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[Sometimes he feels like he's in a dream. Her smile, that look in her eyes, how happy she is just to be with him. He loves her so much that it used to be painful because he convinced himself that she was someone he could never have. It's clear that they're both so happy with each other that they can do these things to make each other happier. To show affection and love.

His hand that is cupping her face strokes her cheek a bit before sliding down to her shoulder. Very conveniently a few red roses pop up around him. They'll definitely be picked and given to her later on.]

I'm glad. I love you.

[He'll say it as often as he needs to, honestly.]

[She leans just slightly into that hand cupping her cheek, fingers still happily playing with the hair at the nap of his neck, smile unceasing. She doesn't notice the roses, but that's only because her entire focus is on the moment and Joshua right now, in true Estelle fashion. Moments like these, she could almost forget there was anything else.]

I love you, too.

[She moves in to kiss him again, softer and slower this time, trying to convey in her actions what she'd verbalized in words. The room feels a little warmer, the lights in the living room glowing just a little brighter.]

[With her kiss, Joshua doesn't even try to deepen it. Just return it with that same slowness before breaking it and resting his forehead against hers. He doesn't mind kisses, but he's pretty sure that they shouldn't push this farther than they already had. Now's not the time for that, he thinks. Yeah, he wants to push boundaries, but definitely not that far. Not yet, anyway.]

So what are your plans for the rest of the day?

[Joshua does pull away some more so he can rest against the back of the couch. Which means letting her go while going for his lukewarm mug of apple cider to drink that.]

Edited 2016-10-20 01:50 (UTC)

[Estelle seems satisfied with that when he pulls away, though from the slight flush in her cheeks she was still feeling the effects of their kisses when she reaches for her own mug, taking a long sip to try and clear her head of the pleasant fuzz that had settled in.

Aaaah, it was still so--] Well.... I was thinking I'd go through my clothes. Figure out what I can keep out, what I should put away. That'll help me get ready to go shopping tomorrow.

If you would like, I can help.

[An offer he's just going to put out there. Of course, perhaps there's things she doesn't want him to see. Yeah, they're dating, yeah, they're living together, but that doesn't mean that he can invade her personal space.

Still, he can offer personal opinions. He's allowed to tell her what he likes her wearing... right?]

Huh....?

[W-well....

Hm. She did kind of need the help.... she hadn't been here long enough to get a whole lot in the way of clothes, but deciding what to wear and what to store was troublesome. Joshua had always been better at dressing for the weather than she was...

....She hadn't left anything out that could be awkward, right? She'd cleaned her room recently...! A little.... a few days ago...

Aaaah, it'd be fine!] Sure! Honestly, I could probably use the help.

Let's plan on that later today, then.

[He can tell she's a little hesitant about it. Give her time to clean up whatever she'd want to. Sure he'd been in her room back in Rolent when she'd left panties out, but that was back when they were playing 'siblings'. He knows it's different now. Still, the fact that she's letting him help speaks multitudes to him.

That she does appreciate his opinion. Of course, he'd listen to any she'd have as well on his wardrobe.]

Sound like a plan?

Yeah, definitely!

[Later today? Eheheh.... Did he--

Even if he did, she appreciated the consideration, really. Some things only really looked awkward with age and self-awareness, and though she'd gotten better at keeping her own space clean, she still was a bit on the sloppy side.

...Alright, so it was definitely a work in progress. But it was in progress!

She takes another sip of apple cider, reaching over to grab her last pastry before flopping back against the couch again, leaning lightly against Joshua's shoulder. That was alright, right? Just being close like this was nice.]

[Joshua can certainly appreciate the positive reception for that. Sounded like they had plans for the day. However, while Joshua really knew, seeing Estelle be such a cuddle bug is definitely nice. She'd always been physically affectionate (and violent) and someone who displayed her feelings more by touching and embracing than by saying things.

So it really speaks volumes to him when she leans back against him. Sometimes he fears that he gets too handsy, but when she comes back and decides she wants to be close again, well, it's nice. He knows his fear is unfounded, but it's there. Then again, he knows what causes his fear and it's just something he's going to have to one day push past when they're ready.

For now, he wraps his arm around her shoulder and starts to run her upper arm. Let he be cozy for now since that's what she's practically asking of him.]

Comfortable?

[Estelle could be plenty affectionate with words, but she'd always been someone who spoke with actions more naturally. Being close to Joshua like this, the warm, solid weight of him next to her, nice and warm and comfortable..... it was really nice. There was nothing at all about it that was uncomfortable for her, but she always tried to be considerate of Joshua's comfort, too.

It still fills her with a happy little spark of joy when he returns the gesture, wrapping an arm around her, and she nods with a pleased little hum around the lip of her cup, leaning a little more comfortable against him.]

Mmmmhm. Perfect.

[To see her so content, it definitely fills him with warmth. It shows as pink and red roses pop up around them. He's happy with her and just... so in love with her. It's sometimes still weird to know that he's the one that makes her happy, that if he leaves, she'll chase after him and drag him back. He doesn't know how he came to deserve it, but, he just loves her. He just loves her so much.

So seeing that smile on her face and the fact that he's causing it just fills him with joy. So much that he nuzzles the top of her head before planting a kiss on her forehead. Sure, he likes it when they kiss, but sometimes he just wants to be the one to shower love on her.]

[Estelle can't hide the goofy, giddy little grin she's got on her face when Joshua presses a kiss to her forehead, and if the temperature in the room feels like a sunny spring day rather than fall tripping into winter, well... at least they're both cosy, right?

Not that Estelle's paying much attention to the odd effects her own emotions have on the environment, as wrapped up in Joshua's presence as she is right now.]

Hmmmm ♪ Keep this up and I might not want to get up.

Edited 2016-10-21 02:44 (UTC)

[Joshua can tell the change in temperature. It's comfortable, as if reflecting her comfort as well. He's glad -- not that without the emotional response he wouldn't be able to tell if she didn't want this. Sometimes she gets embarrassed, but there's definitely a sense of contentment he's sensing with her.]

I hate to burst your bubble, but you're going to have to get up eventually for one reason or another. I'm guessing it will be due to your bottomless stomach that's never satisfied.

[Because he can...]

Ah, how wrong you are! [Amusement colors her tone, and she holds up her retrieved apple pastry much like it's a prize with a smirk coming to her lips.]

I came prepared with supplies, after all. [Like that would last her very long to begin with, but the point is she isn't going hungry soon. Probably. For a little while anyway. She waves it under Joshua's nose as if to say 'See?'.] I'll even share if you ask nicely ♥

[...There's a few more in the box back in the kitchen, Estelle.]

[There's a moment where Joshua attempts to keep a straight, but it's gone pretty quickly as he holds back an obvious chuckle. Raising an eyebrow, he looks at her 'prized pastry'.]

How long is that going to last you? My bets are on fifteen minutes.

[He's not even taking the bait on sharing since he knows there's more...]

[Her smirk just grows in the face of his laughter, because she's really only partially serious.]

I can make it last thirty! Maybe even an hour!

[She is going to nibble the pastry as slowly as possible just to prove him wrong, watch her.

Saying that, it is not going to last more than 15 minutes, probably.]

Edited 2016-10-21 03:28 (UTC)

I seriously doubt that.

[He gives her an incredulous look. He knows her too well to know she'll try to nibble on that. Nibbles will become bites. Bites will become chomps. It's the way of Estelle Bright.]

[Entirely true, but she's also stubborn as a mule.... with almost anything except resisting her appetite, anyway.

She'd make a damn good attempt though.]

Wanna bet on it? [She takes the tiniest, teeniest bite as if to illustrate her resolve.]

[You know what? He's amused by this, as his lips curl up to match what he's feeling. Watching her take such a tiny bite just to show how determined she is is very... her. This is the girl he fell in love with and he's not ashamed whatsoever.]

Sure. Let's see how long you can hold out before you start chowing down on it.

[Estelle leans in, smirking directly in Joshua's face and dangling the pastry in front of him. Challenge accepted.] Juuuust watch me, mister!

[.....Aaaand another nibble. And another.

.....This isn't going to last very long, is it.]

[Yeah, he watches her take nibble after nibble. He admits, it's pretty cute. She's like a chipmunk trying to eat like that...

Excuse him as he takes her twintails and folds them up so they look like animal ears on her head.]

If that cinnamon apple pastry were an actual apple, you'd look like an actual grasshopper!

[Aaaand there she goes, blushing again. Does she look that weird....?!

Ooooh, he's teasing her!]

Huh, you're just teasing me because you know I'll prove you wrong!

[She punctuates that statement by sticking out her tongue. They are the most mature.]

Or I'm just telling you how cute and ridiculous you look at the same time.

[He still has her hair in his hands, moving it around like animal ears twitching. Estelle really is a cute person -- Joshua has admitted that far before they were dating. It fits her personality so well, too.]

Good thing you're not a monster we need to hunt -- I'd hate for everyone to see you like this. [And also he doesn't want to share the cute. He sometimes wants to keep this cute side of his girlfriend to himself.]

[Noooope, she can't quite stop herself from devolving into giggles in between nibbles at that. He was calling her cute.... a cute monster after all, but cute.]

You wouldn't hunt me! You just said it yourself, I'm cute ♪

[She reaches up to pat him on his head with a grin.] Though you're pretty cute yourself, you know. How would you like it if I kept you as a pet?

[Ridiculous. They are absolutely ridiculous.]

A pet? Knowing you, you'd put me in a collar and everything.

[...Oh Aidios, that just got a bad sexual mental image. Maybe not bad, but wow, uh... hopefully she doesn't take that seriously and knows that's a joke.]

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