Appointments

[aerialassault]

Cliff here. Looks like we've missed eachother, so drop a note and we'll talk soon.

[please note date/time/type of interaction.]

Comments

[ahappylie]

You're not?

[You know, into taking animals other than dogs for walks, he meant. Not that he'd say that at all.]

[aerialassault]

[Cliff scratched his chin, considering this.]

...Well, I'm not one to judge. I'm not opposed to experimenting a little myself so long as everyone's on board. Though, ropes or handcuffs are more likely than a collar and leash.

[ahappylie]

[Bingo - time to mess with him.]

Why would you use handcuffs when taking a pet for a walk?

[aerialassault]

Wait-- we're taking a pet for a walk?

[He realized the trick too late...and had walked right into it.]

[ahappylie]

Why, what were you thinking about?

[Although the barely hidden grin on Souji's face probably gave away how badly Cliff had fallen into the trap.]

[aerialassault]

Uh...nothin'.

[Cliff started packing the contents of the box back in place, deciding that it was a good time to change the subject. He had no idea about how to explain this one...]

[ahappylie]

[He snickered and reached over, poking Cliff lightly in the cheek.]

Don't tell me I made you grumpy finally.

[aerialassault]

No!

[Cliff snorted and tossed his head.]

That one's really tricky to explain, that's all.

[ahappylie]

[Souji leaned back, pulling his hand down to clasp both of them over one knee, head tilted so he could look up at the ceiling in an expression of innocent confusion.]

Is it because you're interested, or because you're not though?

[aerialassault]

Well, uh...that?

[Headscratch. How was he supposed to respond to this one?]

I, uh...

I ain't against it if that's how you like it.

[ahappylie]

[He leaned a little toward Cliff, grinning wide.]

I do it everyday.

Walks are healthy for you.

[aerialassault]

[Cliff pulled back on instinct, flushing slightly in the face of such an extreme misunderstanding.]

Uh. Right. That's healthy to do sometimes too.

[ahappylie]

You should try it with me sometime.

[He settled back and tapped the edge of the box.]

I think it might be interesting.

[aerialassault]

[Cliff grinned-- a lopsided, boyish expression that revealed his amusement.]

Sure. It'll be nice to get out after all his time inside-- but, only if you promise me you'll watch the teasing. You're too much!

[ahappylie]

Is it too much for your heart?

[Souji snickered a little.] If so, it makes me worry about what will happen should we do anything more strenuous.

[aerialassault]

[Cliff chuckled-- Oh, Souji...

In a sudden movement he reached across the package and grasped the folds of Souji's clothes with a big hand and leaned in, grinning wolfishly.]

Trust me-- you won't worry about any of that if that's the way you want things to go.

[Then, reaching a little further, he pressed his lips against Souji's for a quick kiss.]

[ahappylie]

[He flinched when Cliff grabbed his clothes suddenly, not used to having anyone grab him without having ill intent. But the way Cliff grinned made him relax - at least until Cliff kissed him. Even a quick one was enough to throw him off balance since he still wasn't used to physical affection. Souji stared at Cliff, dumbfounded, for just a moment longer than necessary before he suddenly laughed, light and easy.]

I didn't think you'd be so enthusiastic about jogging.

[aerialassault]

[Cliff winked playfully, all confidence, and chuckled in his amusement over the sheer level of silliness that was going on here.]

Only if jogging's what you wanna call it. 'Sides, I'll always be enthusiastic when there's someone gorgeous involved!

[ahappylie]

I don't know what else you would call it.

[Other than whatever Cliff was apparently thinking of - which wasn't entirely his fault. Souji had teased him.]

And I suppose I'll have to find someone gorgeous for you to run with. I only see handsome people here.

[Only girls are gorgeous, Cliff. 8| ]

[aerialassault]

[Souji had teased him horribly. Cliff playfully poked Souji in the nose in a small play at retaliation, grinning.]

Handsome. Gorgeous. Hot is hot, Souji. And you're in the top class in any world.

[ahappylie]

[Nope nope nope. Souji gave Cliff a confused look, leaning away.]

You have a definite bias, I think.

[aerialassault]

[Cliff simply grinned-- Souji was too cute.]

No doubt, but that doesn't change things.

[ahappylie]

[Souji shook his head, rolling his eyes slightly. It was actually impressive how Cliff had managed to turn that around.]

Well~ Then I hope you don't mind me taking advantage of that bias.

[aerialassault]

Go ahead: take advantage of as much as you want.

[Yes, he knew he was only going to encourage bad behavior, but he simply didn't care.]

[ahappylie]

[He laughed lightly and then pushed himself up off the couch, dusting his lap off.]

Then I'll stop holding back. Maybe I'll have you take Fish and Saizou on a walk someday so I don't have to.