he hopes she isn't going to push him out of the car for this because it's a long way down and he could die or break every bone in his body or both; it'd be so tragic.

But her face isn't of someone who's mad at him. She'd even brought their lips together so...

Since actions speak louder than words, he figures it's possible to communicate all this in a second kiss.

I'm sure they can have a talk later where Kise cries about how he wasn't her first first kiss.]

[ they can, though Makoto might cry too. At least his kissing experience hasn't been traumatic.

This isn't, either. She didn't expect a second one, from the way she gasps a little against his mouth. But she also doesn't pull away. Maybe she understands. ]

[The thing is, this isn't actually a drama or a shoujo, so there's no way to know for sure until you ask.

Which he does, as he pulls away.]

Did you get that?

[Wow they could star in a cheesy commercial for cellphones, these two.]

I--

[ she stops herself from saying something stupid until she can think that question over. And then, after a moment of silence, she taps a finger to her cheek. Apologetically-- ]

I'm not sure. I kind of got a little distracted.

Eeeeh, but I was thinking so hard! Maybe if I try it from another angle?

[Sorry, she's not getting away that easily.]

E-eeeh?? You could just say it!

[ Kise no don't seduce her. ]

It doesn't work if you just say it, that'd ruin the whole thing! One more time!

[BUT...

Well alright, they're probably coming to the end anyway so that one more time may have to wait.]

Ryota-kun, we're going to have to get off in a minute, anyway...

Huh--

[And she's right, they're pretty close to the ground now.]

... That's really unfair.

I'm sorry I couldn't understand it properly...

[ Makoto how would you even ]

Hmm, it's definitely disappointing but there's always next time I suppose.

[Kise pls.]

I'll try with all my might next time!!

Ah, no, the one who should be saying that is me. I mean, I appreciate it but it's not that type of thing, Makocchi...

But it's not fair if I don't put in as much effort, right?

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