bakerstreet | Otherwordly meme

[ She turns when she hears him emerge from the bathroom and- she does her fair share of giving him an appreciative once-over, herself, because how could she not when a man like Takashi Shirogane walks into the room looking like that? She lets her arms drop when he joins her so that he can reach over and play with her hair a bit. The look on her face is a bit teasing, really a testament to how well Shiro had managed to reignite her spirits a bit, when she says: ]

Hm? Get used to what, exactly?

[ She knows the answer. But she wants to hear him say it. ]

[He notices the spark back in her response and it soothes his heart. It had been starting already, flaring to life from time to time before, slow starting to heal and strengthen inside of her but -

but its just so damn good to hear the pop that had caught his attention the very first time they'd met back in her voice. Reaching up he strokes the hair back from her face, tucks some of it behind her ear and his eyes are soft and lazy with peace.]

To having you here. With me. [Slow he laid down on the bed, moved his arm to offer her a safe spot against his side. And his smile went into a smirk, for just a moment.] I could get used to finding you naked in my bed too.

Hmmm.

[ The satisfied smirk across her lips belies the thoughtful hum she gives as she sets the towel aside so she can settle against his side when he offers it, not completely laying with him but assuming her previous position on her side with her elbow on the pillow and her head in her hand. Her free hand reaches across a bit, and rests on his chest.

He could get used to having her here.

She-- likes being here, but she hasn't thought about how permanent of an arrangement this could or would be; she hums again, something that sounds more like she's genuinely contemplative this time. There's no denying the fact that things are difficult when they're apart, lightyears apart, but it's in the nature of their occupations and obligations. Not for the first time Hana wonders if Shiro would be better off with someone who was more... present. ]

Hey, Shiro, I wanna ask you something.

[He sees that smirk and it eases the tension in his chest as well. That's her too, that satisfied little smirk he's not about to deny she deserves. The way she settles down though tells him that she's got some of her energy back at least, or at least that she's got something on her mind. He's all right with that. He's tired himself, but - he thinks he'll be able to sleep tonight. His soul feels... it feels content. He shuts his eyes and his arm slips around her a bit more but he's still listening, humming softly to show it. If she wants to talk, they can talk.

Though she's going to be disappointed with the story of how he found out his hand vibrates. It's not half as sexy as it could be.]

Okay.

Why me?

[ Her lips draw into a thin line as soon as she's said it, as soon as the question slips out, because she hadn't intended to quite ask it like that. She shakes her head. ]

No, wait. Not that. You said that you could get used to having me around, but... why didn't you go for someone who is around?

[ The way she says it this time, it sounds more like a genuine question, one she's been wondering about, and not at all a suggestion. Because there is no way in high hell that she would ever give Shiro up, at this point. She really is just curious. Because-- ]

Like Al-- I mean, Princess Allura. She's really cool. And gorgeous. And her hair's even longer than mine.

[His eyesbrows come down and his eyes open but luckily, she's already rephrasing and explaining the question.

And he still doesn't get where she's going with her line of questioning.

Not until she says the princess' name. And then it clicks.

And then his eyebrows come down low over his eyes again and he's rolling onto his side toward her, other arm reaching for her now as well. His first attempt is levity with:]

I do pick my woman for more than just her hair, you know.

[But that's not enough and its not right and his eyebrows slip right back down, worry and concern moving through him.]

Why are you even asking me that? Did something happen?

[ She sees the concern flare up in his eyes, ad hears it in his voice, and Hana offers a shake of her head, a smile, and her hand moving to cup his cheek after he's shifted onto his side and wraps his other arm around her, scooting a bit closer to him and entangling her legs with his, pulling them beneath the sheets with hers. She has no intention of making him doubt what they are and how she feels but she is just so-- curious. Partly because, well, it's Allura. She's just alluring. And partly because-- well, she's the Princess and Shiro's the leader of the Paladins. It kind of adds up.

But still, the smile she offers him is affectionate and confident at once. ]

Nothing happened, jagiya. I'm just curious. I know you didn't just pick me because of my amazing hair! It's just--

She's here, you know? And you guys work well together too, I've seen it. [ and-- maybe she'd felt a twinge of jealousy once or twice. maybe. ] If you had gone for her you'd never have to worry about distance and stuff like that. I'm just wondering.

[He's still not sure he's happy with the question. He's sure Hana knows his devotion to her is absolute. So its not so much that he thinks she doubts him as -

maybe herself?

Either way, the answer is the same. He settles down a little bit but pulls her closer, making sure the blanket is tucked around her to keep in their shared body heat. And his eyebrows stay knit.]

Why didn't you chose Lucio instead of me? He's there. You two work well together. [Leaning down, he rests his forehead against hers, exhales and his voice softens.] Allura is a wonderful woman and I respect her and her friendship. I value her. But I need you. If I had never met you, if you hadn't run into me at the festival, I still wouldn't be with Allura. I'd still be waiting, even if I never found out what I was waiting for. I don't fall in love because its the sensible, convenient, easy thing to do.

Koibito, I fell in love because I couldn't do anything but.

[ She doesn't doubt her own feelings for him, not in the least. But sometimes she has to wonder about the situation they'd put themselves in, having to make their love reach across the expanse of space, and whether she's really capable of it...

It's moments like these, however, when he does things like pull her in close and rest his forehead to hers and speak so sweetly that quell those doubts of hers. She smiles, humming, rubbing her nose lightly against his as she listens to his words and takes them to heart and locks them up there to cherish forever. He--

He's in so deep.

And so is she. ]

You're so cheesy.

[ She presses a kiss to his cheekbone, just below his eye. ]

I didn't mean to worry you. I really-- really love you, you know. I've never felt this way about anyone ever before. You're the only one. I just-- had to wonder. Because I know this is hard on us sometimes.

Oh, and Lúcio's my best friend, silly. He's basically an angel and he's super talented and great and cute, but he's got nothing on you, jagiya.

Edited (i decided Lucio needed more love) 2017-01-15 20:16 (UTC)

[She stays snuggled in close and that's a good sign.

So is the fact she calls him 'cheesy' something he's come to equate with her telling him she loves him without saying it. The kiss helps too. Content with that he settles down, intent on getting her to sleep and perhaps even catching a little of it himself. Between the storm and Hana he suspects his mind might be settled enough that it won't dredge up anything while he's unconscious. Gentle, he brushes her damp hair up and over the pillow, both for the sight of it and to keep it from hanging against her body and chilling her.

But his eyebrows do go up - and then up some more as she piles praise on her friend. He like Lucio just fine and is aware that, while the younger man might be in love with Hana, he cares about her enough not to make it an issue. He's not worried himself where Hana's heart is or how strong her loyalty goes. She's very obvious and duplicity isn't her strong suit, something he's never going to complain about. Her piling all the praise on though makes him wonder if she's trying to tease him with jealousy. He huffs a soft exhale out his nose.]

An angel, huh?

[ The fact that Lúcio is actually about a year older than Shiro (which is easy to forget given that the man stands at an astounding 5'3") probably says something about Hana and older guys.

That aside, however-- okay. Maybe she is teasing. Just a little bit. The corners of her lips curl into an almost catlike smile at Shiro's reaction even when she makes a noncommittal noise. ]

Uh-huh. He's one of the nicest people I know. [ she's genuine, though, when she says, ] I'm glad I got to know him. I've been a big fan of his music for the longest time but he's even cooler after you spend time with him.

[ and then for good measure, she plants another kiss to the scar along Shiro's nose. ] You're still number one, though.

[If asked, Shiro would admit, he doesn't know most of her crew's ages. Or all that much about them personally other than whatever they've talked about when they've met or things that relate to Hana. It's not that he doesn't care about her teammates, its that they rotate in and out and he's not there very much to interact. If he's there, its usually for Hana and its usually to take her somewhere he can have her to himself instead of sharing.

Taking her out into deep space would probably be considered that.

His lips shift, go into a bit of a crooked smile and he wraps her a little bit closer.]

I'd better be. I'm the one you're currently naked in bed with.

[ Hana understands. If it weren't for having spent quite some time out in space, now, she wouldn't have known much at all about the other paladins, either, beyond the fact that some of them were fans of hers. And that they appeared to be in complete shock upon discovering that their fearless leader had managed to catch the attention of one Hana "D.Va" Song.

In any case, Shiro's response draws a laugh from her and, maybe a little deviously, she presses herself against him even more when he pulls her closer and offers a characteristically smug look. ]

I am naked in bed with you, aren't I? Lucky you. You're living a whole bunch of people's fantasies, dude.

Edited 2017-01-16 13:19 (UTC)

[Its quite possible that some of that shock is that Shiro caught himself anyone at all. He's fairly sure there had, at one time, been some elaborate plots he thankfully never had go into effect around him involving getting him on a date with someone, anyone. Because his team was still too interested in his love life and him have a lack of one had been something that they'd found unacceptable.

Despite his assurance that he, the only person involved, was fine with it.

He's grateful that stage at least is over.

Instead he hums as she cuddles in closer, wrapping her more comfortably and closing his eyes as he settles in. It's good to hear the spunk back in her voice and the cocky confidence. Even if talking about other people fantasizing about her naked isn't exactly something he enjoys.[

Lucky me. [He agrees it honestly, hand smoothing along her back.] You have a universe to choose from now and you're here with me.

[ At least nobody can chide Shiro for going about anything half-assed because they may have tried to encourage him to date people and hey may have spurned them from doing so but when he did finally decide to go for someone--

Shiro would end up with an international celebrity and military hero.

Not that those were the only reasons he fell for her; she knows it goes much deeper than that. But if the topic ever came up Hana might have to laugh at Shiro's go big or go home approach to dating.

As it is, she merely quirks a brow at him skeptically even as she reaches over and cups his cheek, thumb brushing against his cheekbone. ]

So do you.

[ After all, Hana wouldn't even have a universe to choose from if not for Shiro. ]

You could have a space princess or anyone else in the universe but I guess the best girl from Earth is a good choice too.

[ She winks, which is all the confirmation anyone really needs to know that she's in a good mood and that she's referring to herself as the best girl from Earth. ]

[His eyes slip shut at the cup and brush of her and then he hums and turns his face into it, pressing a kiss to her palm. His eyes are warm and deep when they open and he looks at her over her hand a long moment before shifting his head back onto the pillow.]

The best girl from Earth is my only choice.

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