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What's for dinner, Kazooty? 😘

You are never going to let me live that username down.

I hadn't thought about it yet.
Do you have a request?

Probably not! But it's only used in special occasions. Or in private exchanges. 😜 I don't think so. What are you in the mood for?

Wait back up
what is the special occasion?
I didn't miss your birthday or something, did I?

My birthday was back in June... But you didn't miss it, so you're safe. You know back home, there are fun holidays every day. So, it's always a special occasion if you think about it. You didn't answer my question, though! What are you in the mood for?

...I didn't get you anything though.

[ He's really confused where this is going, Elle!! But fine, he'll answer the question. ]

Honestly I was going to suggest takeout, since places are serving in the evenings again.
Something light.
Maybe that bistro on the corner by the park?
Why, Elle?

[ He is just too precious and she just adores him even more if that is at all possible. Too good for this horrible place. That is certain. ]

Why don't we skip dinner and go right for dessert? Maybe some fizzy drinks?

[ Kazu is actually squinting at his device for a long moment suspiciously before he replies, something Elle can probably picture him doing in the interim. ]

Okay?
Sure.
Are you celebrating something?

[ She could and she probably does, grinning the entire time, feeling so proud of herself. She doesn't want to break him too much, though. That's not what she does. ]

I was about to say that you're asking a lot of questions, but you could tell me that, too. I just want to have something sweet and comforting. And dessert, too.

[ She may have learned being coy and flirty and cute doesn't always work with Kazu but that does not stop Elle from doing it! ]

[ Wait, wait, he might be getting it... maybe. The sweet and comforting part, at least. Dessert he's taking very literally. ]

Okay.
I've run out of questions anyway.
I can be at your place in about half an hour.

[ That's enough time to have a Dom buy him champagne and a few treats from the bakery for her, since the city won't let him make purchases anymore. ]

And how do I get you here sooner?

[ A picture is attached of lit candles, a chilling bottle of something or other, and two glasses. ]

Oh.
That is one stop less, then.
Twenty?
Unless you also already have dessert too.

I definitely have dessert covered. Literally and figuratively. I think you'll like it.

[ This just gets more and more suspicious but at least he's sure now that she definitely is looking to get laid. ]

Then I can make it in less than ten.

[ If he leaves right now, that is. Which... he is. It's about seven and a half minutes before a slightly flushed Kazu rings her doorbell. ]

[ The collection of locks click one right after the other before Elle peeks out the door and greets him with a soft smile. Gesturing him inside, she closes the door behind him once inside. It takes a moment to lock everything back up, but in the Down, it's necessary. Especially now. ]

You're too good to me, you know. And I appreciate it so much. And you.

[ Elle's arms slip around his neck, having to stretch, on her toes, to properly reach. She doesn't mind, though. She never does. Dressed in very little save a delicate pink robe, clearly planned for the evening, Elle tilts her head to kiss the tip of his nose. ]

[ Kazu is just straightening from removing his boots when she turns back, and it becomes obvious that she's not wearing anything under that little dressing gown. His cheeks flush pinker than the robe, even as he loops an arm around her waist to help support her leaning up to reach him. ]

I-- thank you? [ He sounds bewildered even if isn't arguing it. Considering he does actively try to be good to her it would be kind of silly to deny... but he's definitely confused. ] What's going on, Elle?

[ She lets out a quiet sigh, laughing under her breath at his question; the look on his face. She glances down, momentarily second-guessing her next few steps; the words she wants to say.

It's a new thing for her, loving multiple people in this way and being able to without negative repercussion. She thought she'd never love anyone the way she had loved Warner until she met Emmett. The same had been true until she had come to the city.

What if he doesn't feel that way, though? What if she makes everything that is perfect awkward? What if she ruins it all? ]

Kazu...

[ Elle's expression falters slightly, eyebrows drawing together as she looks more concerned now. You didn't just blurt out feelings and emotions. Not unless you meant it. That's how Elle saw it; that's how she works.

She looks back up at him, tucking wavy blonde hair behind her ear and gives a half-smile. She's going to tread carefully at first. ]

...I really appreciate you. Care about you. [ A small sigh. A huff. Frustrated with herself, briefly. ]

And I'm just really falling for you. I love you.

[ Why does she look worried? That's not good. It's only that she's not pulling away that keeps him from starting to fuss, before he realizes that her little furrowed brow is nerves.

There's still a few moments needed for him to process the actual words, his only response stunned blinking... until his lips twitch up into a sheepish little smile. It's a good smile. Kazu lifts his free hand to brush his fingers against her cheek fondly. ]

I thought this was a booty call. It's better, hm?

[ She leans into his touch, her hand coming to rest against his. Elle turns her head enough to press a kiss against his fingers, caring little for any roughness or imperfections. ]

I think you mean a Kazooty call.

[ Words are slightly muffled as she speaks before turning back to look at him with a bright grin. She's not going to hide her laugh because it's an adorable nickname and user name. One she really is never going to forget. ]

It's definitely better, though. With everything happening - [ That does make her frown with concern. There's only so much she can do to help others and Elle Woods doesn't like feeling so cornered. ]

I'm just trying to make sure I tell others how I feel about them. It's good to do, you know. Positive affirmations. Praise. Rewards.

[ She's sliding a hand up along his chest, chewing on her bottom lip with anticipation even if she knows what's under all those pieces of clothing.

Maybe they should move out of the foyer? It's really an afterthought. ]

Oh no don't make me like that stupid name.

[ Amusement sneaks into his tone despite his best efforts to sound stern -- it does sound cute when she says it out loud, especially with her laughter. Kazu's always loved her laugh, her smile. Even more so when they're directed at him because something he said or did made her happy.

When her smile falters a moment later he brushes his thumb over her bottom lip to tug it free, curling his fingers under her chin to tilt it up towards him. ]

You are braver than I am, I've always known that. But the reward for anything I might have done to make you feel this way is getting to be near you.

[ He definitely doesn't care they're still in the foyer, and is more focused on getting the words out right at the moment than anything else. Even than how she's touching him, though he hasn't missed that.

Goddamnit, Kazooty call is going to stick. ]

[ There’s little else she can say in response to such sweet words and Elle, instead, reaches up for another kiss. Biting and heated, filled with overwhelming emotion. She lets herself lean back against the front door and pulls him along with her. She wants him closer, needs him closer really.

But…manners. ]

Did you want that drink?

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