psycholawgy | post of shame

[ Oh. Oh. Look, it's taking some getting used to, especially since he hasn't really had anything like this before. Being pulled in and kissed again like this is certainly making him catch up though. His hands drop to her waist, pulling her closer while gripping at her shirt with his fingertips.

Yet, he doesn't let it go too long before he pulls back to rest his forehead against hers and sheepishly adds: ] Wait, just a... second.

[ He chews on his lip, because he doesn't want to make this seem like he's... trying to push this too far but-- ]

Shigeru's... [ In his room. Probably doesn't want to walk out and see... them making out on the couch tbh. ]

[ she blinks a couple of times, trying to understand why he had pulled away before she lets out a soft: ] Oh.

[ a pause. ]

Oh.

[ ... should they move? or should they just stop?!?!!? should they just watch a movie or something?! what. . . do. . . ]

[ Shigeru probably (not really) won't mind if they leave two glasses of water on the table, right? Merlin reaches out to hand her the photoframe. ]

Take this. [ As soon as she's holding it, however, he's scooping her up and then moving to stand. His arms are a bit wobbly given the training he's put himself through for the past few days, but he holds her tight, determined to not drop her. ]

If we're going to nap as well, I mean... [ a w k w a r d. Athena please don't think he's just trying to get you into bed with him... ah. ]

Woah, wait, I—

[ ah... well, now she's being carried and she just holds on tight, not letting go of the frame at the same time. not that she doesn't trust merlin or anything, but it is a surprise!

he can bed her all he likes though nbd... ]

[ He's careful as he steps between the table and the sofa, taking it easy as he makes his way to his room. At the door he cheats a bit by using magic to activate it, doing the same to close it. If the glasses were empty it would have been easier to magic them towards the sink as well, but Shigeru may just have to deal if he walks out and finds them there.

With the door closed, he murmurs something softly: ] Learh fearnancai [ There's a soft clicking noise even if the doors are electronic, as if there's another layer keeping the door shut now. His kisses her temple before gently lowering her onto his bed. He doesn't get on as well just yet though, instead taking the photoframe from her to place it on the cabinet next to his bed. ]

There. [ Ah... he seems pretty pleased with it in place though u//u ]

[ she grabs a pillow immediately, claiming it hers before she rolls on her back and rests on her tummy. she looks at the cabinet and smiles. what she has in her own room is different, but this reminds her of it. ]

It looks nice.

[ He gives her a soft smile then, fingers brushing over the edge of the frame before he finally moves to sit on the edge of the bed. ]

It does. [ He glances back then, a cheeky smile on his face. ] I mean, you're in the picture, of course it does.

[ u///u ]

— um.

[ thank god she's holding a pillow, because she's burying her face in it. ]

You're such an apple...

[ His hand slowly reaches out then, trying to pry the pillow from her face. ]

If I remember right, that isn't a bad thing. [ A different kind of teasing... but god. Did he miss this. Them just being together, being like this. ]

[ no, this pillow is hers. she's pulling the pillow back, burying her face even more. ]

Not really.

[ Athena pls????

He lets his hand pull away from it, hesitates for a moment as cautiously he drops his palm to her leg. It's less embarrassing this time because she has tights on, but he does drag his hand up from her ankle, fingertips brushing over her knee. ]

No? [ He tilts his head as he watches where her head has disappeared into the pillow. ]

[ she is a child, ok.

and she pulls the pillow down a bit, revealing her eyes. there's not much they're saying, they just look unamused. ]

Not this time.

[ His head cants a little more, resting on his shoulder slightly. She does look unamused, yes, but-- ]

Does it really bother you when I say things like that? [ He asks it softly though, 100% paying attention to her as his hand stops in the middle of her thigh, just resting there. ]

[ she pulls the pillow down a bit more until it's on her chest, and she embraces it tight. ]

It's not bad. I'm just- It's just weird. And nobody's really said those things about me before.

[ He drags his teeth over his lip, then murmurs softly: ] I love you. [ There's a pause now as he finally twists himself until he can pull himself next to her, lying on his side, hand holding his head up. His other hand reaches out to touch over her cheek, shifting to boop her nose lightly. ]

Probably even more than before. I wasn't even sure that was possible. But that means I won't stop saying those things either. I want you to know.

[ why does it feel like this is the first time they've said i love you to each other? this one feels so much different now, as if their hearts are resonating with one another and athena just can't contain herself.

she rolls to the side, closer to him, cheeks so red. she's heard him say those three words before, of course, but this time, it just feels like somebody she likes—loves—truly loves her back. and it's making her heart pound as if it's going to escape from her chest. ]

I don't— [ a pause. ] I'm— [ dear god. breathe, athena. ]

I think you broke her!

[ at least widget seems really happy! it even has hearts for eyes... ]

[ To be fair, there isn't any extra noise over his own heart anymore. It's clear. It definitely helps that she seems flustered beyond help, Widget only confirming it when she stutters out three words then seems to struggle with her breathing. He uses that to try and pull the pillow free again, letting his arm shift to curl under her and pull her in.

His other hand drops from her face to press over her heart beat, feeling the thuds under his palm. It's such a warm feeling, knowing that they actually seem to be reaching each other now his own walls have crumbled down.

He leans then, kissing her temple, down over her eyes and nose, her jaw and down her neck where it's exposed at her side. He leaves an open mouthed kiss there, tongue pressing briefly on the skin before he sucks. Unlike last time, he actually knows what he's doing... ah. ]

[ god, merlin. taking advantage of the incredulously flustered.

athena's breathing gets even heavier as he kisses her in that manner, not even sure if she should even shift or move to get comfortable. she doesn't know what's happening anymore, and the compliments have made her feel light-headed, so she'll definitely just let merlin do his thing for now.

though that doesn't mean she doesn't make any squeaking or moaning noises. because she does. her hands let go of the pillow she was holding onto, and instead, move to wrap her arms around his neck. ]

[ Despite what he's doing, he's being incredibly gentle with her, giving her at least enough space at the start to shove him if she wants. When she lets go of the pillow and grips him instead he takes that as a sign that it's okay.

The hand over her heart moves to her back to pull her closer, though it's only when she makes noises that he bites down slightly too. His teeth press in enough to nip at her skin, leaving a clear red mark in the middle of her neck. He presses a tiny kiss over it after, licks over it to soothe. His mouth lifts to kiss the edge of her ear before he whispers: ] I think I'm the luckiest person in the world.

[ she can't help but laugh at his comment, not even minding how he bit her and everything else. the whisper tickles, first of all, making her jerk a bit, but she doesn't react violently.

and she continues to laugh. ]

I thought that was me.

[ Really he's grateful there is no violent reaction to any of it, it makes the moment all the more sweeter when he leans back to look at her face, probably grinning stupidly at her. ]

Maybe it's both of us... We did find each other.

[ the giggle that comes out of her this time is much more genuine—something childlike. ]

Maybe. But I think I'm luckier, anyway.

[ competition ok ok. ]

[ Athena pls... though it's nice to hear her laughing like this again, that's for sure. ]

I don't know about that, you still have to put up with me.

[ He's joking... mostly. Though just in case he finally leans to kiss her on the lips this time. His hand slides up into her hair, fingers curling gently into her side ponytail, threading through the strands. ]

[ well, she can't just do nothing after being told that. she has to prove that she's the luckier one between them.

except she hasn't thought of what to do yet, so maybe she'll just get him next time. she does return the kiss, though. it's soft and sweet, letting her own lips linger on his. ]

[ Maybe next time is the way to go, as right now he tries to keep her occupied to not keep saying things like that. He brushes his lips against hers first, goes to nuzzle his nose against hers before he ends up hissing, having forgotten that it was still a bit sensitive from where she decked him earlier. ty babe.

He doesn't let it linger for long though, instead turning to nibble on her lower lip lightly instead. His hand rubs up and down her back gently too. ]

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