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[notsonewbie]

[Meryl crowds in, content to not leave any space between them. It probably contradicts what she'd only just said, but to hell with it. She's missed the rush of energy and warmth that came with Night Sky's presence. It's nice to know that it's of her own free will, that even without Vaeros's magic, she'd have wound up here.

And even though she should know better, she threads a hand up into Night Sky's hair, then thumbs teasingly over the tip of her ear.]

[wildwarden]

( Night Sky nearly collapsed the second she touched her ears; a soft moan exhaled into Meryl's mouth as a shudder ran through her. It was a dangerous game to play, especially with the earlier suggestion that maybe they shouldn't be fooling around much if Meryl wanted to get home relatively early.

Oh well. If she wanted her to stop, she would. Night Sky shifted her weight and rocked backwards, aiming to seat herself on the ground and drag Meryl into her lap - easier than standing if she was going to tease her like that. )

[notsonewbie]

[Okay. Okay. She slides into Night Sky's lap without any protest. One arm drops, so that it can loop loosely over the span of her shoulders. The other lingers, even though it does have the good sense to not continue to fondle the poor woman's ears. Without much space between them, Sky can surely feel the way her breath comes quick, or how her body shudders under the kiss.

A small noise even escapes her, before Meryl finally scolds herself enough to pull back.]

A-ah. I'm sorry -

[wildwarden]

( She certainly could feel everything with how close they were; that quickening of her breath, the way she trembled, all of it only fueling the fire burning in the dryad's belly. A fire even she knew she should quell given Meryl's earlier admonishment.

And when she finally pulled back, Night Sky gasped herself, her cheeks rosy and her eyes only opening just enough to look at her when she spoke; pupils dilated and vision hazy. She smiled and gently smeared her thumb over Meryl's lower lip, her other arm having hooked around her waist.)

For what, beautiful?

[notsonewbie]

[As if prompted by the touch alone, Meryl juts her lower lip out into that touch. It's a hell of a pout she fixes on Night Sky, as if she might have been the one begging for more. She knows she should pull back, given all she had just said, but the dryad doesn't make it easy.]

Keep - saying I can't do much, but here I am.

[Night Sky's lap is a very nice place to be, you see...]

[wildwarden]

( How precious... and how tempting it was to just kiss her again. Night Sky carded her fingers back through Meryl's hair, seemingly unable to stop touching her for even a moment. The grip she had on her waist was loose enough the other woman could just get up and go without any issue. )

I want you to stay. ( an honest reply, if nothing else.) but I understand, really, if you need to get back. We can pick up another day, when I can have you to myself for longer. ( There was a hopeful little lilt in her voice. )

[notsonewbie]

I want... to make sure I have all the time in the world with you.

[Like it or not, her friends would worry if she stayed out all night. And she couldn't exactly text them out of nowhere, not without someone logically being a little suspicious.]

We can make a day of it. A date.

[Oh, the way her stomach twists and her heart pounds the second she says that.]

[wildwarden]

( Her previously heavy-lidded and slightly dazed expression shifted, eyes wide in surprise. )

I can - I can do a date. ( she nodded, her smile wide and far less mischievous than the last few she had offered. ) I have a few places in mind, if you need some inspiration. This place is... oddly beautiful with excellent date locations.

[notsonewbie]

How about this... [Meryl wiggles just a little, excited as her thoughts start to run away from her. No, she absolutely doesn't think about how compromising their position is, what are you talking about?]

You pick the place. And I'll get things together for a picnic.

[Night Sky likes the outdoors, right? Surely it's a perfect mix.]

Just tell me what you like to eat. And what you don't like. I'll figure something out from there.

[wildwarden]

( Nigh impossible for Night Sky to think of anything besides the compromising position they're in, especially when Meryl starts to wiggle. Gods be damned. )

That sounds fantastic. ( Unfortunately, now she had to remember what she liked to eat and whether it would be easy for Meryl to work with.)

I'm pretty easy, ( Badum tss. ) I'll try anything once and I don't have any allergies - I think? Probably. ( a beat. ) I'm sure that wasn't helpful at all. Sorry. I like wine, though? ( wine is good for romantic picnics! )

[notsonewbie]

Mm... Maybe I'll pick some of my favorites? [She's already pulling together a list in her head.] But some other variety, too. I think I can pull something together.

[Her normal reaction to thinking is to bounce on her heels. Thankfully, she resists the urge to bounce on Night Sky's lap instead, though she does come very close.]

Any particular kind of wine? Fruity, sweet? Dry?

[wildwarden]

I'll be happy with anything you bring. ( The genuine excitement was difficult to miss, and Night Sky felt the butterflies fluttering in her stomach. It took everything in her not to kiss Meryl again - too drawn in by how adorable she was. )

Red and just a little sweet is my go to. But make sure you bring something you like, too. ( She fiddled with her hair again, fingers brushing over Meryl's cheek. ) Thank you, by the way. For giving me a chance.

[notsonewbie]

Don't worry, I'll bring myself something too. [She won't, mostly because she wants to savor Night Sky's preferences. But at least some of the food will be Meryl's favorites. That's about all she has to go off of.

She pauses for just a moment, leaning into Night Sky's touch with a breathy sigh.]

How could I not? You're... you're perfect, honestly.

[wildwarden]

Good.

( She desperately did not want to be miserable right now. Not with Meryl in her lap, making plans for a picnic date, but it was so hard not to. )

I'm not, and you should know that. ( It was perhaps the most serious she had been since they met. ) I'm needy and emotional and terrified of not being good enough. I haven't - people normally don't like me like this, and it's hard to believe it when they say it. So just... be patient with me. I'm trying to do better, but I know I'm going to fuck up.

[notsonewbie]

Hey -

[So far, in whatever "relationship" they've established, it's been Night Sky taking the lead. This time, Meryl seems to find some pocket of strength tucked into the back of her mind. Her hands come to rest on Night Sky's face, tender and gentle. She smooths a circle over one cheek bone, gentle as can be.]

So? That's just normal. I'm over here... stumbling over everything I say. You've been so patient with me, the least I can do is offer it right back. [A gentle smile is offered.] You're worth it, Night Sky.

[wildwarden]

( Whatever it was and whatever it might become, it was nice. Meryl was nice. It felt good having her in her arms and it felt even better when she touched her, even if the dryad looked almost startled by it and the words that followed; her eyes wide as she leaned into her hands. )

I - ( There it was again, that tender, genuine affection that made her turn into the one that stumbled and stuttered, cheeks warm against Meryl's palms. She turned her head to kiss the inside of one of her wrists. ) Thank you. And for the record- ( She closed her eyes. ) So are you.

[notsonewbie]

[The look Night Sky offers makes Meryl's heart ache. She hates seeing those doubts on the poor woman's face. Some stupid, romantic part of her wants to kiss them all away, and - well.

That's exactly what she does.]

She I hope you keep thinking that. About me, I mean.

[wildwarden]

( Night Sky kept her eyes closed, accepted and returned that kiss and then shifted both arms around Meryl, face buried against her neck. )

I will. ( she stayed like that as long as Meryl would allow, sighing softly after a long moment. ) I should probably let you go.

[notsonewbie]

[Meryl keeps her cradled there, fingers once again burrowing into that thick hair. A sigh escapes her, ghosting over the back of poor Sky's ear. Meryl isn't trying to work her up I prommy but -]

Next time will be for longer. I promise.

[Sliding off of Night Sky's lap is the hardest part but... eventually she does.]

[wildwarden]

( What a shame she was already worked up. But that was a problem for future Night Sky to deal with once Meryl was gone.

She loosened her grip and let her go, making sure to brush her fingers over her hand one last time. )

I'd offer to walk you back, but I don't think I'd make it home. ( a laugh. ) Be safe, Meryl. I'll see you soon.

[notsonewbie]

Thank you, Night Sky. [Okay, she'll steal one last kiss. She can't help it! But then yes, she'll slip away.]

I'll see you soon. Sooner than you think, even.

[Is she almost sprinting away? Maybe. But only because if she doesn't, she'll never leave.]