Dating

[youngandbeautiful]

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

[speakslyrically]

That's good. I'm glad you think so. [Luke just blinked at her brows coming together for a moment, definitely confused.] Oh well, she's usually there when we play.

[Luke was all too happy to ignore Alex's groan because he's glancing up watching Rey's expression but then -

Oh boy. She's not happy.

And he can tell. What was it though? Had she figured out it was her and was absolutely not okay with it like he'd been afraid of?] You do? [Maybe she does and she's annoyed with him for assuming she'd be interested. Well, damn. A fraction of a beat later his expression is back to confusion, worse than before.

He doesn't see Reggie motioning with his hands toward them while looking pleadingly at Alex.]

Rose? What to you mean Rose. I'm not interested in Rose. I like you, Rey.

[talentedscavenger]

[How was it that two people who liked each other had the hardest time telling one another that they did, in fact, like each other? This would probably make for a funny story later on, but in the moment, it wasn't the best feeling for Rey. She was a little confused as well, knowing Rose only showed up to their performances here and there.

So, naturally she thought Luke had been texting or chatting with her on the side. Because she was a smart and pretty girl, and probably more Luke's type.

Rey was preparing to make a quick getaway; pick up her bag and say she had to go home for one reason or another. Would that be cowardly? Probably. Before she could move to pick up her bag, Luke told her it wasn't Rose he was interested in but her.

Her.

The hurt she felt gave way to shock and surprise.]

You...like me? [The young woman repeated, caught off guard by his words and still trying to process what just happened. It wasn't Rose. It wasn't Rose, but her!] You like me? [She repeated again, still trying to come to grips with the situation and found her cheeks were starting to feel warm. Was she blushing? Yes.

Rey chewed on her bottom for lip for a moment before taking a deep breath. Hopefully, she wasn't going to sound idiotic for this:] I didn't know, but that makes me happy. I like you too, Luke. Like...really like you.

[speakslyrically]

Yeah? I mean you're at all our gigs, we're friends. We talk and hang out. You know all the stuff I like. We can just you know be together and stuff. It's -

[He trailed off after a moment rubbing at the back of his neck. When he tries to explain it, normally without music it sounds so so dumb to him. So awkward and weird and Luke hates that so much. It's not the way confessions are supposed to go is it? They're supposed to be special or something, right? This feels just painfully lacking somehow - like he's screwed it up.

Or maybe she really wasn't interested and he'd made an idiot of himself. He's sure it wasn't the first time he's looked stupid nor would it be the last. It's Luke - he's made a fool of himself and been an idiot a million times before now and it's not likely to stop - he knew and accepted this fact.]

It's okay if you don't feel the same. Really. I just - [His hurried scrambling to assure Rey it was okay that she didn't like him was fine died with a soft hitch of breath. It was followed by a quiet and shy -]

You do?

[talentedscavenger]

[It doesn't sound awkward or dumb to Rey. At least Luke was able to talk about how he was feeling freely. Whereas she tried to bury those feelings down, or down right ignored them. She didn't want to jeopardize the friendship she had with Luke over a minor crush that might go away...only it didn't.

So, really, Luke had been the braver one out of the two of them. He sang his feelings out loud for her, and actually told her that he liked her. It gave her the push she needed to confront her feelings and say them out loud without fear of being rejected.

The smile on her face transformed into a bright one. One that made her eyes shine. Her heart skipped a beat hearing that quiet and shy question. Taking another deep breath, Rey took a step towards Luke, and then another until she was in front of him.]

Yeah, I do. [And if that wasn't enough of a hint, she leaned forward give him a light kiss.

There couldn't be any confusion with that move.]

[speakslyrically]

[Luke doesn't know why that surprises him as much as it does, yet it does. Rey was really wonderful and maybe some part of him just isn't sure he deserves something or someone this amazing. But he'll do everything he can to make sure that Rey doesn't regret it.

Reaching out, he's gently resting his hands on her shoulders moving into her space just wanting to be closer. There was a warm affectionate smile on his face, his expression and demeanor losing the nervous edge it had had before she said she liked him back, before her lips rested against his. There was no way to misunderstand of be confused by that. Luke reached up cupping a hand to her cheek as he gently returned that kiss his eyes drifting closed.

Whem he drew back it was with a peacefuland contented sigh; only just enough so that their lips weren't touching but he did press his forehead against hers. He knew they needed to breathe but he didn't want to break the soft affectionate contact they had.]

That is music to my ears.

[talentedscavenger]

[ooc: Your Luke is AMAZING. <3]

[The kiss felt like it lasted hours rather than seconds, but her lungs were screaming at her to pull back for air. But, Rey didn't want to pull back just yet. Luke was kissing her back and she could feel her heart beating a little faster, her cheeks growing a bit warmer and wanted to stay as close to as Luke as she could.

Thankfully he had the right idea, letting the kiss come to its natural end and pulling back for both of them to take in air. His forehead was pressed against Rey's. Her cheeks had more pink to them and her arms had managed to come around his waist.

There was a soft hum of agreement from Rey, unable to pull away from him completely.]

I'm sorry for not telling you sooner. [Rey began, wanting to give him some insight to why she was so oblivious to who his song was intended for.] I didn't think you felt the same, and I didn't want to make things awkward if I told you...and it didn't work out.

[speakslyrically]

[OOC: Awww thanks. I've never played him before this, TBH. I made this journal on a whim.]

[When her arms settled around his waist, Luke gave a low little hum. It was sweet, nice. He's not used to being on the recieving end of affectionate touches from romantic partners - not that he'd had many of those just a couple kiddie age crushes before this but still he's sure there's something different about Rey touching him like this, holding tight to him that was just special.]

It's okay. Like I said, it's scary, right? [Especially with all the not knowing if it was a shared feeling or not. the risk of crashing hard is more than enough to keep anyone quiet.] I get it but you don't have to worry now.

[He gave a little laugh and shook his head, just fond and warm amusement.]How could I not? You're wonderful, Rey.

[talentedscavenger]

[ooc: Welcome! I honestly couldn't tell, and this entire thing is just so pure.]

[The compliment only deepened the blush on Rey's cheeks. If she could duck her head, even a little, she would've. But as they were so close, and the last thing she wanted to do was accidentally headbutt Luke--though Reggie and Alex probably would've found it slightly funny.]

I mean, I couldn't tell? I thought how you were treating me was the same as the other guys. [Another reason why she was hesitant, he might've seen her as 'one of the guys,' rather than someone as potential dating material.

Which never mattered to her before until they started hanging around more and more.]

But, um... [It was dawning on her that she was greatly interrupting their band practice -- and Reggie and Alex would probably like to have their friend/lead singer back.] Maybe, we could talk about all this later? I don't want your practice session to be a wash. [Or more of a wash because...she would like to kiss him again if she didn't pull away soon.]

[speakslyrically]

[ooc: Thanks! It is. I love everything about this.]

Rey. [Okay that's fair. That's fair because he had no clue how to tell her or how to act. Sure he could be a bit of a flirt but that was all fake stuff to him and Rey - what he felt about Rey wasn't fake.]

I mean yeah but no. I'm just really bad at - some things. [He finished after a long confused pause. He wasn't sure how to explain he had no idea how to go from friends to friends to 'so-now-we're-dating' but he's sure Rey gets what he means. Rey always seems to understand him even when he doesn't get himself.]

OH. Right. Right! [He moved to draw back a bit. Only to lean in and kiss her again softly. When they drew apart he smiled warmly at her.] We can figure out a night to go on a date - maybe a movie? Just the two of us..

[talentedscavenger]

[ooc: Yess! If you're ever up for another thread, I'm totally down.]

[At the drop of her name, Rey could only give Luke a stare, silently and sarcastically asking 'yes?' The guy was charming and it sometimes came off like he was flirting nearly constantly. Maybe it was part of his on stage persona or a way for him to garner more fans? Rey wasn't about to ask!

The look on her face gave way to a soft chuckle, a slight bowing of her head after he finished his sentence.] Like remembering to bring a pencil to class?

[A slight tease because that's how all of it started. Or was it when he first started playing at the café? She didn't know, and it didn't really matter. They went from friends to....friends-who-were-dating. An interesting transition, but everyone else around them could see they had feelings for each other.

Except Luke and Rey.

At least they were to finally get to this point! Sharing feelings and now talks of an actual date.

She didn't hesitate to kiss Luke back, but Rey had to remind herself not to linger or press too much. The point of pulling away was to lessen temptation, not dive straight into it.]

A movie? Y-yeah, that sounds like fun. [Luke would have to forgive her for the momentarily stutter as she briefly bit down on her lower lip. Torn between kissing him again and fully walking away. Behave. Kissing is not...addicting.]

A movie with just the two of us, or hanging out after school...doesn't have to be anything in particular. I just need to know when so I can make sure I don't have a shift that day. [Because responsible people actually go their work shifts and don't ditch for their boyfriends-- Wait. Was, that what they were now? Boyfriend and girlfriend?]

But, uh, text me later?