[ Accompanied by a sigh. It really doesn't make any logical sense that he's so nervous about those other steps, but whenever he tries to approach the thought casually he comes up against a wall. ]
Still, if it could be like this ... comfortable. Pleasant. Maybe I could.
Everyone here is a near stranger to me, technically.
[ Granted, he has some people he's spent more time with than others. ]
I've trusted strangers before. It's ended both well and ... badly. I used to think I was really smart. That I could read people. I don't want to overestimate myself again.
[ leona casually pulls junpei against his chest as he gathers the guy loosely into his arms, turning so he can then place him down onto the bed back first. ]
You don't have to worry about readin' people around here, especially when arousal is pretty good at keepin' people honest.
[ so now that junpei is in a position where leona can more or less lie on top of him, he can bump their foreheads together. ]
[ There is the smallest gasp as he's laid down and promptly topped by the beastman, but he doesn't seem to be stressed out about it. Surprised, flustered, but not scared.
It's so warm. It's so ... secure. Then their foreheads touch and he feels his heart leap into his throat. He's with a guy. Under a guy. A good looking guy. All his logic and reasoning melting like a puddle on the floor. ]
[ wild and natural charms can only get you so far, but it seems like it's enough for junpei. all leona planned on doing was keeping his phone from annoying him and taking him away from a nap. this, however... is much better. much more satisfying. ]
You're kinda provin' my point.
[ yeah. his hands drift down to junpei's waist, drumming his fingers along the edges of his back. ]
[ There's a quiver that runs through him at the wandering hands. What should he do with his own hands? After a few seconds of nervous internal debate he just sets them at Leona's waist as well. ]
[ he sways his hips, slow wiggling against junpei. funny how some would think that a lion lying on top of someone might mean they're a short moment away from being a meal, but... they wouldn't necessarily be wrong here. ]
Lucky me.
[ lowering his face closer and closer to junpei's, dangerously close, their noses touching. ]
[ his eyes flicker over to the television screen. whatever movie had been showing is now over, with various advertisements of the various shops and amenities the resort has to offer. ]
But what kinda step were you thinkin' I was about to take?
[ leona's had his fair share of weird kisses, so this one shouldn't be any stranger than anything he's experienced thus far.
but this is much nicer and not even close to 'weird'. it's okay if their lips don't exactly meet perfectly or find those spaces evenly... leona's happy when they do touch and he holds it as long as junpei is willing to. even to the point of awkwardness. ]
[ To his credit, Junpei doesn’t let it linger too long. Just long enough for it to feel right. To get to where that ripple of pleasure runs through him and he has to break it off to take a breath. ]
[ On top, Junpei finds, feels less stressful. Without the weight of the other pushing down on him there's less of the sensation of being trapped, and much of his former tenseness leaves his body. ]
I wasn't sure what else to say.
[ Unsure where to put his hands, he plants them on either side of Leona. ]
Just, give me some time. I think I could ... with you, but I'm not ready yet.
[ The way the statement is made hits Junpei square in the heart. Suddenly he’s looking at Leona with wide eyes, and it’s clear a wall was brought down. ]
If … if you want, you could stay until the phones shop.
[ this is cuddling, they are cuddling. now he rolls onto his side but still keeps hold of junpei, tucking his chin over the other's head while getting himself comfortable. ]
You're lucky you got a king to protect you, too. Probably why the phones won't ring when I'm here. They don't wanna piss me off.
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[ Accompanied by a sigh. It really doesn't make any logical sense that he's so nervous about those other steps, but whenever he tries to approach the thought casually he comes up against a wall. ]
Still, if it could be like this ... comfortable. Pleasant. Maybe I could.
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[ matter-of-factly speaking. it's not fun if either one of them aren't feeling it. ]
Maybe it's trust. [ a beat, then: ] Can you trust a near-stranger like me?
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[ Granted, he has some people he's spent more time with than others. ]
I've trusted strangers before. It's ended both well and ... badly. I used to think I was really smart. That I could read people. I don't want to overestimate myself again.
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[ leona casually pulls junpei against his chest as he gathers the guy loosely into his arms, turning so he can then place him down onto the bed back first. ]
You don't have to worry about readin' people around here, especially when arousal is pretty good at keepin' people honest.
[ so now that junpei is in a position where leona can more or less lie on top of him, he can bump their foreheads together. ]
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It's so warm. It's so ... secure. Then their foreheads touch and he feels his heart leap into his throat. He's with a guy. Under a guy. A good looking guy. All his logic and reasoning melting like a puddle on the floor. ]
Ah ... g-good.
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You're kinda provin' my point.
[ yeah. his hands drift down to junpei's waist, drumming his fingers along the edges of his back. ]
So. You got any cards yet?
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[ There's a quiver that runs through him at the wandering hands. What should he do with his own hands? After a few seconds of nervous internal debate he just sets them at Leona's waist as well. ]
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Lucky me.
[ lowering his face closer and closer to junpei's, dangerously close, their noses touching. ]
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[ It's too much. He's pretty sure he's going to pass out. ]
I ... I'm sorry. Can we just, maybe ... ! Haaa ... slow down?
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leona rolls off to the side, propping himself up with an elbow. ]
Sure. Don't wanna see you overheat.
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Thanks. Not that you're ... you're attractive. It's just kind of a big step to go from nothing to ... that.
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[ his eyes flicker over to the television screen. whatever movie had been showing is now over, with various advertisements of the various shops and amenities the resort has to offer. ]
But what kinda step were you thinkin' I was about to take?
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Kissin' is fun. Personally would be happy with just that.
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[ He'll lean in, taking a breath. ]
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but this is much nicer and not even close to 'weird'. it's okay if their lips don't exactly meet perfectly or find those spaces evenly... leona's happy when they do touch and he holds it as long as junpei is willing to. even to the point of awkwardness. ]
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Ah … haa … ! That was … nice. Thank you.
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First time anyone's thanked me for a kiss. Think this might be more comfortable for you, too.
[ that way junpei doesn't have to stare at leona's face or get smushed into the mattress. ]
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I wasn't sure what else to say.
[ Unsure where to put his hands, he plants them on either side of Leona. ]
Just, give me some time. I think I could ... with you, but I'm not ready yet.
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[ arms around junpei's waist, he gives the guy a gentle squeeze. ]
You're owed at least one time where you have the choice, or feel like you got one.
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If … if you want, you could stay until the phones shop.
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[ frankly, it's a small and easy thing for leona. ]
Might be a while. You okay with me layin' around with you for that long?
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[ Is this cuddling? Is he cuddling? It’s more than okay. It won’t take too long for him to get comfy. ]
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You're lucky you got a king to protect you, too. Probably why the phones won't ring when I'm here. They don't wanna piss me off.
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You're a king? ... or is that just a lion joke?
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