Like they hung the moon.

UTTERLY SMITTEN meme

Because sometimes, you want to play out goofy, absolutely adorable adoration no matter your character.

You don't have a crush. You're not in love. But you wish you had either of those things, because they're the lesser of all evils. Instead, you have it oh so bad. You're smitten, kitten. Why, every little thing this special person does is magic! Their looks, their personality, their smile - or lack thereof - are the most beautiful you've ever seen. And maybe they're even nice to you when you totally don't deserve it! Whether your acquaintances would describe you as "soft-hearted" or "hard-ass pain in my ass," there's hardly been one as taken as you. Just looking at them makes you weak at the knees, and you think those butterflies in your stomach may be staging a revolt.

Damn it, it's disgusting.

No matter if you're a grown-ass adult or a school kid, you'll feel...uhm, like a school kid. Of course, you probably shouldn't pull any pigtails. Instead, put those conflicting emotions to good use. Admire your object of affection from afar. Hang out with them as much as you can. Be awkward as only you can. Enjoy being in their presence or being close to them because afhhdhflfh they're so pretty and so aaaaahh you're ensnared. Be super nice to them. Dote on them because they're so darn cute. Fulfilling their every whim will get you in good!

Or be a terrible tsundere, as that's all some of you assholes know how to do. Eventually, you'll get over your denial and realize, grizzled warrior-king or megalomaniacal god or bitchy brat you are, you're feeling flushed.

HOW TO PLAY

Comment with your character, preference, and what role you'd like to play.
Cutesy, emotional, kind, or young characters might get smitten easily. But part of the fun is seeing completely stoic, inappropriate, or horrible characters get silly quickened heart beats. Of course, said stoic, inappropriate, or horrible characters getting crushed on is just as funny.
RNG for a prompt or just go nuts.

POSITION

Smitten: Be cool, be cool - oh god they're so precious you're going to vomit.
Smitten...On?: You're the one who's cast a spell, willing or unwittingly.

SITUATION

Not Together...Yet: Is senpai going to notice you?
Together: Aren't you so lucky to have such an amazing boyfriend or girlfriend or friendfriend?
Never: A forbidden love, you can never be together, GET THIS ANGST SHIT OUT OF HERE.

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[She's not sure if she really believes her, but after a moment, she nods.]

...If you say so. Just...if there's anything I can do. I mean, I know you can probably handle it yourself, but if I can help...

[She lets herself trail off. Because really, how much could she do that Coco couldn't?

The change in topic at least seems to help, and she smiles and holds up her camera.]

Pretty well, I think. Here...

[She holds the camera out to Coco, and if she scrolls through the pictures she might notice that they're taken at some...odd angles.]

[She clears her throat, barely able to focus on the photos themselves. It's tough when she can barely tear her eyes away from Velvet, you know?]

Looking... good. Looking really good.

[Wow, Coco, tell us how you really feel.]

But... okay, let's say, totally hypothetically, you... had suddenly realized something about someone. And you knew you have to tell them, it's getting ridiculous, but... you haven't been nervous about something in so long that you don't really remember how to deal. With that.

[She seems quite pleased with herself, especially at Coco's praise.]

Thanks!

[The smile faded a little though when Coco continued talking. Honestly, she was quite honored that Coco would be asking for her advice, but she didn't quite understand.]

What kind of something did you realize about them?

[Coco looks pointedly upwards and exhales sharply.]

Like that you might have... feelings... for them. A lot of feelings.

[She blinks.]

...Oh.

[She's silent for a moment as considers this new development. It was almost difficult to imagine Coco having feelings for anyone, really. But then again, her scarcity as of late made some sense. Especially if she was embarrassed about having such feelings in the first place.]

Well...would there be a problem if you told them?

[Sometimes something just comes along that gets right to the gooey caramel center, you know? The one even she didn't really know she had before this.]

If you worked closely with them a lot, there could be. And... you might know that they're kind of skittish and you really don't want to hurt them because they deserve better than being hurt... ever.

[A pause.]

Hypothetically.

...Right.

[She falls quiet again as she thinks.]

Then I suppose you would have to figure out what would cause more problems; telling them, or not telling them. And if you're able to live with either decision.

...Hypothetically.

O-Of course. I'm just... not as experienced with being nervous as they are.

[There's a pause and, of all things, Coco takes off her glasses.]

Velvet, there's something I need to tell you. Or ask you, or... say.

[She's about to reassure her, because she's Coco, of course, who was simply amazing. But her words faded when the leader continued.]

What is it?

[...How she hasn't put it together by now is anyone's guess.]

[Oh Velvet, you charming bunny child. And she just realized that you haven't put it together yet, which god help her is charming.]

So... I've been acting kind of weird. And it's because, a week or two ago, I kind of realized that I have feelings for you. And I figured that at least... you should know.

[Her ears shoot up straight in surprise, her eyes widening a bit as she stares at Coco.]

M...M-Me?

[So everything she'd said...all of that was because had feelings for her?]

Yeah, uh...

[Coco Adel has never blushed before in her life, probably. At least not since she got into Beacon.

Coco Adel is blushing right now.]

...you. Big old crush, stomach butterflies, the whole nine yards.

[She wasn't sure what was more surprising; that Coco Adel is blushing, or that she was the reason for said blush.]

I-I...Coco, I...I don't know what to say.

[To be honest, she never expected a moment like this to ever come.]

Well, uh... I've got time to wait, if you need to think about it. And I hate putting you on the spot like this, but...

[A shrug-like sort of gesture that she hopes conveys "eh, what're you gonna do?" but not, like, in an aggressive way.]

Y-Yeah...I mean, I guess I just never expected you to have feelings for me.

[But thinking about it now, she couldn't deny the slight flutter in her heart.]

Yeah... go figure, right?

["She still hasn't said no" is pretty much on repeat in Coco's mind right about now, but. She is maintaining as much cool as possible.]

[She's silent a moment, trying to process all this.

Coco had feelings for her. And somehow, knowing that didn't really bother her. In fact...she couldn't help feeling a bit happy.

And yet...there was something she couldn't figure out.]

...Why me?

[What could have made someone like Coco have feelings for her, of all people?]

[Well there's a... big question. Coco ponders how best to say it for a moment - putting words together in big long appealing ways isn't exactly her strongest suit, but she'll give it her best. It's just a matter of sorting out a lot of the massive tangle of emotions in her chest.]

The way you smile when you get really excited about things, how much work you put into your fighting style and your weapon, they way you have always been there for anyone on the team from Day One even though you have your own stuff to worry about, the way you laugh, the way you move your hair out of your face, just...

The more I thought about it, and the more I think about it now, it's more "why anyone else?", I guess.

[A faint blush colors her cheeks, and her heart seems to skip a beat.]

You've...noticed all that?

[Coco was on top of things, certainly, and she was the leader of their team for a reason. But somehow...the fact she had been paying attention to such little things was surprising somehow.

Surprising...and flattering, really.]

Yeah. You're already one of the most important people in my life, feelings or no feelings. And I can't stop noticing you, lately.

[She swallows.]

So yeah. That's... why you.

[She blushes again. Hearing that she means so much to Coco...it felt...nice.]

I...I'm honored...that you could care for me like that. I've always looked up to you, Coco...so knowing that you feel this way...

[She can't help hesitating a moment. Despite everything, she was still a little unsure.]

I...I need some time to think it over. But... [She can't help a small smile.] It does make me...happy...

[Well, it's not an answer yet but it's a weight off her chest, so you know what? She'll take it. A bit of the standard Coco confidence returns to her smile.]

Take your time. I don't want to rush you into anything.

[She nods.] Thanks.

...And...thank you for telling me, Coco.

No problem. I trust you. [And then some.]

[She blushes a little, her heart once again fluttering hearing those words.] Th-Thanks...

And...for what it's worth...I do care a lot about you too.

[She just needs to figure out how much.]

[Coco gives as broad a smile as she can at that, since... even that does mean a lot, even if it still isn't an answer. And being patient isn't her strong suit, but Velvet's worth being patient for.]

Hey, always good to hear. And... it probably goes without saying, but even if you say no, nothing changes between us. I mean... more than having said this does.

[She nods.] That's...good to know. I'd hate for anything to make things...weird between us.

We're teammates. No matter what, that doesn't change. I can keep professional.

[She smiles, and can't help snapping a quick shot of Coco.]

All right.

[She smiles at that, god Velvet you are unfairly cute IF ONLY YOU COULD SEE-EE-EE YOU BELONG WITH etc etc]

You gotta teach me about photography one of these days.

[She can't help as her smile brightens a little. Coco asking her to teach her about photography?

Best time ever!]

I'd love to!

Then it's a... plan. Once this is sorted out, one way or the other.

[#savedit]

[She nodded.] Okay! I can't wait.

Me neither.

[She actually can't. She likes seeing Velvet happy from a Team Leader standpoint... and as someone with a massive crush on her.]

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