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[ After Gaku had talked to Lucia about the resort, she resolved to bring it up with Noé; she had a feeling he'd agree to it, since it seems like the perfect date spot. They missed out on the cruise, so this felt like a great alternative to the ship, and she makes sure to get a little dressed up for the occasion.
Lucia has on a comfy dress and boots, which will actually be coming off shortly, given that they're considering the shared bath. She's red in the face as she thinks about it, and she's holding onto Noé's hand, squeezing it. It's something she'd like to experience with him, there's no question, but she has to get over her nerves first.
She looks up at him, cheeks burning. ]
Y-you're sure you're okay with this, right?
Lucia has on a comfy dress and boots, which will actually be coming off shortly, given that they're considering the shared bath. She's red in the face as she thinks about it, and she's holding onto Noé's hand, squeezing it. It's something she'd like to experience with him, there's no question, but she has to get over her nerves first.
She looks up at him, cheeks burning. ]
Y-you're sure you're okay with this, right?
[ There's a scent that fills the air in town square on one particular afternoon in Autumn. The scent is strong, hot when it hits one's nose and could potentially drive one to tears with how much it stings. There's a monstrosity being made inside of the Cozy Kitchen restaurant, making it not so cozy after all, but should Yelan peek inside...she'll see a redhead at the stove, cooking something that looks red.
Lucia, the chef, is sniffling as she makes it, but she's also staring at it quite intently. Under her breath, she mutters something about it not being spicy enough.
Intimidating, isn't it? Maybe to some, but for others, it's an invitation. ]
Lucia, the chef, is sniffling as she makes it, but she's also staring at it quite intently. Under her breath, she mutters something about it not being spicy enough.
Intimidating, isn't it? Maybe to some, but for others, it's an invitation. ]
[ she definitely knows that smell.
it tickles her nose and while most people would probably sneeze the moment it hits their sinuses and walk away from such an offensive scent, yelan finds herself trailing toward the source of the smell. the last time she's had smelled something similar was when xiangling accidentally dumped a little too many jueyun chili into her noodle dish and no one else wanted to eat it.
she waves amicably at some of the people in the restaurant, gesturing at the kitchen to ask what's cooking. it's only after she gets a headshake that she decides to take a peek inside, curious. ]
Need any help?
[ after all, she was told that no one else could stand it. ]
it tickles her nose and while most people would probably sneeze the moment it hits their sinuses and walk away from such an offensive scent, yelan finds herself trailing toward the source of the smell. the last time she's had smelled something similar was when xiangling accidentally dumped a little too many jueyun chili into her noodle dish and no one else wanted to eat it.
she waves amicably at some of the people in the restaurant, gesturing at the kitchen to ask what's cooking. it's only after she gets a headshake that she decides to take a peek inside, curious. ]
Need any help?
[ after all, she was told that no one else could stand it. ]
I am.
[ His tone is gentle, yet there's a certain firmness to his voice as well. While confessing his love to Lucia was only the first step and there's still so many things left to discover about her and himself, Noé is always eager to try new things as long as Lucia is comfortable with doing it as well. ]
Are you anxious because we're going to be naked?
[ You can always count on Noé to be painfully straightforward. At least, he does realize that he's saying something, well, unusual because a bright blush spreads across his cheeks. ]
I can go first and I'll make sure to close my eyes before you go in.
[ His tone is gentle, yet there's a certain firmness to his voice as well. While confessing his love to Lucia was only the first step and there's still so many things left to discover about her and himself, Noé is always eager to try new things as long as Lucia is comfortable with doing it as well. ]
Are you anxious because we're going to be naked?
[ You can always count on Noé to be painfully straightforward. At least, he does realize that he's saying something, well, unusual because a bright blush spreads across his cheeks. ]
I can go first and I'll make sure to close my eyes before you go in.
A-a little, but...it's okay, if you see. I would not have wanted to do this if I wasn't okay with it.
[ And she doesn't mean anything scandalous by that. She wants him to know how much she trusts him.
She turns a deep shade of red. ]
I may need help taking off my dress, anyway...
[ And she doesn't mean anything scandalous by that. She wants him to know how much she trusts him.
She turns a deep shade of red. ]
I may need help taking off my dress, anyway...
Ah, welcome!
[ A new customer, a new face. She realizes that what she's doing right now is ridiculous, but if this lady was drawn into the restaurant regardless of the spice, then surely she must be unperturbed...
Lucia nods at Yelan and gestures at her to come in. ]
I-if you don't mind spice, I could use a taste tester...
[ A new customer, a new face. She realizes that what she's doing right now is ridiculous, but if this lady was drawn into the restaurant regardless of the spice, then surely she must be unperturbed...
Lucia nods at Yelan and gestures at her to come in. ]
I-if you don't mind spice, I could use a taste tester...
Alright.
[ Noé isn't sure if a soft kiss on the lips will help her calm down or do exactly the opposite, but he goes for it anyway. ]
I'll help, don't worry. [ He chuckles. ] Now my heart is beating really fast, too.
[ Noé isn't sure if a soft kiss on the lips will help her calm down or do exactly the opposite, but he goes for it anyway. ]
I'll help, don't worry. [ He chuckles. ] Now my heart is beating really fast, too.
M-mine, too.
[ She gives him a nervous little grin. She moves to pull the band out of her hair, and lets it cascade down her back. Then, she moves some of it out of the way and steps in front of him. There's a small clasp near her neck. ]
Ah...could you help me unhook that?
[ She gives him a nervous little grin. She moves to pull the band out of her hair, and lets it cascade down her back. Then, she moves some of it out of the way and steps in front of him. There's a small clasp near her neck. ]
Ah...could you help me unhook that?
[ Noé doesn't realize that he's held his breath for a little while mesmerized by Lucia's hair gracefully cascading down her back. Rather than giving his response right away, Noé just stands there, his eyes fixed on her. ]
Ah—Y-Yes, of course.
[ When he steps in closer, Noé is a little flustered. The clasp isn't too much of a challenge, but it becomes apparent that holding himself back from kissing the nape of her neck when it's exposed like that can be considered one. Noé gives into the temptation, pressing a few kisses against her smooth skin and sighs softly. ]
It's hard to look away...
Ah—Y-Yes, of course.
[ When he steps in closer, Noé is a little flustered. The clasp isn't too much of a challenge, but it becomes apparent that holding himself back from kissing the nape of her neck when it's exposed like that can be considered one. Noé gives into the temptation, pressing a few kisses against her smooth skin and sighs softly. ]
It's hard to look away...
[ Lucia shivers when his lips touch the back of her neck. The gentleness of it all leaves her feeling weak in the knees. She lets out a quiet breath and moves to slide the sleeves off of her shoulders.
She stops halfway, back still facing Noé. ]
I'm...I'm going to remove this, okay? If you need to close your eyes, or something...
She stops halfway, back still facing Noé. ]
I'm...I'm going to remove this, okay? If you need to close your eyes, or something...
I hope you won't mind, but... I'm not closing my eyes.
[ First of all, he really might not be able to just look away. Announcing that makes his cheeks feel much warmer, even though he's pretty sure about what he wants to do. Noé takes one step back to give her more space while he starts unbuttoning his own shirt slowly. ]
[ First of all, he really might not be able to just look away. Announcing that makes his cheeks feel much warmer, even though he's pretty sure about what he wants to do. Noé takes one step back to give her more space while he starts unbuttoning his own shirt slowly. ]
[ 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?
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?
[ 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.
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. ]
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?
[ 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.
[ 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.
[ 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. ]
[ 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. ]
[ 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. ]
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. ]
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. ]
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...
Yes, of course it was. I...I liked it a lot, but thank you for checking on me...
[ Lucia and Noé are in no rush to wake up, but Lucia finds herself waking up earlier than usual, eager to start the day with her plans for his birthday. He's still asleep by the time she opens her eyes, though, and she's content to let him nap for a while longer.
She stays in bed, next to him, and places her hand on his back to draw comfortable little circles on it. Lucia's fine with doing this for a while, but eventually, he has to wake up. They have a fun day ahead of them, after all.
So, she decides to lean in and press a gentle kiss to his cheek. ]
Noé. [ Another one to his nose. ] It's time to wake up. [ She laughs softly, and gives him another one on his forehead. ]
She stays in bed, next to him, and places her hand on his back to draw comfortable little circles on it. Lucia's fine with doing this for a while, but eventually, he has to wake up. They have a fun day ahead of them, after all.
So, she decides to lean in and press a gentle kiss to his cheek. ]
Noé. [ Another one to his nose. ] It's time to wake up. [ She laughs softly, and gives him another one on his forehead. ]
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