A general post of shipping: part II

[dreamingcellardoor]

Just a general open post for shamelessly shipping muses together and just for generally playing cute things.

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Threads are organized according to IC chronology.

Eagle x Fabiola Iglesias
(Soul Campaign AU)

♫ Two partners make breakfast together. Hugging and lots of blushing is involved.

Eagle x Hiroki Yuu
(Bokura no Kiseki AU)

♫ Hiroki isn't the kind to just wait around until the guy she likes asks her out on a date.

Eagle x Huang Rong
(Kemono Kingdom Zoo AU)

♫ No one is allowed to be mean to Eagle. Anyone who tries will be killed with great prejudice.

Eagle x Katsumi
(Daily Lives of Highschool Boys)

♫ Eagle just seems to attract this type.

Eagle x Suzuno Aya
(Kemono Kingdom Zoo AU)

♫ Aya is a bear. The rest should be pretty self-explanatory.

Eve x Oichi
(The Sky Tides AU)

♫ There is a definite lack of objective material written about love.

Hyoubu Kyousuke (age 13) x Fabiola Iglesias
(Soul Campaign AU)

♫ It's not a date. Kyousuke just needs a bit of fashion advice, that's all...

Hyoubu Kyousuke (age 13) x Oichi
(Sengoku Basara AU)

♫ A late night encounter of the incredibly innocent kind. The kind that begins with hair brushing and...doesn't get much further than that.
♫ You cannot decide what happiness is for someone else.

Lion x Eagle
(Holly Heights AU)

♫ There will be more ship-teasing than actual shipping. It's canon.

Lion x Veronica
(Kemono Kingdom Zoo AU)

♫ It's Kangaroo's fault. It always is.

Natsuru Senou x Aqua
(???)

♫ ???

Natsuru Senou x Veronica
(???)

♫ "They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they gen'rally are about everything else..."

Shi Ryuuki x Aranea Serket
(Soul Campaign AU)

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Shirogane x Hiroki Yuu
(Bokura no Kiseki AU)

♫ Is the past more important than the present?

Shirogane x Mizunashi Akari
(Aria AU)

♫ Even though we cannot meet in person, somehow the distance doesn't feel as great if I can still hear your voice.

Shirogane x Tsubomi Fujiko
(我和殭屍有個約會 AU)

♫ Children: they say the darndest things

Shirogane x Yu Meiren
(Monochrome Factor AU)

♫ A confession from a Child to her King. Less incestuous than it sounds, I swear.

(Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2 AU)

♫ 只要那個人在的地方就是我應該去的地方。/ The place where that person is, is the place I am meant to be.

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[thirdbeauty]

The fact that it didn't matter enough for Natsuru to go change speaks volumes about how she feels about Veronica. She really doesn't mind spending time with her dressed like this, or in any way. To her, the important thing is spending time with Veronica at all.

She has a point about the warm dishes, too. "Oh, right! Don't want to let those get cold..."

Natsuru lightly tugs the bowl the rest of the way, taking a spoonful and leaning down for an unintentionally dainty bite. If a spoonful of soup can be called a bite.

"Hm... this is pretty good! You made this?" Clearly, she's impressed!

[protectthecastle]

Veronica had been watching as Natsuru tasted the soup, partly because she liked watching people, and partly because she wanted to see what she thought of it.

She smiles when she gets her answer.

"I only followed the recipe."

But she's happy to hear that it is good, nonetheless. Without recipes though...people tended to go quiet when they ate her food. Uncomfortably, what-a-special-taste-this-has kind of quiet.

[thirdbeauty]

"It's not just the recipe! One of the chefs at the café says that everyone makes food differently." The confidence in her voice starts to waver as she goes on, but she's determined to finish. "... So, you know... no one would make this soup exactly the same way. That's what makes it special."

There, she did it! She really wanted Veronica to know how much it means to her, even if it was a bit embarrassing. Or more than a bit embarrassing. She's blushing harder than she has in a long time, now.

"S-sorry... that was probably a weird thing to say, huh?"

[protectthecastle]

If there was ever any doubt that Veronica was perfectly happy, all you really needed to do was look at her smile as she listened to what Natsuru had to say. Even when she faltered, even as she blushed, Veronica couldn't help but to appreciate the way she had not stopped.

She shakes her head, "Not at all. Thank you."

[thirdbeauty]

"... You're welcome."

She's still blushing, but she's happy. Because of everything Veronica's done for her, and that she can return the favor in some small way. Even with such a simple compliment.

"Um... were you alright today? ... Here by yourself, I mean...?"

This seems to be kind of her version of asking how Veronica's day was. She knows how boring it can be living alone. Having Veronica around is actually a huge improvement in a lot of ways. But she feels kind of guilty leaving her here to go serve customers, even just for a few hours at a time.

[protectthecastle]

Veronica wasn't one to waste her day, so there was really no need to worry. There is still a small fort of books in a corner that she was in the processes of going through, after all.

"I am alright. In the day, I have my books and research to pass the time with till you return. It is quiet, but it is not lonely."

Especially not with the knowledge that no matter what, Natsuru would be back.

[thirdbeauty]

That's definitely a relief! Natsuru gives Veronica a slightly amused smile at the mention of her books. She does have a lot of them. Natsuru can't imagine reading and researching that much, but it seems to be what Veronica enjoys.

It's also a convenient conversation starter. As she reaches for another dish to try, Natsuru asks, "So what did you read about today?"

The answer will probably go over her head, but she's trying to be supportive! She wants Veronica to be as happy as she can be, living here... and being together. Even if she can't always think of ways to express it without a few gentle nudges.

"Wow, this is good too...! You're really amazing, Veronica!" She doesn't even know if it's something Veronica made herself, but it's part of the dinner she prepared. So it still counts.

[protectthecastle]

"Planting labyrinths."

It all started when she saw the title of a book and then it just went downhill from there. She was now on to researching on the heights of trees and pruning.

Veronica wasn't really going to plant a labyrinth, of course. She was merely curious as to how one would go about doing so, and she liked being thorough.

"Working every day and coming back and still being able to make time for me...I think it is you who are amazing, Natsuru."

[thirdbeauty]

"Ah... i-it's no big deal! The hours are pretty short, and... you're really important to me, so..." She's really making a habit of blushing and failing to complete thoughts. "If I could, I'd just stay here with you instead..."

Oh man, talking about this is so embarrassing! Even living together with someone, she's still kind of awkward about these things.

"Planting labyrinths...? Like, making mazes out of trees?" A beat passes, as she wonders if she understood that correctly. "... There's books about that?"

She doesn't have the same passion for research and reading that Veronica does, but hearing about some of the things that people have written about is kind of interesting, in a way!

[protectthecastle]

"If you could, I'd like you to stay here with me all day as well."

It would be nice, having the company.

"There are. Not many, however. But labyrinths are not complex things, I do not think it will be long till I am finished with the material available. But it is not very important. You still have not told me about your day."

She leans forward in her seat, just a little. Food is forgotten for now as she gives Natsuru her full attention.

[thirdbeauty]

Hearing Veronica say that makes Natsuru blush even more, but she can't help but smile. Once she's more settled in at her job, she'll have to see when she can take some time off.

"O-oh... right..."

She clears her throat before continuing, partially as an excuse to delay and organize her thoughts. It still feels kind of awkward talking about working at a maid café.

"It was... mostly pretty quiet. We, uh... had one customer that tried to get a little handsy, but the manager dealt with him." She didn't want to make it sound like that was all that happened, but she had to take a second to think. "Oh! And I was requested for the VIP room today, so I got some pretty good tips!"

She had actually been worried about the VIP room when she was first hired, since the whole 'private service' thing sounded kind of sleazy. But the café actually has very strict rules protecting their maids, so it wasn't that bad at all. Being requested there more often just meant she's getting more popular among their regulars.

[protectthecastle]

Veronica smiles, "I am glad. But remember not to overwork yourself and if there is ever anything, you must let me know."

She sits back, "No matter what, I will protect you."

wow sudden tense change. oops. that's what I get for writing lots of prose tags in a row... ^_^;

[thirdbeauty]

Natsuru's breath catches in her throat at that. It was just... kind of unexpected. She'd always taken for granted that it's her job to do the protecting, not the other way around.

But that's how Veronica is. And honestly, it feels nice. Like they can be there for each other in every way.

"Y-yeah... me too. I'll protect you, I mean. No matter what..."

She's sitting back as well, fidgeting with her hands in her lap as she speaks. She hasn't touched any food for a while, focusing on the conversation, and Veronica, instead.

That's okay! I have difficulty with tense too sometimes. (And wow, I cannot spell today...)

[protectthecastle]

Noticing that Natsuru has stopped eating, Veronica tilts her head, "What is the matter? Is the food not to your liking?"

Oh, wait. What was it that the book said?

Veronica holds out a strawberry in her direction. "Here. Say 'ah'."

[thirdbeauty]

Natsuru visibly recoils in shock at the mere insinuation of such a thing. "N-no! Everything's great..."

Then, before she knows what's happening, Veronica holds out the strawberry. Natsuru completely freezes, eyes wide as she tries desperately to process this new information.

Fortunately for Veronica, her mouth is agape, too. She even lets out a small sound, gradually turning it into a tentative "A-ah...?"

Is this really happening?! And is she really going along with it...?

[protectthecastle]

The 'ah', how ever tentative it is, is good enough for Veronica. Popping the strawberry into Natsuru's mouth, her smile brilliant before she goes back to finishing her meal as if what she did wasn't anything special.

[thirdbeauty]

"Mmm-?!"

Natsuru just motionlessly stares for a moment, barely seeming conscious of the strawberry even as she slowly chews and swallows. It just felt so... intimate, all of a sudden.

Her heart races while a blush spreads anew across her cheeks. "Ah... th-thank you. They're... delicious..."

That's all she can think to say. She wonders... was there some kind of signal she was missing? Should she do something else?

She picks up another strawberry, contemplating for a moment before she finally asks, "... Would you... like one, too?"

Oh god, what is she even doing?

[protectthecastle]

Veronica blinks, a bit surprised. She honestly hadn't been expecting Natsuru to return the favor. Her expression softens though as she tilts her head,

"Yes. I would love to have one as well."

She leans forward slightly, as she had seen Natsuru do, opening her mouth slightly. "Ah."

[thirdbeauty]

Natsuru's not sure what she expected, but Veronica agreeing apparently isn't it. She feels a flutter in her stomach as she watches the other girl, but she's determined to follow through.

"Alright... h-here..."

It takes a second to calm her nerves, first. But then, she very cautiously holds out the strawberry and carefully repeats the gesture. All while having a really hard time not staring at Veronica's lips. She even licks her own lips, possibly in concentration. Possibly not.

Either way, once the strawberry has reached its destination, Natsuru leans back in her seat again, glancing down at the table and blushing even harder. She'd never expected Veronica to do something like that... and she can't decide how she feels about it.

She thinks she liked it, though. That feeling of closeness, and affection. That's why she wanted to return the gesture. She wants Veronica to feel the same way with her...

[protectthecastle]

It hadn't even occurred to Veronica not to agree. As she lightly places her fingers on Natsuru's wrist to help guide the strawberry to her mouth, her eyes naturally settle on the other girl's face and she doesn't miss the way Natsuru licks her own lips. She isn't quite sure why though, but surmises that she may simply be hungry.

That blush though...that was worrying.

Veronica waits until she is finished chewing and swallowing, a hand covering her mouth, before she reaches out to brush her hand against Natsuru's cheek, "Are you alright?"

[thirdbeauty]

The brush of Veronica's hand against her cheek just makes Natsuru blush even more. But she does look up into Veronica's eyes again. She could swear her heart skipped a beat...

"Yeah, I'm fine..."

Her smile and tone are completely genuine, if a bit hesitant. She just doesn't know what to make of all of this. Veronica's making all of these amazing, affectionate gestures and Natsuru wants to do the same... but she doesn't know where to start.

[protectthecastle]

Veronica wouldn't be able to tell her where to start. She isn't even doing any of this on purpose, seeing all of her actions as perfectly normal. She just happens to be an affectionate person, that's all. She liked the warmth of other people.

"If you are certain. If there is ever anything, you must let me know."

To make sure Natsuru knew how serious she was being, she gently leans forward so that her hand is cupped against Natsuru's cheek, "Promise me."

[thirdbeauty]

"O-of course! Promise..."

Veronica's hand gently cupping against Natsuru's cheek only makes it worse. In the sense that Natsuru doesn't know what to do, at least. That aside, it'd just feel really nice.

"You're, um... really good at this. All the... couple kind of things..."

Just saying the word 'couple' makes her blush. She's not even sure if she and Veronica really count as one, but it's the only way she can think of to describe it. All those little affectionate gestures that made her feel truly appreciated. She just wishes she could think of things that might make Veronica feel the same way.

[protectthecastle]

It's Veronica's turn to be surprised, and the widening of her eyes and tilt of her head make her look much more her age.

"I am not trying to do "couple" things. I simply like touching you, that is all."

[thirdbeauty]

Any disappointment Natsuru might have started to feel at the possible denial is quickly swept away by the rest of Veronica's statement. It's a wonder she isn't stunned absolutely speechless.

"O-oh... um... so do I..."

Her voice comes out stilted and awkward, and it's only after the words are out that she realizes what she said.

"I-... I mean it's nice! I'd... kind of like to touch you, too."

It's an honest admission, and innocent enough in the context she's thinking of. But her expression goes from slightly stunned to abject horror as the many ways that could be taken suddenly hit. It starts to feel like time is standing still as she panics over how Veronica might react, but she's still not coming up with an explanation fast enough!