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[Wearing Joshua's sweaters was kind of like a portable hug, though she'd have a hard time explaining it properly if asked. She just liked it, ok?

But she liked cuddling up with him even more, so when he pulls her close she snuggles up to him with another happy little hum.] But you'll keep me warm, won't you ♪

[Aaaand then she spots the hot chocolate, and yep, Joshua's now got an armful of sparkles. Hilariously squirmy sparkles, because she's carefully reaching for the mug of hot chocolate even while trying to continue her clinging and warmth leeching.] Hot chocolate?! Aaah, you really are the best you know?

[Somewhere amid the acrobatic clingfest that would put an octopus to shame, she does manage to get her fingers slipped around the mug to pull it close, inhaling the scent of chocolate and whipped cream.]

Edited 2016-12-08 02:50 (UTC)

I can, but I figured something warm to drink would help, too.

[He's happy to see how delighted she is by this, and he also has to admit he kind of liked that he was on the same level of hot chocolate in that she refused to let him go just to get it. Even if it would have been easier to do that.]

I'm glad you appreciate it.

[His hand is definitely caressing her back while he's watching her. She really does bring him so much joy just by being herself.]

I appreciate you.

[She grins over the rim of the mug, snuggling closer, because really this was the best of both worlds right now. A good warm drink and a nice warm Joshua. He really was spoiling her today. She takes another deep breath of the scent of chocolate, blowing on it and waiting for it to cool a little..... and getting a bit of whipped cream on her nose.

Typical Estelle.]

It's not as cold as it could be, but once snow starts falling it cools down really quick outside. I think you might have the right idea about staying indoors more.

[She says that, but as restless as Estelle could be.....]

[Less spoiling her and more giving her what she definitely deserves.

When she takes a drink and that whipped cream ends up on her nose, Joshua takes no time at all to lean in and kiss her nose, subtly licking the whipped cream off of it.]

Well, indoors more, but I doubt that will stop you from going outside. You've never been one to stay inside all day.

[Joshua, on the other hand, is an expert at it.]

[She giggles a little when he kisses her nose, going cross eyed a moment to watch him with a grin.]

Still, I could find more to do indoors, you know? Maybe I can try cooking some new dishes!

[Er.....] Or reading a few books.

Right, you could sit and read a book.

[He chuckles a bit at that one. Sorry, Estelle, he doesn't believe that could happen.]

How about you just leave the indoor chores to me, that way if we need errands run, you can do those. Does that sound good? Of course, we could always do those together, too.

[Of course there are... well... naturally other things that come to mind, but right now, Joshua chooses to keep those to himself. Especially things they could do... well... together.]

Edited 2016-12-08 04:06 (UTC)

Hey, I totally read books! Sometimes.

[She takes a sip of her cocoa, considering his words and nodding.] We could do that, yeah. And we could always do stuff together at home, too. I bet I'd read a lot more if it was with you ♪

[Curled up together, reading.... yeah, that sounded kind of nice.]

I bet you would read and fall asleep against me.

[His tone is joking, but there's also a definite tone of fondness in there. He wouldn't mind her falling asleep against him at all, especially since books are entertaining to him and having Estelle there would be a huge bonus to him.]

However, you know that if you're with me that's enough for me, right?

[One hand is still caressing her back while the other goes to cup her cheek, then tuck her hair behind her ear.]

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Hey! I can stay awake, you know! It just takes... some focus.

[Focus on the book, not on Joshua, which means she may possibly stay awake but she'd probably be hopeless lost on the reading front.]

But you know, a nap in your arms doesn't sound half bad to me.

[She glances up from her drink to him when he cups her cheek, smiling as a faint, happy blush comes to her cheeks.]

[He wouldn't consider it a bad thing if she lost her focus because of him. Slowly, he's been accepting how nice it is he has this kind of affect on her. And how much she's been having an effect on him. She always had, but it's... different now and definitely not a bad thing.]

I wouldn't mind it so much either. Especially if I had a book since any company I would have had would have dozed off.

[A bit of teasing, but all's fair, right?]

That's if I doze off. I might not, you know! Your company would probably be plenty enough to keep me awake.

[Just.... if Estelle actually paid attention to the book would be a questionable possibility at best. She takes another sip of hot chocolate, humming to herself.]

And warm, for that matter.

[Joshua chuckles.]

Yeah, I can't think of too many instances you feel asleep with my company.

[Sunday School was a different story...]

Of course, with someone who shines like you do, I don't doze off either.

[And here we go.]

[Oh goddess that was a whole other level of cheesy right there, and she can't help but giggle into her hot chocolate.]

What am I, a nightlight?

[Keeping him awake?]

You are the light the shines in the darkness for me, so in a sense, yes you are.

[She walked right in to that one as he wraps both of his arms around her just to hold her a little more tightly. He's responding to her giggles with a few chuckles himself.]

[Joshua. Joshua really. She giggles more, leaning over him just a bit to set the hot chocolate on a side table so she doesn't drop it in her fit of laughter, before snuggling more securely into his hold.]

Whoops. Guess I should try not to keep you awake at night, huh?

Well, it's not something I would really mind.

[He knows his comment is going to go over her head, but that's okay. Right now he can feel he's treading on thin ice and doesn't want to really push things.]

Like I said, I'm completely happy if you're just here with me.

[And he's going to move in to give her a kiss. He's been wanting to kiss her for a bit, but he also didn't want to disrupt her drinking her hot chocolate.]

And the same goes for me.

[Maybe a little over her head, but from the way she responds to the kiss.... no, not as much as Joshua might be thinking. She lets out a happy little noise against his lips, curling her arms up around his neck with a smile.

Apparently, she's been wanting to kiss him too.]

[Yeah, he got the feeling they were both waiting for the right time for this as soon as she had cuddled up against him. He turns his body just a bit in her direction, a leg curling under his other leg to get comfortable.

Yes, he was going to get comfortable. While he's not sure if it will turn into a make-out session, he's getting better at giving signals himself for what he wants and not just fully listening to hers while keeping himself in check.

His hands caress her back a bit before they glide down to her hips and stay there for a bit before running up her back once more.]

[Estelle shifts to face him more fully as well, tucking her legs up under her so she can lean up into the kiss more, wrapping her arms more fully around him. This has multiple bonuses for her: more contact and more bodyheat, and much easier access for kisses. It also meant she had more leverage, so her fingers could trail along the back of his neck, playing with the hair there and teasing his skin.

She arches a little into his touch as his hands glide down her hips and up her back, a short hum of approval escaping her throat. She definitely liked that, and wasn't shy about expressing it.]

Edited 2016-12-09 03:44 (UTC)

[This is... nice. Feeling her respond so readily and reciprocating his actions, too. There's a bit of groan into the kiss on Joshua's part when he feels her playing with his skin on the back of his neck. He knows he's sensitive there and he gets the feeling she knows what she's doing.

So he'll test back in return. Breaking the kiss, he instead kisses along her jawline before trailing down to her neck and placing his lips there to kiss. Would she like that? Is he pressing boundaries? It's a little nerve wracking to try to do this, but he also doesn't want to keep 'playing it safe', either.]

[She very well might know what she's doing, from the way her smile grows against his lips when he groans. She liked it when he responded to her too, it seems.

And she really liked his kisses, it seems, because she arches her neck and shoulders as he kisses down her jaw, returning the caress of his lips with encouraging fingers at his neck, running down towards his shoulder blades then up again, along the back of his neck and the sides. It felt really nice, and this close he can probably feel the way her breathing speeds up a little.]

[Yeah, she's really egging him on with her responses and how her body is reacting to him. He can feel his mind thinking less and more reacting to instinct of what he really wants. So for a moment, he allows himself to do that while a hand that was on her back comes to the front of her body, running over her stomach before going up and placing itself on her breast.

It actually takes him a few moments to register what he's doing as he realizes what he's feeling is a lot softer than what he's used to feeling...]

[And then he realizes what he's doing, what he's feeling under his hand. In practically a flash, he pulls his hand away and even pulls away from kissing her neck.]

I'm sorry! I didn't mean-- no, not that. Just-- Sorry!

[Yep, he's realized what he's done and he's not sure how she'll feel about him being that bold.]

[See, Estelle's not thinking of much at all besides of... well, Joshua and her wanting more of what they're doing together. The muscles of her stomach jump when his fingers trail along them, a little giddy excitement brewing in her gut that she's not quite sure what to do with.

Annnnd then there's a hand on her breast, and she lets out a noise that's somewhere between surprise and approval. So yeah she hadn't expected that. but the boldness was actually kind of nice.

Wait what is he--]

[Only a moment later, he's pulling away entirely, and Estelle's pouting and feeling very, very put out because why? She'd like the kisses and touches back, please.] Hey, hey wait--

[And in true Estelle fashion, rather than do something subtle to show she was completely ok--

She just reaches over, grabs his hand and places it right back where it was with a huff.] I didn't say stop!

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