thenearshore | 008

[Soon enough, probably, but not just yet. Jae-Ha doesn't see any movements, so he pauses for a moment, wondering if he maybe missed one, or if Hazel was just that tired. He doesn't brush his finger over his hand anymore, because he doesn't want to wake him if he is just trying to get sleep...

But he does duck his face down a little closer to Hazel's to check if his eyes are opened. Nope, but he'll shamefully admire that he has a really cute resting face as the hand at Hazel's hip shifts very slightly into a more comfortable position.]

[That's rude of him, because it's really hard to continue feigning sleep when he can feel Jae-Ha leaning closer like that. Maybe if he just concentrates on breathing evenly, and not making any kind of expression...

This can only last so long, before his mouth screws up in what is trying very hard not to be a grin and failing. Goddamn it Jae-Ha. But he's still not opening his eyes!!] What're ya doin'?

[stop...... his little heart can't take this]

W-wow!

[He makes embarrassing noises when he's genuinely surprised. This comes with him leaning his face back suddenly, staring at Hazel in shock. Ugh, that grin is really cute, but—]

Whatever it was, I wasn't faking my sleep!

[Yet another victory for Hazel Grouse... How does it feel to be defeated so often?? He will deign to open just one eye to peer at Jae-Ha embarrassing himself.]

Ya can't prove I wasn't asleep. [perfect crime.]

[What the hell... He frowns, mostly because he was caught staring, and slips his free hand away from Hazel's hips to... cover Hazel's eyes with that palm instead. Don't look at him.]

[This is... the dumbest thing... Now he just leans in whatever direction will free him of this menace.]

This is a lil much!

[He can lean all he wants, but Jae-Ha's hand is following!!]

I was mistakenly thinking you were cute when you startled me like that.

[No... this is terrible. He's still making a valiant attempt, despite his failure.]

I'll humbly settle for bein' mistakenly flattered if ya let go of my face. [This doesn't even make sense... let him live.]

[Slowly, Jae-Ha slides his hand off of Hazel's face and along the side, lacing lightly into his hair. Hello.]

And here I thought I was being considerate for not waking you.

[Oh, okay. That's much better. He's already placated by this... hmm.]

It was a nice thought, don't get me wrong. I won't begrudge ya for lookin' at me.

[Hmm... He wants to keep his hand like this, but should he really be getting so deep into feelings already immediately after their naps? Reluctantly, he pulls his hand away, letting Hazel's hair slip through his fingers a little slower than he has to.]

You're not sore from how you're sitting, are you?

[Will Jae-Ha ever win at gay chicken? Experts uncertain. Hazel isn't going to demand he do that again, but he's still somewhat disappointed. Still in over his head, good to have that confirmed again...]

I'm not doin' too bad. [The perfect vague non-answer so he isn't obligated to move, honestly.] Why, did those legs finally fall asleep on ya, too?

[The day he wins is the day he gets way too into it. What if he scares Hazel off!! These are legit worries.]

Not at all. [He bounces them just once or twice as if that proves it.] I don't think you're heavy enough to cause something like that.

[He's still not sure what to do with his other hand yet, so he taps at his own lips.] Did you at least sleep well?

Oh, well, ain't that fortunate. Lucky me.

[Definitely lucky Hazel. Now he can sit here whenever he wants!! How did he sleep, though-]

You're plenty comfortable.

[He... he can't even make a joking comment about how his "beautiful body" is of course comfortable. Hazel's just still going, immediately from waking up. They both are. A night has passed, and now a few hours, his migraine is gone and... they're still chatting like this.

He laughs, and when he tries to stop it short, it bubbles up again for a bit longer. Hazel is really something else...

Yep, he's also still in too deep.]

[He's just being honest!! It could have been a better nap, but it was surprisingly comfortable for being sideways on a couch and half on another dude. But it's so much nicer to tell him he's comfortable without the details... he's doing Jae-Ha a kindness.

That laughter is really... He's too adorable. Hazel just went from definitely to incredibly lucky, ugh.]

So, feelin' better?

Like new.

[The cherry blossom hell has finally faded away completely. There's no lingering headache, no nausea, no dizziness... Ah, thank goodness. Somehow, a nap has even done wonders for the bags that were under his eyes before. Amazing how that works.]

You may have cured me, after all. [Just not from Feelings...]

[Great, Hazel can continue to be all over him without any hangover guilt. Not that he had much of that at all. He's been really helpful, Jae-Ha says so...]

I'm just doin' my part in keepin' my partner whole and healthy. [like this, yes. Feelings are not part of the cure-all.] 'Course, now I've got no earthly idea what time it is.

[The perils of napping.]

This is another example where the time doesn't actually matter.

[ See?? Who needs to know, when it's a relaxing day! He shakes their joined hands just slightly. ] But you can get up to check, if you'd like.

Tryin' to get rid of me? [Ha... He doesn't actually think so, but. Who needs to know the time. More importantly, how long is this going to last if he gets up and wanders away...]

I'd say it's somethin' like... good enough time to relax o'clock. [He makes a point to peer past Jae-Ha toward the window as he says this, like the beautiful weather will tell him the time. Good, good.]

Not at all. [ It's some early afternoon time, probably... Jae-Ha still isn't used to relying on the actual time, but he knows the hours in a day by now. They have so much of it left, and he still doesn't want to waste a second. He brushes some of his own hair out of the way, since it keeps slipping forward when he looks down at Hazel too much. ]

I'm feeling well enough that I can even make us something to eat in a little while. But I'm far too comfortable like this right now.

[One day Hazel will learn that Jae-Ha can't tell time. Until then, with the promise of some kind of late lunch eventually, he'll enjoy just sitting here... He does shift somewhat, to get the stiffness out of his limbs from sleeping in this same position. He needs to stretch but without getting up or moving too much, this is something to behold.]

Don't go to sleep on me again. [jokes!! He needs his own filler before he says things without sass.] Good to see you're feelin' better so quickly.

[ It is a sight to behold and so Jae-Ha doesn't bother to look away. Look at this nerd, trying to stretch without getting up. Surely it shouldn't be allowed to be so... Hm. Well, he's watching, covering his mouth with his fingers. ]

I wouldn't be able to if I tried, now. [ he is Wide Awake, hello Hazel and legs and all. ] I was worried it would take all day to feel better, so I'm relieved myself. But now I'm wondering if I shouldn't have let it drag on for a bit, so I could see you caring for me a little longer...

[ he's joking completely, but like... Forehead touching was exciting. ]

[There is nothing wrong with his dumb stretching aside from everything about it... He's just thirsty, leave him. Listen to this brand new Jae-Ha kink, wow!!]

Now he wants to play doctor... [why is he like this] Didn't ya tell me to be careful with my spoilin'?

[He totally listened! Now he helpfully reaches over to brush back some of Jae-Ha's hair that he missed, hello.]

[ he has a lot of interests. But ah, there's a nice hand brushing back his hair... He could just let that happen, but he's awake now. So, he reaches with his free hand to grab that hand and keep it near his face as he looks Hazel over. Hmmm. ]

I did, but it's not my fault if you didn't listen soon enough. [ he's already been invited to be like this as far as he's concerned ] Now I can't get enough.

[ it's fine if he says these serious things with his usual joking around tone, right? That makes it casual. Yes. ]

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