[She's a bit taken-aback by the sudden shift, leaning away further when he comes forward, but Lightning falls into the playful mood just as easily as he does. The tension she'd felt within herself seconds earlier was taut, so there's a wave of relief that comes over her when she spots that smile of his. There's a split second where she considers flinging another blueberry at him, but rather than waste another fruit like that, she presses her hand against the side of his face and tries to gently shove it back. Go awaaaay!]
I've never had to meet someone's parents.
[Whether his approval would come in the way or not, she still wants him to like her!]
Or been in a... [a beat of hesitation] ... serious relationship before.
[Her doubt is clear across her expression. What they have – is she allowed to call it that? Although it's been over a year for her, it's only been months for him, and this is another line she's wary of overstepping while she learns to navigate what things mean. It's no lie, of course. This is the first time she's ever felt whatever this is.]
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I've never had to meet someone's parents.
[Whether his approval would come in the way or not, she still wants him to like her!]
Or been in a... [a beat of hesitation] ... serious relationship before.
[Her doubt is clear across her expression. What they have – is she allowed to call it that? Although it's been over a year for her, it's only been months for him, and this is another line she's wary of overstepping while she learns to navigate what things mean. It's no lie, of course. This is the first time she's ever felt whatever this is.]