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Started December 23, 2019 by @PrettyLittlePyro

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"Why wouldn't I?" Arsen asked, startled for a moment as she hugged him. Then he wrapped his arms around her again and grinned. "You're pretty, funny, and willingly admit my awesomeness." He grinned.

"I guess that's true. I just- wasn't sure. You know, matter of doubt even when you're sure things will work out smoothly." Joanna sighed, smiling a little as he wrapped his arms around her. "It sucks, but guess I just gotta get over it…" She hummed a little as she looked up at him. "But what does this mean for us?"

(HERE I AM, FINALLY!!!)

"I-I don't know," Arsen said, considering. "What do you want it to mean?" He asked her.
He had never expected that she would like him. They had been friends for years… and suddenly, he learned that the Joanna liked him. It was a little bit like Christmas, only better.

(Lolll)

"I… I don't know either." Joanna admitted with a soft sigh. "I like you, a lot. I just don't know if… if we should actually be a thing. I know you, you're kind of a player, Arsen." She pointed out, in as gentle of a tone she could put out.
"I don't mean to hurt you, I just… I don't want our friendship to end in such a bad way. Should we establish some ground rules, at least?" Joanna asked softly, her eyes glued to his face… his really, really cute face. Sighing softly, she dropped her head back on his chest so she wouldn't be distracted. "I just… I think we should probably work something out. I really like you, both as a friend and more."

"That I am." The remark stung, but it was true. "If I stopped being a player?"
Arsen frowned, then nodded. "Yeah. Ground rules would be good. Do you have any ideas as to what they should be?"

"Well… no. I just- well, actually I have a few." Joanna mumbled, pulling back and giving him a soft sigh. "One, we keep it on the down-low for a little while. I don't want people to think anything bad of us. A second thing, would be that we're honest with each other. If one of us isn't feeling this anymore, we tell the other. I'd really like to still be friends with you, if this doesn't work out. We've been friends for so long, now." She started, mindlessly reaching out to run her fingers through his hair.
It was odd, but she just felt it was a natural thing. She liked getting to be close to him, touch him. Of course it was a strange desire, but that was just Joanna. "Can we agree with that?"

"I can agree to those," Arsen said, afraid that if he nodded, she would stop doing… well, whatever it was she was doing. It was relaxing, and felt nice. "I don't want our relationship to be out there on the open either. Not because I'll have another excuse to date other girls, but so that nobody thinks that I'm just using you."
He considered for a moment. "And yeah, we have to stay friends. I don't want that to change about us, not now."

Joanna felt a smile pull up, and sighed softly. "That's all I really had. If you have something else, speak now or forever hold your peace." She added on, starting to pull back a little. "Because if you have nothing, I really want to go out with you. Whether it's now, or later on, I don't care."
Pulling back fully, she brushed her own red hair out of her face. Green eyes scanning over his face, she waited expectantly to hear what he would have to say.

"I don't have any other ideas," Arsen said, then chewed his lip, staring off into space for a moment. "Although, if we do start dating, can we agree that if there is a misunderstanding about something, we don't go flying into a rage, and see what the other person has to say, first?"
His heart was thumping quickly, and it was a miracle that she didn't hear it. He was so happy right now, so happy. He never thought that the girl of his dreams, and his best friend, would actually like him back!

"I… can half agree to that. I don't think there's any way to avoid my anger, but I'll let you explain before I yell at you. I might go scream at my pillows first, but that's all." Joanna hummed softly, dropping her gaze off his face. She had been starring, and hoped he hadn't noticed.
"Otherwise I digress to that." She mumbled, tracing circles on her knee with her thumb. "I definitely agree we should let the other explain."

"Fair enough. I might - actually, you already know how I am when I'm mad. So I don't really need to explain myself." He grinned at her. "Why'd you stop looking at me? Am I really that ugly?" Arsen had been aware of her gaze for a while, but hadn't looked back at her.
"Alright. It's settled, then." He grinned at her.

Her cheeks grew a darker shade of pink, and she glanced up at him. "Oh hush. You are not ugly, and you know it. Why do you think girls are so fond of you?" Joanna asked with a stuck out tongue. Letting a smile pull up, she rested her head on his shoulder with a soft sigh.
"So are we 'official' then?" She asked in a soft tone, waiting to hear his words of conformation.

"Because of my charm and my sparkling personality," he said, grinning mischievously at her. "I'd say we are. Are you okay with that?"

Nodding a little, Joanna felt a little grin pull up. "Beyond okay with it. I've honestly been hoping this would happen. I always doubted it, though." She hummed a little, before resting her head on his shoulder. "But it looks like we're a thing now."

"Yes it does." Arsen smiled at her. "Yes it does." He rested his chin on her head and smiled.

Two years ago…

"Mmm… I like this. Why don't we cuddle more often?" Joanna asked softly, lacing her fingers with the hand Arsen had over her shoulder. The room they were in was quiet, and dark. The only source of light was coming from the fireplace the two were sitting in front of. It was relaxing, and gave off a gentle tone.
"I know we're mixed up in all of this, but we honestly need to do this more often. I wouldn't normally admit it, but even I need this." Joanna whispered as she glanced up at him. She had a gentle smile up and slowly sat up enough to peck his lips.

Arsen laughed slightly, not even bothering to shift, although he was pretty sure his left leg had fallen asleep. But this was comfortable, and he enjoyed it. He enjoyed being around her. They had been dating for three years now, and each year was better than the last.
"We really do need to do this more. If only we could be around each other more often." He sighed and pulled her closer. "Maybe, when all the exams are over, we can just cuddle for hours. Maybe days. Are you up for that?" He grinned down at her, kissing the top of her head.

Joanna felt a grin pull up, and nodded before resting her back on his shoulder. "That would be lovely… though I'm not sure your sister would let us. At least at her house. We'd have to get our own apartment." She hummed a little as she relaxed into him.
She had fallen quiet, and happily stayed curled up next to him. Her last suggestion had mostly been a joke, but now that she thought about it, it would be nice to move in with him. Though she wouldn't push the matter further. "Mm, how long have we been in here anyways?"

"I don't know," Arsen said. He laughed slightly. "Probably a long time, though. A few hours, at least?" He glanced at the clock on the wall.
"Speaking of my sister… she'd like to meet you," he said hesitantly. His family was… special, and although they'd been dating for three years, he hadn't let them meet Joanna. He didn't want to hear what they'd have to say to make this perfect thing that had come into his life crumble with their words. But Luna had insisted, so he had reluctantly agreed. But the first sign of a fight, and he'd get his girlfriend out of there.

Joanna looked up at him, seemingly hesitant at doing so. "You're sure it's a good idea? I've heard the way you talk about them," She mumbled a little, giving him a soft look. "Not enough to know everything, but I've heard you. I'd love to meet her, and the rest of your family. But I'm not sure you want me to."
Joanna sat up enough so she could reach out and play with his hair. She didn't have much else to say on the matter. It wasn't really her choice. If he wanted to take her, he would. If he didn't, then she would have to get over it.

"I-I'm not sure it's a good idea," Arsen said, rubbing the back of his neck. "But I owe this to my sister. While she can be a jerk, Luna was the one who practically raised me, besides my grandfather, and she married Jake. He'll be good for her. Maybe she's changed."
He leaned into her touch and closed his eyes. "It all depends on what you want, though," he said to her. "You can meet them, or not. I won't pressure you into a choice."

"Then I'll meet her. At some point, at least- and yes, I'm sure." Joanna said lightly, leaning over to kiss him softly. "I want to meet the woman who took care of you, and thank her for doing such a good job." She hummed a little, still playing with his hair.
"I'm sure she's nice, even if you don't think so. If she cared enough to take care of you as a kid, then clearly she's someone worth meeting." She purred a little, kicking her legs over his lap before slipping her arms around his neck. "Don't you think?"

"If you say so." Arsen smiled slightly. "She really wanted to meet you, I know. So… she'll be glad that you've agreed." He leaned down and kissed her softly for a moment.
"I don't know. She is kind of like a demon. Or, at least, that's what I called her when I was younger." He flashed Joanna a grin. "Just don't tell her I told you that. She hates the name. She'll kill me."

"Mm… we definitely don't want that, now do we?~" Joanna purred softly, kissing him once again. "I like you too much to let her kill you. So I can keep quiet." She mumbled a little, pulling back from kissing him.
Sitting in silence for a minute, her focus was solely on him. It was probably strange, not to hear her talking on and on. But she had no words to say. Everything she would want to say, wasn't really coming to her. Until softly, she piped up just enough for him to hear her. "I… I love you…"

"Good," Arsen purred, chasing after her lps and giving them another peck. "I would hate for us to die when we've already been dating for this long. We wouldn't be able to cuddle anymore!"
"When do you want to meet her?" He asked, and then froze at her next words, staring at her with wide eyes. "Wh-what?" Those were the words he had been dreaming of hearing for a long, long time. Was this real. "What did you say?" He asked, voice startled, and hopeful.