№ 3 ~the Dating Sim meme~

[english_edition_desk]

THE DATING SIM MEME
"I must return to my people with the spoils of war, lay my bloodied sword at the feet of my great king,
and celebrate my conquest of all the lands from here to distant Macedonia!"

Congratulations, you're stuck in a dating sim. Hilarious text options pop up out of thin air after every question
and trigger phrase, and you can't feel creeped out by it. You better choose the right answers or...well you know what will happen.

♥Your character is the protagonist of their thread.♥
♥Each responding character will supply a list of two to four options for them to choose from.♥
♥???♥
♥Jam it in? ...or not. It's entirely up to you.♥

Comments

*grins* Brilliant

[morethanpasta]

The punch takes him completely by surprise, hitting his jaw straight on and knocking him out of his sugar-coated, overenthusiastic daze. Howling with pain, he clutches his jaw and staggers backwards. Tears are already welling up in his eyes as he stares at you with betrayed eyes. "You hit me!"

It's not that he has never been punched before, he is an easy and welcome target for the bullies, but he hadn't expected to be hit by someone he considers a friend.

"If you hit me I wouldn't marry you anyway!"

> Good!
> What part of we're not getting married did you fail to understand?
> Feel guilty

And then I completely messed one of them up oops...

[mistersimpatia]

>> Feel guilty.

He's holding his fist up for another punch, but he freezes when Feli begins to cry. Okay, that's not a normal reaction for him. Lovi isn't a bully, he rarely punches people for anything but self-defense. Even if it's a knee-jerk reaction, usually he ends up getting hurt even by the weaklings.

His gaze drops and, more slowly, his hand follows. His mouth forms into a hesitant frown, and his feet shuffle awkwardly. "...Sorry."

He hates upsetting people. He really does. Tears are just something he doesn't do well with.

Aw, that happens. No big deal, that's what nail polish remover is for xD

[morethanpasta]

He is still pouting and gingerly rubbing his aching jaw, but the apology manages to soothe his wounded feelings. Feli wipes at his eyes and sniffles loudly, trying his hardest to stop crying. "I don't want you to think I'm a crybaby," he whispers, "I'm not."

Feliciano rubs his face with his sleeves. "If you're sorry I forgive you. I'm used to people getting upset with me." He gives a little shrug. "Many people think I'm annoying. But I really like you. I don't want anything bad, I just want to be your friend."

> Be flustered
> No.
> Maybe...
> Alright

Haaa let's just hope dad lets me fix it before we go to his friend's party.

[mistersimpatia]

>> Be flustered.

He rubs the back of his head nervously, watching the ground as if there's a script for this at his feet. "I don't... have many friends." As in zero. How does he deal with having a friend?

Good luck!

[morethanpasta]

"Oh." He tilts his head to the side, inspecting you as if he could read on your face exactly what's wrong with you. Indeed he is trying to figure out something along the lines. "I don't have many friends, either," he offers finally, though this is for interpretation differences. Feliciano is friends with everyone, but he is talking of real friends, close friends. It's not so easy to make those when everyone simply sees you as nice, but ultimately idiotic.

"But that makes it all the better that we're friends now, doesn't it? I'll try very hard to be a good friend for you!" He purses his lips pensively. "You can tell me if I'm not. I do dumb things sometimes. And my friends say I can't read the atmosphere."

> No kidding, I would have never guessed that
> Yeah, alright
> Wait, I didn't agree to anything!

Yay, I got to go fix it :D Now it just needs the arrow added. *still fails at nail art pens oops*

[mistersimpatia]

>> No kidding, I would have never guessed that.

He huffs, "Your friends are right. You can't read the atmosphere for shit. I don't want a friend. I don't need friends. They just get in the way." That's a lie. His real fear is that bullies will target people he cares about, and hurt them. He's not strong enough to defend anyone, and Feli seems like a person that would need protection often.

You win anyway, I've never dared to try anything with nail art pens.

[morethanpasta]

"But you said we're friends!" he protests reflexively. Feliciano pauses then and screws up his face in concentration. Had Lovino ever said that or had he simply inferred his agreement? Lovino changed his mind so quickly it was hard to keep. But why would anyone not want to be friends? Friends are wonderful.

"Yes, you said we're friends! You can't back out now." He's just going to give you his best stubborn look and cross his arms in front of his chest for special effect.

> Yes, yes, I can back out
> I never... you're not going to listen, are you?
> Fiiine...

They're pretty easy to get used to, but they take a few hours to dry...

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> Fiiine...

"You're annoying." He huffs, "Fine... whatever." he begins shuffling his feet awkwardly, worried about what turn this conversation will take next.

Ouch. I have no patience for my nails to dry.

[morethanpasta]

Well, he is in luck, for Feliciano is satisfied with this outcome for now. He figures this is as much as he can get out of Lovino today, he has such a funny volatile temper.

"What do you want to do now?

> Stuff. Stuff that is none of your business.
> I guess we could spend time together.
> Weren't we going to kiss?

I keep messing them up by poking them like ARE THEY DRY YET? WHAT ABOUT NOW? AND NOW?

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> Weren't we going to kiss?

Not a conscious decision, but as soon as the question is asked the reason he agreed to be Feli's friend for the day returns. He shuffles a bit more before mumbling out, "I want another kiss." Hopefully this doesn't turn into a guilty pleasure, or Antonio will never let him live it down.

Sounds very familiar... Hello brain twin.

[morethanpasta]

Feliciano blinks at him for a little while longer before his brain catches up with Lovino's mmood change. He giggles. "Ve~ okay!"

He sidles closer again and leans forward to give him a sweet little peck on the lips. "There you are, a kiss! Do I get one, too?"

> No!
> That wasn't a kiss.
> Fine, fine, you're annoying.

Today I tried to paint my fingernails. I fucking give up on everything. 8I

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> That wasn't a kiss.

He rolls his eyes before cupping Feli's face in his hands and pulling him into a much deeper kiss, rubbing one thumb over his "friend"'s cheek for a second before adding a bit of force to it and pressing his tongue to Feli's lips. If they're going to kiss, he's going to take the lead, and forcefully so. Even if he isn't completely sure what to do in that position.

Painting your right hand is evil.

[morethanpasta]

Feli makes a little strangled noise of surprise, stiffening in the first moment. As soon as he realizes that it isn't an attack, except maybe in the very best way, Feliciano relaxes. He places his hands shyly on Lovino's waist, his lips part under the gentle pressure of his tongue. If Lovino wants to take charge that's perfectly fine with him, for he's just as much at a loss how to go about this kissing business.

> What are you doing? Too fast!
> What are you doing? You're clumsy.
> Mhmmm, nice kiss...

I'm not even touching my right hand. Nope nope nope. Fuck this.

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> Mhmmm, nice kiss...

His hands move slowly from Feli's cheeks to his hair, as his tongue dives in to start exploring. It's sloppy business; very, very sloppy. But it gets the message across, at least.

Wise choice.

[morethanpasta]

Sloppy it may be, but fortunately for Lovino, Feliciano has nothing to compare his kissing skills to. He meets Lovino's tongue shyly with his own, rubbing and slithering and well, trying his hardest to imitate what he has heard the other boys talk about. A nervous chuckle escapes him. "Kissing with tongue is wet," he murmurs, yet his grip on Lovi's waist strengthens just in case he gets any funny ideas about escaping. Wet or not, it makes his toes curl all nicely.

> You idiot
> That's the point, so there!
> Shut him up with more kissing

Oh geez, playing Catherine and reading One Piece make me wanna pick up a new muse somewhere....

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> You idiot.

He breaks off panting lightly, and knocks his head lightly against Feli's to convey his opinion even before he speaks. "Idiot. If it wasn't you'd be dead."

With that he starts the kiss up again, rougher now that he's getting used to the feel. His fingers dig into Feli's hair, forcing him to keep the kiss going exactly as long as Lovi wants it, and the way he explores Feli's mouth leaves few openings for it to be reciprocated. This is how he experiments... you can just tell he's an only child.

Do it xD

[morethanpasta]

The ferocity catches him off guard, his shut eyes flare open and go very wide for a moment. But it's still nice, so very, very toe-curlingly nice and with a soft little giggle-snort, Feli decides to just surrender himself to whatever Lovino wants to do. He has the very best ideas, after all. While there's little opportunity for him to do some experimenting of his own, he still has a perfectly good pair of hands which he sends off exploring. He trails his fingers awkwardly over his back and sides, maps his shoulders and ruffles the soft hair at the back of his neck. He isn't quite certain what you are supposed to do, but holding Lovino close feels nice.

> I like you better when you're quiet
> Hands off!
> Oh wait what am I doing?

WOULD FELI LIKE TO SNUGGLE A RACCOON- I MEAN REINDEER? *holds up Chopper*

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> Hands off!

This time when he breaks off, he's panting heavily, and it takes a few tries before he can close his mouth. The first thing he does is slap away Feli's hands with a growl, "Don't touch me, jerk."

After a pause he wipes his mouth, and lets go of Feli entirely. "Fuck, you're annoying even when you can't talk. Keep your damn hands to yourself, or I'll break them off." it seems the boost of dopamine has actually made him... more aggressive.

It's Feli. Of course he wants to cuddle whatever animal he can find.

[morethanpasta]

"But... but..."

He stands there with his rejected arms hanging at his sides, unable to figure out what to do with himself or Lovino. So he sighs and pouts and well, pouts some more. "You're really mean," he points out, as if he hasn't done that before to no effect at all. Feli bites down on his bottom lip, then licks over his lips. The red of his cheek darkens, he swears he can still taste Lovino. "I like it when you kiss me like that," he offers tentatively as a clumsy peace offering. Even if he can't figure out why there should be any need for a peace offering. It had been Lovino who tried his hardest to devour him, shouldn't Feli be the one getting upset? Kissing is awfully complicated.

> Flattery gets you everywhere
> Nope, not working

Chopper has the added bonus of being a fail tsundere. "Th-that doesn't make me happy... *dances*"

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> Flattery gets you everywhere.

Lovi smirks at him coldly. Wow, there is nothing this idiot won't do to prove his stupidity. But the expression returns to neutral pretty soon, and he drops down to sit on the floor with his legs crossed. He pats his lap and gives Feli a sharp look to make sure he obeys, "Sit." He's enjoying himself for one reason, and it's the fact that he can excersize some authority. It's not every day one meets a person even wimpier than themselves.

Awww, that's adorable! Feli would think so, too. Blink and coo and be confused, but oddly charmed.xD

[morethanpasta]

He shivers and hugs himself when Lovino gives him that cold smirk. It's creepy and makes him want to bring some safety distance between them, except he doesn't quite dare to.

So when Lovino tells him to sit... on his lap? Really? He gulps and his eyes widen. He hesitates for a moment, torn between his unease and the desire to keep Lovi's affection. He edges closer and settles on his lap very, very hesitantly, ready to flee at any moment. "You're being scary," he whispers.

> Stupid Feli
> You're a pathetic coward
> Get closer

He's also even more gullible than Feli. Anything he's told becomes the absolute truth.

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> You're a pathetic coward.

Only an idiot would phrase it like that, though.

"Get used to it." he huffs and slips a hand to the back of Feli's head, "Unless you're too scared." he watches Feli threateningly, to see if he'll back out or try to run.

sounds perfect!

[morethanpasta]

He shivers slightly at the touch, uncertain if he should shy away or lean into the touch. "I'm not scared!" The quivering of his voice betrays the lie, but he raises his chin stubbornly and pouts. "Can we kiss some more now?"

> Annoying!
> Yeah
>No! Shut up!

They'll be best friends, I can just tell. XD

[io_non_ti_invidio]

>> Yeah.

He doesn't actually respond, he just pulls Feli closer and presses their lips together in his fierce immitation of a kiss. It's more comfortable now, for him anyway, since he can force Feli lower without having to worry about tipping him onto the ground by accident. His hands grip into Feli's hair sharply, quite possibly hitting that special curl pretty hard. It has yet to click that the boy might have one of those; Lovi hasn't even looked that closely at him.

Oh dear... xD I need glasses to polish like Rupert Giles.

[morethanpasta]

Feliciano has gotten a good look at Lovino, yet he hasn't made the connection either. His spine stiffens, arching further backwards as he instinctively tries to take pressure from the curl in a frantic attempt to hide his reaction. But it is impossible, a moan won't let itself be stifled, he just has to bury his hands in Lovi's shirt and hold on, frantically trying to pull him closer. His cheeks turn bright red all over again as he whines. He wants to pull away and hide his face against Lovi's chest, but that iron grip on his hair won't permit it and he is still pulling on his curl.

> What the fuck?!
> Die from shame
> Don't notice it