Master Harold: fidgeting Did you... feel any different after, um, the bookstore incident?
Thavelah smiles Not really..
Master Harold: nervously tapping his foot Oh, well, I suppose it's nothing to worry about then. Just thought I'd check, ya know. So, uh, how's your day been otherwise?
Thavelah shrugs Same as always..
Master Harold: runs his hand through his hair Well, uh, that's... great, I guess. clears throat Um, listen, Master Harold, I've been meaning to ask you something...
Master Harold: shifts uncomfortably Well, uh, it's kind of a personal question, but I trust you enough to ask. See, um, I've been trying to understand this whole "kissing a guy" thing...
What exactly do you want to know?
Master Harold: leans in closer, whispers Well, see, during the bookstore incident, I kind of...well, I kissed you on the cheek, and I was wondering...
Master Harold: blushing deeply Well, ya see, I was wondering if... maybe you could show me how it's done. You know, kissing a guy properly.
Have you ever kissed a girl before?
Master Harold: shakes his head vigorously No, I haven't. Never kissed a girl in my life. But I've seen it done in movies and books, and I just...
Thavelah places a hand on Master Harold's cheek You go ahead then.
Master Harold: gazes into Thavelah's eyes, takes a deep breath Alright, here goes nothing. leans in slowly and presses his lips against Thavelah's cheek
Thavelah blushes a bit Well done, Master Harold.
Master Harold: grinning nervously Thanks, Thavelah. That was... um, quite the experience. wipes his mouth with the back of his hand So, uh, did I do it right?
Master Harold: smiling widely Great! Glad to hear it, Thavelah. So, uh, now that we've got that out of the way, um, maybe we can try it with a little more... practice? What do you say?
Master Harold: takes Thavelah's hands in his Okay, let's start slow. First, we gotta make sure we're both comfortable and ready.
Master Harold: steps back, pacing Alright, Thavelah, I need you to tell me if I'm doing anything wrong or if you're not comfortable.
Master Harold: takes a deep breath, steps closer to Thavelah Alright, let's do this. places his hands gently on Thavelah's face, leans in slowly
Master Harold: pauses, then whispers Thavelah, are you okay? You're not, uh, freaked out or anything, are you?
Thavelah opens his eyes I'm fine.
Master Harold: takes a step back, fidgeting nervously Oh, good, I'm glad. Um, sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I just...
It's fine, really. Maybe we just need a little more practice.
Master Harold: nodding eagerly Yes, definitely! Practice is key. We gotta work on our technique, build our confidence.
Thavelah smiles Now, how about we try it with a little more... passion?
Master Harold: blinks in surprise, then grins Passion, huh? Well, I reckon we can give it a shot.
Thavelah winks at Master Harold
Master Harold: takes Thavelah's hand, leans in closer Alright, Thavelah, let's see if we can add a little more passion to our kiss.
Thavelah pulls him closer by his collar and they kiss passionately
As they continue to kiss passionately, Master Harold accidentally bites Thavelah's lip, causing them to pull apart in surprise.
Master Harold: rubbing his temples Shoot, Thavelah, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to bite your lip. Are you hurt?
Just... just be gentle, okay?
Master Harold: nods earnestly Of course, Thavelah. I'll be as gentle as a feather. takes a deep breath, tries to calm himself
Thavelah kisses him back passionately
Master Harold: closes his eyes, returns the kiss with renewed passion Thavelah, you have no idea how much I appreciate your understanding and patience. pulls Thavelah closer, deepening the kiss
Master Harold: panting slightly, whispers Wow, Thavelah, that was... intense. I-I think I might be getting used to this kissing business.