Dates: not just a fruit any more

[weebsock]

The Dating Meme

Dating is, when you think about, really weird. It's a totally different thing for different people. Some are friends for years before they date; others start dating on the same day they met. Sometimes, there's a lot mushy stuff involved; other times, the couple acts just like friends. None of this is necessarily right or wrong.

Whatever it is, your character and the character you reply to are now dating. How? That's up to you. Whether it be awkward or not, the relationship will be uniquely theirs.

How to Play
-Comment with your character and preferences.
-Reply to others.
-Have fun.

Prompts

1. Best Friends to More: Oh, wow, you've been this person's friend forever! But then you realize you have feelings for them, and they for you. Will things change when you change your status?

2. The Sudden Decision: Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here I am, date me maybe?

3. Confession: You've had feelings for this person for, like, ages, and you want to ask them to date you. Or maybe the confession just slips out...
4. Hate Date: You really don't like this person; actually, you hate them. But you don't want them to be with anyone else!
5. I Guess We're Dating: Huh. We are dating, aren't we? Everyone else knew before us...
6. Slow Decision: For the more mature and seasoned, they might fall into something sweet without needing to rush.
7. Been Burned Before: One of you has had a bad relationship, and now both of you have to bear that brunt if you want to date now.
8. Innocence: This is your first real relationship, so you have to figure it out together. That's harder than it looks.
9. Courting: You're from an old-fashioned world or are old-fashioned yourself, so it's courting, not dating. Still, maybe you can sneak away from the chaperon.
10. First Date: Your first true date. What's it like? What would happen if...I don't know...it went bad?
11. First Kiss: Of course.
12. First Time: Together or in general.
13. The Perfect Couple: The couple that never argues and is more like best friends than a couple.
14. The Not-So-Perfect Couple: Ugh, these guys always argue and seem to despise each other. Why are they even together?
15. Comfortable: You can do anything around or in front of your honey.
16. Not Cut Out for Dating: One of you is anti-social, a jerk, a stoic badass, whatever. You're not dating material...yet here you are.
17. Getting on Each Others' Nerves: Spending too much time together can get even the most patient people annoyed with the person they're dating.
18. Know What You Like: It's almost like they can read your mind, whether it be in the kitchen, at the store, or in the bedroom.
19. Trouble in Paradise: Maybe it's external factors, or perhaps internal, but whatever the case may be, things aren't looking so sunny.

20. Test the Strength: Someone else has an obvious crush on the person you're dating. What do you do?
21. Pregnancy Scare: Hey, it happens. So, how do you feel when the period turns up missing?
22. Getting Serious: Things are getting way deep with this person. They may be the one...or maybe they think they are, while you're not too sure.
23. Old Hat: This relationship is dull. Can you get back the spark?
24. End It: You don't want to date them anymore. You want to see other people.
25. Taking It to the Next Level: You don't want to date them anymore. You want to marry them.
26. FREE SPACE

Comments

[herpetology]

"Depends! If it was a swank enough place." But that would be kind of hilarious to see. Newt didn't have anything that formal anyway. Not here. Maybe back in Boston.

"Not far, why?" Of course he hadn't really noticed. Too busy looking at Chuck or making sure they were going the right way. Of course with his attention now brought to the rest of the world, he could see people eyeing Chuck. Still better to let him answer the question. He was busy cooking up a way to make this date infinitely more private without being on base.

[tenkillrecord]

"If it's a fancy enough for my dress blues, it's too fancy." This was much more preferred, the relaxed feel they had going on was good for Chuck's nerves -the ones he refused to admit he felt.

Chuck glances around pointedly and turns back to Newt with a raised brow. "We're drawing an audience." He was used to speculation and rumours and all the things that the media liked to talk about but he wasn't interested in seeing what they'd be saying about him and Newt tomorrow.

[herpetology]

"Yeah... Yeah I kinda picked up on that." Newt was now looking over his shoulder at two girls whispering and gossiping. He nudged him with his elbow. "I got this. But you have to trust me."

So, he took him to the diner first. Order to go. It was a place that specialized in burgers with flavors from around the world. The one Newt ordered had kimchi on it and was fucking delicious. Drinks, fries, the whole shebang. Then on the bus and train. The long way. About half an hour's journey all together but. They were now in a park in a super quiet neighborhood. Not a soul around. Hardly any street lights, empty equipment. Newt absolutely using the jungle gym for their place to sit. "This is where I come for some peace and quiet! There's an elementary school not far form here? So there's next to no one around after ten."

[tenkillrecord]

Chuck nods his agreement and let's Newt lead the way. He feels like it's a round about way, but the older man seems to know what he's doing and the pilot is willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

When they reach the park, Chuck takes a long moment to glance around and take it all in. The neighbourhood is quiet and they're the only two people around and he understands exactly why Newt brought him here. "I can't even remember the last time I was in a park."

[herpetology]

"Oh then we're definitely getting on the swings after this." Now, for food. The second best part of any date. He hummed with pleasure as he took a bite of his burger. Good shit, my friend. Good shit.

[tenkillrecord]

Chuck looks skeptical but mostly because he isn't confident that children's swings will be capable of holding all his bulk. Digging into his own burger, he can't help but notice that it misses all the usual trimmings of one from home but it's definitely good and he isn't about to complain.

"Could use some beetroot, but for a non-Aussie burger, it's pretty good."

[herpetology]

Mid-bite he tries to get out, "Beetroot?!" It's of course a bit garbled with a cheek full of delicious but it had to be said. Surely they didn't... No, they couldn't.

[tenkillrecord]

Chuck finishes his mouthful and takes a sip of his drink before he speaks -mostly because it's important and Newt needs to understand him- and it's slow, as if Newt were dumb, a thing they both know is far from the truth and the twitch st the corner of his mouth that's barely hiding his smirk gives it away.

"Yeah, mate. Beetroot. And pineapple, fried onion, bacon, egg, the whole lot. It's the best way to have it." Not that it was something they had often, even in Australia. The ingredients weren't always easy to come by, but when they did both Hansen's made sure to get a couple in

[herpetology]

Newt makes a point of elbowing Chuck with his elbow. "You guys are fucking insane! Everyone was arguing about pineapple on pizza and pft." He grinned slyly at him and turned his attention back to the view. Wasn't much of one. Houses, could barely see anything in the hills. Meh. He didn't come here for that. So he turned his attention back to Chuck. "When's the last time you did anything fun off base?"

[tenkillrecord]

"Yeah, mate. We do that too. With ham and cheese. It's delicious." Turning to face Newt, Chuck pulls one leg up onto the table and crosses it in front of him, taking another bite of his burger. "Back home, Max and I used to go for walks around the 'Dome and surrounding areas." He doesn't offer anything else because there isn't anything to offer except a loose shrug.

[herpetology]

Newt gave a bit of a scoff, quickly trying to chew up some more burger so he could talk back to him. "So, probably your first date in a while huh?" Okay, wait just a second... drink to help wash it down. Now he can keep talking. "Same. Been too busy."

[tenkillrecord]

Wait, what? Chuck raises a brow, placing his burger down on the wrapper and picking up a napkin to wipe off the sauce that's ended up on his face. "Try ever, mate." It's said as nonchalantly as he can manage, but there's a definite edge to it, as if he's nervous and Chuck's hopeful that Newt hasn't mastered the art of reading him yet.

[herpetology]

.... Wait.


... Wait what. Newt blinked as he tried to process that, really think about it. First surprised, then knit brows as if his head could not comprehend it. Y'know that meme of the lady doing math in four panels? That is Newt right now. "What do you mean never. You've never been on a date before?"

[tenkillrecord]

By the time Newt has put it all together enough to form words, Chuck's got a mouthful of burger. He takes his time to chew and swallow, delaying the answer for as long as possible. "Nah, mate. Was too busy saving the world, y'know? Didn't really have time for it." It was the kind of price he had to pay to be the world's youngest Jaeger pilot.

[herpetology]

"Shit, yeah..." Now he was looking down, amazed at the truth of it all. "I kind of forget how young you are sometimes." Except he didn't. He was super aware of his age at all times but the consequences of his age and what he does were a little lost on him. "Doesn't help you have all the fans and shit, probably."

And then it hits him. "So... I'm your first???" Holy shit. Newt put his burger down to be able to talk with his hands. "What the hell dude! I would have made this way more special!"

[tenkillrecord]

Newt's not wrong about the fans; it's hard to tell who is actually interested and who just wants to get with a Jaeger pilot. And then there was always the chance that they'd take the information to the media.

"Newt, mate. This is great." Anything more than this and Chuck would be so far out of his comfort zone and it would have ended up being awkward.

[herpetology]

"Well yeah but--!" Okay, even he knows when he's fighting a losing battle. Helps that Chuck looks kind of pretty right now. Pretty and sweet and fuck he's got it so bad. He grinned but gave him a gentle nudge with his whole self, leaning into him. "Next time I'm going all out."

Then his mind started racing about all of Chuck's first. Would he be his first kiss? His first time? Could Newt handle this pressure?

Instead he phrased this as a casual sort of conversation. "How much experience do you have?"

[tenkillrecord]

Chuck snorted at Newt's response, trying to ignore the warm feeling he got at the thought of the older man wanting to go all out for him. Sure, over the years fans had flooded forums with their wants and desires and all the things they wanted to do for him, but this was entirely different. This actually meant something and Chuck found himself wanting it.

Even if the idea did terrify him.

The question throws him and he glances down, face flushing red with embarrassment. "Uh... Is there an answer I can give that won't make this awkward?"

[herpetology]

"Uh, all of them?" What kind of a question was that. But from that he could guess that meant a grand total of zero all around.

Still! He might be wrong.

"Experience doesn't matter, dude, I'm just curious."

[tenkillrecord]

Chuck won't admit that he takes a long mouthful of his drink to delay answering the question.

"I mean, I've kissed a couple people. But, I didn't really have time for it, yeah?" A beat. "A lot of people in the Academy didn't have time for a kid that was better than them, y'know?"

[herpetology]

Newt stop thinking about kissing him. You aren't guaranteed anything. Stop it. I said stop!

"Their loss. What if someone had sense enough to ask you on a date and how the fuck can I compete with pilots?!" It was all in good fun. He knew he was alright looking and knew how to have a good time but. Pilots.

[tenkillrecord]

"Who said anything about competing with pilots? What, you afraid Mori is gunna fight you for my attention?" Honestly, Newt had nothing to worry about. Chuck was in far deeper than he cared to admit.

[herpetology]

He scoffed. "Not Mako, no." She wasn't sure that she was fighting for anyone's attention. More the other way around. "But a few! Maybe." He didn't want to bring up Bucket. Fuck Bouquet.

He grinned though and leaned in to him again. "Got a thing for nerds? Megane characters?"

[tenkillrecord]

"You realise there's only four of us left, right? And one of them is my old man." And Newt didn't have Becket to worry about at all. He was pretty to look at and they were getting along, but Chuck wasn't interested and he was sure it wasn't reciprocated.

Chuck, ever straight forward and blunt just arches a brow. "Not nerds. Got a thing for you."

[herpetology]

He was going to argue about how he meant a Type rather than literal pilots but. Then there was a Chuck dangerously close to him confessing he was into him. Newt moved as close as he could get with their food in the way, leaning in. He was pretty fucking close.

"The feeling is pretty mutual."