Sorry for putting you through so much stress. [ But hopefully this helps get rid of some of it. His eyes flutter as he concentrates on pressing his fingers into her spine, slowly dragging them down the center of her back then back up. As a moment though he pauses, hesitates as he flusters a little. ]
It might... [ Ah ] ...be better without your jacket if you want...? [ This isn't trying to get you undressed, Athena, it's just an after thought. ]
[ she shakes her head and slowly gets off him, crawling back to the bed. her lazylike motions really do give off the sense that she's sleepy and wants to relax, but time with merlin is important, too. she takes off her jacket and just drops it to her side, not even caring to fold it or anything. she's lazy, okay. ]
Well, if you're going to do this, then you might as well go hard.
[ At first he thinks he's ruined it and asked for too much even if he was giving the option for her to say no as well but then she's pulling the jacket off, leaving him to sit up utterly bewildered with what is happening.
And really his own room has the odd t-shirt in the corner it's fine.
But even though he knows she means with the massage he still gets a little embarrassed. He's received massages before after injuries, knows how to do them well but...
He ends up biting his lip as he shifts to climb onto the bed as well and just hesitates for a moment. ] I'll probably need to... [ He cants his head a bit, trying to indicate that he means he's be over her just to keep his balance. It's just to let her know in case she jumps again as his knee slides over her leg, straddling her thighs so he can use both his hands freely. It ends up purely professional then though, his palms flattening against her shoulders to start there again, thumbs pressing up towards her neck as his palms slide up in a long push to knead the muscles there. ]
[ she doesn't jerk, thankfully, and is just completely calm and relaxed when he resumes the kneading. it's nice this way, and she hopes that she'll be able to return the favour someday. ]
Remember the massage you got when we had our teambuilding? [ she giggles softly, one hand gripping tightly onto the mattress. ] That was funny.
[ He breathes out slowly as Athena, though he's concentrating hard on trying to remember how this works best. His hands slide up so his thumbs can reach he back of her neck, and this time when he kneads there, there's a little more pressure. ]
How was it funny? [ Ah, it sounds like he's sulking a bit as he drags his thumbs down then, hands twisting until they're clenched into fists as he drags his thumbs down over her spine. He puts a little more pressure in given the angle but...stumbles a little half way down when he catches the back of her bra through her shirt. He clears his throat and ducks his head a bit, but tries to not linger on that. ]
[ hmm, she lets out a soft noise of pleasure, clearly enjoying this massage.
she should have told him that he's not the only reason why she was stressed. she's been stressed over that npc post, too. but everybody should be thinking about it, truth be told. people can enjoy their lives here all they like, but at some point, they're going to have to make their move. ]
It's never happened to me, not even when I was learning judo.
[ Leaning forward slightly, he lets his hands press into her shoulderblades again, only this time there's a soft murmur of something in return. He's cautious about it though, careful to not startle her when his hands warm a little. He curls his fingers and palms over her shoulders, making sure he kneads at the muscles properly.
Really he should be worrying about that more, but it's impossible to know what to do without more information.]
I think ... [ He pauses even with his hands for a second, before resuming, his voice going even softer. ] I forget sometimes. How tough you can actually be.
[ ...That isn't supposed to be an insult. ] Or I did.
[ He can feel it though, which is weird. Though honestly? He's smiling even wider at her words. ]
You are really cute. Pretty. Beautiful. Stunning. [ Now he's just going to list a bunch of words that are 100% true while his fingers fan out, towards her sides, gliding down her back. When they reach her waist they curve around the side so he can use that hold to keep steady.
He leans forward then, kissing the small area of skin that shows above her collar, and even though it still aches, he nuzzles his nose there. ] Precious. Perfect...
[ He's definitely doing it on purpose. As soon as she starts kicking and slapping he shifts his hold on her waist to try and lay across her to stop the movements but without putting all his weight on her. ]
Atheeeeeeeeena [ He returns softly, finally shifting a bit so his weight definitely isn't on her anymore, but he doesn't pull away. Instead, she'll feel a faint pressure through her shirt as he kisses the top of her back, slowly kissing a little further down over and over, until he covers the top part of her spine.
It's a long lingering moment before he says: ] I love you.
[ this is killing her inside. it really feels like a dream come true every time he says "i love you", and it takes a lot out of her to hide a goofy smile because she's just so happy. so content.
she moves a bit until she can roll to her back so she can face him, not even minding the closeness. (though he probably would.) it's just so she can kiss him on the nose. ]
[ Well to be fair, she could just hide her face in her arms or hair but... well. It's both a blessing and a curse when she starts to move. He leans back to give her space, looking confused. Though he doesn't pull back much further than a few extra inches.
She might find that the confidence partly came from her not facing him though, because when she says it back to him he might grin stupidly but his skin does flush a bit and he ends up pressing his elbow into the bed and hiding his forehead against her shoulder. ]
You're still a little bit weird though. [ He's teasing... ]
[ eh, she's been told she's weird so many times that it's nothing. she doesn't know how much he's been told he's weird, but this is fortunately a competition that athena wouldn't mind losing in. ]
You're weirder. I mean, you scream and jump in cinemas and all.
[ she laughs, at least, a hand making way for his hair to stroke the back of his head lovingly. ]
[ Well, he will take that to be honest. He's the one more out of time and place, though he's at least trying to adapt well enough now. Though. Wow?? ]
That was one time. [ He shifts a little when her hand moves into his hair, trying to settle in a comfortable enough way that she isn't too uncomfortable. It's difficult, but he tries to make sure she won't suffocate etc. Ah. ]
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Yeah... [ she just breathes it out, definitely showing she's so relaxed at this point in time. ] It does.
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Sorry for putting you through so much stress. [ But hopefully this helps get rid of some of it. His eyes flutter as he concentrates on pressing his fingers into her spine, slowly dragging them down the center of her back then back up. As a moment though he pauses, hesitates as he flusters a little. ]
It might... [ Ah ] ...be better without your jacket if you want...? [ This isn't trying to get you undressed, Athena, it's just an after thought. ]
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Well, if you're going to do this, then you might as well go hard.
[ with the massage, she means. ]
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And really his own room has the odd t-shirt in the corner it's fine.
But even though he knows she means with the massage he still gets a little embarrassed. He's received massages before after injuries, knows how to do them well but...
He ends up biting his lip as he shifts to climb onto the bed as well and just hesitates for a moment. ] I'll probably need to... [ He cants his head a bit, trying to indicate that he means he's be over her just to keep his balance. It's just to let her know in case she jumps again as his knee slides over her leg, straddling her thighs so he can use both his hands freely. It ends up purely professional then though, his palms flattening against her shoulders to start there again, thumbs pressing up towards her neck as his palms slide up in a long push to knead the muscles there. ]
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Remember the massage you got when we had our teambuilding? [ she giggles softly, one hand gripping tightly onto the mattress. ] That was funny.
[ sorry. ]
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How was it funny? [ Ah, it sounds like he's sulking a bit as he drags his thumbs down then, hands twisting until they're clenched into fists as he drags his thumbs down over her spine. He puts a little more pressure in given the angle but...stumbles a little half way down when he catches the back of her bra through her shirt. He clears his throat and ducks his head a bit, but tries to not linger on that. ]
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ah... ]
You were moving funnily, that's all, [ she says, huffing out another laugh. ]
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Instead he presses his palms flat against her and pushes them up her back to try and relieve tension. ]
You would be if you were beaten black and blue.
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she should have told him that he's not the only reason why she was stressed. she's been stressed over that npc post, too. but everybody should be thinking about it, truth be told. people can enjoy their lives here all they like, but at some point, they're going to have to make their move. ]
It's never happened to me, not even when I was learning judo.
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Really he should be worrying about that more, but it's impossible to know what to do without more information.]
I think ... [ He pauses even with his hands for a second, before resuming, his voice going even softer. ] I forget sometimes. How tough you can actually be.
[ ...That isn't supposed to be an insult. ] Or I did.
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It must be my cute exterior that deters you from remembering.
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You are really cute. Pretty. Beautiful. Stunning. [ Now he's just going to list a bunch of words that are 100% true while his fingers fan out, towards her sides, gliding down her back. When they reach her waist they curve around the side so he can use that hold to keep steady.
He leans forward then, kissing the small area of skin that shows above her collar, and even though it still aches, he nuzzles his nose there. ] Precious. Perfect...
[ Does he need to go on?
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Stop, stop, stop!
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Even when you're flustered.
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Merrrrrrrrrrlin...
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It's a long lingering moment before he says: ] I love you.
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she moves a bit until she can roll to her back so she can face him, not even minding the closeness. (though he probably would.) it's just so she can kiss him on the nose. ]
I love you, too. Soooo much.
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She might find that the confidence partly came from her not facing him though, because when she says it back to him he might grin stupidly but his skin does flush a bit and he ends up pressing his elbow into the bed and hiding his forehead against her shoulder. ]
You're still a little bit weird though. [ He's teasing... ]
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You're weirder. I mean, you scream and jump in cinemas and all.
[ she laughs, at least, a hand making way for his hair to stroke the back of his head lovingly. ]
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That was one time. [ He shifts a little when her hand moves into his hair, trying to settle in a comfortable enough way that she isn't too uncomfortable. It's difficult, but he tries to make sure she won't suffocate etc. Ah. ]
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[ because she doubts he'd be able to control himself........ :') what a good girlfriend. ]
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[ Though that's more the 3D, honestly. She's the most kind though, it's true :/ ]
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We can always just watch movies at home. I still need to make up for the last time, after all.
[ you know, smothering him and all that... ah. . . (unsure) ]
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You've already done that in plenty of other ways.
[ Even if she almost killed him... ]
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[ she's determined to not smother him this time,
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