𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

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⠀⠀⠀⠀𝙎𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙏𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙃 ;
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼 ．

♡ + ⇌

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[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin + allowed it all to settle within.

“I—It’s not as though I can’t take care of myself—”

She stammered briefly, breaking their mutual gaze for a second before reaffirming it, then her eyes fell upon his lips, and she slowly found herself leaning in.

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin She could tell he was starting to accept these new feelings with each move he made, no matter how little it appeared on the outside looking in, but she noticed.

(“I won’t let anything happen to you.”)

His words replayed in her head, face turning a slight shade of red as she +

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin + speak once more.

“Always, hm? I think I’d like that. Try not to get me into /too/ much trouble, now.”

She replies, a touch of love and affection in her tone, green eyes gazing at Yugimara’s.

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin Her patience was astounding and in abundance, silently watching as he adjusted to the ways he was feeling—how new it all was to him, it was honestly endearing in its own little way.

Their link adjusted to his own pace and preference, she stifles a giggle upon hearing him +

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin + sharing her warmth with his, slightly pressing herself against him.

“I thought you’d never ask, Yugi.”

She’d reply, a simple way of confirming the understanding between them.

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin As he came more into her visage with each step she took towards him, she could detect a hint of the vulnerability and unease he was experiencing in regards to her, and while she almost made yet another quip, she refrained from such.

Instead, she links her arm with his, +

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin + walking to close the short distance between them.

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

@resujin As if on cue with his thoughts, her smile was soon made manifest and directed his way—calm, collected, and confident; just as he internally described.

Briefly winking at him, she gestures to herself.

“Would you like to take a picture? It’ll last /much/ longer.~” She quips, +

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+ once more.

“Well, that’s an easy guess; I expect you to take me shopping, after all, this outing was your idea despite my welcoming of it—it’s only fair.~”

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

She watches his reaction to her attire with bated breath, silently amused by his growing affection, even if it was small.

Then came his response, and almost shifted to a shocked expression upon his compliment. Him? Complementing her? She thought she’d never see the day.

+

[𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 @resujin]

─ he particularly cares about what she wears ─ Aria could show up in a damn trash bag and still carry herself with the same confidence ─ but the lack of preparation is throwing him off. she doesn’t strike him as the type to be careless.
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[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

+

Soon, a small smile forms.
“I never fail to impress, even if little time to do so is imposed upon me.”

A succinct response, shifting her smile into a smirk.

Then, she notices him scanning for her luggage, and upon his deduction of the lack of said luggage, she smiles +

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

+ that trademark smirk of hers plastered on her face.

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

Unaware of his growing confusion over his feelings towards her, she left as quickly as she responded, though she didn’t manage to catch that small smile of his, brief as it was, but like she decided before—she wouldn’t call him on it.

…

And soon, the weekend came, and she +

[𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 @resujin]

phone.

his fingers hover over the screen for a moment longer than necessary.

📱: i'm outside.

he sends the text and leans back against the seat, eyes narrowing slightly as he waits.
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[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

+ finished with her preparations.

📱: coming down now.

And so, she made her way downstairs, stopping right in front of the limousine to give him a glimpse of how she gussied herself up.

Upon a couple of moments passing, she’d enter into the vehicle, sitting across from him, +

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

+

“Likewise, darling.~”

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

Indeed, she seemed as though she foresaw his invitation, though that couldn’t be farther from the truth—no, because much like him, she had an excellent poker face, keeping her witty nature even in the face of a surprise such as this mysterious trip.

Still, she figured she’d +

[𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 @resujin]

─ muttered, voice even, betraying nothing.

❛ be ready. i don’t wait for anyone. ❜
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[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

+ find out much later about his true intentions, having deduced at the current moment that he’s experiencing new feelings in regards to her.

She won’t call him on it and will let him save face, at least for the time being.

At his response, her smirk deepens as well.

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[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

+ romantic of you, my dear~I suppose I’ll agree to it. Give me a moment.”

Cue her taking out her cellular device, a few taps on the screen ensuing before she ultimately places the device back in her pocket.

“There, I’m all yours for the weekend. Take me away.~”

[𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘼。 @utahimeofdeath]

If she was aware of his thoughts, she’d be way more triumphant in her response, especially considering his past resistance to her affection.

However, she’ll be blissfully unaware, and a hand is placed against her face, resting itself on it.

“A weekend getaway? How +

[𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 @resujin]

─ edge of arrogance.

❛ Aria. ❜

he said, his tone neutral, betraying none of the annoyance he felt at his own hesitation.

❛ you're coming with me this weekend. ❜
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