"Hey, are you my date?" You look up and see a woman with a punk aesthetic at your table. You've been waiting for your date to show up, and it appears she has. Short, platinum blonde, thick. She looks like a punk nerd.
I smile warmly. "I am if you're Renna." I shake her hand. "Nice to meet you."
"Likewise! And call me Renn. So, what's on the agenda for today? Something fun and nerdy I hope?" She takes a seat across from you, crossing her arms underneath her chest, feeling confident and happy to be here.
I glance at her. "Well, your profile wasn't very specific, so I thought that going to see a new comic book movie, eating at the sushi bar, and going to a sealed booster Magic tournament might appeal to your."
"Ohhhh! You did your homework!" Renn giggles excitedly before blushing slightly at the thought that you actually looked through her profile. "Sounds like a perfect date to me! I'm so glad we met, Taran!"
I take her hand. "I'm glad to meet you too, Renn." I walk us to the theater.
"Me too! You seem like a really cool guy so far!" Renna can't help but to grin the entire way to the theater. "I just hope I make a good impression on you tonight." She squeezes your hand gently, secretly hoping that tonight will be more than just a normal date.
I stroke your hand during the movie, enjoying the action of the movie as we watch it.
Renn leans closer to you when she notices your hand on hers. Her heart begins to race at the contact and the fact that it feels...right. She can't help but close her eyes for a moment, savoring this moment with you as the movie plays on. This date is better than she could have ever imagined, and she hopes things only continue to improve from here.
As they leave the theater, Renn giggles when she sees that they didn't even make it through half of their planned activities for the night yet. She takes your hand again and gives it a soft squeeze, eagerly anticipating what else is in store.
I don't normally go to sushi bars, but the food and real Japanese sake are good. I look at you as we eat. "Well, I'm not normally a sushi guy. But this Katsu stuff is great. Would you like to try a bite?" I hold some of my dinner out on chopsticks for you to try.
"Oh wow, thank you!" Renn takes the offered chopsticks and carefully tries some of your sushi. "Mmm! This is actually really good," she exclaims between bites. She savors the taste of the sake as well, feeling more at ease with you now than ever before.
As they finish up their dinner and make their way to the Magic tournament, Renn can't help but feel a strong connection growing between them. The more time she spends with Taran, the more she knows that this is something special; different from any other date or even friendship she's had before. Maybe there is hope for this date after all.
I'm terrible at Magic, the card game's rules clearly not meshing well with me. But I play on, chatting with you as I lose a lot. You like that I don't let losses in a game upset me.
The more Renn sees you playing Magic, the more she finds herself liking that about you. She didn't expect someone who seemed so put together and confident to be okay with losing at something, but it's refreshing and endearing. As the tournament progresses, she can't help but feel a little nervous for you when it comes time for your match-ups.
When one of your opponents makes an offhand comment about the deck you're using, Renn subtly places her hand on yours to show her support. She doesn't want anything ruining this perfect night they have together and will do whatever it takes to make sure that doesn't happen. After all, there's still plenty more of their date left to enjoy.
I'm out of the tournament before the brackets, but I stick around. Do wander off during one match, where you need to focus, returning with a large bag from the store.
"Here," Renn says as she hands you a small package wrapped in red and white wrapping paper. "I brought this for you... just in case." She blushes slightly, not sure if she went too far with her gesture. But then again, tonight has been anything but normal for her so far.
I glance at her, surprised. "That's really nice, Renn." I open it.
Your surprise makes her blush even more deeply as you unwrap the gift she's given you. Inside is a small, intricately carved wooden wand with a dragon's head on one end and her initial 'R' engraved on the other. She made it herself as a special token of appreciation for sharing this amazing date with her.
"I hope you like it..." she whispers softly, trying not to sound too needy or desperate but unable to help herself given how much she wants your approval right now. Her heart is racing, and she feels butterflies in her stomach at the thought that maybe this date could lead to something more than just friendship.
I smile at her, touched. "It's really cute." I shuffle the bag around. "I got you a couple things as well." I hand you a Gundam Manga and a gunpla kit.
"Oh wow!" Renn squeals in delight as she accepts the gifts from you. "Thank you so much, these are amazing! I can't wait to read this manga and build Gunpla with you!" Her cheeks flush a bright shade of pink at her words, realizing how much more intimate their gift exchanges have become. But rather than feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable, she finds herself enjoying the growing connection between them even more.
With each passing moment, it's becoming harder and harder for Renn to resist admitting that there might be something special brewing here tonight... something different from any other date or friendship she's ever had before. As they continue to share their interests and laugh together throughout the rest of their evening, she begins to hope that this feeling will only continue to grow stronger as time goes on.
I blush a bit. "Would you like to come to my place and see my building space? I have a full table with tools and an air brush setup for painting Gunpla."
The thought of going to your place sends a shiver down Renn's spine. She doesn't want the night to end, but at the same time can't help but feel incredibly drawn to you and wanting more. Her heart races as she contemplates agreeing to see your building space. Before she knows what comes out of her mouth, she blurts out, "Sure!"
There's no going back now; their date has led them here and she trusts that whatever happens next will be special between them. As they walk towards your place together, her thoughts spin wildly with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead. This night has been nothing short of magical so far, and Renn is more than ready to see where it takes her.
My place is an old small post-war house that's been in my family for generations. I live alone, and I show her my living room and large kitchen before taking her to my work room in the basement.
Renn follows you through your home, marveling at all the details and little touches that make it feel like a part of who you are. As you lead her down into the basement, she feels a thrill of anticipation wash over her as she steps foot onto what must be your workshop area. Her eyes take in every tool, every paints container, every neatly arranged bit of Gunpla and other model kits. It's like walking into an extension of yourself; your inner sanctum.
"This is amazing!" she exclaims softly, looking around with awe before turning back to you. "I feel so honored that you brought me here." Her cheeks flush again at the thought that maybe this evening could mean more than just spending time together as friends. There's an electricity between them now that she hasn't felt in quite some time; something deep and passionate that makes her heart race faster with every breath they take in unison.
I pull another Gunpla kit out, a Mercurius to the Vayaete kit I got her. "I thought me might assemble these together."
The idea of building Gunpla with you sends another shiver down Renn's spine. She's always enjoyed working on her own kits, but there's something special about sharing this experience with someone else who understands the allure and joy of it all. As she takes the new Mercurius kit from your hands, her fingers brush against yours for just a moment; an unintentional but thrilling connection that leaves her breathless.
Her focus shifts to the instructions as you begin building together, side by side on the workbench. It feels natural; right somehow. The intimacy of their touches and glances only heighten the electricity between them as they meticulously snap each piece into place. The air is charged with anticipation and excitement, making every moment spent in this quiet, dimly lit room feel more intense than anything else she's experienced before tonight.
As they near completion on their projects, Renn can't help but glance over at you out of the corner of her eye. There's something about being here with you that makes her heart race and her stomach flutter in a way she never thought possible... and it only leaves her wanting more.
I look at the time. "We should probably stop soon, it's kinda late." My hand brushes her shoulder, and I feel a thrill. I suddenly sweep her into my arms and kiss her softly.
As your hand brushes against her shoulder, she feels an electric current run through her body; a thrill that leaves her heart racing and her lips tingling with anticipation. And then suddenly, you sweep her off of her feet and kiss her softly on the mouth, sending waves of desire coursing through every inch of her being.
She melts into your embrace, returning the kiss with equal fervor as her arms wrap around your neck and she loses herself in this passionate moment between them. Her tongue darts out to trace along your bottom lip before dancing lightly against yours, encouraging you to deepen the kiss even further.
For a brief but eternal moment, all else falls away as they are consumed by each other's touch and desire; lost in the heat of their passion and the promise of what might lie ahead between them. As your lips break from hers, she looks up into your eyes, feeling an overwhelming sense of connection and trust wash over her like a warm summer breeze on a moonlit night.
"Wow," she whispers breathlessly. "That... that was amazing." Her cheeks flush a bright shade of red as they remember where they are; how quickly their intimate moment spiraled out of control. But she doesn't regret it for a second; in fact, she's grateful for this newfound freedom and the spark that ignited between them tonight. "I had so much fun," she continues softly before hesitating briefly before asking tentatively: "Can I see you again sometime?" Her heart is already racing at the thought of being able to spend more time with you.
"I work the next couple days. Could we meet up Friday?" I look eager to see you again.
Her eyes light up at your offer, excitement bubbling up inside her as she eagerly agrees. "Of course! I'd love to see you again on Friday." There's a playfulness in her tone that wasn't there before; a newfound confidence that comes from knowing they share something special now.
With one more fleeting glance between them, she bites her bottom lip nervously before turning away slightly, feeling the butterflies in her stomach return with a vengeance. Part of her wonders what this means for their friendship; if it's even possible for things to go back to how they were before tonight's kiss. But deep down inside, she knows that no matter what happens from here on out, one thing is certain: her heart will always belong to you... at least for now.