New Moore 103rd Homecoming Ball

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Who: Everyone.
What: The fancy anniversary/homecoming ball.
When: Saturday evening, November 9th.
Where: Four Saison's Ballroom.



[ You made it to the ball. Presumably, you will have an awesome time and/or be completely miserable.

Through the doors is a giant dancefloor, with a small orchestra on stage. They're playing beautiful music and later in the evening they'll be replaced with a DJ who will then pump up some sick beats. You can be like hot damn that's my jam.

This ball is full of fancy decorations, fine dining, dancing of all sorts, alcohol??, tears, everyone trying to look their best, and Dinkerton wearing a golden crown and high-fiving a crowned Coulson. The tables are circling the dance floor if you're going to sit down the entire time or you need to eat that food. ]

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[watersacrificed]

No! [The words come out quickly, not allowing her mind to catch up with what just left her mouth. The blush deepened, forcing herself to look down again.]

I didn't know if you wanted to...or if you considered me in such a way.

Honestly? I don't know what I'm doing.

[dontmindmepleasecontinue]

I... Well, I suppose I didn't realize I did. [He shakes his head, amused once more at his own ignorance with these things.] Not until that moment, anyway.

[He looks at her quizzically.] But then - if that was what you wanted, and you don't regret that it happened, what's the matter? Why did you pull away, and apologize?

[watersacrificed]

Because I didn't know if that's what you wanted, or if I stepped over any boundaries or...offended you? [Really, no one ever taught her what to do in the event of someone kissing her.

This is the first time she's been kissed (without being affected by the island).]

I told you...I don't know what I'm doing.

[dontmindmepleasecontinue]

...Oh! [Comprehension finally dawns in Koizumi's eyes, and then he smiles at her, happily and reassuringly.] I wanted to kiss you, Aqua. There were no boundaries you overstepped, and I am the farthest thing from offended.

[His smile takes on a sheepish, hesitant edge.] I suppose... I don't really know what I'm doing either. I've never done this before, and I didn't even realize I felt that way until just then.

[watersacrificed]

[There's a light sigh of relief knowing she didn't do anything to have offended him or made him upset. She slowly lifts her head up to look at him, noting the way his smile looks now. It's comforting to know she isn't the only novice here.

Her cheeks darken again as she takes a step closer to him.]

I'm glad, because I don't want our friendship to be damaged by what happened. And...if it's alright with you.

[A beat, her heart quickening with each second.] May I kiss you this time?

[dontmindmepleasecontinue]

[His raises his eyebrows and inhales sharply when she steps closer to him and asks something that, even with what just happened, and even with all their conversation, he had not been expecting. It was one thing to hear something, and to accept it as true. It was quite another to feel it, to believe it emotionally.

He swallows, his heart racing and his throat suddenly tight. He blinks several times in rapid succession, then realizes he's standing there like an idiot. He opens his mouth, but can't seem to get the words out, so he closes it and just nods, open and nervous and fragile and just a little disbelieving - but happy.]

[watersacrificed]

[Aqua's heart was beating loudly in her chest, hoping that he wouldn't reject what she just asked of him. Logically, he said he didn't regret it (or at least she thought he said that) which should mean he wouldn't mind another kiss. But as the seconds tick on and there's no hint or indication of a yes or a no, her hopes begin to dwindle.

Seeing his mouth open she's prepared and braced herself to hear 'no' but there's no sound. What she was suffering from earlier seems to have effected him as well. Finally, there's a sign, a clear sign that he wants her to kiss him.

Smiling sheepishly and shyly, she bridges the gap between them so her lips are lightly pressed against his. Her eyes flutter close again as her arms come to rest on his shoulders like they did before. Her heart isn't pounding away in her chest, but finally calming down as happiness and warmth fills her body.]

[dontmindmepleasecontinue]

[Koizumi gently wraps his arms around her as she presses against him. He returns the kiss ardently, his lips moving softly against hers, and he is lost in a pleasant haze.

He couldn't have said how long the kiss lasted, but eventually their lips part.

He lets out a shaky breath, gives her a small but very sincere smiles, and closes his eyes, touching his forehead lightly against hers.] Part of me doubts it's even possible, but I really hope that felt half as good for you as it did for me.

[watersacrificed]

[When the kiss eventually ends, it leaves Aqua smiling. A gentle, loving and excited smile. She didn't think it would be possible for her to feel this happy ever again. She didn't think she would be happy until Terra and Ven were at her side. While she still longed and wanted to be reunited with her friends, in this moment...she's not alone. She's found someone who makes her happy. Something she hasn't felt in such a long time.

Once they pull apart she lightly presses her forehead to his in return. Her hands haven't left his shoulders. Her lips are tingling from the kiss. It was more than good, it was electrifying and uplifting.]

It was wonderful, Itsuki. You are wonderful.

[dontmindmepleasecontinue]

[The words send a rush straight through him. She is the only thing he's aware of right now - her scent, the beautiful sound of her voice, the feeling of her pressed against him. He couldn't stop smiling if he had wanted to.] I'm glad to hear it. You're not too bad yourself.

[He glances to the side - the music and the sound of the dance leaking into the hall - then gives a small laugh.] Do you want to rejoin the dance? Or would you prefer to stay out here, for a bit?

[watersacrificed]

[The question is a difficult to answer. In all honesty, she sort of forgot about the dance or the gown she was in. She had been focused on Koizumi since they stepped out into the hall. Heck, since they first kissed.]

I...don't know. [Really she didn't. There was nothing in her past for her to draw from. But if she is being honest with herself.]

We could stay for a little bit longer, if you like then..maybe head out for coffee or tea? [Because spending time with him and being near him is what she really wants.]

[dontmindmepleasecontinue]

[One hand still wrapped softly around her, he brings the other up to her cheek, smoothing her hair back and then just resting there. He smiles a little wider, seeming to instinctively know what she's thinking.] One more dance, perhaps, and then we can head out.

[Then he moves in for another kiss, though this one is short and sweet. He smiles again, then grabs her hand and squeezes it lightly, before turning and gently pulling her back toward the crowd.]