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[psycholawgy]

You've reached Athena Cykes. I'm currently unavailable, but leave a message and I'll get back to you pronto. Danke! (voice/call → text → video → action)

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[sortileges]

[ Okay, she's spending way too much time looking the other way by now. He tries to shuffle forward, peering down at her as his hand flattens in front of her. ]

Then what are you so embarrassed about? [ He isn't smiling or laughing though, he's more concerned that she won't face him. Though... ah.



Is it...? ]












Do you want me to?

[psycholawgy]

[ she's!!! still!!! not looking!!! her cheeks are so red right now, and she just closes her eyes in hopes of escaping. ]

If things took a turn... in that direction... I- wouldn't mind. . . Because I like you.

[ and... ]

[sortileges]

[ Thankfully the darkness of the room hide most of the red in her cheeks but he can see her eyes are shut. The room is incredibly silent, which means even if she's whispering her words sound loud simply because of what they are.

He didn't expect them. Doesn't expect them, no matter how many times they might be repeating in his head.




And now even he's thinking about it now, with his mouth feeling parched (because how else would it be after this?), fingers digging into the floor before he pulls his hand back to instead rest it against her arm, sliding gently up and down over his jacket, but then he's shifting so he can lean to kiss her from the side, kissing at the skin under her ear, next to her jaw and neck. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ HOW DO YOU WORK SO FAST, YOU LITTLE SHIT. athena squirms a little bit but just lets him kiss her that way. her nails dig deep into the floor, as well, not exactly sure what to do.

she might know what making out is, but good lord. she's never done it before.

are they even going to do it now? is there a signal? is merlin just kissing her for the sake of kissing her? what is going on... she wishes she could just knock herself out. that would be so much easier. . . ]

Merlin, what-- [ are your intentions? she'd like to ask, but... she lets out a loud breath of pleasure instead. it tickles. ]

[sortileges]

[ Look it doesn't feel fast with how long it takes him to lean down and also to leave the kiss. His mouth feels hot, lips scorching where they brush her skin. Instead of pushing too much though, he leans back after. ]

Instinct. [ Is all he says for a moment, trying to her time to consider everything as well. ] Do you trust me?

[psycholawgy]

[ she's silent for a while, just staring at him and looking into his eyes. ]

I'm- [ seriously, do you have to answer something like that? she's had trust issues in the past but that was because of the masks... but. . . merlin's a friend above all else, and she trusts him with her life. ] Of course, I do, silly. Why would you ask that?

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[ He actually laughs slightly then, shaking his head. ] I just want you to relax. It's just me, isn't it? If you say stop, I'll stop... If you say-- [ more??? ] --I'll... [ He just cants his head and bites his lip, because he can't just come out with that either, but at least they're getting somewhere now in understanding one another. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ YOU MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THEY'RE GOING TO HAVE SEX JFC. ]

I'm— [ she blinks and just looks at him. what does this guy mean, and what is he thinking? does he want to try making out? not that people actually deliberately make out... they just. do it.

and another blink. ] Right? Okay...?

[ this is getting nerve wracking. ]

[sortileges]

[ LOOK.... THERE ARE VERY CERTAIN AREAS YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR HANDS BEFORE MARRIAGE!!!!!!!! Basically.... he doesn't know...................... he's trying to get her to realise he won't do anything she doesn't want.

This is difficult. ] No I just mean... [ HELP ] I didn't really know much about this before, so if it comes up just...

I really like you, too, and I don't want you to be too nervous or uncomfortable.

[ He's too pure for this... Athena you're a menace. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ she shakes her head slowly and laughs, a hand moving to cup his cheek, her thumb grazing the side of it. ]

You'll know. And I'm sorry for all the times I've made you uncomfortable. I guess I win in being the "best person to make Merlin feel uncomfy".

[ and another laugh. at least she's making a joke about this. ]

We'll— We can do better.

[sortileges]

[ His head tilts to kiss her hand, his own hand reaching up to hold the back of hers. ]

It's alright if it's you. [ Though he is smiling at the joke (it's as dumb as his jokes tbh... sorry Athena)]

Though you're right. Sorry for... before. [ For being so weird about being offended she tried to make kissing into a competition :( ]

[psycholawgy]

[ heh... her smile doesn't waver, though she does ask-- ]

Why are you apologising? It's all me.

[sortileges]

[ His mouth slides down a bit, kissing her wrist next, but he's smiling against the skin. ]

It's a mix of both I think, we're just trying to figure things out. You apologised already, now it was my turn.

[psycholawgy]

[ she closes her eyes, and a smirk curls upon her lips. she can't help it! ]

Alright, fine. Apology accepted.

What now?

[sortileges]

[ He glances at her, an eyebrow raising at the smirk on her lips and the fact that she closed her eyes.

"What now?" indeed.

While her eyes are still closed he pulls himself away from her arm to give her a small, softer kiss on the lips. He pulls back after, finally shifting to lie back down. ] Whatever you want.

[psycholawgy]

[ she's just trying to find peace, okay. leave her alone. though her hand makes way for his, probably tapping his chest and his arm here and there as she looks for it. ]

Do you want to go home now?

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[ With a laugh he helps her out, hand taking hers so he can entwine their fingers together, holding tight. ]

Would it be bad if I said I'd stay here all night if I could? [ He doesn't want to, but it's probably what... 1am at this point??? ]

[psycholawgy]

[ yay... hand holding. ♥ it's just. so warm. it's one of the best feelings in the world. ]

Not at all, [ she says with a giggle. ] But we should go home at some point.

How 'bout we stay another hour longer?

*want to leave... how do i type

[sortileges]

[ It is warm, especially when the floor isn't exactly a warm place. It's warmer like this though. ]

Then one more hour it is. Unless... you're going to fall asleep on me again, anyway. [ Teasing.... ]

i didn't even notice... what does that say about me

[psycholawgy]

H- Hey!

[ that's a literally resounding "hey", too. one that echoes throughout the room.

thankfully, it's just the two of them who can hear each other. ]

I'll try not to, even though it's so peaceful like this.

sdkjgndg ah......

[sortileges]

[ Well, maybe the cameras will pick up on that extremely loud yell, too.

Though he does lightly pull on her hand, hinting for her to come closer again. He shifts so he can look up at the sky that's projected onto the ceiling, trying to hold back his own smile. ] It is really peaceful here.

[psycholawgy]

[ mm, she does roll closer to him until she's practically embracing him, legs still away from his, of course. she's not going to wrap her legs around him right away lmao. ]

Maybe we can make this a weekly thing... we can stay at the rooftop and just look at the stars.

[sortileges]

[ That's fine, he just wants to hold her, nothing more, nothing less. ]

I don't think I'd really end up looking at the stars. [ He looks amused though ]

[psycholawgy]

[ she kisses him on the cheek before shifting upwards and resting her chin on his shoulder. ]

You should, though. They're beautiful.

[sortileges]

[ He glances up, then back at her. ]

Not as beautiful as you.

[ kill me tbh ]