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Arc II - Many Firsts [Chapter 2: Dates]

Well, "chill" my ass. Now that we're in a private setting, my nervousness promptly crawls to the surface. So far, I've had it well under control, because the experience of the double date seems to have in fact given me some confidence. As is often the case with me, it's only now that I realize what it means to be here alone with him, leaving me unsure whether I should have agreed to come. After all, I know all too well that Tamamushi desperately wants more. Today it showed clearly again, even though he is still patiently approaching my shyness. However, I fully expect him to try more in a moment, which I certainly won't hold against him. I mean, I liked his light physical advances throughout the evening, and I would also like to kiss him again like on the double date. But more? I'll probably only know when the time comes.

As if on cue, Tamamushi comes back. I can't help but blush as I look at him.

Tamamushi: "What would you like to drink?", *goes to the fridge*, "I've got a yummy soda."

"Soda is perfect.", I reply.

Tamamushi: "Okay, coming right up."

While he prepares our drinks, I'm lost in thought again about what might happen now. A little later, he arrives with two glasses, hands me one of them and sits down next to me.

Tamamushi: "To us!" *toasts with me*

I smile shyly, "Uhn, to us!"

He watches me intently as I drink.

Tamamushi: "Tastes good, doesn't it?"

"Mhm. Refreshing and not too sweet.", I answer.

Tamamushi: "Drink as much as you like. I've got plenty." *takes a big sip himself*

I follow suit and drink plenty of my soda.

A cozy get-together with conversation follows, during which Tamamushi pours us a refill of the soda. However, my nervousness doesn't really leave me, and I can't manage to be as relaxed as before entering his apartment.

And of course, it turns out as expected or hoped for or both. Nonetheless, somehow with a certain suddenness. If you know what I mean.

Tamamushi: "I want to kiss you so bad, Midoriya."

One guess: Do I stay cool and not blush, or do I play ripe tomato?

"O-okay.", I react dumbfounded.

He then moves very close to me so that our thighs are touching and immediately lowers his mouth onto mine. The kiss feels good, my heart freaks out and I feel all these wonderful butterflies in my belly again. It's like our first kiss. This time, though, it doesn't stop there. One kiss quickly becomes two, two quickly become three and our kisses quickly deepen too. I let it happen, let him guide me. The flapping of the butterfly wings intensifies as we start making out properly. His one hand lands on my thigh, squeezing it from time to time. He puts his other hand along my lower jaw, strokes me with his thumb from time to time. Since I don't know what to do with my own hands (moreover, don't have the guts to do anything), I just leave them where they are.

Tamamushi briefly interrupts our making out to take a breath, but only pulls back a little, leaving a still intimate distance between our bodies. I see something in his eyes, which I interpret as lust, but I don't have much time to interpret anyway, because our lips are already pressed together again. I immediately recognize the increased energy compared to before. The kisses are even more intense, which I still let happen. Bit by bit, as if automatically, our mouths open for each other. He quickly takes the opportunity to gain access with his tongue. Yes, I also allow his tongue to enter my mouth and ask for attention from mine. Shyly, timidly, I respond to him. As this is my first time French kissing, I naturally have no idea what I'm doing and try to somehow adapt to his caresses. It quickly turns out to be not that easy. Additionally, I fear I salivate far too much. I'm probably pretty awful. I'm probably also thinking too much.