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[Estelle responds in kind, though depending on how closely Joshua is paying attention, he might see the look of realization that comes to her eyes as their tongues twine. She was tasting apple. Apple, and cinnamon, and.... Whoa.

That was so cool!

She takes another breath before deepening the kiss, pressing as close as she possibly can to get at more of that taste in true Estelle fashion.

Maybe he should be wondering less about himself and more about Estelle.]

[Yeah, he can tell she's definitely focused on something. Well, obviously his tongue, but he gets the feeling it's not just the sensation she's enjoying. Of course he can taste it on her, too, but it's not what he's focused on. Though now he's sort of kicking himself for being so ambivalent about it given how into it she is.

Then again, if it involves food or the taste of food, she's all for it.

...good to know. Not like he didn't know but...]

[Estelle lets out a little pleased hum into his mouth, smiling into the kiss as she discards what's left of her shyness to explore a little. Not only did Joshua's kisses feel good, they tasted really good right now, too. What wasn't awesome about that?

Priorities, she had them. Joshua was dating a bit of a glutton-- both for affection and for tasty treats, apparently.]

[Yeah, apparently. Now Joshua's enjoying this and all, but one, he needs air. And two, he really needs to confirm things. Especially with how she's starting to become dominant. However, that does give him an idea. Tapping her tongue with his own, he retreats back to his own mouth just to see what she'll do and if she'll respond.]

[And when Joshua retreats Estelle follows, seeking out his tongue with her own sneaking into his mouth to twine with it. She's not really paying much attention to.... well, much of anything besides touch and taste and Joshua right now, and it takes her a few seconds to realize that he might be pulling back to breath.

Whoops. She pulls an inch away with a sheepish look, cheeks quiet flushed from their activities and breathing a little quicker than normal.] Ahaha... you taste really good right now, you know?

[Yeeeeep, that's her excuse. She licks her tingling lips a little, the taste of apples and spices still lingering.]

[Well, they could have made a game out of it for a bit before he really did need to take a big breath. Which is exactly what he does when she chooses to break the kiss. He's pretty flushed himself, not expecting at all for her to get so into that.

Then her statement and her licking her lips, well, she may be sheepish, but she has Joshua blushing like crazy now. Usually he's the one good at making her fluster and blush. Not vice versa, but she does have the tendency to surprise him.]

Is that all you can say after that?

[He releases a sigh.]

Really, I'm not surprised...

[Ooooooh.

Oh. That expression of his was just too cute right now. Estelle's smile widens into a grin, suddenly feeling quite pleased with herself for putting it there on Joshua's face.] Oh come on. You're just so sweet, you know?

[She leans in to give him another peck, entirely too cheeky.]

[Was that a pun? Oh Aidios help him please. He knows he's blushing like crazy and he knows Estelle has the full advantage right now. A complete role reversal from usual and Joshua really needs to think of a proper comeback. It's just not coming to him right now, especially since he words are punctuated by her giving him a kiss.]

I guess I shouldn't complain since you enjoyed that far more than I thought you would.

[He's able to bring back his smile. Honestly, he's not teasing right now, rather really happy she did like it.]

[Estelle's smile loses some of it's cheekiness, gaining a sort of tenderness in it's stead. She really didn't know why she wouldn't enjoy it. Sure, it was way different, but the intimacy of it was.... really nice. The sensation, the closeness, the taste... And Joshua's consideration and concern, as much as it was unwarranted, still sent a happy rush of affection through her, warming the room beyond the both of them with it's intensity.

It really wasn't a joke-- He was so sweet, and she loved him for that. She rests her forehead against his, looking into his eyes with that lingering smile and still flushed cheeks.]

Yeah, I really did.

[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)

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