the hug meme.

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the hug meme >> POST with your character >> TAG others, use rng if you need to, or just make up your own scenario if you want! >> HAVE FUN. 001 THE FRIENDLY HUG | this person is your good pal, and you just wanna give them a fond squeeze to let them know. 002 THE ROMANTIC HUG | you just want to be closer, so wrap your arms around them, maybe rub their back some... 003 THE BEAR HUG | maybe you haven't seen them in a while, so how about a giant hug that lifts them off their feet. 004 THE HUG FROM BEHIND | surprise them, guess who?! or maybe they're having a bad day, cheer them up. 005 THE AWKWARD HUG | maybe it's on accident, but whatever the case is, you can't help but feel a little nervous about hugging them. 006 THE COMFORT HUG | you've had a hard day: perhaps you woke up late, perhaps your brother attempted to kill you yet again, or perhaps you discovered that all your friends are dead. a hug will solve it just nicely. 007 THE ❝GOODBYE❞ HUG | for whatever reason, you're leaving, perhaps for a short while or for a very long time. better get a hug in there quick! 008 THE ❝I'M SORRY❞ HUG | actions speak louder than words, will this person get the message? 009 THE ❝GIVE IT A LITTLE EXTRA❞ HUG | give them a kiss with it, shoulder nuzzle, whatever — but let the hug linger a little! 010 THE ❝BUT I DON'T WANT A HUG❞ HUG | make them see sense! cling, and don't let go for anything! — if you're the hugged, try to get loose. or maybe you'll give in! everybody loves a quitter. 011 WILD CARD | roll again, mix and match, or create your own.

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[evulsed]

[ there are a hundred reasons this never would have worked before, not the least of which being Vanitas' constant hyper vigilance. being the only true being of darkness in a group of people shining with light usually makes Vanitas feel like he's being assaulted from all sides at all times. it took an incredible amount of time and dedication and explosive fights and property damage to a point where he doesn't tense up every time someone comes into the room.

of course, it helps that he's distracted in this moment. someone left the television on and Vanitas gets snagged by the cartoon playing. it was safe, because nobody else was around to see him do it, so he's watching a coyote fix an elaborate trap with dynamite and sucking on a piece of chocolate when Riku enters the room. Vanitas doesn't hear him. ]

coyote cartoon im dying...

[dawnawaits]

[ This was going surprisingly better than he had planned it to go. He half expected Vanitas to realize and just appear behind him at any moment, but he seemed quite content with whatever was showing on the tv. It made him feel a little more confident as he crept closer to him. Each step he took, he prayed that he didn't step on a loose spot on the floor or something because any sort of noise might snap him out of his daze.

When he was close enough, he held his breath a little, as if Vanitas would just turn his head and bite him like a shark. Whatever happens after this point he knows he deserves it so he was just going to dive in. Strong arms quickly wrapping around Vantias from behind as Riku tilts his head to the side. ]

What are we watching?

meep meep

[evulsed]

[ several things happen at once:

Vanitas chews through his pieces of chocolate, the coyote's trap on the tv explodes in his face, and someone puts their arms around his ribs. Vanitas isn't used to this sort of physical affection. for the most part, he still doesn't equate closeness with anything other than fighting, or pain, so his initial instinct is to think he's under attack.

what stops him from immediately grabbing his assailant and flipping him to the floor is the bizarre dichotomy of a great expanse of warmth along his back, and the fact the arms around his middle don't do anything but— stay there. Vanitas tenses up, every muscle clenching, his arms unfolding and hovering midair, freezing him like a deer. it takes a full heartbeat and the sound of Riku's voice at his ear to jar him out of his shocked stillness.

immediately, he flushes hot all the way up his throat and face and his hands go to the powerful arms around his ribs to start to push. ]

You— stupid! I'm not Sora!

[dawnawaits]

[ He's surprised Vanitas didn't try punching him right off the bat once his arms were around him. It shows just how much he's grown since all of this started, at least in Riku's eyes anyway. There was a small grin forming on his lips as his arms tightened just a little. Enough so that if Vantias wanted to shove him away, he'd have to try harder than that. ]

I wouldn't have to try and sneak around if you were him.

[ His eyes catch a glimpse of color on his face which only seems to encourage his actions. He was surprised to say the least, but in his own way, it was actually kind of cute...? ]

[evulsed]

[ the thought is there: all he'd have to do is knock his head back against Riku's face and crack his nose and the surprise, if not the pain, would be enough to make Riku drop him. it takes some actual willpower to not follow through on the impulse and instead do something a little less drastic.

Riku tightens his hold and Vanitas makes a little flustered, unflattering noise of distress. he twists around in Riku's grip. he can't get an elbow in his side with Riku's arms under his own, so he puts one hand down and tries to dig his knuckles into his ribs instead. ]

Let me go, you ingrate!

[dawnawaits]

[ Now that was the fight Riku was expecting a little bit more. He visibly winces when he feels those knuckles digging into his ribs, but he was still stubborn enough to hold on and cheeky enough to give him a grin despite his wincing. ]

A hug's not going to kill you. Just take it.

[ Unfortunately for Vanitas, Riku had all the time in the world today and enough stubbornness to rival Sora. ]

They can be pretty enjoyable if you give them a chance.

[evulsed]

Nnnghh!

[ the sound grits out as one of frustration, Vanitas bending his spine, squirming in the unyielding grip like a particularly unhappy cat. the thing is, Riku probably isn't all that wrong. there is something about it he can't really put his finger on. Riku is taller than him because Vanitas shares his height with Sora, so it means the grip on him is fully encompassing and more than that— warm. that's the most distressing part of the whole situation. Vanitas still can't help shying away from a feeling too good. ]

No way! Go hug someone else!

[ he digs his knuckles in with renewed vigor, trying to find a place that will make Riku flinch enough that he can get an arm down under the iron band around his waist. surely there's a ticklish spot around here someone. ]

[dawnawaits]

[ It was actually getting harder not to let go of him. He might be a smaller frame just like Sora was, but he really hard some power behind those dangerous hands of his. He didn't want to give in though. He would never with Sora, so why would he with Vanitas is what he thought until Vantias hit that one spot spot at his side that very few knew about.

Riku took in a sharp breath, trying to hold back, but his body starts to tense and laughter spills out from his lips. He didn't want to give in, but he could already feel his body wanting to spasm and get away from those deadly fingers. Unfortunately with the way Riku was leaning over to hug Vantias in the first place, he accidentally loses his footing and topples over the couch and onto Vantias, if he wasn't quick enough to escape.

oops]

[evulsed]

[ there should be no reason Vanitas knows that weak spot is there. he and Riku aren't friends (though, if asked, Vanitas would refute the idea that any of them were his friends), but it's like some echo of a memory that doesn't belong to him encourages him to keep seeking until he finds it. despite his position, a little thrill of victory goes through him when Riku is the one that starts to wiggle in discomfort.

the achievement is short lived. a combination of their weight and mutual struggle means that when Riku loses his footing, it sends them both toppling sidelong over the arm of the couch and onto the cushions. Vanitas has maybe half a second to get away— but he spends that half second being startled. so they land in a heap, all the breath crushed out of Vanitas' lungs when he takes the brunt of the fall and all of Riku's weight. being solid muscle, it's not insubstantial, making Vanitas gasp breathlessly when he lifts his head up from the cushions. ]

[dawnawaits]

[ That didn't go quite as planned. He didn't mean to squish the poor guy under all of his weight. It just sort of happened... oops. Riku was panting softly, trying to catch his breath when he looked down and realized just the position that they were in and quickly scrambled to get off him. ]

S-sorry I didn't mean--!

[evulsed]

[ the weight eases when Riku pushes himself up, and Vanitas sighs long and deep to fill his own lungs back up. the thing is— the solid crush of his body, it isn't frightening. in the seconds before Riku startles away and clumsily climbs off him, Vanitas can actually appreciate what he'd said before: it could be kind of enjoyable. being hugged. being wrapped up in someone else's warmth.

the contrast, the sudden release of pressure and lack of warmth, slams Vanitas back into his body and into his head. the embarrassment is much too easy to redirect into irritation. Vanitas pulls both elbows underneath his chest, expels an annoyed breath and glares up at Riku from his place on the cushions. some of the effect is ruined by how red-faced he is, though. ]

You're gonna pay for that.

[dawnawaits]

[ He was leaning against the furthest part of the couch, looking a tad bit flustered himself. He had meant to tease Vanitas a little, but he didn't think he'd end up pinning him down like that. It was a tad bit embarrassing for both of them he assumes.

It was when Vanitas spoke up that he was pulled out of his thoughts. "You're gonna pay for that" in a normal situation that might be seen as a little threatening, but he noticed how red Vanitas' cheeks were. (cute...) It was a little more difficult to take him seriously like that. ]

Oh yeah...?