06-13-2020, 11:34 PM
Nika barely managed to school her features to neutral as Liv examined the book. Her nearly-black eyes were glinting though and betrayed her internal shouts of unbridled and manic glee. She likes it! She likes it! In her head she was hopping around like an oaf, arms windmilling; an embarrassment to her species. It was a wonder she wasn't winded. Whew. Her internal monolog devils high-fived. She beamed over Liv’s shoulder at the hug, her dimple nearly collapsing all of space and time with its depths. You are a right fucking idiot. I know.
She successfully bottled that until relative calm remained.
Nika was not used to being touched but managed not stiffen too much or make any embarrassing sounds. It felt good though. “You shouldn’t feel bad. I’m the one who disappeared for three and a half days...gotta make amends for that.” Nika crossed her eyes and adopted an aristocratic accent. “Besides, this is all part of my plan d’courtship.” Yes, she knew that wasn’t a word. “Endless wooing.” Oh god, don’t feel bad! “Besides, you’re giving me the pleasure of your company. Time being the only irreplaceable thing you can never get back.” She meant that wholeheartedly. Nika looked into Liv’s eyes and whispered somewhat comically in a last-ditch effort to lighten the moment. “Priceless…” A hopeful expression.
Liv offered her hand, Nika took it with a smile and relished the feeling. Without being creepy. Slow. Slow down. You’ll scare her off with your intensity.
She successfully bottled that until relative calm remained.
Nika was not used to being touched but managed not stiffen too much or make any embarrassing sounds. It felt good though. “You shouldn’t feel bad. I’m the one who disappeared for three and a half days...gotta make amends for that.” Nika crossed her eyes and adopted an aristocratic accent. “Besides, this is all part of my plan d’courtship.” Yes, she knew that wasn’t a word. “Endless wooing.” Oh god, don’t feel bad! “Besides, you’re giving me the pleasure of your company. Time being the only irreplaceable thing you can never get back.” She meant that wholeheartedly. Nika looked into Liv’s eyes and whispered somewhat comically in a last-ditch effort to lighten the moment. “Priceless…” A hopeful expression.
Liv offered her hand, Nika took it with a smile and relished the feeling. Without being creepy. Slow. Slow down. You’ll scare her off with your intensity.