Kissing Scars

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The Kissing Scars Meme

Despite the romanticism surrounding the emotion, it can be difficult to be loved completely — not just the beautiful parts of us, but also the sad parts, the injured parts, the hidden and less-than-pleasant parts. There are marks on us, both physical and mental, that we'd often rather forget. The mental ones can just be easier to hide. As for physical scars, they can be off of our minds some of the time, but that's exceedingly hard to do in more intimate, close moments. Whether it's to your dismay or otherwise, your partner is not looking away and ignoring your scars. To the contrary, they're providing attention in a way most heavily associated with tenderness: kissing. It may be an accidental slip off target, or they may be trying to show you that what you've done and who you've been don't matter to them now. Does the gesture touch you? Make the walls come up once again because of the memories that are dredged from somewhere you'd rather no go? A mixture of both? The wound has long closed, yet the pains remains; these days, however, there's someone who may be willing to help you bear it. Reply with the usual: canon, character, preferences, et al. You may also want to say if you're down for smut or not, since it's not a given. Be sure to include what side you'd like your character to play. Mention if you can do both the kisser and the kissed. Also, feel free to talk about your character's scars. Reply to others.

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[whiteas]

[ Honestly, what he was saying now was important to her. It wasn't like how he did things before- he didn't harass her about it, he wasn't pulling ridiculous stunts, and he wasn't ignoring every single time she'd said no before as if it didn't matter. One of the things she'd mentioned to Sun about why she didn't want to date Jaune was the fact that it seemed like he never listened to what she said. Except he was listening, and he was showing it now.

He was right, about her not wanting to go through something like that again. Especially thinking about how Sun had just lost Blake, it made it even harder to want to do anything that would put her in that position again. But she also was well aware that with how he'd been acting lately, actually respecting her and just being her friend instead of constantly trying to swindle her into going on a date with him, she'd actually started to appreciate his company. The idiot had made her think she would probably miss him a little whether she let him have a date or not.

That he was still going to like her, that he was going to like her whether he could be with her or not, that was.. a little unnervingly touching. Weiss looked a little uncomfortable for a moment, then sighed. ]

One date. One. If I don't like it, I don't have to go on another. And just so we're clear: it's that you actually listened to me. You kept asking me out before regardless of how I felt and how many times I said no. This time, you showed that you actually cared what I had to say and you've actually gotten to get to know me instead of just hitting on me because I'm pretty.

[ Weiss closes her eyes, looking irritated as she adds: ] I'm probably going to be annoyed if you disappear from this place anyway.

[aurabble]

[Maybe it was the unpredictable nature of this place that made him brave enough to confess his feelings in the first place. It was weird, because even though he always felt as if he was navigating completely unfamiliar territory before, he'd always managed to rely on some kind of false confidence. A few snippets of advice, and finally coming to terms with rejection weren't the best things to rely on. But realizing how thoughtless he had been, Jaune was determined to fix it. Because now he valued his friendship with Weiss on a different level, he was nervous about losing that too.

He supposed he could thank his reliable habit of impulsively stating his thoughts, regardless of how confident he felt. He was just glad he'd managed to do so without falling back on his pick-up lines. He was sure that wouldn't have gone over well with Weiss.

So he didn't regret it, but he did visibly seem to brace himself for whatever response he'd receive from Weiss. He tried to make sure he wouldn't be too disappointed. Judging from her expression, her answer probably wasn't the one he was hoping for. Oh well, he could handle it, as long as it didn't make anything weird between them for longer than a week.]

Date...?

[He doesn't immediately react to her answer. He just sits there, staring dumbly, but when he reassembles the words other than 'date' into sentences in his head, his eyes light up and he literally stands up just to jump.]

Weiss! I-- Of course! One date. And even if you don't like it, I'll make sure you have a good time. It's the least I can do, since you're agreeing. I understand. I wasn't being fair to you before, so...thanks for giving me this chance.

[He's still practically fidgeting in the same place with nervous excitement, but his smile softens and he looks at the floor.] I can understand you wanting to date Jaune Arc before you run out of time.

[whiteas]

[ Jaune's reaction made it obvious to Weiss that he hadn't done it on purpose, which meant he really had been respecting her wishes. ]

You realize if I don't like it, it's because I'm not having a good time, right?

[ That just seemed like an odd thing to say to Weiss, a quirked eyebrow poignantly emphasizing her question. ]

And I'm... sorry. That I was so mean about it before. I'm not entirely convinced you didn't deserve it back then but you don't deserve it now.

[aurabble]

I realize that but I hope that doesn't happen. If it does, I'll still try to make sure you like some things.

[An apology from Weiss? His frown is more perplexed than usual, before he ends up holding his arm and looking to the side.]

Don't worry about it. I was being a jerk, so I should be sorry too. That makes us even. I'm just grateful that you're giving me a chance now.

[whiteas]

[ She's more apologizing for how mean she's been since he got to Genessia. Maybe she was a little harsh before, but the second he got here she had knee-jerk reacted to him despite everything she's gone through and how she's grown up in this new world. That's more what she's apologizing before. ]

Was that what you wanted to do? Confess?

[ It was a little odd that he'd asked first, but after she'd rejected him over and over she could understand why. ] Where do you want to go?

[aurabble]

That's part of it. I... I was ready to give up, I didn't think you'd say yes.

I want to take you somewhere nice. Then, I thought we could wing it from there. [He has a few things in mind, but it seems more romantic to keep her guessing a little. Or at least better than implying he's been agonizing and researching for this for hours]

[whiteas]

What was the other part?

[ She raises an eyebrow at the vagueness. But he said nice, so at least she knows how to dress. Probably. There's a lot of uncertainty here for Weiss, namely because she doesn't know Jaune very well even if she's started getting to know him better. ]

Did you have a time and date?

[aurabble]

Okay, I'll tell you, but you'll probably think it's stupid. So just...keep that self-awareness in mind? I wanted to show you why I like you.

[He's learned more about Weiss than she has about him. He's been debating over telling her how he got into Beacon. While he dreads her potential reaction, he wants her to know this is how much he respects her.]

Is tomorrow too soon? Maybe around 3?

[whiteas]

Unless it's something creepy, I promise I won't retract the date. [ She hopes that puts him somewhat at ease. ]

Tomorrow's fine.

[aurabble]

Is...wanting to kiss you creepy? [Maybe not the action itself, but springing it on her out of nowhere might be.]

Great!

[whiteas]

[ She quirks an eyebrow at him, looking.. a little perplexed. ] What made you think I would let you kiss me if I wouldn't agree to date you?

[ Honest question. She's not saying no, but she wants to know what his thought process there is. ]

[aurabble]

[Good question. He looks like he's debating before he decides to just tell her.] I don't know. You said you didn't want a relationship, so I thought, we're both here. But I really would rather also get to date you.

[whiteas]

So you were going to kiss me without asking first.

[ Weiss looks like she's definitely trying to decide if that's creepy or not. But she's.. trying to be nicer, trying to give him a chance. ]

One kiss. You have to actually complete the first date if you want more than that.

[aurabble]

Nooo...I was going to ask you and see if you were interested in it.

[He beams. He lets Weiss be the one to make or ruin his day, but right now she's made it.]

All right. Thank you.

I'm not sure how not to compete a first date, but-- [Glancing down, he gingerly takes Weiss' left hand in his. He carefully watches her expression and tries brushing his lips over her scar.] I'm really looking forward to it.

[whiteas]

[ Weiss wasn't sure what she had expected, but when Jaune pressed his lips against her in a chaste, almost innocently affectionate manner she wasn't sure how to react. Her eyelid had shut reflexively when he'd gotten close, but beyond that she stood almost a little stunned. Somehow, the fact that he'd gone for her scar instead of her lips, even though she'd given him an allowance made her feel respected. He wasn't doing anything that could be considered trying to really make a move, just.. honestly showing her that he cared. Weiss's fingers tightened over his slightly and she closed her other eye, a little smile pulling to her lips. ]

I can't believe you had the chance to kiss me and you went for that. [ She didn't look displeased at all, though. ]

[aurabble]

[Smiling softly, he's relieved when Weiss smiles. There's an elated flutter of warmth in his chest because not only did she not push him away, she even seemed kind of happy about it. He keeps her hand clasped in his.]

You mean after basically begging you to go out with me since we met? I'm being serious, Weiss. I really like you.

[whiteas]

You know, there are a lot of things I'm wrong about at first.

[ Weiss puts her hand on his shoulder softly, then uses it to balance on her toes to give him a light kiss on the cheek. Asmall token. ]

Typically more than I care to admit but this time I may be hoping I was.

[aurabble]

[He practically beams now, a few nervous, happy giggles bubbling. So manly. He's really ecstatic okay. It's practically the WeissSchneekissedmeandiswillingtogoonadate keysmashing level of excited.]

I hope you can be glad about being wrong for once.

[whiteas]

[ God he is such a dork. What is she even doing.. Still, she's never seen anyone actually get that excited over something that small. ]

Don't make me regret it.