Red Hot 🔥

Are you sure?

I don't want to end up taking too long just because I don't know what I'm doing...

You really don't mind helping me figure all of this out?

But... I want to make sure I do the whole /dating/ thing right...

...Cute?

[He laughs, brushing his nose against hers.]

I'm just.. trying to learn from you. I want to treat you right...

[He doesn't know what he's doing at ALL, but he's happy to follow her lead, enjoying the feeling of her touch. When he finally breaks away thought, he stares at her again, through lidded eyes, this time.]

...Was that alright?

[His eyes immediately widen when she pulls away, his eyes remaining locked on her eyes, her face, her lips, as best he can.]

...That was better than alright...

[He blinks, before smiling, gently pulling her closer to kiss her again.]

[He initially doesn't kiss back, mostly because he doesn't know /what/ to do... But it doesn't take long for him to kiss back, one of his hands moving to the back of her head.]

[He blinks, his arms tightening slightly.]

...Please?

I just like how it feels... I guess it does block out the lights, doesn't it...

[His eyes meet hers, and he can't help but flush somewhat.]

...You think so? Thank you...

[Despite his nerves, he doesn't look away.]

I use special shampoo and conditioner because of how much time we spend in the chlorinated water...

[He smiles again.]

You can, that's okay... I'm not... Really trying to hide them. I just like my bangs being long...

[He smiles. Really, he wouldn't mind if she brushed his hair out of his face, they're laying together in bed... but hoe would he even bring that up?]

It feels nice... I like it.

You really did... Next time, if you're doing a photoshoot like that... Let me know? I can be there with you...

[His hand stops for a second, but he slowly nods.]

...Of course you can.

I see...

[One hand slowly rubs up and down her back.]

...You still looked amazing in it.

Good... Why did you wear that other outfit? Was it your choice?

[He seems hesitant, but after a moment, he rolls onto his back, pulling her on top of him, wrapping his arms around her.]

[He slides in next to her, laying on his stomach as well. His arm moves to wrap around her waist.]

...You look really nice.

[Staring.]

.......Do you want me to join you...?

Whenever you're ready to... I don't have a busy schedule.

Let's do that, then. I don't have a way to contact her... could you?

[He knows it'll make his brother feel better...]

A stomach ache is... more manageable than the headaches and stuff...

...Are you sure?

We can get our friend to just... teleport us. It would probably be easier for both of us, rather than try something that might make both of us uncomfortable...

I thought the 'unenhanced kook' was your friend...

[He chuckles.]

A test run sounds... nice. We can try that. Will you be okay if we do...?

We can ask about the teleporting... Maybe it's possible...

But Sapph suggested one of those covered cars... I'm not sure if it would help with the headaches I get, though...

That would be nice...

[He hugs back.]

...I did maybe... Invite her to join us if we ever venture outside of the dome to see the beaches. I know you'd take Agate with you, and I...

It's hard to read people's feelings...

That was my issue /last time/...

[He sighs.]

I... will try.

...But what if she was just being nice and making sure I wasn't cold...

...I don't want to make a fool of myself again, Kai...

...

She looked cold, that outfit wasn't very comfortable looking...

But... I suppose, yes? She just needed comfort so she could rest...

......

She was taking a break from her photoshoot while you were in yours. I offered her a blanket because she looked cold... And she wanted to share with me so I wasn't cold, too...

[He hasn't mentioned how he had his arm around her the whole time...]

Bro...

[Hes flustered, but he isn't entirely sure what to do about it, other than look away.]

...I didn't say her name. You don't know who I'm... Who am I kidding.

[He sighs.]

People call other people cute without liking them. Her saying that doesn't mean she likes me...

Okay... I'll be here.

[He smiles, watching her walk back towards her shoot.]

I am happy... And, yes, it was Sa--

...the... The girl I like.

She called me cute...