seasonsrpg | march catch-all.

…no. [ but he also doesn’t feel like moving. alhaitham is comfortable, and instead of thinking about the reasons for all this craziness kaveh is letting his thoughts wander. he has to refrain from saying he doesn’t care, because he does, but he also doesn’t. ] In a minute. [ he turns his head, staring down the other half of his chest as he draws a circle around his breast. ]

Do you think that means that Tighnari and Cyno are having similar issues. Although, if our visions are somehow responsible for the added difficulty, then… perhaps not. [ no comment on temperament, because that is definitely a factor. ] We can ask him, but… maybe later.

[ he sits up, his hand on alhaitham’s chest and he feels his restraint crumbling. he squeezes, most definitely trying to pass it off as a result of his moving. ] W- What’s the rush?

[ Kaveh. This is harassment by most textbook definitions. ]

[ He grunts at the sudden touch to his chest, about to reach up a hand to catch that wandering one- he does not want to be anymore distracted than he is now by simply having Kaveh laying on top of him. Unfamiliar body heat pressed against his own is all sorts of distracting and strange and yet there's a comfort to it that does make him wonder if this is simply something between him and Kaveh or if it's a remnant of some childhood comfort he had, like the way he would fall asleep with heavy texts on his chest as a child. ]

[ But before he can formulate any theories around that, Kaveh, ever energetic as always, quickly moves on to finally sitting up and- ]

[ Kaveh that is harassment by all textbook definitions. ]

[ Alhaitham is fixing him with the most pointed look now. ]

You keep fondling me.

[ kaveh’s brain functions have been start and stop since they decided to experiment, and while he does regret pushing the envelope… he doesn’t want to stop now. ] … [ he doesn’t look alhaitham in the eyes once he’s accused of breaking the invisible barrier between them, instead casting his gaze off to the side as his face starts to color with embarrassment. ]

That last one had been a bit of an accident. [ implying the first hadn’t. he has a choice to make, give up or double down. ] If… you don’t like it I can stop. [ kaveh finally looks at him with more intensity than he might have expected, because he’s searching for an answer likely kept beneath all the logical and rational thoughts. ]

You can’t deny it’s… different. [ between us, that is. ]

[ It's easy, meeting Kaveh's gaze even while the other man's eyes brim with emotion. Kaveh's always like that, full of brightness and everything he's feeling is always so evident on his face, even when he's being shy and hesitant like he is now. He's really quite terrible at hiding it. ]

[ What's difficult is putting his finger on the answer he'd like to verbalize. The way he tended to act around Kaveh and treat him was certainly his usual self but there was a difference to it at the same time; it was almost as if he got pulled along with Kaveh's rhythm more and more often. He'd long ago regarded Kaveh as a mirror of sorts, a reflection of a way of thinking that opposed Alhaitham's and an approach to life that, if observed, would expand his own way of thought in spaces he normally wouldn't. ]

[ It's fascinating in a way. So of course, he can only answer one way, simple but clear in its logic when faced with the facts. ]

Everything is different with you.

... [ for some reason that hits hard. everything? kaveh swallows, not having expected to be so expertly bullied. his mouth drops open for a moment, as he tries to come up with some kind of response, but the stammers out nothing but nonsense as his face colors pink. he eventually just nods, because he's at a literal loss for words. ]

[ he doesn't know what, exactly, makes his relationship with alhaitham so electro-charged, but no one makes him feel so intensely about anything. the good, the bad, & the ugly. it's all always amplified when he's with him. this place just made that fact more obvious. ]

[ the silence that hangs between them stretches, becoming a bit too much, so he says the first thing that comes to mind. ] Does that mean you don't want me to stop?

[ Dendro and dendro don't have a reaction thou- ]

[ A dozen emotions may be going through Kaveh's mind but Alhaitham's at the moment is quite simple, satisfied with how that single sentence was able to convey his thoughts with apparent efficiency. ]

It means you should ask first.

[ We're not dropping that consent issue Kaveh. ]

[ yeah yeah, he’ll ask next time, but he’s noticed that he’s avoiding answering the question. ]

[ he leans in until they’re nose to nose. ] I will, now answer the question. Did you like it?

[ In turn, Alhaitham fixes his eyes on Kaveh in return, not backing down as is the normal for them. ]

Which part are you referring to?

… [ of course. ] How it felt - the touching and the, [ no, he’s not going to be the one to back down first. ] the kissing.

[ Can't believe shy and hesitant Kaveh is gone and now it's just aggressive Kaveh in his face. Of course he's not gonna stop being an ass. ]

Those are two parts, Kaveh.

One I did. One I'd like more if you asked before doing so.

… [ he is the most annoying, but at least he answered. ] Give me blanket permission then. I’m asking right now, Alhaitham, for all future encounters.

[ Would he be Alhaitham the Scribe if he wasn't absolutely infuriating at all times? ]

Hah. What sort of scholar would give such an open invitation?

You have permission to kiss me at your discretion. Further actions will require advanced notification or a negotiation.

[ ... At all times. ]

I deserve an open invitation. [ he doesn’t deserve anything. ] If you’re going to start throwing out rules and regulations, then I have one too - you must call me senpai. [ his grin sharpens for a half a second, because if alhaitham can be petulant, then so can he. he gets consent, but does the scribe really believe he’s going to remember any of this the next time he drinks a little too much… ]

Go on, do it. [ he leans in, kissing the corner of his lips, and then murmuring against his skin, ] Call me senpai.

[ Where is Kaveh getting these ideas from, Alhaitham has some words he'd like to say to them. ]

At all times or just for a kiss? Your conditions are rather vague.

...you can be such a buzz kill sometimes. [ he sits back and huffs a sigh. ] We're not drafting a contract. Can't you do anything on a whim?

Of course.

I simply prefer to weight the pros and cons first in all situations to discover which would be more beneficial to myself.

[ That's not how whimsy works, Alhaitham. ]

Being required to call you by such a name only when I wanted to kiss would give away my intentions at any time, and those who overhear it may be able to establish the pattern as well. A sporadic use of it holds more value, particularly if you seem to enjoy it as much as your body language suggests.

I’ll make this easy for you, Alhaitham, …you don’t need to call me senpai every single ti- [ wow! he’s feeling so attacked right now. he wants to counter that, saying it most certainly does not, but he can feel his face beating up, so it’s completely pointless to try to lie. ] I’m just asking that you do it every once in a while.

I can agree to that.

[ He's watching the heat rise in Kaveh's face with some amusement, reaching a hand up to press against his red cheek. ]

I also suggest we engage in at least holding hands daily so we don't end up in this state again.

…alright. [ kaveh sets a hand on top of albaitham’s, turning his head, so he can kiss the center of his palm. ] How about we hold hands each night after dinner?

Acceptable. I propose we also experiment with a short session in the morning, to see if the energy refreshment lasts throughout the full day.

[ If there was a way of being more efficient throughout the day, Alhaitham wouldn't be the type to disregard it. Rather, he'd be keen to maximize profits from it. ]

And if you find yourself in need of energy during the day, don't hesitate to contact then as well.

...hm, it might be better to hold hands in the morning... especially if it gives us a burst of energy. We can try it tomorrow. [ but he's not going to say no to holding hands at both the start and the end of the day. ] And what about now? Did you want to stop? [ still spoken against his hand, because he hasn't removed his own yet. ]

[ Can't believe Kaveh is out here asking Alhaitham about his desires, who does this. In all honesty, probably no one since his grandmother had passed. ]

[ At the same time, he doesn't need to think very hard about what he wants right now. For once, it seems like he and Kaveh are aligned. ]

You've already dragged us this far.

[ Using that hand to turn Kaveh's cheek, he's tugging him down for a proper kiss. ]

[ kaveh does this, because alhaitham deserves to be spoiled, ok!!! ] Me? H- Hahha, yes, it's all my fault, Alhaitham. [ he rolls his eyes, but there's no malice to his tone; just playful obnoxiousness. ] You want it too. [ he manages to get out before their lips meet for a kiss, his thoughts all careening to a stop as, immediately, his head is swimming. a soft moan breaks the kiss for a fraction of a second, kaveh pressing back in for another, feeling greedy. ] 'haitham.

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