Nonsexual Romance

[picturethat]

NONSEXUAL romance Romantic relationships, under most circumstances, have a sexual component to them. That's just another level of connection many desire with the one they love. Not so the case with you. You're with someone, and both of you very much acknowledge it's some sort of relationship, but you're not with-with them - not sexually. Whether you're just unexperienced and not ready to move to that level yet, believers in romantic friendship (or that situation is more convenient, given your time and place of residency), unable to consummate anything due to physiological differences or other issues, celibate, or simply content with the intimacy that you do have, it's a mutual decision...isn't it? But is this the way you two see yourselves continuing, without wanting more? And what about other people? If they know you're together, do they see your arrangement as "strange" or "less?" Even if they do, though, it may not matter; you have each other. Comment. You know the drill by now, folks! Reply to everyone and everybody. Be on the look out for a companion smut meme coming later tomorrow or so at TLH.

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Xander | Fire Emblem: Fates | M/F

[blackparagon]

[Revelation route.]

Yukikaze | 07-ghost

[undercherryblossoms]

J.A.R.V.I.S. | MCU | OTA

[veryintelligentsystem]

_{[Now with a body for poking (and also Ultron) reasons!]}

[anajarvis]

[She woke up on a park bench in Central Park. Her mind was fuzzy and her head was hurting....And where did her husband get to, she wondered.]

[veryintelligentsystem]

[While out and about, testing sensory apparatuses against the city at large, he spotted her. It was the first time in his existence that he'd had to double-take, and now here he was, holographic lens over his eye spiraling, zooming, then analyzing, a woman that for all intents and purposes, should not have been here. At least, not looking as young as she did. So he approached, his hands behind his back, head at a mild tilt. Best to try and handle this tactfully.]

Pardon me. You look...quite familiar. You also look lost. May I help you?

[anajarvis]

[It was best to just stay where she was, Ana thought. Staying in one place would make it easier for her to be found, she reasoned. She had never ventured to this area of Central Park before. It didn't look at all familiar.

Ana pulled her legs up onto the bench and rested her arms on her knees and then her chin on hands.

About ten minutes later, she was being spoken to by an Englishman. Her heart skipped a beat, but as soon as she had felt the reaction she also knew that it wasn't her Mr. Jarvis. Ana lifted her head to look at the man. Though it was a bit startling, actually. This man bared similar features to her mister--including in height--though appeared younger.]

Perhaps you have seen me on the street. I've been living in the city with my husband for almost ten years. [Ana smiled softly.] I feel silly to say that I have not ventured to this part of the park before--nor am I certain about how I came to be here.

[veryintelligentsystem]

While I don't believe I can help you with the latter, I can say that the layout may have changed...considerably, in recent years.

[He cleared his throat, one hand coming up to straighten the Windsor knot at his throat. Then he offered that hand to help her to her feet.]

If you wouldn't mind, perhaps a walk about would help you get reacquainted with your surroundings.

[anajarvis]

[The phrasing was curious and she wondered what he might be referring to. He had also said that she was familiar, she reminded herself. The straightening of his tie left her staring at him for a moment before she did take his hand and moved to her feet.] Thank you. I find this all quite curious. What is your name?

Karen Page | Daredevil | M/F

[darkcxrners]

[Caught up with season 2.]

barriss offee | star wars

[ontrial]

do you want to start a thread or can I?

[undercherryblossoms]

if you've got an idea, have at it! :D

[ontrial]

Toast the Knowing | Mad Max: Fury Road

[wastelanded]

[ota with strong f/f preference; she's gray-asexual, so this is her default]

Carina | MCU

[unslaves]

[f/f asexual darling seeks same for snuggles]

Myrcella Baratheon | GOT/ASOIAF

[consanguineal]

[ota, modern also available; she is both underage and wholly inexperienced, so taking it slow is desirable]

Matsuoka Rin | Free!

[showyouthesight]

[brokenbase]

[By the time the clock strikes seven, Slaine is already smoothing down his button-down shirt for what seems to be the fifth time. His date is coming over for a nice dinner, after all, and as the host he has to make sure everything runs smoothly. It must be perfect.

Glancing at his own attire, he furrows his brows at the nagging through passing through his mind... could he be overdressed for such an occasion?

Now if only he could stop his fingers from trembling, too.

It takes a while but Slaine manages to control his nerves, smoothing his expression into a calm one, before he opens the door.]

Good evening, Rin. [Does that sound stiff? Gosh, he sure hopes it doesn't. Ahem.] I hope you've been faring well.

[showyouthesight]

[Rin had gone through the same finicky steps, although most of his occurred while he was still getting ready. And his clothing, while always fashionable, is less on the formal side compared with Slaine's. Although he does prefer considerably more accessories. Tonight, he's gone with a few of his wrist bands, his usual necklace and a thick silver ring in the shape of a circling shark.

Upon opening the door and seeing Slaine's attire, he immediately wonders whether he should have selected one of his dress jackets rather than the open-necked silk shirt he now wears. It's always hard to tell with Slaine. And he doesn't want to set a precedent for their dates being dramatic affairs. (Not that they usually don't end up that way regardless. At the same time, he doesn't want Slaine to think he doesn't care about his appearance. Or that he cares too much.

Tch, why does dating have to be so damn complicated?)

He rubs at the back of his neck to distract himself from his traitorous thoughts. Thankfully for Slaine, it's hard for Rin to pay too much attention to Slaine's tone at the moment.]

Hey. Uh yeah, I had a good week, I think. Thanks for asking.

[He quickly adds before he forgets:]

What about you?

[brokenbase]

[Slaine may look impeccably neat with his shirt and black pants, but he can't help but give a thoughtful glance at Rin's current attire. The man before him is attractive in the count's eyes anyway, regardless of what he wears, and a part of him wishes he could freely express himself like Rin. A small, pleasant smile tugs at Slaine's lips at the sight of the accessories, but it's the shark ring that captures his attention the most.

Rin reminds him of a shark. A benign one like a nurse shark — or even a leopard shark, complete with the intricate appearance.

Maybe it's best to keep that thought a secret, he wonders, as he subconsciously wraps his fingers around the circular pendant around his neck. He wouldn't want to embarrass the guy...]

Pleasant as usual, thank you. Things haven't been too eventful around these parts, but it's nice that way, isn't it?

[His response runs a little smoother than his earlier stiff greeting, he thinks. After a second, Slaine takes a few steps back and bows his head a little, keeping his smile intact.]

Please come in and take a seat. Dinner will be served in a moment.

[showyouthesight]

[Rin can't help the way his attention keeps going to the motions of Slaine's fingers, watching them as intently as he watches the pendant. He's sure he's seen in on Slaine before, but for some reason, it seems more prominent tonight.

He smiles at Slaine's own smile, unsure what exactly brought it on exactly (he's hoping it was himself) but still feeling himself relax in turn, as he starts to move past Slaine.]

Really? You're usually the one with more excitement in his life. I get most of mine from training and that's still nothing compared to your schedule.

[He glances around the place as he enters.]

And, seriously, once in a while you should let me treat you. I've found a few good recipes we could try out.

Re: Matsuoka Rin | Free!

[undercherryblossoms]

[Each time he looked at Rin swim, he felt as if there was some huge part of Rin's soul that he couldn't understand, having never swum like that himself. He idly wondered whether Rin thought the same of Yukikaze's fencing wherever they would spend a day in the fencing club instead.

Still, that would only be fair.]

[This day was sspent in the swimming pool - literally, for Rin, Yukikaze thought, as it's been three hours his beloved jumped in there.]

[Maybe he should try to learn how to swim, after all. He wasn't a coward, just because he almost drowned once as a child doesn't mean he couldn't learn.]

[mutters] I have no idea what style even would be appropriate for me. What's the best not-drowning style again?

[He hopes Rin didn't hear him, as he's never told him of that incident. Well... Rin was so much in love in water that it usually seemed like everything else ceased to exist for him while in the pool, so hopefully he heard nothing.]

[So Yukikaze idly took his clothes off and went into the water, just standing there for now. It wasn't a sea, so he's realised that he doesn't feel afraid right now.]

Re: Matsuoka Rin | Free!

[showyouthesight]

[Yukikaze is right that Rin doesn't hear him, as immersed as he is in his training. At times like these (or rather, all times probably), Rin seems to have a one-track mind. His attention is devoted entirely on improving his strokes, pushing himself ever faster to surpass his latest personal bests. He figures Yukikaze understands, seeming to feel just as passionately about fencing. While they might not share interests, it's easy to get caught up in someone else's passion, if it's intense enough.

But he does notice Yukikaze standing in the water during his next lap and slows down, eyes widening.]

Yuki, you actually got in?

[The incredulity in his tone is more than obvious, along with the pure joy.]

Re: Matsuoka Rin | Free!

[undercherryblossoms]

Yes! [shouts, because he's not sure how much can be heard at this distance, and it's not as if Yukikaze can just swim over]

[and he sounds a bit amazed when he adds] It's not so cold, and doesn't feel as dangerous.

[as sea water, but he's not mentioning sea aloud for now. Maybe the water doesn't feel as risky because Rin's inside? Would that be... a little cheasy? He smiles at the thought, anyway.]

[showyouthesight]

Why would it be dangerous? I'm here!

[Rin has no idea of the truth behind his boast, having never heard of Yukikaze's water issues before. He just figured it was the same problem that Rei used to have. An inability to swim.

Though there does seem to be something off about that "as"...

He swims closer to him, smiling even brighter.]

Does that mean you're finally ready to take me up on my offer?

Jack Frost | Rise of the Guardians (ota)

[breaktheice]