[Yuteru and Melody have been living together for quite a few months now, and it's gone rather smoothly. They have their daily routine, and they've actually become somewhat close. Although Melody never thought that she would make such a good friend in this way, it's hard to deny the connection that they've created since their meeting. ...Well, maybe it's easier to deny it than it would seem.
There's no doubt that a girl and a boy living together causes some unnecessary romantic tension but Melody has chosen to ignore it almost entirely. Although she finds Yuteru very adorable, she refuses to let her mind wander any further than that. A result of stubbornness? Perhaps.
Today begins like any other day, with Melody making coffee and Yuteru making breakfast. It's winter break right now, and Christmas is coming up soon. Melody doesn't really have many plans, so she's looking forward to take a much needed break from practicing every day and spending time at home with her very cute roommate. What neither of them expected, however, was that the winter storm raging outside would abruptly cut their power in the middle of eating breakfast.
Now, during any other time of the year, this might be fine. But it's...pretty cold outside. And with the heating suddenly going out, it's not going to be long before the warm air gets sucked straight out of the tiny apartment.]
...Ah. [Melody puts her fork down, staring at the ceiling fan where light used to be softly emanating from the center.] That's...not good.
[Aah, there's already a frigid draft from the window...]
[The pungent scent of coffee and maple syrup that wafts through the kitchen has become surprisingly commonplace during chilly winter mornings like this one. Making breakfast for someone other than just himself has become a welcome change, and Yuteru quite likes the way that Melody's eyes light up whenever he places a plate of hot pancakes in front of her. Getting to sleep in this morning was nice, but he can't say that it isn't a small pleasure to be able to spend quiet time together like this either.
Winter break, having finally arrived, signals the beginning of a colder season, with hot chocolate and spiced cider and huddling under warm blankets while watching Christmas movies on the couch. But when the power suddenly goes out, Yuteru's thoughts of that nature instantly fizzle out, and he quickly stands up to do the only thing he can think of: flip the breaker, to no avail. Well, this is problematic.]
It's okay, I have a few flashlights in case of emergencies! And candles too, so.... Don't worry. We should be able to last until the power comes back on. [Or so he says, but neither of them have any idea whether the power will return in minutes, hours, or even days. This.... could be a problem.]
How long do you think it will take? [Melody takes a bite from her pancakes followed by a sip of coffee. These are probably the last warm things she'll have in a few hours, so she figures she'll enjoy them.] Maybe we should pull out some extra blankets.
[She flips her hair over her shoulder and looks out the window at the storm that rages on endlessly. It's definitely not stopping any time soon.]
At least we still have the sun for a little while before we'll need the candles.
Honestly, I don't know any better than you do, but.... I'll bring out the spare blankets and we can hope for the best.
[With a small, polite nod, Yuteru stands up and trots over to the side closet, and doesn't take long to close it once more with a neatly folded stack of blankets in his arms. Melody's head is turned when he glances back at her, so he turns his gaze toward the window as well. It's rather relentless, isn't it....Seeing as that it's around 11 AM, he figures that they should have about six more hours of sunlight. Then again, it's fairly dark outside even at this hour, due to the cloud cover.
After setting the blankets on the couch, he takes a seat once more, a flicker of worry clear in his eyes.]
It's too bad that we don't have a fireplace here. It won't be long before the temperature drops, but we both have our jackets, so it'll be okay.
[Melody is watching this the whole time with the smallest of smiles on her face. He's so... he's so... cute. How could she have gotten a roommate this cute?! She just kind of wants to watch him go about his day forever.]
Oh, I'll go get us some sweaters!
[The taller girl is quick to disappear into his room in order to retrieve a couple of the warmest sweaters she could find. Hers is an oversized hoodie stolen from Coda that she only wears at home, of course. She also grabs him one of her large knitted ones. Not because she doesn't know where his are, no. But because she thinks he'd probably look really cute in a big knitted sweater. She's not going to say anything though. When she emerges, she offers it to him with one of her radiant smiles.]
[If there's anyone that loves sweaters, it's Yuteru. At least a third of his closet is made up of sweaters and cardigans, he'd say, but the sweater Melody has in her hands is one that he distinctly recognizes as hers. It looks warm, and she's positively beaming, but.... Wearing a girl's sweater? Is that even okay? He's pretty sure that she would look ten times better in it. Not that the hoodie isn't cute on her, of course. It's the type of thing that he normally wouldn't expect to see her in.]
Um, are.... Are you sure you want me to take this? I have plenty of warm sweaters in my closet, but....
[Wouldn't it be rude for him to reject it? Besides, it looks comfortable, and it's definitely big enough for him. Instead of deciding one way or another, he fidgets slightly and idly twiddles his fingers in hopes of staving off his blush.]
Ehh, really? [...She definitely knew that. But he wasn't supposed to question it!] I just grabbed the first sweater I saw. This one looks really comfortable though, right? It's soft. Here, feel it!
[There's absolutely no hesitation as she presses the soft fabric against his cheek, grinning. She really wants him to wear it! He'd probably look really cute, aaah... Plus it's warm! It's definitely on the warmer side of the majoirty of sweaters in the world. So there's no reason to refuse!]
You really don't mind me wearing it? It does look comfortable.... and I don't think you'll let me say no.
[She's smiling so brightly that he can't refuse. Not to mention that it really is soft and warm, and feels nice against his cheek. His own smile is a touch more timid, but he does return it, and hesitantly takes the sweater in his hands before slipping it over his head. It's.... big. Almost big enough to slip off of his shoulders, but not quite.]
[She takes a step back to look at him once he's tried it on, and then she just grins again, giving him a thumbs up before moving to sit down next to him. It's quite big on her, so of course it's going to be big on him too. And it's white and baby blue, which is a good color combination for Yuteru, honestly. Even if it is a little girly.]
You look really cute! I bet you'd get a date wearing this easily.
[The sleeves fall over his hands, so Yuteru pushes them up to his wrists before adjusting the collar a little more. Melody thinks it's cute, so it can't be so bad, right? But now his ears are turning red, and his hair isn't long enough to hide them!]
If you say so. [Not that he really wants a date. Cue sheepish laughter.] Since I have one of yours, would you rather wear one of my sweaters? I think a few of them might fit you.
Ehhh, maybe! I have my brother's hoodie, but yours look warmer... This is thin. [She pauses to think about it, and then she smiles and nods. It sounds like a good idea! Plus then she'll be wearing something of his and that's...really cute. She can't put her finger on the feeling it gives her, but she definitely likes it.] I'm going to borrow on of your pajama sets too, okay?
[Melody doesn't wait for his answer and stands straight up and goes back into his room. It takes him a little while to choose which one is the cutest, followed by the warmest looking sweater. When she's done, she's looking very cozy in some slightly baggy pajamas and a white cardigan. When she walks out, she stretches a bit and grins widely at her roommate.]
I'm dressed! So we can go sit in the room if you want. The bed might be more comfortable than the couch.
[They kind of switch off sleeping on the bed and the couch depending on where Melody falls asleep, so they've never slept in the bed together before. But she figures it'll be much warmer and more comfortable on the bed, just in case they fall asleep!]
[Yuteru can't do much but fidget with his sleeves until Melody emerges from his room, but once she does, he can't help but flush another shade of red. She's wearing his clothes, and they're really, really cute on her! Melody would look good in just about anything, but still. There's something really embarrassing about a cute girl wearing your clothes.]
It looks nice on you. That sweater is my favourite! I think it suits you. [Smiling gently, he stands up and wordlessly approaches her, not quite sure how to continue from here. Maybe they can go sit on the bed without him having to explicitly say it.] Are you warmer now?
They smell like you... [She smiles at him with a sleeve raised to her nose, then reaches out to take his hands. He looks really nervous for some reason. And he really shouldn't be! She grins for a moment before pulling him back towards the room.] Let's go sit down, okay? It'll be fine. We've hung out together on the bed before I think...!
[No, that's not fair! Saying things like that isn't fair at all! He's just going a deeper and deeper red by this point, and although he flinches when Melody takes his hands, he doesn't fight it at all.]
M-Melody--!
[They have, sure, but he was usually doing something like playing his guitar or a handheld game, not just.... staring at her! Though they do sit and talk on the couch like that sometimes, so maybe it won't be so weird.]
[She knows the calling of her name was probably not to ask a question, but she smiles coyly anyway before turning to continue hauling him into the bedroom. Honestly, she's not eager or anything! She's just really cold and wants to get under the covers as quickly as she can! That's all! Nothing more! Absolutely not! See? Once they're there she lets go of his hand and dives straight into his bed, bouncing once before scrambling under the biggest, warmest blanket she can manage.]
[Honestly, Melody's always like this, isn't she? Not that it's a bad thing, of course. Yuteru needs someone like her or Kaibus to drag him around.
But really, is it okay for him to join her under the blankets? It's his bed, after all, even if Melody's been the one sleeping in it recently. More timid than he should be, Yuteru sits on the edge of the bed and looks over to the lump that he knows is Melody beneath the covers. Should he ask....?]
[Melody pokes her head out from under the covers, peeking at him with one eye. It might just be the dimness of the room, or the shadow over her face, but she almost looks kind of flushed herself. Surely it's just a trick of the light though. She's not embarrassed!]
[As usual, he still hesitates slightly before lifting one corner of the blankets and peeking beneath them. Well, there's plenty of space, so maybe he'll just.... scoot in quietly. There's still quite a bit of room between him and Melody, so it's okay, isn't it?]
[Her smile is brilliant and happy. She's still a little flushed, but surely that's just because of the shadow on her face? Yuteru won't be able to tell, will he? Not that there's anything there, of course. She scoots and little closer and reaches for one of his hands, holding it tightly. Her fingers are rather frigid.]
[Oh gosh, he really can't handle when she says cute things like that. All he can do is nod somewhat sheepishly and pull the blanket a little closer around him, checking three times to make sure that there's enough space between them despite their closeness.]
Does.... Does keeping them like this make them warmer?
[It takes a bit of effort to keep his voice from quavering, but flushed as ever, he brings his other hand up to gingerly cover Melody's own. This is so embarrassing! But if both of their hands are cold....]
[Melody is a little startled when he starts to hold her hand in his own so easily before asking such a cute question. So she hesitates a little bit before she brings her other hand to join the rest of them and grinning. Ahh, please don't notice her rapid heartbeat...!]
Yes! Much better. [Even though she knows that Yuteru is purposefully keeping a little distance, she scoots towards him a little bit. They're not touching or anything, but their bodies and faces are definitely closer. This is okay, right? She's feeling a little bit bold...] Hehe, this is really nice.
[How can she get closer? She doesn't want to scare Yuteru away... But she feels like even this small amount of distance is too much. She's pretty cold, but that probably isn't the only reason though, is it? Ahhhh.]
[By now, Yuteru's positive that he's blushing brightly enough to glow. Even though he's managed to keep himself from trembling in his nervousness, here's no way that his heartbeat isn't resounding throughout the room, is there? That's what it feels like to him!
And he was doing so well, too. But as Melody's moves in closer, he makes the slightest involuntary noise under his breath, and immediately breaks eye contact to awkwardly stare at the wall behind her. One wall, another wall, the hanging shelf with the little flowerpot on it, his neatly organized bookshelf, auburn hair-- and then it's too hard to keep looking away. Isn't everyone drawn to Melody?]
You think it's nice? [It's obvious from even a glance that he's more timid than usual, but it's equally clear that he doesn't want to separate either. Surely a tiny smile wouldn't be too awkward, right?] Maybe we can both warm up this way.... Um, because I think our hands are less cold now!
[It's pretty obvious just from looking at him that Yuteru is nervous and embarrassed. She can't help but smile a little (or a lot) when he looks away from her, only to look back. Is it vain to be flattered that he can't stop looking at her even when he's this nervous? Is it egotystical to feel like you're really cute when a boy that you're fond of is looking at you like you're the best thing he's ever experienced? Probably. But she can't help but feel that way anyway. And maybe it's a little bold, but she suddenly releases his hands and moves in closer, sliding her hands around his shoulders and pressing her body against his.
Really, it was a pretty innocent move on her part, but even she realizes that when their chests mold together it's just a bit embarrassing. His heart feels like a jackhammer... Or is that hers? Honestly, she can't even tell.]
I think we'll get even warmer like this.
[With their existences so close to each other, Melody is too embarrassed to look him in the face. So she just buries her nose into his shoulder instead. Honestly if their eyes met right now she's not sure how far this boldness would end up taking her. She's not the kind of girl to resist impulse, after all.]
[On the other hand, Yuteru is the opposite of bold. His approach to almost everything is coupled with a unique sort of tranquility, a soft, serene blend of thoughtfulness unique only to him. But now, when Melody presses flush against his chest, his breath hitches in his throat and the last of the composure he was holding onto scatters somewhere in the ambient glow of the room.]
M-Melody....
[Her name escapes him before he realizes it, and he falters once it reaches his ears. Aside from the thrumming of his heart and the breaths he forces himself to take, he's totally frozen, hands hovering over Melody's shoulders.
It's unlike him, and Yuteru knows it. Being at a loss for reactions is normal, but having no idea how to make himself move forward when all he can hear is his own heartbeat is far more foreign. Melody's hair is falling in her face, so surely it wouldn't hurt to just.... reach over, right? And with the tiniest spark of courage, that's exactly what he does. It's a brief movement, simply a brushing a lock of auburn hair away and hooking it behind Melody's ear, but he has to will himself to speak upon pulling his hand back.]
Um, your hair was in your eyes, so.... [Maybe it didn't matter, with the way her face is hidden. But before he can think about stopping himself, Yuteru gently places his hands on Melody's shoulders the way he'd originally intended to.]
[The way that Yuteru says her name is enough to make her heart want to stop. How can he be so cute? And even though she wants to react to it, she just presses her face even harder against his shoulder while gently toying with the short pieces of hair on his neck. She feels like her heart is going to explode or stop or fly out of or chest or all of the above. So she can't even bring herself to talk.
But...when Melody suddenly feels shy fingers brushing her hair behind her ear, she turns her face towards him. It's just on instinct, really. But their eyes meet as he starts to talk, and even the air seems to evaporate from her lungs. She's pretty obviously red, quite surprised, and when she finally finds the means to talk, her words are breathy and weird.]
Ah, uh... It's... It's okay.
[Oh noooo. She's just staring at him. She's completely frozen. TIME is completely frozen. She can't even feel the temperature anymore. Melody regrets being bold, she's definitely going to die in .2 seconds. She probably looks so stupid.
[Oh no, just the fact that Melody is idly playing with his hair is enough to make his knees go weak. Yuteru doesn't realize just how dry his throat is until he attempts to swallow, and even then there isn't anything he can do about it. But then their eyes meet, and he's positive that his blush deepens impossibly further.
Upon realizing that his mouth is slightly open, he quickly presses his lips together, and still can't bring himself to look away from Melody's eyes. In fact, he can't do much at all, and only stays frozen in place for several seconds before almost subconsciously leaning toward her. Ah, they're close.... very close. One moment of impulse it all it takes, and before he can even comprehend it, he finds himself pressing the tiniest, feather-light kiss to her head. Upon pulling back, the realization finally sinks in, and then.... nothing.
....He just did that, didn't he? He really did that?]
[Of all things to happen in that moment, Melody didn't expect Yuteru to start leaning forward. She's so startled that she freezes up, and even when he presses unfairly soft lips to her head she can only let out a tiny breath. For a second time, as well as her heart, feels like it stops. She's flooded with warmth, and the blizzard outside is all but forgotten as her mouth tries to form words that her vocal cords aren't following.]
Ah-- Ah... Eh--
[Melody shuts her mouth and swallows before trying again. Her mind feel like it floated off somewhere, so her words spill out completely unchecked.]
I think you... missed... [It was meant to tease Yuteru, but she's so red and sputtery, it's hard to look cool while doing it. She even leans forward a bit, but her boldness doesn't take her the extra step.] That's not how you kiss someone...
N-No, I.... [How badly is his voice quavering? Are his hands trembling? Where is he supposed to look, and what if they're so close that his overwhelmingly nervous expression is offputting? Better yet, what kind of face is he making to begin with?!
The momentary boldness he'd felt in spurts once again eludes him, and in an attempt to collect himself, Yuteru rests his cheek atop the auburn hair so close to it. He just needs a moment to compose his thoughts; why would Melody say something like-- No, there's no time to think about that sort of thing!]
Um, it.... It's not? [How stupid must he sound right now?]
[Melody is honestly so embarrassed that she might die. She can't see his face right now, so she nervously presses her face into his neck. He's sweating a little, and he's hot. You can hardly even tell that there's a blizzard outside right now. She stays relatively quiet for a second, trying to gather her own courage, and then pulls back. Her honey colored eyes are vibrant and confident despite her nervousness, and she bites her bottom lip for a second before releasing it to speak.]
You should try it on the lips... [Melody's voice is squeaky, but there's no wavering in her tone. There's no question that she wants this.]
[Yuteru is becoming increasingly convinced that not only his hands are trembling, but his arms and the rest of him probably are too. But that isn't the issue here. No, the issue isn't just how positively shaken he is, both inside and out, but instead the fact that he has to do something. He wants to do something. And even more obvious is the fact that he's being invited to do it.
Honestly, he isn't even sure he can make himself move. His willpower and confidence are fluctuating wildly by the second, and his thoughts are scrambled to the point that he's surprised he even comprehended Melody's quiet words. They're alone in a dark room, pressed up against each other close enough to feel each other's breath. How is he supposed to calm down when she's looking at him like that? Her gaze is positively heart-stopping.
Timid as he may be, he has enough courage to do this, doesn't he? Melody's words continue to play on an endless loop in his head as he looks back at her, trying to swallow in his nervousness before finally leaning that first centimeter forward.... And then there's nothing he can do. Just as gentle as before, he bridges the distance between them and barely brushes soft lips to hers, letting them linger for the briefest moment before pulling back with an expression nothing short of bewilderment. He did it.... he actually did it, didn't he?!]
[It feels like forever passes after her quiet words before Yuteru finally bridges the gap between them and presses the softest kiss to her lips. Even though it was so gentle, she feels an electric shock through her body as her heart starts beating fast enough that she's worried about it exploding. She can feel her face heating up rapidly, and her neck starts to sweat. As he pulls away, her fingers twitch, and she can only stare in unbridled awe towards the boy. Melody knows that Yuteru can see the embarrassing look on her face, and she's sure that even in the dark he'll be able to tell that she's red.
Ahhh, she didn't expect to react this much to something like this. How embarrassing! She can feel herself trembling, or is that Yuteru? Honestly, they're so close, with their bodies touching, that she can't tell anymore. Whose heart is who's? It's almost like they're both beating at the same pace. She takes a short breath and then finally she finds the will to move. There's a flash of some sort of emotion in her eyes as she sits up, almost like she's not done.
She's not sitting up and staring down at him for long. In a second, she's swinging her leg over his body and gently rolling him onto his back. She hovers above him for a second, and then she sits down on him and leans in close. There's a second of hesitation where their faces are centimeters apart, but then she closes the gap and their lips connect for a second time. She cups his cheek in her palm as she tilts her head, not letting the kiss end so quickly this time.]
[If there's any one thing Yuteru is certain of right now, it's that he's making a terribly embarrassing expression. He must be even redder than before, but as he timidly pulls back and somehow gathers the courage to finally look up at Melody again, he's quick to notice that she's blushing too.
The next few moments feel like an eternity, just staring openly and trying to find the right time to hide his eyes, breath caught somewhere in his throat. But then Melody sits up, and Yuteru can only begin to try to do the same. But before he knows it, he's staring at the ceiling, auburn hair falling over his face. Melody's eyes are suddenly so close, and there's some sort of weight on his stomach, and he can only hope to comprehend what's happened in the past few seconds, and, and--
It takes a few moments for Yuteru to actually register his current situation, but the lips pressed against his are so soft and warm that he finds himself closing his eyes instinctively. He's suddenly forgotten how to move, much less breathe, but Melody only leans in further as Yuteru's brain desperately tries to keep up with his accelerating heart. She's.... kissing him, isn't she? She's actually kissing him?!]
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There's no doubt that a girl and a boy living together causes some unnecessary romantic tension but Melody has chosen to ignore it almost entirely. Although she finds Yuteru very adorable, she refuses to let her mind wander any further than that. A result of stubbornness? Perhaps.
Today begins like any other day, with Melody making coffee and Yuteru making breakfast. It's winter break right now, and Christmas is coming up soon. Melody doesn't really have many plans, so she's looking forward to take a much needed break from practicing every day and spending time at home with her very cute roommate. What neither of them expected, however, was that the winter storm raging outside would abruptly cut their power in the middle of eating breakfast.
Now, during any other time of the year, this might be fine. But it's...pretty cold outside. And with the heating suddenly going out, it's not going to be long before the warm air gets sucked straight out of the tiny apartment.]
...Ah. [Melody puts her fork down, staring at the ceiling fan where light used to be softly emanating from the center.] That's...not good.
[Aah, there's already a frigid draft from the window...]
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Winter break, having finally arrived, signals the beginning of a colder season, with hot chocolate and spiced cider and huddling under warm blankets while watching Christmas movies on the couch. But when the power suddenly goes out, Yuteru's thoughts of that nature instantly fizzle out, and he quickly stands up to do the only thing he can think of: flip the breaker, to no avail. Well, this is problematic.]
It's okay, I have a few flashlights in case of emergencies! And candles too, so.... Don't worry. We should be able to last until the power comes back on. [Or so he says, but neither of them have any idea whether the power will return in minutes, hours, or even days. This.... could be a problem.]
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[She flips her hair over her shoulder and looks out the window at the storm that rages on endlessly. It's definitely not stopping any time soon.]
At least we still have the sun for a little while before we'll need the candles.
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[With a small, polite nod, Yuteru stands up and trots over to the side closet, and doesn't take long to close it once more with a neatly folded stack of blankets in his arms. Melody's head is turned when he glances back at her, so he turns his gaze toward the window as well. It's rather relentless, isn't it....Seeing as that it's around 11 AM, he figures that they should have about six more hours of sunlight. Then again, it's fairly dark outside even at this hour, due to the cloud cover.
After setting the blankets on the couch, he takes a seat once more, a flicker of worry clear in his eyes.]
It's too bad that we don't have a fireplace here. It won't be long before the temperature drops, but we both have our jackets, so it'll be okay.
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Oh, I'll go get us some sweaters!
[The taller girl is quick to disappear into his room in order to retrieve a couple of the warmest sweaters she could find. Hers is an oversized hoodie stolen from Coda that she only wears at home, of course. She also grabs him one of her large knitted ones. Not because she doesn't know where his are, no. But because she thinks he'd probably look really cute in a big knitted sweater. She's not going to say anything though. When she emerges, she offers it to him with one of her radiant smiles.]
Here you go!
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Um, are.... Are you sure you want me to take this? I have plenty of warm sweaters in my closet, but....
[Wouldn't it be rude for him to reject it? Besides, it looks comfortable, and it's definitely big enough for him. Instead of deciding one way or another, he fidgets slightly and idly twiddles his fingers in hopes of staving off his blush.]
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[There's absolutely no hesitation as she presses the soft fabric against his cheek, grinning. She really wants him to wear it! He'd probably look really cute, aaah... Plus it's warm! It's definitely on the warmer side of the majoirty of sweaters in the world. So there's no reason to refuse!]
It's only me, you don't have to be embarrassed!
[Smiiiile!]
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[She's smiling so brightly that he can't refuse. Not to mention that it really is soft and warm, and feels nice against his cheek. His own smile is a touch more timid, but he does return it, and hesitantly takes the sweater in his hands before slipping it over his head. It's.... big. Almost big enough to slip off of his shoulders, but not quite.]
Um.... It doesn't look weird on me?
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You look really cute! I bet you'd get a date wearing this easily.
[With a boy maybe, but still.]
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If you say so. [Not that he really wants a date. Cue sheepish laughter.] Since I have one of yours, would you rather wear one of my sweaters? I think a few of them might fit you.
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[Melody doesn't wait for his answer and stands straight up and goes back into his room. It takes him a little while to choose which one is the cutest, followed by the warmest looking sweater. When she's done, she's looking very cozy in some slightly baggy pajamas and a white cardigan. When she walks out, she stretches a bit and grins widely at her roommate.]
I'm dressed! So we can go sit in the room if you want. The bed might be more comfortable than the couch.
[They kind of switch off sleeping on the bed and the couch depending on where Melody falls asleep, so they've never slept in the bed together before. But she figures it'll be much warmer and more comfortable on the bed, just in case they fall asleep!]
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It looks nice on you. That sweater is my favourite! I think it suits you. [Smiling gently, he stands up and wordlessly approaches her, not quite sure how to continue from here. Maybe they can go sit on the bed without him having to explicitly say it.] Are you warmer now?
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M-Melody--!
[They have, sure, but he was usually doing something like playing his guitar or a handheld game, not just.... staring at her! Though they do sit and talk on the couch like that sometimes, so maybe it won't be so weird.]
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[She knows the calling of her name was probably not to ask a question, but she smiles coyly anyway before turning to continue hauling him into the bedroom. Honestly, she's not eager or anything! She's just really cold and wants to get under the covers as quickly as she can! That's all! Nothing more! Absolutely not! See? Once they're there she lets go of his hand and dives straight into his bed, bouncing once before scrambling under the biggest, warmest blanket she can manage.]
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[Honestly, Melody's always like this, isn't she? Not that it's a bad thing, of course. Yuteru needs someone like her or Kaibus to drag him around.
But really, is it okay for him to join her under the blankets? It's his bed, after all, even if Melody's been the one sleeping in it recently. More timid than he should be, Yuteru sits on the edge of the bed and looks over to the lump that he knows is Melody beneath the covers. Should he ask....?]
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Aren't you cold? You can come under if you want.
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[As usual, he still hesitates slightly before lifting one corner of the blankets and peeking beneath them. Well, there's plenty of space, so maybe he'll just.... scoot in quietly. There's still quite a bit of room between him and Melody, so it's okay, isn't it?]
It's warm....
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[Her smile is brilliant and happy. She's still a little flushed, but surely that's just because of the shadow on her face? Yuteru won't be able to tell, will he? Not that there's anything there, of course. She scoots and little closer and reaches for one of his hands, holding it tightly. Her fingers are rather frigid.]
My hands are still really cold, see?
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Does.... Does keeping them like this make them warmer?
[It takes a bit of effort to keep his voice from quavering, but flushed as ever, he brings his other hand up to gingerly cover Melody's own. This is so embarrassing! But if both of their hands are cold....]
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Yes! Much better. [Even though she knows that Yuteru is purposefully keeping a little distance, she scoots towards him a little bit. They're not touching or anything, but their bodies and faces are definitely closer. This is okay, right? She's feeling a little bit bold...] Hehe, this is really nice.
[How can she get closer? She doesn't want to scare Yuteru away... But she feels like even this small amount of distance is too much. She's pretty cold, but that probably isn't the only reason though, is it? Ahhhh.]
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And he was doing so well, too. But as Melody's moves in closer, he makes the slightest involuntary noise under his breath, and immediately breaks eye contact to awkwardly stare at the wall behind her. One wall, another wall, the hanging shelf with the little flowerpot on it, his neatly organized bookshelf, auburn hair-- and then it's too hard to keep looking away. Isn't everyone drawn to Melody?]
You think it's nice? [It's obvious from even a glance that he's more timid than usual, but it's equally clear that he doesn't want to separate either. Surely a tiny smile wouldn't be too awkward, right?] Maybe we can both warm up this way.... Um, because I think our hands are less cold now!
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Really, it was a pretty innocent move on her part, but even she realizes that when their chests mold together it's just a bit embarrassing. His heart feels like a jackhammer... Or is that hers? Honestly, she can't even tell.]
I think we'll get even warmer like this.
[With their existences so close to each other, Melody is too embarrassed to look him in the face. So she just buries her nose into his shoulder instead. Honestly if their eyes met right now she's not sure how far this boldness would end up taking her. She's not the kind of girl to resist impulse, after all.]
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M-Melody....
[Her name escapes him before he realizes it, and he falters once it reaches his ears. Aside from the thrumming of his heart and the breaths he forces himself to take, he's totally frozen, hands hovering over Melody's shoulders.
It's unlike him, and Yuteru knows it. Being at a loss for reactions is normal, but having no idea how to make himself move forward when all he can hear is his own heartbeat is far more foreign. Melody's hair is falling in her face, so surely it wouldn't hurt to just.... reach over, right? And with the tiniest spark of courage, that's exactly what he does. It's a brief movement, simply a brushing a lock of auburn hair away and hooking it behind Melody's ear, but he has to will himself to speak upon pulling his hand back.]
Um, your hair was in your eyes, so.... [Maybe it didn't matter, with the way her face is hidden. But before he can think about stopping himself, Yuteru gently places his hands on Melody's shoulders the way he'd originally intended to.]
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But...when Melody suddenly feels shy fingers brushing her hair behind her ear, she turns her face towards him. It's just on instinct, really. But their eyes meet as he starts to talk, and even the air seems to evaporate from her lungs. She's pretty obviously red, quite surprised, and when she finally finds the means to talk, her words are breathy and weird.]
Ah, uh... It's... It's okay.
[Oh noooo. She's just staring at him. She's completely frozen. TIME is completely frozen. She can't even feel the temperature anymore. Melody regrets being bold, she's definitely going to die in .2 seconds. She probably looks so stupid.
...Aaaah she wants to kiss him.]
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Upon realizing that his mouth is slightly open, he quickly presses his lips together, and still can't bring himself to look away from Melody's eyes. In fact, he can't do much at all, and only stays frozen in place for several seconds before almost subconsciously leaning toward her. Ah, they're close.... very close. One moment of impulse it all it takes, and before he can even comprehend it, he finds himself pressing the tiniest, feather-light kiss to her head. Upon pulling back, the realization finally sinks in, and then.... nothing.
....He just did that, didn't he? He really did that?]
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Ah-- Ah... Eh--
[Melody shuts her mouth and swallows before trying again. Her mind feel like it floated off somewhere, so her words spill out completely unchecked.]
I think you... missed... [It was meant to tease Yuteru, but she's so red and sputtery, it's hard to look cool while doing it. She even leans forward a bit, but her boldness doesn't take her the extra step.] That's not how you kiss someone...
[What is she saying?? Ahh she wants to die.]
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The momentary boldness he'd felt in spurts once again eludes him, and in an attempt to collect himself, Yuteru rests his cheek atop the auburn hair so close to it. He just needs a moment to compose his thoughts; why would Melody say something like-- No, there's no time to think about that sort of thing!]
Um, it.... It's not? [How stupid must he sound right now?]
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You should try it on the lips... [Melody's voice is squeaky, but there's no wavering in her tone. There's no question that she wants this.]
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Honestly, he isn't even sure he can make himself move. His willpower and confidence are fluctuating wildly by the second, and his thoughts are scrambled to the point that he's surprised he even comprehended Melody's quiet words. They're alone in a dark room, pressed up against each other close enough to feel each other's breath. How is he supposed to calm down when she's looking at him like that? Her gaze is positively heart-stopping.
Timid as he may be, he has enough courage to do this, doesn't he? Melody's words continue to play on an endless loop in his head as he looks back at her, trying to swallow in his nervousness before finally leaning that first centimeter forward.... And then there's nothing he can do. Just as gentle as before, he bridges the distance between them and barely brushes soft lips to hers, letting them linger for the briefest moment before pulling back with an expression nothing short of bewilderment. He did it.... he actually did it, didn't he?!]
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Ahhh, she didn't expect to react this much to something like this. How embarrassing! She can feel herself trembling, or is that Yuteru? Honestly, they're so close, with their bodies touching, that she can't tell anymore. Whose heart is who's? It's almost like they're both beating at the same pace. She takes a short breath and then finally she finds the will to move. There's a flash of some sort of emotion in her eyes as she sits up, almost like she's not done.
She's not sitting up and staring down at him for long. In a second, she's swinging her leg over his body and gently rolling him onto his back. She hovers above him for a second, and then she sits down on him and leans in close. There's a second of hesitation where their faces are centimeters apart, but then she closes the gap and their lips connect for a second time. She cups his cheek in her palm as she tilts her head, not letting the kiss end so quickly this time.]
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The next few moments feel like an eternity, just staring openly and trying to find the right time to hide his eyes, breath caught somewhere in his throat. But then Melody sits up, and Yuteru can only begin to try to do the same. But before he knows it, he's staring at the ceiling, auburn hair falling over his face. Melody's eyes are suddenly so close, and there's some sort of weight on his stomach, and he can only hope to comprehend what's happened in the past few seconds, and, and--
It takes a few moments for Yuteru to actually register his current situation, but the lips pressed against his are so soft and warm that he finds himself closing his eyes instinctively. He's suddenly forgotten how to move, much less breathe, but Melody only leans in further as Yuteru's brain desperately tries to keep up with his accelerating heart. She's.... kissing him, isn't she? She's actually kissing him?!]