( closed post ) bizarre celebrations

[clearasil]

 [ And, later, when she's talked to people, teased Enjolras about the Kesha song yet again, and opened a handful of presents, Natalie's feeling full. It's a good, contented feeling, like things, while they may be shitty for a great deal of time, seem to be looking up for her. She is never ungrateful for her good friends, or a boyfriend who apparently doesn't need to be wooed.

When she shows up, she doesn't say anything, just smiling softly, tucking her loose hair behind her ears. ]

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[commandertoolbelt]

[ If Natalie wants him closer, closer he will come. His arms tighten around her a bit, securing her there as his fingers restlessly trace the folds of her shirt. Leo knows exactly how he feels about her, and has for months, even if he's never said a word about it or done anything extra to show it. In a way, he's scared to open up to that, because if he gets too invested and it isn't mutual...

Not going to thinking about that right now, he decides, pressing a little closer to deepen the kiss. This is something he's wanted for... awhile, apparently something they've both wanted but haven't been able to act upon until now. Leo wouldn't unless he knows she wants it, and she's made it clear that today, she does, so they'll cross that bridge together. ]

[clearasil]

[ She likes how she fits against him, standing just a little shorter. There's little effort made when they meet each other halfway. Whatever happens, this is still an important happening in her life: the first time she's ever fully opened up to someone else. He will see all of her and she isn't terribly nervous about that. She'd be lying if she said that this hadn't been the only thing on her mind for the better part of today. Whatever her imagination had cooked up will likely pale in comparison to what will happen because she will actually be with him. ]

Here. [ She murmurs, reaching for his hands to bring them to the buttons on her sleeveless shirt. May as well take initiative. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ That brings a little flare of excitement to it; Natalie definitely doesn't waste time when she wants something, does she? His fingers work the buttons out with little trouble, and all the while he's wondering if it'll be like the guys at Wilderness School said - like he's imagined on those unfortunate nights that his sheets mysteriously caught fire. (His excuse has always been, and will remain, bad dreams, but they're the furthest thing from it). Leo's been wondering about it since they parted on the beach, and almost set his project on fire a few times because he wasn't paying attention. Luckily that's not an issue now, as the last button comes undone, and he slips his hands inside her shirt as soon as it's open to him, not even bothering to keep his eyes from wandering over what it reveals. ]

[clearasil]

[ And she's blushing under the warmth of his hands, her muscles tensing for a second before relaxing. Without that layer, it makes a world of difference and she can't help but note the way he looks at her. She covers her face in embarrassment, laughing softly and hoping that doesn't instantly ruin the moment. ]

Sorry - sorry. [ Natalie mumbles, shaking her head. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ He pulls back almost instantly, worried that he did something wrong. The last thing he wants to do is upset Natalie somehow. ]

What - What's wrong?

[clearasil]

No, I like it, I'm just being an - an embarrassed idiot, that's all, [ she tries to be assuring, reaching for his hands again to rest on her waist, under her shirt. ] You're fine.

[commandertoolbelt]

[ Leo smiles, forcing back his nervousness. ] Okay. Good. [ Because he really likes having his hands here, splaying out over her skin. It's different than the times he's held her like this; none of those other times had an end goal like they do here. Tentatively, he starts to move his hands up, his fingers tracing abstract shapes over her to let loose some of that spare energy. ]

[clearasil]

[ Natalie cups his face between her hands and brings him in to kiss him again, trying to push all those lingering thoughts and worries out of her brain. It's not possible for them to disappear entirely, but the kissing does help. The shirt doesn't come off just yet, her navy colored bra peeking through. She never thought she would be itching to be touched, but she likes how warm his hands feel on her skin. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ It's a happy distraction, and he takes to it eagerly. His hands continue sliding up her sides, brushing over the bra and back down again to settle on her waist. Running his tongue over her lower lip, he pulls her flush against him, taking great satisfaction in how well they seem to fit together. Part of him just wishes they'd done this sooner, though he hardly blames her for wanting to wait. ]

[clearasil]

[ She makes the softest, tiniest noise when he pulls her against him and she grins against his lips. It seems to be a good time for this, a good marker in their relationship, from his birthday to hers. She's so at ease with him, in his arms, that it seems to be the most natural step to take. Her hands drop from his face to move around his back, pulling up the hem of his shirt to rest her fingers there. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ Hearing that sound, no matter how small, makes his stomach do a flip. It makes him want more, another like that, maybe, and to show it, he sucks lightly on her lip. ]

[clearasil]

[ Another groan follows, louder, her eyes fluttering closed. Her hands push his shirt up a little further but she doesn't make to tug it off, wanting to move slowly, committing every little movement to memory. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ As with anything, Leo can't keep his hands still for long. He's itching to get moving again, so his arms start back up her sides as he slowly leans back against the nearby worktable with a quiet, happy sigh, bringing Natalie with him. ]

[clearasil]

[ Natalie follows happily, leaning against him, lifting her hands to tuck her hair behind her ears. Her arms slide around his neck and she enjoys the feeling of him along the exposed panel of her skin, her hips to his. His belt digs into her but she doesn't care about it right now. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ If he'd actually thought it about it, Leo might have taken off the belt before she got here. But he was accustomed to the weight of it enough that it hadn't even crossed his mind, though as they press back against the table, he wonders if it should have.

Not his concern at the moment. There is a beautiful girl kissing him, with a shirt that's open and should probably be removed, but he continues up over her shoulders, hands curling in her hair. ]

[clearasil]

[ Natalie presses two kisses to his lips before pulling away. She shrugs the shirt off, one arm hole at a time. Slowly. it slips through her fingers, dropping to the floor. her head tips to the side, leaning into one of his hands and she licks her lips. ]

So. [ She grins crookedly, shrugging as if to say 'Well, here it is.' ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ Oh, now that is downright unfair. He bites his lip as Natalie wets hers, taking in a breath and letting his eyes wander over her. Leo has always thought she was pretty, but now that he gets to see her without so much hiding her shape? It's completely, totally unfair how attractive she is.

After a moment of admiration, his eyes flick back up to meet hers, a bright grin on his face. Conversationally, he says, ] So, you're hot.

[clearasil]

[ Natalie had always considered her frame to be just "average," but there are some nice parts - round hips leading to a soft stomach tapering into a narrow waist. She looks down at herself before snorting softly. ]

Shut up, [ She laughs, resisting any urges to fold arms over herself. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

You shut up, [ he retorts, grabbing her hands and pulling her back to him for another kiss. Against her lips, he murmurs, ] I mean it.

[clearasil]

Well, geez, I thought I was the bossy one here, [ she jokes, rolling her eyes at him before she leans into the next kiss. With all her snark, that small comment makes her melt, just a little bit, softening. There are few defenses up with him and she'll soon let her guard down entirely. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ He scoffs just before she leans, but somehow Leo can tell it makes a difference. The bad thing about this, though - the only bad thing - is that he is somehow still fully dressed, but he doesn't make a move to change that, refusing to take his hands off of her just yet. One of his hands is heading up over her skin, slowly tracing each of the curves that make up her body, make her different. These are things he wants to memorize. ]

[clearasil]

[ In a way, it makes her feel bolder, even more so. It wasn't like she didn't know Leo thought she was attractive, but that confirmation in both word and gaze makes her giddy.

Her hands drop between the two of them as she, with a hesitant glance to Leo, starts to undo his belt. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ He pushes off the table just enough to allow her room to work as his fingers reach her bra, lingering over the straps as if he's wondering what to do next. He has a good sense of what he wants, though, hand slowly heading back down to her chest as Leo peppers kisses around her jaw to take full advantage of all the newly exposed skin before him. Suddenly, that vanilla scent Natalie's been known to use seems like more than just something nice - almost like it's a special touch just for him, like the raspberry lip balm. If she'd had it on earlier, he hadn't noticed, but now, as close as they are, it's impossible to ignore. ]

[clearasil]

[ Natalie chuckles, tickled by the attention paid to her neck; she hopes he isn't put off by all her laughing. They're all good signs - he makes her laugh all the time and knows how to make her smile. It's odd, going off instinct rather than predetermined sections. She knows how this works and they've been this close for a while now. At the same time, she can't shake the fear that she will mess this up.

Neither of them have done this before and she supposes that as long as they both see that they both are safe and enjoy themselves, it should be fine in the end. More than fine.

She sets his belt aside, the weight being much lighter than she expected. The way he's touching her is driving her nuts already and she shivers - something she's sure he can feel. ]

[commandertoolbelt]

[ Leo actually likes hearing her laugh like this - it means he hasn't lost his touch, and it's good to know they don't have to be super serious about this whole thing. If they did, it'd probably make him more nervous than he is already. Everything is easier when you're allowed to laugh, and it makes this a much easier line to cross with Natalie, though no less significant.

It feels odd not to have the weight of the belt at his waist, but Leo is not sorry to see it go. It's just one less thing between them. A soft, pleased chuckle bubbles up within him when she shivers, and he pauses to decide where to go next. Her ear? Would she like that? Maybe if he had something to say, he'd go for it, but for once, he doesn't, so instead, he starts to trail down her neck. ]