[ Kageyama stays quiet as he finishes, trying to get his thoughts in order but he really didn't know what to think. ]
I... don't know. I didn't have any expectations. I just guess I'm... glad to see you.
[ He is so bad with words and expressing his emotions. He's been working for a long time now on talking to people and trying to understand others better. But Cater is hard to read sometimes. ]
[ Kageyama's face gets a little pensive as he grabs his own mug. He leans against the kitchen counter and avoids eye contact. He's not sure what direction to move them in just yet. ]
It's not that good... did I make things weird for you?
[ He knows he'd basically admitted to liking Cater. ]
[This was absolutely not a conversation that Cater wanted to have. He takes a breath, trying to decide if he wants to continue to blow off the topic, but...well, he'd come here, hadn't he? He owed it to Kageyama to at least be a bit more straightforward.]
No, you didn't.
[Cater keeps his voice as light as possible, to try and keep things casual even as they delve into a subject that could get very uncomfortable very quickly.]
I like you. I'm just not looking to get into a relationship. I don't want to mislead you, if that's what you're hoping for.
[ Kageyama quietly takes a sip of the hot chocolate, mulling over the other's answer and well. He never really thought Cater would like him like that anyway so it's not that big of a surprise but whatever he feels about it he packs in a box to slide into the back of his mind. ]
I probably wouldn't be good at a relationship anyway so...it's not like that.
[Kageyama seems to mostly take it well, but when he says that, Cater can't help but wince. He kicks off from the doorway to close the space between them and put a hand on the other boy's arm.]
[ Kageyama clears his throat at that. He's pretty sure that's the first time someone he's attracted to had so blatantly stated they found him attractive. ]
Well, okay.
[ He lifts his hot chocolate. ]
But... we should finish these before they get cold.
[With a giggle and a wink, Cater clinks his mug with Kageyama's before raising it to his lips and taking a hearty gulp. Now it felt like he had an incentive to hurry and polish off all its contents.]
[ Kageyama's heart does a little skip and he smiles a bit awkwardly before he starts to work on finishing off his hot chocolate. ]
I'll try not to turn into a cat.
[ He mumbles with his lips against the rim of his cup. Otherwise drinking steadily because somehow now the goal is to finish the hot chocolate as soon as possible in favor of other ventures. ]
[Maybe it's just imagining things, but Cater sure seems to be locking eyes with the other boy and staring intently while they drink. His smile cracks from around the ceramic at the statement, eyes shining.
As soon as he finishes, he licks his lips and reaches around Kageyama to purposefully set the empty mug down in a way that brings their bodies closer. When he brings his hand back, he brushes his fingers along the other boy's waist.]
[ Cater has really, really pretty eyes. Kageyama is torn between not being able to look at him and not being able to look away. The moment the other is sidled closer, though, his eyes widen and a rush of tingles follow his touch.
It's weird, that a touch to his side takes his breath away. He clears his throat, gaze dropping as he drinks the last few sips of the hot chocolate before setting it down a little too hard so it clinked a bit too loud.
Words... he should say something shouldn't he... ]
[Kageyama doesn't say anything, so Cater doesn't either. There are no mugs to hide behind, now, and he isn't being given any indications that he should back up and give the other boy some space.
So, he leans up to bridge the gap between them and press their lips together. Hopefully, Kageyama would be able to contain himself from turning into a cat again...but if he was being honest, Cater was still half-expecting it.]
[ Moving away is the last thing that Kageyama wants Cater to do but he's also unsure of what to do with himself at the moment and the urge to run and hide or otherwise cat is strong.
But he doesn't want that again and so he takes a steady breath in the moments he has, keeping himself calm, hopefully.
His heart does race, though when their lips press together. His eyes stay open for a moment before he closes them and luckily all that is cat of him is still the ears. His hands hang awkwardly at his sides. But this time now that he didn't immediately shift he can really savor the moments their lips touch.
Honestly, he doesn't have any idea how one is supposed to go about being a good kisser, though... and that is starting to push itself into the forefront of his mind because he's pretty sure that Cater is really, really good at this.
At least he makes Kageyama feel really, really good. ]
[It is definitely clear that Kageyama is not an experienced kisser, but Cater doesn't mind. If anything, that makes this all the more special.]
Don't overthink it--just follow my lead.
[He whispers those words against the other boy's lips, barely moving away, before renewing the kiss once more. His own hands wander down to find Kageyama's and guide them to his waist, encouraging him to hold their bodies together.]
[ Don't overthink it is a lot easier said than done when there are a million new sensations and stimulation that he's not used to. People barely ever touched him, he barely touched other people and not like this at all. Not soft and gentle.
He doesn't want to let on just how much of an impossible task he thinks not overthinking is and stays quiet, the other's whisper etching itself on his memories just as much as the kiss had and the guidance he receives. His fingers curl instinctively when they settle on Cater's waist. It's a bit grounding to hold onto something, a bit of an anchor.
This time his eyes don't stay open at all, the other's lips slotting against his own. He'll follow Cater's lead, every little thing memorized and stored to learn and grow from. He does like to be good at anything he does, aside from school he's just too dumb. ]
[That was better. Little by little, Kageyama seemed like he was relaxing. Cater didn't want to push things too far too fast, deciding to keep the kiss light and soft and patient as the other boy found his footing.
One of his hands snakes up to run his fingers through Kageyama's hair, gently touching the back of those silky feline ears. Try as he might, the reminder of them being there makes him crack a slight smile, giggling into their kiss. His other hand settles over Kageyama's heart as he pushes their bodies together.]
[ Kageyama inhales sharply when the other touches the ears, maybe a bit sensitive. He pulls back just a little and then more when the other giggles! He doesn't pull his body away, though. No, it feels too good being pressed close, can Cater feel his heart hammering away. ]
Are you laughing at me?
[ He mumbles and at the very least even if he's questioning he's not really pulled his mouth too far from Cater's. ]
[Even as he says that, though, he still has laughter in his voice. He glances upward toward the rest of Kageyama's face, still nuzzled close as he clarifies.]
I'm just in such a good mood I can't help but laugh. I'd never laugh at you.
[At least not for any reason like this--because of his inexperience and nerves. Speaking of those nerves, though, and feeling Kageyama's heartbeat underneath his palm, he has to ask--]
[ Kageyama somehow is comforted by the fact that Cater stays close to him even if he's still sounding a bit too amused! It's sus! But... he takes a slow breath and it does nothing to slow his racing heart but he's okay with that.
Volleyball makes his heart race too. ]
Yes. I like it...
[ He likes Cater even when he laughs when they're kissing. ]
[And he could go right back to kissing Kageyama, leaving it at that...but even standing there together like that there was still a bit of a chill in the air.]
How do you feel about taking this under the covers?
[ Kageyama hesitates, just a moment but well. In for a penny, in for a pound. He nods, slightly before remembering that wasn't a yes or no question -- exactly. ]
I think ... okay.
[ He's nervous. How could he not be? he's kissing a really really attractive guy and it's a rush comparable to being on the court. ]
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Date: 2025-01-06 02:21 am (UTC)I... don't know. I didn't have any expectations. I just guess I'm... glad to see you.
[ He is so bad with words and expressing his emotions. He's been working for a long time now on talking to people and trying to understand others better. But Cater is hard to read sometimes. ]
Do you, though?
[ He asks, offering Cater a mug. ]
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Date: 2025-01-06 02:47 am (UTC)I don't have any problems fooling around, but I'd hate to do anything that might strain our friendship.
[He takes a careful sip. It's hot, but good, and immediately helps banish some of the lingering chill from outside.]
Mmm! This may be the best hot chocolate I've ever had.
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Date: 2025-01-06 02:52 am (UTC)It's not that good... did I make things weird for you?
[ He knows he'd basically admitted to liking Cater. ]
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Date: 2025-01-06 03:01 am (UTC)No, you didn't.
[Cater keeps his voice as light as possible, to try and keep things casual even as they delve into a subject that could get very uncomfortable very quickly.]
I like you. I'm just not looking to get into a relationship. I don't want to mislead you, if that's what you're hoping for.
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Date: 2025-01-06 03:15 am (UTC)I probably wouldn't be good at a relationship anyway so...it's not like that.
[ It's not like he can trust someone to stay. ]
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Date: 2025-01-06 03:21 am (UTC)Hey, don't put yourself down like that.
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So, tell me what it is like.
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Date: 2025-01-06 03:25 am (UTC)[ Kageyama is hyper aware of the other's hand and his grip on his mug tightens a little, glancing at Cater briefly. ]
I just...like you and kissing you was nice...
[ Risks of turning into a cat running a bit high. ]
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Date: 2025-01-06 03:29 am (UTC)It's not like we can't kiss just because we're not dating.
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Date: 2025-01-06 03:51 am (UTC)[ Kageyama looks at Cater more directly and ignores the flushed feeling that's creeping up again. ]
But... I don't want you to just humor me or whatever.
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Date: 2025-01-06 04:01 am (UTC)[He cracks a bit of a cheeky grin with that one, looking more like his normal self again.]
Make no mistake, I am absolutely attracted to you.
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Date: 2025-01-06 04:11 am (UTC)Well, okay.
[ He lifts his hot chocolate. ]
But... we should finish these before they get cold.
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Date: 2025-01-06 04:26 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-06 04:31 am (UTC)I'll try not to turn into a cat.
[ He mumbles with his lips against the rim of his cup. Otherwise drinking steadily because somehow now the goal is to finish the hot chocolate as soon as possible in favor of other ventures. ]
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Date: 2025-01-06 04:37 am (UTC)As soon as he finishes, he licks his lips and reaches around Kageyama to purposefully set the empty mug down in a way that brings their bodies closer. When he brings his hand back, he brushes his fingers along the other boy's waist.]
No rush.
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Date: 2025-01-09 05:41 am (UTC)It's weird, that a touch to his side takes his breath away. He clears his throat, gaze dropping as he drinks the last few sips of the hot chocolate before setting it down a little too hard so it clinked a bit too loud.
Words... he should say something shouldn't he... ]
...
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Date: 2025-01-09 05:51 am (UTC)So, he leans up to bridge the gap between them and press their lips together. Hopefully, Kageyama would be able to contain himself from turning into a cat again...but if he was being honest, Cater was still half-expecting it.]
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Date: 2025-01-10 06:26 am (UTC)But he doesn't want that again and so he takes a steady breath in the moments he has, keeping himself calm, hopefully.
His heart does race, though when their lips press together. His eyes stay open for a moment before he closes them and luckily all that is cat of him is still the ears. His hands hang awkwardly at his sides. But this time now that he didn't immediately shift he can really savor the moments their lips touch.
Honestly, he doesn't have any idea how one is supposed to go about being a good kisser, though... and that is starting to push itself into the forefront of his mind because he's pretty sure that Cater is really, really good at this.
At least he makes Kageyama feel really, really good. ]
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Date: 2025-01-10 06:32 am (UTC)Don't overthink it--just follow my lead.
[He whispers those words against the other boy's lips, barely moving away, before renewing the kiss once more. His own hands wander down to find Kageyama's and guide them to his waist, encouraging him to hold their bodies together.]
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Date: 2025-01-10 06:44 am (UTC)He doesn't want to let on just how much of an impossible task he thinks not overthinking is and stays quiet, the other's whisper etching itself on his memories just as much as the kiss had and the guidance he receives. His fingers curl instinctively when they settle on Cater's waist. It's a bit grounding to hold onto something, a bit of an anchor.
This time his eyes don't stay open at all, the other's lips slotting against his own. He'll follow Cater's lead, every little thing memorized and stored to learn and grow from. He does like to be good at anything he does, aside from school he's just too dumb. ]
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Date: 2025-01-10 06:57 am (UTC)One of his hands snakes up to run his fingers through Kageyama's hair, gently touching the back of those silky feline ears. Try as he might, the reminder of them being there makes him crack a slight smile, giggling into their kiss. His other hand settles over Kageyama's heart as he pushes their bodies together.]
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Date: 2025-01-11 12:06 am (UTC)Are you laughing at me?
[ He mumbles and at the very least even if he's questioning he's not really pulled his mouth too far from Cater's. ]
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Date: 2025-01-11 01:30 am (UTC)[Even as he says that, though, he still has laughter in his voice. He glances upward toward the rest of Kageyama's face, still nuzzled close as he clarifies.]
I'm just in such a good mood I can't help but laugh. I'd never laugh at you.
[At least not for any reason like this--because of his inexperience and nerves. Speaking of those nerves, though, and feeling Kageyama's heartbeat underneath his palm, he has to ask--]
Are you doing okay? Is this still fine?
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Date: 2025-01-14 06:36 am (UTC)Volleyball makes his heart race too. ]
Yes. I like it...
[ He likes Cater even when he laughs when they're kissing. ]
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Date: 2025-01-14 06:45 am (UTC)[And he could go right back to kissing Kageyama, leaving it at that...but even standing there together like that there was still a bit of a chill in the air.]
How do you feel about taking this under the covers?
[And maybe he has ulterior motives, so sue him.]
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Date: 2025-01-18 03:14 am (UTC)I think ... okay.
[ He's nervous. How could he not be? he's kissing a really really attractive guy and it's a rush comparable to being on the court. ]
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