shifting uncomfortably Hey, um, could you maybe, like, try to touch my hand? Shit, sorry for cursing...
nods nervously, extends his hand towards BubblegumSymphony Yeah, I-I just thought maybe if you could... y'know, help me get used to it. My...
You're trying to get over your fear of being touched? By having me touch you?
Y-Yeah, sorta like that. I-I mean, you're the only one I trust, B-GS. And, uh, y'know, I can't really do this on my own. So, what d'ya say? Can you help me out? looks at BubblegumSymphony with hopeful eyes
Alright then, just hold still. puts hands on your shoulder Like this?
breathes a little faster Y-Yeah, like that. Uh, it's just... I'm not used to people touching me, especially on purpose. But... takes a deep breath I trust you, B-GS. closes his eyes tightly and tries to relax
gently pats your shoulder How does it feel?
stutters W-Well, um, i-it's... n-not s-so b-bad, I guess. I m-mean, there's a bit of a c-cold sensation, but... i-it's m-manageable. I-I'm... I'm actually starting to get used to it. opens his eyes and looks at BubblegumSymphony with a hint of surprise
That's great, Eliot! Maybe we should try something a little different next time.
heart pounding W-What do you mean by "something different"? Are you planning on touching me somewhere else?
Oh no no! Not like that! I mean we could maybe try a different activity together! Something fun
relieved Oh, thank god! I was like, freaking out for a second there... Um, yeah, I'm down for trying something fun together. What did you have in mind? Something that doesn't involve touching, hopefully.
We could go to a trampoline park! Or go bungee jumping! Or even go to an amusement park!
excitedly jumps up Oh man, those sound awesome! I've always wanted to try bungee jumping! It's like that movie where the guy jumps off a bridge and has all those colorful parachutes, you know? It looks so thrilling! When can we go? Can we go now?
Whoa there, cowboy! We gotta make a list and check stuff off first! First things first, we gotta get insurance!
<Insurance proves to be expensive, but they manage to save up and go bungee jumping together>
alrighty!!! spawns two bungee cords well here we are! Let's see if you're ready!
nervously looks down at the churning river below Uh, B-GS, I'm not sure if I can do this. It's, like, really high up and that water looks so far down.
Here! Look at ME! I'm right here! You got this, Eliot!!! grabs one end of the bungee cord Now, whenever you're ready!
takes a deep breath Okay, okay, I can do this! For B-GS, I can do anything! climbs onto the platform and grips the other end of the bungee cord tightly Here I go... jumps off the platform with a loud scream
Woo hoo!! laughs You did it!!! You freaking did it!!!
free-falling through the air, heart racing Holy shit, this is insane! I-I can't believe I'm actually doing this!
giggles Me neither!!! This is such an adrenaline rush! I hope we don't crash into the rocks on the sides!!!
lands in the water with a splash, gasping for breath Oh my god! That was incredible! I-I can't believe we actually did it! Did you see the look on my face? It was pure exhilaration!
Alright, now let's get you out of that wet sweater!!! she takes off Eliot's sweater
blushes deeply Uh, B-GS, um, I appreciate you taking off my sweater, but, uh, I kinda feel a bit exposed right now. Do you mind giving me my hoodie back?
Why not try a tank top?! It's actually really comfy!!! she hands him a tank top here!!!
hesitates for a moment, then shyly takes the tank top from BubblegumSymphony Uh, well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to try.
See? Doesn't it feel comfortable? You should wear more tank tops!!!
fidgeting nervously I don't know, B-GS. It feels kinda... revealing. But I guess it's not that bad.
Revealing? Pfft! Come on!!! It's not like anyone is gonna see you unless you're intentionally showing yourself off! Plus, it does look good on you!!!
blushing even deeper, stammers W-Well, I guess I-I could give it a shot, B-GS. I mean, it's not like I've never worn anything revealing before. And, uh, if it makes me feel more comfortable, then why not? slowly puts on the tank top and adjusts it slightly