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DAVE STRIDER
consider this your warning about stairs. itll just keep happening bro. im telling you man
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I know you are. [There's a tiny smile.] We can work on stuff together. And like...that is really good to know? I think that is a lot of what kind of helped was sort of realizing I really like kissing you and stuff. So that is a pretty clear indicator.
[He's still grinning though before he shakes his head, moving to use his free hand to tilt Dave's head up so he can kiss him to shut him up. It doesn't last long, but.] Sorry about that. I am still learning how to be a good boyfriend again.
[He's still grinning though before he shakes his head, moving to use his free hand to tilt Dave's head up so he can kiss him to shut him up. It doesn't last long, but.] Sorry about that. I am still learning how to be a good boyfriend again.
[ it's a weird angle since he's seated and john's not and there's always a height differential but that's a little more than usual - in the opposite direction. still. ] I'm thrilled you were won over by my mad skills. Also, don't front, you basically are a bona fide natural genius at that sort of thing. You're predisposed to doting on people, friends or otherwise. ...Was this discussion what you wanted to do, btw?
That I've been in a relationship where I have these kinds of conversations. [ maybe he dodged them with other people, or maybe they didn't listen, or maybe it was never about boundaries and safety; he doesn't remember fully about terezi or karkat, so jade's the only one he can really be sure about. ] Conversational cherry poppin', sans cherry chapstick. Not that said chapstick is involved in said activity at all ever, but fuck now I have that song stuck in my head. Goddamnit.
Duh. Why would I own any flavor but apple? [ who do you think he is, etc. there's a weird bubbling happiness, though. he genuinely fucking hates talking about things a lot of times. but it's, like.
nice that john wants to. and that didn't entirely suck. nothing has exploded. ] Well I guess I have a tube of Carmex plain around here somewhere, but eh.
nice that john wants to. and that didn't entirely suck. nothing has exploded. ] Well I guess I have a tube of Carmex plain around here somewhere, but eh.
That sounds boring, don't use that. I like the apple. [The world is still turning, they're still dating, everything is okay. He's still leaning against the desk and Dave's in his chair and he hums a little in thought. ]
So...you have a choice here.
So...you have a choice here.
[ fair point but john isn't crushing him or anything. not in a bad way? also he like. wanted to kind of touch john sans shirt even if it's too light and tentative when his fingertips graze john's stomach like he's going to be scolded. there's probably hesitance from the dumb emotion rock along with the usual things he feels when kissing john that john hasn't had vip access to before: love and want and trust and giddy disbelief he's allowed. ]
[It's kind of stupidly cute, really, as John settles in Dave's lap and his own stone's busy sending out love and nerves and excitement. There's a surprised sort of gasp when Dave's hand moves and touches him but he doesn't pull away even if it's just light and unsure. It's not a bad feeling and even if the muscles in his abs twitch a little he doesn't stop.
Contrary to that, actually, he shifts a little closer to press closer into Dave's hand while he sucks on Dave's lower lip to ask permission, maybe.]
Contrary to that, actually, he shifts a little closer to press closer into Dave's hand while he sucks on Dave's lower lip to ask permission, maybe.]
[ he doesn't like having part of his soul in a rock (breaking slowly maybe, or just reflecting the whole it came from) or his emotions being broadcast, but it's...actually really kind of great to feel that john's into the kissing thing, too. not that their scattered make out sessions didn't make that apparent, but it's...different to feel someone's affection mirrored back at you like this.
like usual, dave opens his mouth immediately, and john shifts closer so dave's hands press more firmly and he's just...exploring. john has abs and dave has an interest in tracing them.
john not wearing a shirt was a great idea thanks for that john ]
like usual, dave opens his mouth immediately, and john shifts closer so dave's hands press more firmly and he's just...exploring. john has abs and dave has an interest in tracing them.
john not wearing a shirt was a great idea thanks for that john ]
[Belatedly he seems to remember that Dave's never really seen him without a shirt and there's a little blip of amusement. He knows it's maybe something that isn't terrible. He's athletic but he's not bulky and Dave's hands are on him and something twists in his gut a little as he's unsure how to proceed with his thoughts.
Making out with Dave is always somehow new and exciting to him and even if he's shivering under Dave's hand he's already moving his tongue into Dave's mouth instead to make his point.]
Making out with Dave is always somehow new and exciting to him and even if he's shivering under Dave's hand he's already moving his tongue into Dave's mouth instead to make his point.]
[ he's absolutely never seen john shirtless before aside from very quick changing in the dorm let him live his life. his hands do pull away for a second to maneuver his shades off which is. a little difficult while john is drenching him but they're set aside on his desk and out of the way and then he's just making use of the whole shirtless thing and making an effort to, apparently, touch every square centimeter of john's torso and arms and it's just. nice.
his hands aren't even too cold yet, since they just showered, although his hair is drying with a stubborn curls to the end and is otherwise getting a little cold. ]
his hands aren't even too cold yet, since they just showered, although his hair is drying with a stubborn curls to the end and is otherwise getting a little cold. ]
[No he's doing his best. He lets up a tiny bit to give Dave room to move but otherwise he's not pulling back much. His hands are up in Dave's hair, fingers twirling around strands and flicking some stray water around but otherwise he's adjusting his weight so he's not too heavy in Dave's lap and subconsciously arching up into Dave's touch. It's been a while since anyone's actually touched him like this and he's hyper-aware of every callous on Dave's hands and where his fingers are and the muscles in his own torso and arms.
It's an undeniable kind of want and he vaguely wishes that could be kept under wraps for a little longer but whatever. It's whatever and the fact is that every time Dave's hands move it feeds into a low sense of arousal and it just eggs John on to move his lips and his tongue instead.
Dave definitely had the right idea not to do this on their bed, at least.]
It's an undeniable kind of want and he vaguely wishes that could be kept under wraps for a little longer but whatever. It's whatever and the fact is that every time Dave's hands move it feeds into a low sense of arousal and it just eggs John on to move his lips and his tongue instead.
Dave definitely had the right idea not to do this on their bed, at least.]
[ dave wasn't wrong about not being there yet, either. he's not precisely feeding arousal back emotions wise; it's an uncomplicated desire to touch and have john in his personal space, tied up in feeling safe and something nearing worthwhile. it's being touch starved because he liked plenty of people on his team but he didn't let them into his space like this and he missed holding hands and having john's arms around him and he missed john's stupid heartbeat. one of his palms - scars and calluses he'd been spared here until months back - presses flat over john's heart and it's a stupid and almost painful kind of relieved affection.
he feels more like a person again and for the first time since they'd left his frayed nerves are evening out. john maybe mistakenly thinks dave knows how to be a person and there's no one in this room or even on their floor whose motives and actions dave can't account for and he's relaxing back into the chair and there's some kind of comfort with john's hands twisting in his hair and it feels nice enough there's a low hum in the back of his throat.
maybe none of it's so uncomplicated as it should be. it's a different and desperate kind of want for being anchored now and here and feeling a little more okay, stupidly, because john wants him here. ]
he feels more like a person again and for the first time since they'd left his frayed nerves are evening out. john maybe mistakenly thinks dave knows how to be a person and there's no one in this room or even on their floor whose motives and actions dave can't account for and he's relaxing back into the chair and there's some kind of comfort with john's hands twisting in his hair and it feels nice enough there's a low hum in the back of his throat.
maybe none of it's so uncomplicated as it should be. it's a different and desperate kind of want for being anchored now and here and feeling a little more okay, stupidly, because john wants him here. ]
Edited 2018-02-19 21:49 (UTC)
[In a way, John's always been aware of the fact that they both work and have different wants in mind when it comes to things like this. His heartbeat's a little faster than usual under Dave's hand and his movements of his hands are slow and lazy and appreciative more than anything. He's always been aware that there's something else in this for Dave than what John projects, aware that there's want on both sides but that it means something a little different even if he doesn't fully understand what kind of different it is. His mouth doesn't pull away and he slows the kiss down to take his time to appreciate Dave being here and letting him in and he finds himself melting a little further under his hands.
This is how things are now and he's both pleased and aware he can't ruin it. Dave trusts him and it's both sweet and scary to him. Even now sometimes he wonders if Dave wants him or if he just wants touch in general, but it's been a process of learning how their relationship works. Dave is the person he cares for most and even if it was just wanting someone in general John would be more than happy to supply that.
And it's something to think about, really. It's part of what he's thought on and how sexuality works and how he feels about Dave and he keeps his eyes closed as he pulls back a little to tug on Dave's lip with his teeth. His hands are still in Dave's hair and he's moving Dave's head just a bit to turn it to the side so he has access to Dave's neck, mouth moving over his jaw and back down to where he's aware a probably-now faded bruise used to exist. He's also mumbling something against Dave's skin but that's probably nothing.]
This is how things are now and he's both pleased and aware he can't ruin it. Dave trusts him and it's both sweet and scary to him. Even now sometimes he wonders if Dave wants him or if he just wants touch in general, but it's been a process of learning how their relationship works. Dave is the person he cares for most and even if it was just wanting someone in general John would be more than happy to supply that.
And it's something to think about, really. It's part of what he's thought on and how sexuality works and how he feels about Dave and he keeps his eyes closed as he pulls back a little to tug on Dave's lip with his teeth. His hands are still in Dave's hair and he's moving Dave's head just a bit to turn it to the side so he has access to Dave's neck, mouth moving over his jaw and back down to where he's aware a probably-now faded bruise used to exist. He's also mumbling something against Dave's skin but that's probably nothing.]
[ dave tips his head back with a huff of soundless laughter to let john do whatever, but he hears john mumbling and tries to listen more closely, thoughts happily blurred at the edges. ]
Hm? [ prompting, but not really pressing if it's nothing at all, fingertips tracing maybe-aimless patterns back down to john's hips. or maybe he's writing actual words; it's probably fairly hard to tell. ]
Hm? [ prompting, but not really pressing if it's nothing at all, fingertips tracing maybe-aimless patterns back down to john's hips. or maybe he's writing actual words; it's probably fairly hard to tell. ]
i certainly hope so
but if not, i'll make certain to get you a recording or something instead
but if not, i'll make certain to get you a recording or something instead
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