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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 8:05:24 GMT -8
WR knocked on the door to Gidget’s apartment shortly after receiving her text.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 17, 2021 8:32:47 GMT -8
Gidget had set up something special, but she felt like a fool. She had a blanket from her childhood, one of the few good memories she had, stretched out across the floor of her living room, and little candles lit on either side of it. She couldn't cook, so the food was some take out, and still in its container.
She had even dressed up... or as dressed up as she could manage. She had washed and brushed her hair, and was wearing a button down shirt and pants. Her typical sleeveless hoodie was thrown over the back of her chair.
In the middle of the blanket was a rather poorly wrapped box.
Gidget was pacing until the knock finally came. Running to the door, she took a deep breath and opened it, her face already flushed.
"Um. Hey. I... uh. Come in?" She stepped aside to invite WR in, staring anywhere but at them.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 8:44:43 GMT -8
WR took a deep breath as they waited for the door to open. Their appearance was one that screamed confidence: black shorts, black jacket, hell, even the highlights in their hair had been washed out, and puffed up in a chalky charcoal black. Their posture, however, was far from confident. Not only had they planned to open up to her today, she apparently had also planned something, which was either going to help them do that, or really, really, not.
Needless to say, they were exceedingly nervous.
They sagged in their clothes until the door swung open, and then resumed a more confident posture, wearing somewhat of a grin as Gidget came into view.
"Hi, Grem,"
They stepped into the apartment, waddling over to the living room where they immediately noticed the cute little setup she had made for them. They smiled at it briefly before turning back to her.
"So, what's up?"
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Post by Gidget on Jan 17, 2021 8:50:36 GMT -8
"I, um... got you something? And..."
She looked over the set-up and sighed, rubbing her forehead. This was dumb.
"I know it's gay as fuck, but I wanted to... try to do something special."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 8:53:53 GMT -8
WR plopped down on one side of the blanket, carefully observing it again, before smiling over to her.
"Hey, nothing wrong with sentiment. I um... well, there's actually something I wanted to talk about, too, but... you first."
They chuckled nervously, scratching the back of their head.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 17, 2021 9:05:12 GMT -8
Gidget walked over to sit next to WR on the blanket. She pointed to the wrapped box.
"I... got you something. Its fragile, though. So be careful with it."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 9:12:09 GMT -8
They nodded and carefully picked up the box, bringing it over with a smile. They honestly had no idea what to expect, and was a little embarrassed that she had gotten them anything at all.
Carefully, they unwrapped it, their smile growing slightly at the horrid but thoughtful wrapping job, although Gidget didn't have to know that.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 17, 2021 9:19:17 GMT -8
Gidget waited anxiously as WR managed to get through her terrible wrapping job. Inside the box was a glass dragon statue carefully wrapped in bubble wrap. The flames from the candles danced over the red and black of the dragon's wings, making them shine as if they were real, and cast a flickering light inside the dragon's body. Gidget swallowed nervously. It looked even better than she had thought it would, but she was still terrified they wouldn't like it. |
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 9:25:36 GMT -8
WR cupped the item carefully as they pulled it out of the box. They could sort of make it out through the bubble wrap, but they opted to unwrap it fully before saying anything.
They grinned as they snatched away the last of the bubble wrap, and held it in front of the candlelight. They... were NOT expecting something so thoughtful.
"Holy shit Grem, this literally screams my name,"
They chuckled, awkwardly, closely examining it before setting it down next to them.
"I'm definitely putting this on my desk. Thank you."
They extended an arm to lightly punched her arm, blushing slightly.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 17, 2021 10:24:18 GMT -8
Gidget grinned from ear to ear at WR's reaction.
"I know it's not... practical. But hey. Neither am I." She winked at them, and leaned over. In a spur of affection, she nuzzled her head into their shoulder.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 10:27:01 GMT -8
"Hey, that just means you're less predictable,"
They grinned, cradling their arm around her head.
"So uh. Shit. Guess it's my turn..."
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Post by Gidget on Jan 17, 2021 10:35:13 GMT -8
Gidget remained leaning against them, staring at the dragon statue.
"I guess so," she murmured into their shoulder.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 11:02:25 GMT -8
“I... fuck. This is hard,” They cleared their throat and shook their head. They thought they were prepared for this, but clearly they were not.
“So. Um. Fuck. Gimme a sec,”
They tapped their fingers idly in her hair and shook their head again.
“Ah fuck man, I’ll just be straight. I want you. Like, I want to... merge our lives more, and not just ours, but the two of mine. I don’t want to keep secrets from you anymore, and I’m tired of feeling like I constantly have to run away from you. And that’s not your fault, it’s mine, and I’m working on it, but in the meantime I just...”
They turned to face her, moving their hand down to lightly caress her cheek. Their face was red, and almost sweating, but they were somehow managing to keep their composure otherwise.
And then, in a brief moment of impulse, they pressed their lips into hers, allowing all of their fear and pain to momentarily escape them.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 17, 2021 11:42:37 GMT -8
Gidget's heart was racing in her chest as soon as WR started speaking, and she wasn't quite sure why. She remained quite, taking in everything they said. Merging lives, being wanted, it was all such a foreign concept to her. She was practically shaking when they touched her cheek, and she reached up to gingerly rest her fingertips on their arm.
Then, suddenly, their lips were on hers, and her breath caught in her chest. She had thought, before, that she wouldn't know what to do, but her body moved on instinct. Her arms wrapped around them and pulled herself closer, her body melted against theirs, and her eyes fluttered closed.
She had no idea what she had been missing this last nineteen years, but suddenly, everything fell into place.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 17, 2021 14:13:02 GMT -8
WR pulled her close, wrapping their arms tightly around her, their lips locked together. Suddenly, they had all of the security they needed. Every doubt, fear, and insecurity had vanished, and it was as if they had converged into one, two halves finally reunited after lifetimes of separation. They wanted to capture this moment forever, to hold her close forever, and to be as one forever.
Finally, after a few long moments, they broke away, their face a steaming tomato and their breath shaky. Everything was moving so fast, and at last, they were okay with it. They knew this was what they wanted.
"So I guess that means we're taking the next step..." They chuckled awkwardly, a ditsy smile painted on their face. They scratched their head again nervously, unsure of what to do next.
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