Suburbia (Holiday Season) | Illness/Baby It's Cold Outside | {Mild Aphro}

[healsforjustice]

Even though it was still only mid-way through the afternoon, the sky had already began to darker, the Christmas lights being switched on to help brighten up the snowy streets. Unfortunately, even with the bright colours shining from the houses that lined the street, the flurries of snow that were gradually getting worse still made it hard for those

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[healsforjustice]

That dilligence and dedication might have made some feel the need to keep their distance, but in Amelia's case there was no excuse for not at least attempting to befriend those she met. From day one she would have been making such efforts towards Ami, not the least bit shy in how forward she was in offering the other medic friendship. She felt privileged it had paid off, and that she could say with confidence that she knew the girl well enough to inform people of the many admirable qualities she held

[healsforjustice]

Honestly she didn't know if the derailment into small talk was a blessing or curse. On the one hand, it was easy enough to maintain chatter and keep focused on observing any further changes in Ami's behaviour. On the other hand, the ease allowed her thoughts to wander and dwell on things too, such at the touch of her friend's hand, making her skin tingle. And that wasn't the only thought that crossed her mind, just the one she permitted herself to acknowledge.

"W-Well, yes we both know that." she stammered, trying to maintain eye contact despite the rising heat in her face. "And no, not to this scale. Things are much more mild there for the most part. I'm going to assume it's a place you haven't been, right?"

[mizunosenshi]

It was a double edged sword, because Ami did want to know more about the girl. The problem was it also let her thoughts wander even more, since she wasn't trying as hard to keep them back. Sitting so near to Amelia, Ami started to lean closer until their shoulders bumped together. Blue eyes lifted, gazing upon Amelia's face. Her cheeks were still warm, and very much red.

"No, I've never been there before, but I'd like to see it some time. Perhaps we could go together," she said, looking into Amelia's eyes. Without even realizing, she'd licked her lips in the process. "From what I hear, there are many healers and scholars there. It sounds like a wonderful place."

[healsforjustice]

While a voice in her head told Amelia to move back, get some space in order to maintain her composure, she found herself practically frozen to the spot, only able to feel the heat rise in her face further with each inch closed and each accidental touch.

"W-Well, I suppose you can come with me the next time I got to visit Daddy, w-when I'm taking time off, if you like..." she stammered, finding her gaze wandering to the motion of Ami licking her lips. Her throat suddenly felt dry, and all she could do was nod to the rest of the girl's statements about her birthplace, trying not to squirm in her seat. What was she supposed to do?!

[mizunosenshi]

A similar voice was quietly whispering in Ami's mind, but it was overwhelmed by the curious heat that was practically shouting over everything else. Ami found herself leaning closer to the other girl, lost in her eyes. She'd never realized how pretty they were before, but more than that why was she so drawn to Amelia's lips?

"I'd like that very much," she replied, her voice much softer than before. Her heart was practically beating in her ears. Ami felt excited in a way she'd never expected being with Amelia, and it showed ho sign of fading away. Lifting her hand up, she rested it on Amelia's shoulder and turned her entire body in her direction.

"H-have you ever had the urge to do something completely radical and outside your normal routine? That is..." She wasn't sure what she was trying to say, but Ami was certain she'd kiss Amelia if the girl didn't turn away. Which was why she suddenly leaned in, aiming to touch their lips together in a quick, experimental kiss.

[healsforjustice]

There was no way to move. Even if Amelia could have mustered the will within herself to move her body, there was little space she could back off into, unless she wanted to topple over, rigid with nerves. The intensity in her friends face as she looked back at her unwaveringly, it just made it all the more hypnoitising, causing Amelia to simply look back in the same way.

Her form somehow tensed more at the touch to her shoulder, her breath hitching as she swallowed heavily, mouth dry and lips feeling chaffed. Of course, it seemed that would be remedied soon enough with Ami leaning in so close...

Why couldn't she move? She had time, she could see it coming, and yet she didn't budge, nor make a sound as the gap between them closed, with the girl unlikely to fully register what was going on until the gentle bit of skin on skin contact actually hit.

[mizunosenshi]

Ami had never felt such a pull before, such desire to touch and do so much more. What was even more alarming was how focused it had all become upon Amelia. What if the girl hadn't shown up, would she have been left alone with these feelings? No matter, that wasn't the case and she didn't have the free space in her head to ponder possibilities. What mattered was Amelia was there, now, with her, sitting near the very warm fire and wearing her clothes.

She took it as encouraging that Amelia didn't pull away, but Ami couldn't tell what the other girl was thinking. There was something about her lack of movement that concerned the blue-haired girl. Ami shifted closer, fingers brushing along Amelia's cheek. "I-I can stop if this makes you uncomfortable," she whispered, lips still dangerously close to Amelia's own.

[healsforjustice]

For Amelia, everything had froze in those few seconds, meaning it had felt like hours had passed while she watched Ami move closer to her. Admittedly, her friend's clothes were already a snug fit, but now they felt unbearably tight as her heart pounded against her ribs, breathing shallow as the material clung even more to her skin. She was nervous, a little scared, anxious even, but still not wanting to really draw back, eyelids drooping before that whisper broke through the haze for a moment.

Ami would receive a slow shake of the head in response, before the nurse found her own body taking action, and closing the gap between them. It seemed her suspicions had been right, she wasn't against this at all, as feeling Ami's lips on hers just about made her melt from the inside out.