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Abrupt Kissing Meme.

The Abrupt Kissing Meme

Plain and simple: your character is being kissed. Abruptly. How did this happen? Were they talking too much to the point where it was the only way to shut them up? Was someone bidding adieu or just not able to hold in their feelings? Or was this some CPR class gone bad? More importantly—how do they react?

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1 — Simply put: I like you. (You may or may not know this already.)
2 — I did it to shut you up. (It worked, didn't it?)
3 — I've always been curious... (About what it'd be like to kiss you.)
4 — It was an accident! (I totally tripped!)
5 — Farewell. (I may never see you again and...!)
6 — Taunting. (Bet you didn't see that attack coming didja?)
7 — CPR (You were asleep and you suddenly woke up..?)
8 — No more waiting! (Ain't nobody got time for that.)
9 — Fuck da police. (In other words, the random/whatever option.)

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[ ooc: omg. I'm trying to think what Wolfram would actually be rambling about enough for this to happen. I think... painting, maybe? Or if modern AU he could possibly be complaining about his mother, or school, or life in general. ]

[If he's upset in the modern AU, genuinely upset (his mom? Moving around a lot?) and sort of spiraling about it, that would definitely do it. Canon wise, maybe battle strategies or something logical that Terra would have never thought about?]

[ ooc: The modern AU thing sounds good, if only because I personally would probably suck at trying to figure out how to do the latter. And I'm already enjoying their modern AU CR, so. And if he thinks for whatever reason that his mom's planning to move them again, thus taking him away from the first friend he's probably had in years, I definitely think that would be enough to make him openly upset and likely have him panic-rambling about it. :c ]

[Sounds great. I could start it off with Terra coming to visit, if that's okay?]

[ ooc: Yep, sounds good! Really you could even say that Wolf called or texted him to come over, if you want/need a reason for it, but it's up to you. ]

[When he'd gotten off of work there was a rather ominous text message waiting for him, along with the usual accumulation. Of course he looked at Wolfram's first and, really, being asked to come over as quickly as possible was a bit of a red flag for Terra even if the wording was perfectly benign and simple. Instead of wasting time and going home to change he followed the usual path to Wolfram's house.

Once upon a time his friend's status might have gotten to him, made him feel a little bit unworthy, but it had been so long by now and he had visited enough, gotten to know the effects of that status to know that there wasn't anything to feel bad about. It simply was what it was.

Which was exactly why he could welcome himself in and go right to Wolfram's room, the first logical place to check. Otherwise he'd end up scouring the whole place, but if they had to play phone tag, then they would. For now, he just knocked on the bedroom door.]

Wolfram?

[He couldn't exactly keep the concern out of his voice, so sue him.]

[Luckily enough for Terra, no phone tag would be needed. Wolfram was in his room. And he opens the door immediately upon hearing the knock, revealing his room to be in a state of absolute chaos. Which was almost unheard of for Wolfram. For the most part, he liked to keep things organized. It felt like he had a little bit more control over his own life when things were organized. Today, though... There are clothes strewn about, books and assorted items tossed onto the floor... And there's a bag open on his bed, stuffed with a few clothes. He'd been packing.]

Finally, you're here. You work too much.

[Says the boy who works not at all. Not that he hadn't tried at one point, as it meant being a bit more independent, but it hadn't gone so well. He didn't take orders well, he was more prone to giving them. So he'd been fired. And that had been the end of that. Maybe one day he'd try again, when he was less angry with the world in general.

Which it's quite evident today that he still is, as after opening the door he stomps back over to his bed to continue shoving things inside the bag. If Terra had gotten a good look at his face, he probably would have noticed it had been slightly flushed from anger, and his eyes were just slightly wet, as if on the verge of shedding tears that he refuses to let them shed.]

I'm leaving. I'm staying with you. Or if you don't want me, I'll find someplace else to go, I don't care. I'm just tired of jumping countries every time Mother wants to try something new. She claims to care about me, wants to keep me safe and coddles me whenever she gets the chance, and yet she does this! Always! Constantly. And it's not even just moving towns, at least then maybe I'd be able to actually keep a friend for a few damn years! No, she has to move us to a different country! [He picks up one of the books laying open on his bed and throws it across the room. Nowhere near Terra, though. He just hopes the sound it made hitting the wall was loud enough for his mother to hear.] Well, she can go on her own this time!! It's no wonder everyone left us, they were TIRED OF HER!!

[It's mean and untrue, it's not his mother's fault that Wolfram was the only one of their family who had stuck around. But he's angry and upset, and feels like doing as much damage as he can. The place is so large though, it's highly unlikely she'd even be able to hear him. If she was even there.]

[There might usually be a lighthearted, rent-oriented joke in any other situation, but Terra was immediately thrown off by the sight of Wolfram's room and expression. What in the fuck was going on? Why was he packing? He couldn't even get away with working a hug in or something, Wolfram was already packing again and answering every one of Terra's questions before they could be asked.

Usually he would be fine with letting his friend say whatever the hell he needed to. He never meant any of it, he wasn't cruel on purpose, but the explosion of feelings was about the only way he seemed to know how to cope and, really, Terra wasn't equipped to teach him differently. It was exactly why the back and forth nature didn't get to him. He knew Wolfram threw little fits, but he'd also never said anything to Terra that cut deeply enough, either. While he wasn't going to defend Wolfram's mother - Terra took a rather large issue with the fact that he never saw her around, that she'd never asked to meet him, as far as he knew, but it wasn't his place to say these things. - the love Wolfram had for her was pretty much boundless. Weird as it sounded, there was no way that he would lose his ever loving mind like this if he didn't feel anything for her at all.]

Wolfram.

[Terra had never spoken with so much force, quiet but insisting. Yelling and throwing a fit wasn't going to fix anything, he could say and do whatever he wanted but this was all indicative of a much bigger problem. Unable to stand off to the side without doing anything Terra stood right next to him but picked up the bag and tossed it off to one side, holding Wolfram's arm firmly, as if he might upset himself to the point of collapsing.]

You haven't gone anywhere, alright? You're still here. I'm still here. Take a deep breathe, okay?

[He sounded so much more controlled then he felt. He hated seeing Wolfram like this, hated it because he couldn't really do anything to fix it. The best he could do was to remain constant and hope it had some kind of effect on his live wire best friend, but there was always the lingering sense that it wasn't enough, especially when he was like this.]

[He's shaking now, with the effort of trying to hold everything in, everything besides anger. But he can't be angry anymore. Terra had broken his angry tirade by stepping in and the anger slips away despite him trying to hold on to it... It was all the protection he had. Now all he has left is just... disappointment, pain, and fear bordering on panic. Now everything hurts, and he looks away from Terra quickly as he feels the tears start to fall.

He feels weak. Not just emotionally, but physically as well. And it's a good thing Terra has a hold on his arm, or he may very well have collapsed. As it is, he sinks a little, partially onto the bed, using his free arm to cover his face, to hide the wet trail of tears making their way down his cheeks. His voice is small when he speaks, slightly broken. He's just gone from one extreme to another.]

Why does she do this? She doesn't even care how I feel about it... She didn't even tell me... I saw... She has plane tickets to France, two of them, and they're one-way... She didn't even tell me... I'm... I can't do this again... I don't want to go...

[If anyone suddenly heard an unbelievable, painful cracking noise in the distance, it was fine, that was just Terra's heart and the unbearable sense of failure. He couldn't fix this and it was just becoming worse, understandably so. From Wolfram's perspective she hadn't been honest, and it likely ached as badly as salt in a fresh wound. He wanted to try and say it might have been a misunderstanding, maybe the tickets were meant for someone else ... That's not possible. It wouldn't make any sense. She was going to uproot Wolfram again no matter how it made him feel.]

You're not going anywhere.

[He didn't know where the strength in his voice came from, but he did know why he was suddenly pulling Wolfram up and closer, into his arms like guiding a worn out ragdoll. He tried to be careful with the amount of affection he let out, but there wasn't any avoiding it. There was a name to the place, he was realizing exactly how far away Wolfram would be, virtually untouchable, because Terra could never save up enough to visit. No wonder he'd been freaking out, Terra was suddenly on the verge of it, too.]

You can't.

[He managed to control his grip by holding Wolfram's shoulders, his forehead pressed against that familiar blond hair. No matter what state Terra was in, he could never hurt his friend, it would be worse than death, but he was still near shaking, no idea what to do with the sudden ball of emotions in his chest. There would be no more ridiculous phone calls, no one to huff and puff at him, no one to force Terra on spontaneous trips, to get McDonald's with at three in the morning on weekends, he would be gone and completely irreplaceable - ] You can't leave me.

[It wasn't planned, and Terra had some experience but he'd never kissed someone while feeling so emotional. If anything it was probably the most benign kiss in the world, just a very firm press of lips, and by now he was gripping Wolfram just a little, not enough to hurt, but more like he couldn't allow any bit of space between them, or they both might drift off as a result.]

[When he's pulled up from his half-slouching position into Terra's arms, his reaction is minimal, no real surprise and he doesn't tense up, in fact he leans against him, arms still at his sides for the moment.

While that contact hadn't been entirely unexpected, his words are. Mostly the emotion and strength behind them, though. He had no idea he'd meant that much to Terra. (Despite the fact that, really, he'd shown again and again that he did mean that much to him.)

For Wolfram, Terra was the only friend he had... The only person who was there for him whenever he needed him, and gave him space when he needed that. The only one who put up with Wolfram's volatile nature and even managed to subdue it at times, simply by being patient with him. Not giving up on him. It's the only relationship Wolfram's ever had that he's actually felt worked. And this move would take that all away from him. Just like that.

And he feels like he should mention that. That Terra's the reason he doesn't want to go, the reason he can't. Because while he's sick of moving around so much, it wouldn't have been as big of a deal if he hadn't had a reason to want to stay here. But before he can even open his mouth to say this, he's being kissed. And that's... more unexpected than the words had been. But it's gentle, and comforting, as is Terra's grip on him, because it feels solid and safe. Immovable.

He's turning a bit red though, because it's still a surprise and he's not even really sure what to do. So he just... acts on impulse. Because why not? He does everything else on impulse, why should this be any different? He kisses back: a gentle, slightly hesitant press of his own lips, as he finally moves his arms in order to bring his hands up to Terra's sides, fingers curling around the fabric of his shirt. And his eyes are closed now, and the tears have stopped, but his face is still damp from those that had come previously.]

[Terra should have been thinking about so many different things. Had he always harbored some strange, secret desire to just randomly kiss his best friend? Was this now the proper way to handle difficult emotional situations? Was this completely and utterly creepy on his part? Most people didn't respond to tears and upset with a kiss, but here they were. He might have pulled away if Wolfram hadn't decided to hold him back. He should have done it anyway but this? This was so much simpler, it felt natural in a way that Terra wasn't prepared to examine too deeply.

He had made enough terrible mistakes in life to realize that impulsiveness, especially on his part, was generally a bad idea. But this had to be an exception because Wolfram was kissing back and there wasn't a single word in any language that good describe exactly how amazing that felt. Terra's grip relaxed somewhat, moving slightly so that his arms wrapped around Wolfram rather than just gripping him desperately.

It went on for longer than he meant to allow, Terra had to force himself to pull away, breathing off and eyes half-lidded.]

I - [Words. What were words?] I'm not - Are you? [... He wasn't very good with words, sometimes.]

[At some point during that kiss, Wolfram had wound up practically on his tip-toes, if only to help keep the distance between them as small as possible. He's shorter than Terra is, after all, not that that's unusual, accounting for both age difference and the fact that even many of the guys Wolfram's age are also taller than he is.

His own mind had been pretty much blank, up until the point Terra pulls away, which results in a small noise of disapproval and frustration coming from Wolfram. And then Terra's looking at him instead of kissing him, and his face reddens further, his eyes momentarily going wide before he averts his gaze down to his shoes. But he doesn't let go of the other's shirt, his fingers still gripping the fabric tightly.

He's silent for a moment, even after Terra's sort of asked him a question. Though he's not sure what that question meant. "Are you?" Is he what? Okay? Yep, dandy. Mostly. Except for that whole having to leave Terra to live on an entirely different continent thing. Still not so hot on that idea. Even less so, now, actually. But then he'd also said "I'm not" in front of that question, and he hopes that didn't mean that Terra wasn't okay. So maybe he was asking a different question entirely...

But, really, screw the damn question, whatever Terra had been trying to ask.]

I don't want to leave you.

[It's whispered, but as close as they are, it would easily be heard. And honestly Terra had probably already figured that out anyway, what with the kissing. And the fact that Wolfram still refuses to let go of him.]

[Who knew what he'd been trying to say. 'I'm not trying to be an asshole and distract from your problems' or 'Are you pissed at me?', 'Are you suddenly questioning your taste in friends?'. There were really so many different possibilities that leaving them all unknown was probably for the best. It occurred to him in that moment that, no, Wolfram hadn't let go, and he hadn't sounded as if he wanted to stop. Terra's sort of wondering why he pulled away in the first place. Temporary insanity, extremely cruel, temporary insanity.]

Okay.

[There was a lot in that one word, it didn't feel at all simple when it left his mouth. Though his brain was obviously lagging a bit he had meant what he said before. Terra stayed out of family business, someone who hardly had anyone to speak for him just didn't have that right, but this was too much. He had never seen Wolfram so depressed and there couldn't be a good enough reason in the world to take him from his happiness.

Terra lifted one hand to idly wipe at those tear tracks, he had to resist the stupid desire to kiss each cheek like they were wounds, as if everything could be cured that way.] If you don't want to, then you don't have to.

[For Wolfram, who had been pulled left, right, up, and down by his mother, it probably didn't seem that easy. Moving probably felt inevitable, but he was grown, he didn't have to go along with everything so simply.] You need to talk to your mother, first. And I mean seriously.

[It would probably be a bit difficult, but overreacting wouldn't help him any, and it went without saying that Terra would be there if Wolfram just asked.] If talking doesn't work, then you can stay with me.

[Logically speaking that was a terrible decision for a lot of reasons that had nothing to do with emotion. For one thing, Terra lived alone in a small apartment that was just enough for himself. Wolfram's room alone likely outdid it in spades. He worked full-time, got home late sometimes ... Would he really be able to stand it? And what exactly would his brothers say once they realized Wolfram hadn't followed his mother? Terra couldn't imagine that it would be anything positive especially considering their slight age difference, but it seemed neither of them could handle being separated. Hell, Terra hadn't let go of him in the last few minutes, how was he supposed to handle being separated by whole continents?]

[At that one word though, Wolfram finds himself smiling a bit. And that smile only widens at the feel of Terra's fingers on his face, gently wiping away the lingering tears. His heart feels lighter, knowing that he has someone on his side. Even if, really, Terra always had been on his side.

He leans forward in order to press his forehead against Terra's shoulder. His smile fades a little then. He knows he needs to talk to his mother, but he's still upset with her, especially for not even bothering to tell him that she was planning on moving again. The tickets had been dated for a month out. That didn't seem like enough time. It wouldn't be the first instance of them moving on such short notice, though. But she knew he had a friend here. He'd really thought, if they really had to move, she would at least given him more time to say goodbye. It wasn't fair. None of it was.]

Maybe she'll just let me keep the house.

[It sounds a bit ridiculous, but he really didn't see why it couldn't be an option. He hadn't noticed her showing it to anyone in order to rent it out, like she had with their previous homes. That's a little odd, if he really thinks about it.

He doesn't get a lot of time to though, because he's realizing now that Terra had just seriously offered to let Wolfram live with him. And that brings the smile back to his face, though he hides it against Terra's shoulder.

It's not as if he doesn't know where and how Terra lives. He's been there before, even if each visit had been brief. Mostly just for Terra to grab something on their way out, things like that. Still, he'd seen it. It wasn't much to write home about, especially by Wolfram's standards. But the fact that, even with both of them knowing that it would be hard to work with, Terra was still offering, meant a lot.

He pulls away from his shoulder in order to look up at him, then leans in to kiss him again without hesitation. It's a thank you, a silent one, because heaven and hell both know he's not good at the verbal kind.]

[Nothing had to go down right this instant. It could all happen in another week or two, at least some time before they would leave. It wasn't as if he knew when the tickets were set for, but it couldn't be anytime soon. There was moving quickly and then there was just being unreasonable. So for right now he was content to hold Wolfram as close as he was allowed to.

His suggestion really doesn't seem that far off at all, while Wolfram's smile faded Terra's grew just a little as he gave into the desire to sort of gently pet that very familiar, blond hair.] She might. But what would you even do with all this space?

[Something smaller or maybe a condo would fit him better and, now that he's considering the possibilities, a smaller area could belong wholly to Wolfram. Even if his mother owned it, the reigns would sit in his hands. It might help with the need for stability. Terra would have to remember to mention it some time later, it seemed they were having a quiet moment and he didn't want to interrupt it.

The unfortunate truth of the matter was that Terra really didn't like to have anyone over. Even letting Wolfram in had been a big step, though he'd never said or indicated as much. There was a lot that, if never questioned, Terra simply wouldn't reveal. His home was counterproductive that thanks to the sheer number of indicators. His lucky charm, the pictures of he, Ven, an Aqua. The one of himself and Eraqus. Letting Wolfram stay with him would mean breaching those topics so, yes, it was a hell of a gesture and no one he extended easily.

But if thank yous were being distributed by kisses, then he might learn to change his ways over time. Terra had already been leaning down a bit, so there wasn't much of anything in his way, not even their height difference. Again, he didn't pull away nearly as soon as he should have but this time, whenever they parted, Terra was the blushing one. If this wasn't so serious he would be mortified - But they couldn't just let this go unquestioned.]

Are you okay with this? I didn't plan it, it just ...

[Happened. Terra wasn't really asking for a sudden examination of feelings, no immediate answers, but he did worry, and if he was expected to forget all this tomorrow morning then it would be good to know ahead of time.]

[Actually, he probably wouldn't like being left alone in this house. It's lonely as it is, even with knowing his mother's here. Sometimes. Not always. But there was always at least the possibility she might be in the house somewhere. And... even if he does manage to talk to her, and convince her into letting him stay, he's going to miss her. He's dreading that, too. Despite his relationship with her being rather complicated, he still loves her. She'd been the only constant in his life for many years. A rather unpredictable constant, but still a constant. He already knows having that taken away from him will be hard to deal with, too. Though it was always going to happen at some point. He couldn't live with her forever. And it was true he'd already had many days where that time seemed like it couldn't come fast enough.

Unable to help it, he feels another smile spread across his lips once the kiss is broken and Terra's asking that question. He raises an eyebrow.]

Do you really think I'd let something happen without protest if I wasn't okay with it? [Honestly, he's usually very quick to speak up if he dislikes something, and Terra should know that about him by now.] I know you didn't plan it.

[It had been a spur of the moment thing, unexpected, fueled by emotions and the panic of being separated from one another. He knows that. But regardless of the way it had started, it had happened and it had been enjoyable. In several ways, really. It brought a sense of comfort, as most affectionate physical contact did, even if he rarely admitted it. It had made him feel safe, and grounded. And without a doubt it had been pleasurable as well, a fact he was reminded of by the tingle in the tips of his fingers, by the way part of him felt ready to jump out of his skin, anxious in a way that was new and exciting. But above all that, really, it had made him feel wanted. And that was a feeling he was constantly searching for. It had never occurred to him it could be found so easily, that it had practically been staring him right in the face for some time now.]

[Of all times, now was it: Terra actually pouted, very briefly looking like a tiny puppy that had been reprimanded.]

When you're emotionally vulnerable? Maybe. [The part he wasn't saying, of course, was that if it had been anyone else then of course Wolfram would throw a fit that could surely make it into a record book. Terra was worried about it because of the situation and because he'd been the one initiate. What were the chances that Wolfram would have let someone else that close to him without a lot of flailing, anyway? It was appearing as a slightly vague but very noteworthy line that he had crossed, that was all. He just didn't want Wolfram to think he'd been trying to advantage. That was all.

But, of course, it seemed that he was more worried about it than his emotional companion. Maybe they would just be friends that kissed. Or friends that did it once but never again even if that particular idea was horrible and immediately buried in the back of his mind.]

As long as you're fine with it, then nothing else matters. [And he was. So Terra could stop worrying. Sometimes it seemed as if Wolfram thought himself completely invincible. He didn't know if it was another layer to cover up what his friend really needed, but much like his fiery attitude, Terra was always concerned something irreparable might occur at the very last moment. But that same worrying nature could be suffocating, one of these days he might actually, genuinely end up pushing Wolfram away - It was a whole balance that Terra created all by himself.]

Think we should clean up your room? [Should he let go of Wolfram? Probably.]

[He's trying not to be amused at Terra's pouting, but what he actually says definitely helps. His smile fades into a slight frown. Being called emotionally vulnerable was a little irritating. He knows it's true, but that doesn't mean he wanted to hear it said out loud. And it didn't matter, anyway. He's pretty sure if Terra had kissed him at any other point in time, his reaction would have been mostly the same. There may have been a little more freaking out, it would have startled him more had it happened at any other point in time. But it wouldn't have been any less enjoyable, he's pretty certain on that point.

And he knows that Terra hadn't been trying to take advantage of that emotional vulnerability, either. Because he had been just as emotionally vulnerable, hadn't he? It had certainly seemed that way to Wolfram, in any case. He almost feels like pointing that out. But at the last second he wonders if saying so would just make Terra more worried, so he stops himself.]

It matters that you're fine with it, too. [He wasn't so selfish that he'd continue with this whole kissing thing if it was going to end up weighing heavily on his friend, for whatever reason.

He takes a glance around the room at the question, sighing a bit.]

...It's a mess, isn't it? I felt like throwing things. [He's not sure whether that really needed explaining or not. And nope, still no letting go on this end, either. Someone's going to have to pull away first. But it's not going to be Wolfram.]

[It was good that one of them was sure of that. Terra was relatively sure that Wolfram might have punched him in the face if it hadn't been such an emotionally charged situation. And it was true that he hadn't been in any better of a state, he wasn't the type to throw things or become particularly loud but the full weight of it all had felt a lot like being suffocated. But that didn't matter. He should have been strong enough to overcome the sensation and think rationally but he'd thoroughly failed in the endeavor, now he was just subconsciously beating himself up for it.]

The problem is that I'm more than fine with it. [That statement was probably telling enough, so moving on to a different topic was probably for the best.

There didn't need to be any explanation, especially since it just made him smile a bit. Terra was a little jealous of Wolfram when it came to stuff like this. He never thought twice about reacting, he was intelligent, he knew how to get his way if he wanted, but everything was clear cut and to the point with Wolfram. Terra wasn't so lucky.]

It is, but hey, better to throw around some books and clothes instead of people, right? I'm sure you didn't break anything. [And this was the right moment to disengage, not stand in front of Wolfram's bed awkwardly, just holding each other two degrees closer than what could be deemed entirely platonic. Terra was going to do it. He would be smooth, mature, and composed about this! ... Except he still didn't want to let go, so forcing himself was visibly unpleasant, so unpleasant that he was pouting a little again.] Let's get started.

[He was so enthused, and still mature.]

[However, it's not quite as easy for Wolfram to continue with the topic of cleaning his room after what Terra had just admitted. That pretty much cleared up all remaining doubt, as little as there was to begin with, for Wolfram. And he frowns, quite pointedly, when Terra pulls away from him.]

No. Forget about the damn room, I'll do it later.

[And with that said, he takes the half-packed bag from his bed and tosses it lightly onto the floor, adding a few books that were on there to the pile as well. If he's clearing his bed, that might be cause for alarm. Especially since after that's done, he turns back to Terra and is once again curling his fingers in the fabric of his work shirt, pulling forward on it lightly even as he leans up against him.]

If you're more than fine with it, and I'm more than fine with it, then I don't see what the problem is.

[And he really doesn't. They're friends, best friends, and he knows that, but he doesn't see anything wrong with them being more than that now that the opportunity presented itself and it was clearly something they both wanted. He's not sure how long that feeling has been there. Not being used to having friends, there wasn't an easy way for him to tell whether his feelings for Terra had been platonic in the beginning and only just now had evolved into something more, or if the progression from just liking him and enjoying his company into something more than that had been gradual. Now that he thinks about it though, it was likely the latter. Because Terra continued to not give up on him. He continued to be there for him whenever he was needed. And with each passing day that had meant more and more to him.]

[He didn't resist the pulling out of surprise, and he was deliberately avoiding Wolfram's decision to clear off the bed. That invited too many extra thoughts and possibilities, none of which they needed to go near anytime soon.]

Wolfram. [There's that serious tone again. He set his hands on Wolfram's hips, maybe to push him away but he hadn't decided on whether to go through with it or not. If everything in life was simple then the last thing he would ever do was push his friend-now-thoroughly-designated-romantic-interest, away from him in any sense.] It's not about a problem, I just want you to be sure about this.

[It only made sense that he wasn't sure right off the bat. Terra couldn't pretend to have always been surrounded by a network of friendships and family but he had been involved in enough relationships to know himself quite well. And the fact, the part that he didn't really want to admit, was that he'd always been attracted to Wolfram for as awkward as that would be if their age difference was taken into account. It wasn't great but it was really just enough to make him feel a little terrible, especially since Wolfram had been sixteen when they met. If it was the same situation with another guy, Terra would immediately punch his fucking lights out and probably assume the worst. Really, he was assuming the worst abut himself even now, so maybe there wasn't such a big difference.

But even on top of that, what would happen if they didn't work out? Best friends didn't always make the best lovers. If they split and couldn't stand each other anymore, then it would be just as bad as Wolfram and his mother going overseas. Changing their relationship wasn't a small decision by any means, so it wasn't a problem but rather a very strong concern.]

[That serious tone brings forth an instant pout from Wolfram. But then there's also Terra's hands on his hips, so that makes it a little better. Honestly, he really wants to just be selfish about this. Sure, he generally gets all the material things he could ever want from his mother and from the money she gives him, but when it came to people... When it came to the things that actually, really mattered and made him happy... getting those things he wanted was a rarity. So what he is sure about is that he wants to pursue it. Because not doing so just seems foolish. It's right there, within reach. Isn't it?]

Why wouldn't I be sure? I like you, I liked the way it felt. And if you did too, I don't see any reason why we shouldn't have this if we want it.

[And it would work. In whatever way it happened, it would work. Because they both wanted it to work, didn't they? And Wolfram was determined to make it work. Which to him meant that even if a romantic relationship between them did fall through, he'd still be Terra's friend. Always. Because if there's one facet of Wolfram's personality that could be labeled his best, it was his loyalty. Not to say that it was easy for a person to obtain, but once it was, Wolfram would be loyal to them for the rest of his life. There were few people who had his loyalty, but Terra was among them now. So he always would be. And in that way, it would work. So there was no real risk, not as far as Wolfram was concerned.]

And if you need to hear the words said plainly: yes, I'm sure.

[He spoke so easily and simply that Terra almost felt childish for failing to do the same. But that had to be the benefit of ignorance and youth, neither of which were immediately negative in any sense. Wolfram didn't have the same sense of fear, obligation didn't weigh on him any, he didn't get it -- And maybe that was a good thing. A good thing for Terra, especially. He felt himself flush just a little, the reaction to the words as well as his own thoughts.]

Even I can't ignore it when you say it that clearly.

[Poking a little fun at himself never hurt anything. His grip relaxed, and he bent down to press their foreheads together.]

Then that means I can kiss you again?

[His voice was warmer than usual, Terra ignored his caution and fear, and let himself enjoy their closeness, and instead of following up on that question in some spontaneous, romantic moment, he kissed Wolfram's cheek, temple, and forehead instead.] Or maybe this is better?

[Some things would never change.]

[Strangely enough, the soft kisses on the other parts of his face cause a darker flush than their first kiss had. Probably because not only was it unexpected and tender with a touch of teasing, it was also very Terra. He closes his eyes with a frustrated sigh that doesn't at all match the slight pull of a smile at his lips.]

You're such a dork. Why do I put up with you?

[It certainly wasn't a question that needed an answer. There was no "putting up" with him. He was grateful for his friendship, his companionship in whatever form, really. And though that went unspoken, he was fairly sure Terra knew anyway.

To answer Terra's question, however... With both hands he reaches up to hold the sides of Terra's face, eyes opened just slightly so he can gauge the other's reaction as he leans up to catch his mouth in another kiss.]

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wow I'm so sorry for this

wow wolfram is just breaking his heart right now

/throws wolfram angst at you from every direction?? THIS WAS NOT MY INTENTION

/well now there's terra angst we have lost control

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I would apologize except I'm not actually sorry

no need to be sorry, even with Wolfram's upset dear_mun post :P

skfhsdgk oh you saw that

Yep and I am still tempted to reply

You are free to! XD