> This was such a good idea. There's zero anxiety in your chest, not as you watch Dirk deliberate your offer. You know that he wants to. Why else would he have kissed you?
> There's nothing else to be said. You cup Dirk's face properly and lean in.
> You blink owlishly, eyes wide as you stare up at Jake. He's beautiful, despite the neon alterations. It makes you so, so nervous.
Uh...
> It takes another moment of consideration. When are you going to get a chance like this again?
... Okay.
> You can tell he feels like a cornered animal. It makes you want to coo and soothe him, stroke his hair. You have a better idea.
Well?
> You're so close. You lean over his shoulder, arms slung around him, tilting his head back with a gentle hand.
Let me return the favour.
> Without your shades, you are vulnerable. Jake is here, seeing your raw and open self. It makes you nervous.
Uh. I mean...
> If Jake is offering, why would you refuse?
Well...
> You smile and tuck the shades away into your sylladex, safe and sound. You can *see* the gears turning in his head.
I just think its hardly fair that i left you hanging!!
> You're so excited, you're floating. You have been this whole time. You circle Dirk.
So?
> You tense even further, watching Jake's hand, blinking once as he removes your shades, and...
Oh.
> Jake is here to return the favor. You let your hands fall.
You... okay. What?
Its your birthday you silly goose!
> Dirk is a smart boy. You trust he can put the pieces together. Especially as you get even closer...
I ought to give you a present right?
> Your free hand raises to his face, plucking his shades off with ease. His eyes are beautiful.
Um...
> Jake is bright and green and red. He's a mess of vibrant colors and it is overwhelming your sight. You swallow thickly, suddenly unsure of yourself.
I don't... I don't know.
> Like this, you just can't stop staring. Dirk is handsome. Anime handsome — All sharp angles and mystery.
> And yet, you saw through it, just for a split second — And you want to, again.
Hehe... You really dont know?
> You drape an arm around him. Close.
> Jake is so close to you, he's practically radiating with a sickening smell of sugar. It's different than usual. You frown.
Encouragement? To do what?
> Probably to tell you that what you did was a terrible mistake. You're prepared to hear it.
> You don't fight it, but you definitely stay close. You've missed Dirk!
Oh come onnnnn. Whats so bad about it?? Im an adult i can handle a little candy!!! Ehehe.
Plus i... needed a little encouragement so to speak!
> You feel a tightness in your chest. Whether it be from the crushing hug or the worry twisting up your insides, you aren't too sure.
Oh, Christ.
> You gently try to push Jake away.
And they gave you that stupid fucking candy? Why the hell would they encourage that?
> You persevere even despite his wet blanketness, giving Dirk a tight, tight squeeze.
Oh hush up. Its not that bad!!!
> You pull back, looking at his pretty face. He looks so nice.
I just gave callie a little visit and she offered me some friendly advice!!!! Hehehe.
> The bright colors practically burn your retinas as you watch Jake step closer. It's a strain, even through your shades.
Um.
> You tense into the hug, unmoving. You do not hug him back.
This is way worse than day drinking. What the hell did you do?