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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 11:25:24 GMT -8
WR shook their head, smiling. They knew the question was innocent, but they couldn’t help but poke fun at her.
“What, just tryna see me in less clothes? Not slick.” Their smile widened as the words came out, and they, just for a moment, rest their hand on top of hers before pulling it back to the steering wheel.
“Jokes aside, I’m down if you are.”
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Post by Gidget on Jan 1, 2021 12:59:18 GMT -8
Gidget snickered. They got her there.
"Honestly, its not like I've got a swimsuit or anything. I don't think I've owned one since I was, like, ten."
She cackled, giving a shrug of her shoulders, trying her best not to look down at her hand, where WR had held it, just for a moment.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 13:16:48 GMT -8
WR smiled nostalgically as they gazed out the window.
“I had so many fucking clothes. Like, you name it, I probably had it. I’d wear just about anything. Fuck it, right?”
They chuckled.
“But, you know. Gotta rock the black and red. I hate showing skin anymore.”
For such a personal thing, WR was...randomly open about it, and they didn’t seem to mind, either.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 1, 2021 13:18:18 GMT -8
"You don't need to. You're like a milkshake."
She snickered at her own joke, almost unable to tell the rest of it. She had to fight for a second before she managed to say, "You bring all the boys to the yard."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 13:26:04 GMT -8
A brow was raised at the first part, and WR looked at her, clearly confused. What the hell did that mean?
And then she finished the joke, and they chuckled as it finally registered.
“Honestly, you coulda just stopped there. Nobody wants my milkshake.”
They tried to build on her joke. And failed. Miserably. They slapped a hand on their forehead and sighed.
“I didn’t just say that...”
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Post by Gidget on Jan 1, 2021 13:31:21 GMT -8
Gidget fell into laughter, holding her side as the movement jostled her wound. Her eyes were alight with amusement as she looked back at WR.
"Dude, I'm surprised you're not fighting people off with a stick. I mean, I'm sure you are, but I have a feeling that's for different reasons."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 13:37:52 GMT -8
WR’s face flushed momentarily, and their arm fell back into the console as they grimaced. They knew what she was talking about, but wanted to hear her say it.
“The hell does that mean?”
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Post by Gidget on Jan 1, 2021 13:44:20 GMT -8
The moment she was called out, Gidget seemed to freeze. It was all in good fun when she could hide behind jokes, but she turned a brilliant red when she realized she was going to have to be forward. She cleared her throat and, nervously, reached out her fingers. They idly grabbed at WR's, showing her uncertainty, her insecurity.
"I... I'm saying that y-you... You know. You're attractive. And kind of scary, but in a good way. You're... cute. Really cute. And could probably beat the hell out of someone, armed with a just a twig."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 14:05:54 GMT -8
WR's face turned beet red, and this time they couldn't hide it. As Gremlin grabbed at their fingers, they moved their hand over hers, and smiled. For someone so generally confident, they were NOT good at taking compliments, or praise, of any sort. Hearing it was one thing, responding to it was another.
"You're right about at least one of those things," They finally chuckled after a moment, but fell silent afterward. They knew they'd have to honor their philosophy now. If she was going to be blatantly honest, they needed to do the same.
They took a deep breath.
"Honestly, don't think I've ever looked at anyone the way I look at you. You pull me into another fucking world with just a gaze. And uh, no pun intended." They extended their fingers for a second, then dropped them back over hers.
"I dunno what it is, but I like it, and I want more of it."
The good thing about being brutally honest now was that their face couldn't get any redder...or could it...
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Post by Gidget on Jan 1, 2021 14:11:48 GMT -8
Gidget couldn't help the smile that touched her lips as she curled her fingers around WR's. She wasn't entirely certain what her feelings meant, or where any of this might be leading her, but she was willing to give it a shot... and see where this went.
"I... what you went through... sucks. But I'm glad you're here now, WR."
She fell into awkward silence, that goofy grin on her face.
"You're the... first person... I've felt anything like this with."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 14:23:51 GMT -8
WR just smiled, lightly rubbing her fingers with their own. On one hand they were happy -- no, really, really fucking happy, for once in their life, though it was shrouded by doubt and insecurity, small, but there nonetheless. On the other hand, they were...terrified. Terrified of losing someone else they cared about. Terrified of putting her in danger just because she was in their life. Terrified of losing themself if something ever happened to her.
They sat in thought for a moment, contemplating, before rubbing her hand again and facing her with an equally goofy smile.
"Well, what should we do about this, Gremlin?"
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Post by Gidget on Jan 1, 2021 14:34:27 GMT -8
"I'm... gonna be honest with you, WR... I, um... I know next to nothing about this kind of... thing. I don't know what to do here?"
Gidget's entire body was flushed, and she stared anywhere but at them. It was hard enough to admit she hadn't had feelings before, but to admit to being a virgin in every sense of the word was a little overwhelming.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 14:52:52 GMT -8
WR smiled, thoughtfully, and nodded. They themself weren't exactly sure where to take it, but they had infinitely more relationship experience than her, so they wanted to make it as comfortable as possible for her...but her uncertainty was really fucking cute.
They shrugged.
"Wanna just...see what happens, then? Go with the flow, if you want or don't want something, say so. Shit like that."
They gave a reassuring smile.
"Oh, and keep being awkward. Can't get enough of it."
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Post by Gidget on Jan 1, 2021 16:34:08 GMT -8
Gidget nodded. Open communication, no responsibilities, experimentation... She liked the sound of that. It seemed comfortable. And it meant not jumping straight into something she didn't even understand.
However, she blushed an even deeper red, at the awkward comment, and fidgeted slightly in her seat.
"I'm not awkward..." she mumbled, sounding like a petulant child, despite the grin plastered across her face. "You're awkward."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 1, 2021 16:38:55 GMT -8
They finally pulled into an open access lot across the street from the beach, and after plucking the keys out of the ignition, they reached over and roughed up Gremlin’s hair.
“We can talk about it later. For now, let’s get some energy out, yeah?”
They paused, and turned to her with a smile.
“And, no, pretty sure you’re the awkward one.”
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