crescentview | autumn catch-all (closed)

[ Lucia nods and swallows, hard, before she slips off her dress, leaving her in her undergarments. Her bra is next, and she reaches around to unclasp it before letting it drop to the ground.

She puts her arms over her chest, embarrassed, as she turns to face him. She's still wearing her panties. ]

Do you need help?

Ah, no... I'm fine.

[ He just got... distracted. But he can't make Lucia wait, can he? Noé casts his eyes down and focuses solely on removing his shirt. Since he's on a roll, he hastily removes is pants and socks as well, leaving him just in underpants. Sorry if you expected some sexy underwear, Lucia. It's just another pair of pants. ]

Should I go first?

[ She doesn't mind at all, and she looks away, cheeks red. Noé is so handsome, she can't handle it. ]

Sure. I won't stare, I promise.

[ In the middle of pushing his underpants down, Noé realizes that he wouldn't really mind if Lucia stared even though is heart is hammering in his chest. He straightens his back and gazes at her as if he wasn't completely naked. ]

Should I turn around so you can... ?

[ It takes so much for him not to look at her panties, really. ]

Ah, no, it's fine.

[ She's still making a point to not stare, but she'll start removing her underwear, and once it's off, she approaches him and pulls him into an embrace. She's nervous. ]

This is okay, right?

I think it is.

[ His arms are wrapped around her waist as he continues to ponder about her question for a little longer. Once he reaches a conclusion, Noé shakes his head lightly, pressing Lucia closer to his body. ]

No, I know it's okay.

[ It's so different from the other hugs they shared—without layers of fabrics between them it feels much more raw, but it's also just... right. ]

I've never felt like this before. Like I've found my place to be.

Oh... Noé...

[ She buries her nose in his shoulder, and his words touch her heart; she pulls him closer and she can't stop smiling. ]

I'll gladly stay with you, no matter where we are. Whether we're here or on another planet, I want you to be at my side.

[ She lets out a quiet breath against his skin, and presses a gentle kiss to his collarbone. ]

It feels like we keep on getting closer, I think. Every day.

We've never been this close before.

[ Of course he points it out, he's Noé. The kiss sends a pleasant shiver down his spine and coaxes a soft gasp past his lips. ]

I feel the same way. I need you in my life.

[ Noé pulls away just slightly to tip her head up after cupping her chin and leans in for a kiss. ]

I need you in mine, too.

[ She utters it before he leans in for a kiss. She kisses him back and her arms move to wrap around his neck. It's second nature to her at this point, and she leans into the kiss, going on her toes to deepen it a little more. She loves him, and she wants to show him in more ways than just words. ]

[ These words alone are enough to make him feel a little dizzy—feeling so loved and wanted is a little intoxicating, after all. Especially by someone as kind and gentle as Lucia.

Noé makes sure to keep her steady by pressing her a little closer as he deepens the kiss himself, his tongue gently pressing at Lucia's bottom lip. It's up to her if she's going to allow him to go any further. ]

[ Ah - she feels that and gets nervous all of a sudden, but she reminds herself that this is Noé. She's in good hands, and she wants to do this, even if French kissing is a new concept to her.

Lucia lets out a quiet sigh on his lips as she parts them and gently brushes her tongue against his. She shivers at the touch, but she's committed to it nevertheless. ]

[ Accidentally figuring out what French kissing is doesn't make him much more experienced than Lucia is. The way he swirls his tongue is a bit tentative, as if he wanted to check what she likes or where the boundary is. After a while, he's forced to pull away anyway to catch a breath. ]

I... It was alright for me to do, right? I... I just felt like you might enjoy it...

[ Well, not just her. ]

[ Luckily for him, he's the first to pull away, which indicates that she had no intention of stopping. It's very sweet of him to ask, though, and she smiles sheepishly. ]

Yes, of course it was. I...I liked it a lot, but thank you for checking on me...

It was so difficult to move away... [ Noé laughs softly, feeling a little sheepish himself. ] We should get moving though, shouldn't we?

[ The bath is waiting!! His thoughts will revolve around kissing Lucia because of how nice it felt. ]

Yes, let's go.

[ She pulls away and reaches for his hand, before leading him into the bath. She sits in it and closes her eyes. The bath will be full of warmth, the desire to be held and kissed again – and nothing but the utmost affection for her boyfriend. ]

Nice and warm...

[ Noé sits across Lucia and quickly realizes that was a silly idea, so he moves to her side just a few moments later. ]

Yes...

[ She looks so relaxed and adorable that he can't bring himself to close his eyes or look away. ]

I want to hold you.

[ He thinks about it at the same time, but his words make the effect the bath is supposed to have on him a bit useless. ]

Then...

[ She just melts when he says that, and she scoots closer so she can put her head on his shoulder. ]

You should. You can, anytime. I promise.

I probably... should stop announcing that I want to do something with you.

[ It sounds silly, all things considered, even if it's his idea of making sure that they're on the same page. Noé rests his hand on her waist before pulling Lucia even closer and planting a soft kiss on her forehead. ]

No, it's okay if you do. I just don't want you to feel like it's a requirement.

[ She smiles when he kisses her forehead, and sighs contently. Lucia hums thoughtfully after a brief moment of silence. ]

Hey...Noé? I've been thinking...how do you feel about us getting married here?

[ Of all the questions that could have come up during their bath, this might be the one he expected the least. Nonetheless, after the surprise wears off Noé kisses her cheek before giving a response. ]

I... I would love that! [ After a moment, he looks away, visibly concerned. ] But... wouldn't that mean that we have to go back? I don't want that.

I was thinking of seeing if the Goddess would explain that part. If not...I will ask her myself, what our options are.

[ Because yeah, he has a good point. ]

I...I want to be with you, so even if we can't get married, that's okay.

Maybe we should go together, what do you think?

[ The Goddess can be fickle from what he has seen, but he wants to make sure that she knows how serious he is about Lucia. Besides, maybe they both can convince her to let them stay here. ]

I'm sure we can marry... one way or another.

[ With or without the Goddess blessing, that is. ]

That'd be wonderful, Noé.

[ She leans up and lightly nuzzles his cheek. She's happy he's so committed to this; she is, too. ]

Let's plan on it soon, then? I want to be able to make it happen.

Alright.

[ They might have the feathers, but Noé wants to get them rings for sure, no matter what kind of an answer the Goddess will give them. ]

I wouldn't have imagined that I'm going to meet someone as special as you in a whole different world...

[ He tucks a loose strand of her hair behind Lucia's ear and presses his forehead against hers. ]

It feels so wonderful.

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