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So hot you're hurting my feelings

Smitten

Because sometimes, you want to play out goofy, absolutely adorable ~feelings~ 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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...perhaps, perhaps not. I didn't stop to consider how it would make you feel, how I was putting my curiosity and self-interest above your comfort.

[Close to wringing his hands, he reaches over for his packed lunch, undoing the cloth then redoing and undoing it again just to keep his hands -- hyper from bundled nervous energy -- busy.]

I think you're an interesting and unique person, Zelgadis. I want to paint that.

[for all the fidgeting Shigure is doing, Zelgadis is...well, for better or worse, like a stone. externally, anyway; internally? he's kind of screaming. guts twisting with guilt and fear, anxiety fueled by a nagging want to say something making his head buzz a bit as he tries to stay focused on the topic -- PAINTING. painting! not feelings!

well. okay, his feelings were just addressed, but those aren't the point, are they?

or are they. oh no. has he already lost the thread of conversation?! not good.

he swallows against a bone-dry throat.]

I...don't think...I've given you good reason to...to be this considerate. It just seems a little weird. I guess. That you'd bother, I mean.

Can't I just be that way because I want to be?

[His head tilts and he tries to look Zel in the eye, a tiny and hopeful grin pricking at his mouth.]

That's not too weird, is it? I mean, you've never given me a reason not to be...

[Zel doesn't realize they're looking eye-to-eye right away, because while he meant to try and give a sidelong kind of squint of suspicion, he once a-fucking-gain winds up getting caught up by Shigure being...well, Shigure. this guy has no business being so fair-faced and kind-eyed, wearing blue in like the absolute opposite that Zel himself is cursed to. shouldn't he want to punch that fucking perfect face instead of touch it? or--

OR MAYBE STOP THAT. what's visible of Zel's face flushes a soft violent before he snaps his head to look in the other direction, flustered by his own train of thought.]

F-fine! If that's just. How you are with everyone, then it's fine! N-no issue.

[Okay, that is just cute? Shigure, however, keeps any laughter at bay by rubbing at his chin.]

Mm. Well, like I said...you've never given me a reason to not be courteous with you. Unless...

[It's easier to be playful now that the heavy air of seriousness has been lifted from over them. Somewhat. He squints, leans forward just a tad.]

...unless you want me to be mean and cruel to you?

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[that elicits a scoff. in an almost petulant, childlike way:] What kind of weirdo would ask for something like that!? I-I just said you were fine, so leave it at that, alright?

[he can glean a sense of Shigure leaning just from the shift of direction of his voice, and Zel feels a little jolt go under his skin. he's grinning, isn't he. gods dammit.]

[Not only is Shigure grinning, he is chuckling now. It's an impulse -- he can't help it!]

Mmph. Very well, Zelgadis. If you insist that I am fine...

[The knot of the furoshiki comes fully undone and the cloth falls apart to reveal some sliced fruit -- persimmons, apples, and bananas -- and toasted, sweet ricecakes.]

I just wanted to clear the air. I hope you don't think too harshly of me for it.

[He plucks up one of the banana slices but doesn't quite bite into it yet.]

...are you hungry?

[shit. he meant that--like. like treating him courteously was fine, not that HE was fine! like! attractive! or whatever! which is true but NOT WHAT HE MEANT, GODDAMMIT.

'don't think too harshly of me,' he says. gods. Zel brings a hand up to rub at his face, picking at some of the stone lining his brow in agitation. rocks for a face and rocks for a brain, he should've just flown away or gotten smote by some freak chain lightning or--]

Huh-?

[he turns his head a bit to peek over, blinking dumbly at what Shigure's got pinched between his fingers before his eyes flick down to the rest of the spread. oh.

...those actually look real nice.

no thoughts head empty, Zel makes some faint noise of acknowledgement before his hand withdraws from his face and is held out palm-up, only questioning whether he even should after he does so.]

...

[That gets another chuckle out of him although it's far more subdued and barely audible. There's a whisper of movement as Shigure scoots over, closer to him, and deposits a couple slices of the fruit into Zel's awaiting palm.]

I have some cold tea if you'd like, too. Let me know if you want more.

[In case Zel's suffering from low blood sugar or something. His mood's all over the place, seemingly.]

[as the situational awareness hits, Zel stares at the small little pile of snacks in his hand, and as Shigure talks on beverages, he acknowledges that he's scooched over. Zel's gut clenches and his heart thumps, and it's likely for the best he's sitting; he's been known to comically swoon and faint when overwhelmed by embarrassment in the past.

he already knows damn well these are the side effects of being fucking smitten with this damn guy, but that doesn't mean he knows what to do about that. it's a strange kind of blessing that Shigure's just conducting things to move along with as little open input necessary from Zel as possible. damn, maybe he can get away with not saying another embarrassing word? that'd be something.

for now...

there's a little lapse of inaction, where Zel does very little but remain stone-still like some kind of peculiar statue before he accepts the fact he has to do something about this.

the hood can stay up, sure, but not the mask. he plucks at it with his free hand, pulling it down, and boy howdy he's still some kind of flustered shade. despite this, he dutifully gobbles up each piece (can't say dumb things if you're too busy eating) until his hand is empty.

mumbled:] ...It's good.

[and he's still too damn close. it kind of stings in a stupid way: Zel's skin is hardened to subtler sensory things -- things like the heat of proximity or even the texture of his own clothes. he can't help but wonder what it should feel like on the outside right now.]

Mm. They were the freshest I could find at the market.

[Zel's face -- from what little of it he can see -- has taken on quite the color but Shigure tries not to stare or say anything, worried if he brought attention to it he'd sour the already-shaky mood. Instead, he busies his hands with the carafe of tea he'd brought with him.]

It's mint tea, I hope that's alright with you?

[Because he's holding it out for Zel to take without any indication of taking it back, thankyouverymuch.]

[again, Zel doesn't much think about what he's been handed until moments after he's blindly accepted. this guy really just sat him down and started feeding him like a fussy child needing a snack...which, to be fair, probably makes sense, given how flustered he'd gotten. which is all Shigure's involuntary fault anyway.

grumpiness gives way to sheepishness, because while he can do as asked and take whatever's being offered to eat or drink, beyond mumbling a thank-you, Zel finds himself at a loss. is he supposed to small-talk? he doesn't really do that. Shigure doesn't, either, does he?? from what he's observed...usually it's some more energetic person pulling answers out of him until he gets this kind of withdrawn look. something Zel relates to, honestly. maybe that's part of why he...y'know.

engh.

his brow knits as he quietly suffers over his own uncertainty.

...the tea's nice, at least.]

[While Shigure can't quite put his finger on why Zel seems so fussy and fidgety and pouty, he at the very least has experience with younger cousins and a sibling to know what to do in cases like this. Sometimes, just ~riding it out~ quietly and offering snacks does the trick. Other times, there's a bit more prodding involved, but he'll get to that part when he feels it's necessary. Now it's not looking like he'll need to prod Zel.

Or...maybe he will. He can't say for sure just yet.

He plucks a couple of slices of banana into his own mouth and chews, thoughtfully, considering what he'll say next.]

...besides the, ah, training you were doing out there, were you up to anything else? Going anywhere in particular? I was thinking of going into town and getting a few things before heading back to camp...but I wasn't sure, what with the reports of bandits in the area...

[in spite of himself, Zel's heart and stomach a startled little flutter and flip combo when Shigure finally speaks up, and he has to go still for a moment to get over that. he keeps the near-empty cup held in his lap and his eyes cast down on it, just barely able to parse movement from the corner of his eye.

anywhere in particular? well...]

...No. Still looking.

Then...

[He's tilting his head -- practically craning his neck at this point -- to try and meet glances with Zel. For sincerity's sake, mostly, but also to make sure he's not treading around unwelcome territory. It's very hard to tell. Zel is so...tense.]

Can I trouble you to accompany me into town? You don't have to stick around or anything, but I'd appreciate the company and safety along the way.

[rather than reflexively turning his head to shy away from the mere chance of eye contact, Zel now remains quite still, even as his face flushes again knowing full well his expression and reactions are being examined.]

If-- [he clears his throat, an ear twitching.] If that's what you want. It's fine. I don't mind, that is to say. So.

[leave it at that leave it at that leave it at that leave it at that lea--] Just don't blame me if it draws unwanted attention.

[right cool thanks misery blabbermouth you're great.]

Yes, it's what I'd like, and I don't mind the attention, but...

[A pause, as he considers his words now. How can he say this without sounding like a sap? Or like he's being pushy?]

...if it's not what you want, then that's fine by me too. I'd understand if you want to be left alone.

[Zel has to fight the impulse to scoff, if only to vent some of those butterflies having themselves a mosh pit in his gut. instead, he just huffs air through his nose, turning his head away.]

You're not a damn con artist; if I go anywhere, it's because I mean to.

...

[Shigure chuckles a little to himself, conceding Zel's point with a small nod.]

Now that is true...I suppose. I just don't want to make you feel obligated simply because I asked. But if you choose to tag along, then...

Then I will! [he puffs up a bit, ear twitching again.] Just-- say it's for protection or something, if anyone asks. It's fine.

...so what you're saying is, I need protection?

[he looks back over, scowling.] I said to say it was! Not that you-! Rrgh--[he huffs, rubbing at his face.] I'm trying to be helpful, dammit!

[A hand over his mouth helps to stifle his chuckling.

Somewhat.]

Easy there. I'm just teasing you.

[his laughter doesn't have to make his heart flutter, does it? gods dammit. yet here he is, all...heckin'...smitten.

Zel sighs in a soft huff, nearly defeated.]

You're a piece of work.

I'll take that as a compliment.

[More of the fruit is held out toward him. A peace offering.]

Would you like some more?

Thnx. Ridiculously hot.

oh no :c i hope u can stay safe

it's much cooler now! :)

\o/

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