meme time

[exastris_scientia]

the affectionate physical contact meme

you love spending time with your significant other. but sometimes, just "spending time" with him/her isn't enough. you need to have your hands on each other every now and then.

➝ post your character below, tell me in the subject line who you want of mine here
➝ i'll tag back with a roll for the scenario, or you can tell me which one you're thinking of to start.
➝ want it all? do it. i don't give a damn. it's my musebox. do the thing!


one; hugging. you just want to give your loved one a warm embrace. be it out of happiness, to comfort them while they're down, or just to give them something warm to latch onto, you just want to wrap your arms around them.

two; kissing. whether it's a peck on the cheek or a deep kiss, a kiss good-bye or a romantic kiss, you find yourself compelled to kiss the other person! be as tender or as passionate as you so choose.

three; holding hands. it's a simple gesture, really -- to reach out and take someone's hand. but that one simple gesture can convey any number of sentiments. what the sentiment is, is up to you, but you find yourself reaching out to take your significant other's hand.

four; carrying. is your loved one hurt and needs a lift? do they want a piggyback ride? or do you just want to spare them the effort of walking? whatever the reason, you're now itching to pick up your partner and carry them to their destination.

five; i love you. you've said it before or maybe you haven't but now you have to say it again or for the first time.

six; dancing. kick up the music, because it's time to dance! but no lone dancing allowed -- you need to have a partner! you can do whatever dance strikes your fancy. personally, i recommend the slow dance, but you can do whatever you want!

seven; massaging. did your significant other have a rough day? did they get hurt? or do you just feel like doing something really nice for them? whatever it is, you're giving them a nice massage now. they'll feel wonderful in no time!

eight; flirting. the easiest way to break the ice or maybe you're just an overly flirty person.

nine; cuddling. sometimes there's just no better feeling than curling up next to each other on a warm sofa. hold each other, lie next to each other, fall asleep on each other -- it's all good here.

ten; wild card! reroll, pick an option, or come up with something else!

Comments

nine; cuddling for sickbays--post ID

[caelus]

[ Even with the miraculous recovery thanks to Khan's super man blood, the road to being well again was a long and arduous one for Jim Kirk. It was punctuated with tests, frustration, intensive physical therapy that pushed him past his previously thought limits, and left him exhausted in ways he never before imagined. His day today had been punctuated by a trip to the gym at HQ, and then the pool.

Bones had been with him every bit of the way, but by the time they were headed back to Jim's apartment, he was practically asleep on his feet. He didn't even remember getting into the elevator to go up to his floor. Scratch that, he couldn't remember getting off the trolley to walk to his building. He vaguely had some recollection of his friend helping him out of his hoodie, and getting them to the couch. Bones had said something about getting his shoes off, and getting them both something to eat. He'd hummed in agreement, and somehow managed to get his shoes off.

The next thing he knew, there was a gentle shake to his shoulder, and it took an awful lot just to get his eyes open. ] Mm, what is it?

[sickbays]

[ Bones, of course, was nothing but patient and supportive. Encouraging the man when he wasn't sure if he could push himself any farther. He'd taken it upon himself to help Jim through his therapy, had to all but storm into the admiral's office and demand it, because he couldn't trust anyone else to do it.

And because he needed this, too, on an emotional level. To see Jim back up on his feet, with life in his eyes and warmth in his skin, to be able to touch him, to feel the pulse under his fingertips and know that that nightmare of his is over.

That, in itself, was worth all the trouble, all the exertion of carrying Jim's exhausted form from the trolley to his apartment. He settles the man down gently, his hoodie folded up and shoes set aside before he setting his sights on the kitchen, looking through the cabinets for a can of soup he left there earlier.

Jim's completely clocked out by the time it's warmed up. Bones almost doesn't have the heart to wake him. He knows how long of a day this was for him, how strenuous of a toll it took on his body. He could use the rest, and he'll get it, eventually, once he's got his nutrition. He hunkers down next to the couch, shaking Jim's shoulder gently. ]

Supper. [ He answers, a small frown appearing on his lips in lieu of a stern tone. ] You gotta eat to keep your strength up, Jim.

[caelus]

[ It still takes far longer than it usually would have in order for him to get his eyes open and somewhat coherent. Under normal circumstances, he's an incredibly light sleeper the brunt of the time. But these are hardly normal by any stretch of the imagination. He appreciates the push to oversee his care and the time taken to do it, even if he bitches at Bones a good deal of the time they spend working on it.

It's tiring and strenuous. Who know it was hell coming back from the dead? Jim does, now. His eyes flutter again, threatening to close to exhaustion again, but he forces them to focus on Bones. A quirk of a grin, faint and fading, tugs at the corner of Jim's mouth, but disappears shortly after cause everything, literally everything, saps energy at this point. ]

Yeah. [ He shifts in order to let the couch do most of the propping him up so that he can attempt to hold a bowl or plate. He's not sure what Bones has got. He can't wait until he's well enough to actually cook again. Not just because he's tired of canned foodstuffs, but because it's cathartic. He also feels Bones needs a little tlc after putting up with him for so long. ] I'm good. I'm up.

[sickbays]

[ He blows out a dry snort, reaching over toward the end table where he set the bowl of soup aside. ]

You sure? I could spoon feed you if your arms are too sore. [ He's just teasing, of course. He can't help himself sometimes. After all they've been through, they could use a light-hearted moment every now and again, something to bring a sense of normalcy back into their lives.

He hands the bowl over to Jim, his frown fading already with the quip. Getting back up on his feet, he moves back to the kitchen to get his own bowl along with a glass of water, which he sets down within Jim's reach, and settles into the cushion beside him. ]

Tomorrow maybe I'll get us some take out. [ He mutters, looking down at his soup and blowing a cooling breath across the broth. ] After this week, I think you've earned it.

[caelus]

[ Jim scoffs at that quip, offering a half-hearted glare for it. He takes the bowl when Bones offers it to him, and sets it in his lap, waiting for the other man to come back from the kitchen. ]

Somehow, I think I'll manage. [ He says it with a tired huff of a laugh, and brings the spoon up to blow on the soup to cool it before taking a bite. He hums in agreement. ]

You too, y'know. For putting up with me. [ He knows he hasn't been easy over the past few weeks. ] I think if I never see a pool again after all this, it'll be too soon.

You called Jo lately?

[sickbays]

Jim, I've been puttin' up with you for the past four years. If I've earned anything, it'd have to be a commendation or something. [ Though truthfully he'd admit that Jim's friendship was enough of a reward in and of itself. He's never had anything like it, a person who believes in him just as much as he believes in them. Someone that's seen the worst of him, seen him at his lowest, and but still chooses to stick around.

He honestly doesn't know what he'd do without him. And he's glad he didn't have to find out. His lips curl into a soft, barely-there smile at the comment about the pool and the question. ]

Yeah. Last night, before she went to bed. 'Bout talked my ear off when I asked her how her field trip went the other day. Never thought a hike through the state park could be so damn excitin', but she was just beside herself. [ He chuckles a little bit at that, his smile widening fondly at the memory before he leans in to blow on the broth again. Then he adds, ]

She asked about you, too, you know. How things were goin'.

[caelus]

[ Jim offers a rusty chuckle from deep in his chest at that comment. He rocks a bit when Bones settles beside him on the couch, and leans forward to pick up the bowl of soup. He cradles it close to his chest a few long moments, whether he's just soaking up the warmth of it or collecting himself for the possibly daunting task of eating---who knows?

While he's waiting to muster that energy up, he listens as his friend tells him how his little girl is doing lately. It's always good to hear about her, and see the change that comes over his best friend that only Joanna can bring. ] I bet they found a lot of interesting things. If she got a kick out of that, we'll have to see if Sulu will send her holos of his gardens.

[ He finally manages to get a spoonful of soup, and blows on it before he eats it. ]

Ah, she doesn't need to worry about me. I've got the best doctor in the galaxy taking care of me.

[sickbays]

[ His smile grows a little wider at Jim's suggestion, before he takes the spoon and raises it to his lips for a taste. It's still there when he pulls away, but in eyes rather than across his face. ]

I'm sure she'd love that. [ He answers, lifting another spoonful of soup from his bowl before looking across at Jim, looking more relaxed than he's ever been in a long time. And that wasn't just because of the conversation topic. ] I'll bring it up to him next time I see him.

[ He ducks his head a bit at the next part, though, as if hunching over his bowl and forcing soup in his mouth is going to make him seem less flattered by the compliment. (In his head, it does.) He huffs softly. ]

Butterin' me up isn't going to get out of PT faster, you know.

[caelus]

You know she would. [ He says, and takes another bit of soup himself. He's so exhausted every day, but today it feels even worse. He knows it is for a good reason, but still.

It is nice, though, to see his best friend more relaxed today. It's been tough on everyone. Even if he seems suddenly embarrassed by the compliment. ]

I know. Didn't expect that it would.