"Heeey, you've reached Yang! Well, actually, you didn't reach far enough, 'cause I'm not here right now! But don't yang up! Just leave a message on this baby, and I'll get back to you soon enough, okay?"
[He hides a slight blush in a sip from his mug, turning his head juuust slightly to another side. He didn't think she remembered that--no, well, he didn't even remember it then, but he definitely didn't think she was about to take him up on it seriously...]
I never said that. I don't wanna go back on it now. [Which means he wants to... secretly.
Being close sounds nice right now, after all of that. Even if he feels self-conscious and very...aware at the thought, he tries to force those feelings away. It'll be fine so long as he doesn't think too much about it.]
[Grinning in turn. But no, don't leave the next move up to him! He's watching her out of the corner of his eye. But, once her mug is down, he aims a sideways smile her way. And then he holds open an arm in offering. C'mere.]
[ ... Okay, Yang. Just remember, for this moment in time, he is only your friend and that is the only thought you should hold in your mind.
Platonic cuddling is totally doable, she's done that more than once in her lifetime, and so she scoots over just a bit and tucks herself under his arm, lifting her legs onto the couch. ]
[Naoki can feel a small lump in his throat as she tucks herself closer, under his arm, and curls it around her, hoping his smile looks the same as usual. His palm rests on her back as he turns slightly toward her, bringing them closer together.
This is totally fine. It feels pleasant and comfortable, and his heart's not beating really hard, it's just hugging Yang.]
Well, I don't need to sleep that much. And... [His hand smooths an absent circle over her back.] I haven't been able to completely shake how vulnerable it is, even if it's different here.
You didn't sleep a whole lot in that other world, then? Even demons still need to sleep, right?
[ She's doing her best not to look like she's flustered (she's not, it's hardly anything) in this position, and also not like she's tired (she is, but she wants to stay like this for a bit and let him talk). ]
I'd get a chance to rest, occasionally... There were these fountains through the Vortex World I could heal or relax at. But aside from little naps when I thought a place was safer, I didn't sleep long. It was just too dangerous.
[Naoki can distract himself when he talks to her, can ignore how his heart still pounds. And he can ignore her scent, definitely, surely (he can't).]
[Laughing, Naoki gives in to an urge, sliding his hand up her back, lifting it away so he can sweep his fingers lightly through her hair. It's fine, she already knows he likes her hair.]
I've been trying. I mean, I've already found the most comfortable place to.
[Hand moving from her hair, he taps his finger against her shoulder. Right. Here.]
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Favour?
[...Nope, in this moment, he's completely forgotten about that one.]
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[ Honestly, the closeness might do him some good, too. ]
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[He hides a slight blush in a sip from his mug, turning his head juuust slightly to another side. He didn't think she remembered that--no, well, he didn't even remember it then, but he definitely didn't think she was about to take him up on it seriously...]
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Want me to pretend I forgot?
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I never said that. I don't wanna go back on it now. [Which means he wants to... secretly.
Being close sounds nice right now, after all of that. Even if he feels self-conscious and very...aware at the thought, he tries to force those feelings away. It'll be fine so long as he doesn't think too much about it.]
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[Naoki laughs into his mug, drinking from it again.]
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[But, he doesn't take long to finish off the cocoa. Leaning forward, Naoki sets his empty mug on the table.]
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Your move, demon lord. ]
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[Grinning in turn. But no, don't leave the next move up to him! He's watching her out of the corner of his eye. But, once her mug is down, he aims a sideways smile her way. And then he holds open an arm in offering. C'mere.]
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Platonic cuddling is totally doable, she's done that more than once in her lifetime, and so she scoots over just a bit and tucks herself under his arm, lifting her legs onto the couch. ]
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This is totally fine. It feels pleasant and comfortable, and his heart's not beating really hard, it's just hugging Yang.]
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Okay, right, natural reactions. ]
Didn't expect to spend the night holding a pretty girl, huh?
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Naoki laughs and hopes desperately she can't feel how hard his heart is beating when she rests her hand against his chest.]
Can't say I was. It's not usually on my agenda.
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But the next question on her mind distracts her, as she glances up. ]
Do you think you'll be able to sleep again? You probably need it, Naoki.
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Naoki glances down to meet her eyes with a blink, a thoughtful frown.]
I... think I will. [Now, after he's gotten a chance to calm down, to talk things out with her.] I'll try, anyway.
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Well, I don't need to sleep that much. And... [His hand smooths an absent circle over her back.] I haven't been able to completely shake how vulnerable it is, even if it's different here.
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[ She's doing her best not to look like she's flustered (she's not, it's hardly anything) in this position, and also not like she's tired (she is, but she wants to stay like this for a bit and let him talk). ]
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I'd get a chance to rest, occasionally... There were these fountains through the Vortex World I could heal or relax at. But aside from little naps when I thought a place was safer, I didn't sleep long. It was just too dangerous.
[Naoki can distract himself when he talks to her, can ignore how his heart still pounds. And he can ignore her scent, definitely, surely (he can't).]
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[ Captain Optimism. He's still young, and demon body or not, sleeping peacefully can only do him more good than harm. ]
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I've been trying. I mean, I've already found the most comfortable place to.
[Hand moving from her hair, he taps his finger against her shoulder. Right. Here.]
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Me? I mean, if you wanna use me for a pillow, I may have to start charging.
[ She's kidding. ]
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A charge, huh? That would make it more tricky to just ask you to be my pillow a lot...
[And he's rolling right along with it.]
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