[ It's only a matter of time until Kara decides to make a trip to the Bay Area to see Levi. She's made a handful of plans to see people like Yael, but her primary reason is to see her boyfriend (?!) in-person for the first time. Kara wasn't lying when she said she looks like herself in the MMO – instead of armor, however, she's wearing a cute floral dress with some accessories, determined to look her absolute best for the man who's given her so much already.
Kara sends him a text before she leaves: ]
Good morning! Heading there now! Can't wait to see you :3
See you in a few hours. Call me if you need anything! <333
[ She can't seem to calm her racing heart as she gets closer. Time seems to travel too slowly up until she pulls up next to his house.
Kara steps out of the car, sends Levi a text to let him know she's outside, and waits next to her car. Impatiently. She's nervous and it's written on her face, even if she really has nothing to worry about. ]
Not long after their first date—and subsequent first night—together, they were solidifying plans for Kara to come visit in person. Levi obtained permission from an expectedly surprised Lucas to have a guest in the Blake family home for a few days, and began furiously cleaning both his room and the common areas of the house. Once that was all done, the only thing left to do was wait.
The fateful day arrives, and Levi is up much earlier than normal. He could hardly sleep the night before due to the excitement and anxiety over getting to meet his new girlfriend for the first time.
He's in the process of making himself a strong caffeinated drink when his phone pings in his pocket.]
Okay! ^^ I can't wait either!!
Have a safe drive! <333
[The next few hours are absolute agony. He can barely focus on anything- not even all the anime episodes that he needs to catch on. But he just barely manages to distract himself for long enough to wait for Kara's arrival. As soon as her text comes through, he bolts up and runs for the door.
The Blake family home is beautiful and absolutely massive, lending credence to how well-off Levi's oldest brother Lucas is. As such, it takes a moment for Levi to make it to the front entrance. But not long after he answers her text that he's on his way, the door to the stately entranceway is thrown open to reveal a familiar figure.
Levi's face flushes almost immediately when he catches sight of Kara just a few paces away, and he stares at her with wonder before...]
Kara!!
[Already a little out of breath, he pushes forward and breaks into a jog to rush over to her. She's here! She's really here and she looks so pretty!!]
[ The house is huge, and she's a little intimidated when she sees it, but given that Levi's brother is financially helping him and who knows who else out...she's not as surprised as she could've been otherwise. Still, seeing it up close is startling, and Levi can catch a peek of her just looking at it in awe before her eyes quickly dart over to him. ]
Levi-!
[ She's tempted to run over to meet him halfway, but given that she's in heels, she knows better than to trip and eat shit on the ground. She waits for him to approach, and as soon as he makes his way to her, she can't help it –her hands go to his shoulders, and she gives him a once-over. ]
Oh...oh my gosh. You're real.
[ Listen...they've only met in a video game.....
But she looks so surprised. Her cheeks are flushed, and her grip on his shoulders tightens. ]
[Levi gets it 100%, because he's having the exact same thought himself. This is real! Kara's here!
It takes him a moment to catch his breath, but he's grinning from ear to ear to have Kara touching him.]
Eheheh! [phew] Like you can talk!!
[He could stand there and marvel at her for ages, honestly. Buuut he's eager to get in on the physical action himself. He carefully wraps his arms around her to give her a much-desired hug.]
[ While she knows Levi gives good hugs, kisses, cuddles and all that from the MMO, there's something very special about feeling his arms wrap around her in person. He's so warm, and he makes her feel so safe already. She embraces him in kind. She can't stop smiling. ]
It's good to see you, too! This is so much better than meeting up in Fragment, isn't it?
[ It's good to know he's exactly who he said he is, too. She pulls back slightly so she can raise a hand and brush his bangs out of his eyes again. Her expression is soft, sincere, and very much the look of a girl who's falling in love all over again. ]
I never thought I'd be saying I'm more excited to do something in the 3D world over VR, but...this is totally better.
[His blush deepens as she plays with his hair. Underneath those bangs are upturned eyebrows that convey how bashful he feels right now. He might be a little shy, but his happiness and excitement definitely outweigh it.
He straightens up a bit when she mentions the drive, but doesn't let her go just yet.]
Man, you must be beat from all that driving, too. Let's go in so you can rest. I can give you a tour of the place, too...oh! And I've got plenty of snacks if you're hungry.
No, don't worry about that! I'm just excited to spend time with you.
[ She can't help but smile a little wider at the mention of snacks. Oh, Levi...how thoughtful. The tour, too, sounds really cute. She steps back, just enough so she can reach for his hands, and she gives him an enthusiastic nod. ]
That all sounds good! Let me get my bags, first. I might've overpacked a bit.
[ She lets go momentarily so she can pop open the trunk. She pulls out a mini suitcase and a duffel bag...all for a handful of nights. There's also a little...something, wrapped with a bow on top. She hands it over to him with a smile – it's something small, thin, and square. ]
Um...this is for you. It's kind of cheesy, but you can open it when we get inside.
[Heh... It hasn't even been that long since he last held hands with Kara, and yet it still feels like it's been forever. It feels so nice, so warm, so natural...
Ah, he's getting distracted.]
Oh, yeah! Here, lemme help you with those.
[He follows suit, getting ready to reach for whatever she pulls out.
He wasn't expecting a gift.]
...Huh? [He stares at it for a moment, dumbfounded. Kara goes on to explain it's for him, and he feels his heart flutter with joy.] W-Wow! Kara, you didn't have to, but...th-thanks!
[He takes the box and carefully slips it into one of his oversized jacket pockets. Once he has all of Kara's luggage in hand, he leads her inside. The foyer is huge, with two staircases framing a long hallway in front of them.]
Lucas is still at work, but I'll introduce you guys once he's home. The guest room's over by the kitchen, so let's head there first to drop off your things.
[ She tucks some hair behind her ear and blushes when he thanks her for the gift. She seems a little nervous about it for some reason, but when she gets inside, she leaves her heels at the door. The guest room, though... ]
...Whoa.
[ Damn. This is a nice house. ]
You guys really take care of the place, don't you? This is amazing.
[Levi laughs as he walks over to set Kara's bags down.]
Lol, Lucas has pretty high standards for the place. But if you go into everyone's rooms, that's a whole other story.
[Not that anyone else is staying here full time right now, but he's seen the state of their rooms regardless!!
Kara suddenly takes his hand and he looks down at her, surprised. It doesn't take more than a second for him to reciprocate and give her hand a gentle squeeze.]
Y-Yeah, of course I will! [Sharing a room with his girlfriend...ahhhh...!!] I just figured you'd want a private place to go to while you're here, y'know? Plus my bed's not really big enough for the two of us, unless you wanted to be crammed against me the whole time.
Well, there wouldn't be anything wrong with that, [ ma'am, please. ] but I think the extra space would be nice, yeah! This was really thoughtful of you, though. I won't make a mess! Promise.
[ Well, it might get a little chaotic with how many cosmetics she has with her, but she'll be sure to clean up after!!! ]
I'm glad to finally be here, y'know. I've been looking forward to this since we planned stuff.
[ Which technically wasn't that long ago, but still. It felt like forever, leading up to today.
She squeezes his hand in kind, just before she goes on her toes to press a soft little kiss to his cheek. She seems quite pleased with herself afterward. ]
...Hehe, yeah. Much better when it's the real deal.
[kARA... Levi's gaze darts off in embarrassment for a moment. He wouldn't mind either, but...space is still good... Ahem.]
Same here! It feels so surreal...
[Oh!! Oh no, watching her stand on her tiptoes just to reach him is so cute. It's a good reminder of just how small she is compared to him.
He brings his free hand to touch where she kissed, smiling like an idiot.]
Oh, yeah? Well now I gotta see for myself. C'mere...
[He's honestly amazed with himself for holding back this long. He just...didn't want to smother her before she could even make it in the house.
He has to lean forward a good deal to reach her, but he finds his way to her lips. If only he could be super romantic and lift her up... Alas, he's nowhere near as strong as his Fragment counterpart.]
[ She's grinning when he leans in, and when his lips touch hers, she feels her heart skip a beat. He's just as warm in real life as he is in the game. He's just as sincere, much like his feelings toward her are, and her mind goes blank when she leans into the kiss.
They're the only two people in the world, right now. Kara presses in a little more firmly and squeezes his hand.
It's Levi's actual first kiss, isn't it? She should make it count. ]
[It is Levi's actual first kiss, and he couldn't have asked for anything better. More than ever before, it feels right. The taste of Kara on his lips, the smell of her, the warmth of her body against his as he absently brings her close and the steady beating of his heart as he takes it all in... It's never happened to him before, but his gut feeling tells him he knows what's going on here.
He's falling madly in love with this girl.
He breathes out through his nose and lets out a gentle hum against Kara's lips. Eventually he pulls back, almost a little dazed.]
[ When he pulls away, she also feels extremely dazed, and her eyes are half-lidded when she smiles up at him. Like Levi, Kara is also falling in love very quickly. It's what happens when you meet someone who accepts you and makes you want to actually be a better person.
What a wild thought, but it's one she won't discredit. Levi has only made her life better by being in it. ]
Yeah. Definitely.
[ She laughs softly. ]
I've had a lot of kisses, but yours are seriously the sweetest and the warmest. Nothing beats how you make me feel.
[Kara looking at him like that is going to make him weak...]
R-Really?
[Knowing Kara has more experience with this sort of thing was intimidating to learn at first. He felt like he had hidden expectations to measure up to, and he's...had some rough experiences with meeting expectations.
Not only is he relieved to find out he apparently had nothing to worry about, but he's proud to have been able to give so much to Kara that she would rank him well above the rest. He feels like he really might be better than he gives himself credit for.
He's so happy to make Kara happy. She deserves it, more than he can properly say.]
Hopefully you never get tired of them, then, because I have so many more in me to give.
[He leans in for another as if to punctuate that claim.]
[ She senses a little hesitation at first, and her fingers gently squeeze his hand in response, trying to reassure him. Then, he speaks...and her heart skips a beat again.
She gladly leans in when he does and presses her lips to his, capturing him in a sweet, lingering kiss. The grip on his hand gets even tighter, a display of trust -- and then she pulls away, only slightly. ]
Good. I'm looking forward to every single one.
[ She plays with his hair with her free hand, and she ducks her head a little bashfully. It's still surreal that she's here with him, face-to-face. ]
Let's get more comfortable?
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[He seems just as reluctant to pull away, but he doesn't mind settling for enjoying the sensation of Kara playing with his hair.
"Let's get more comfortable?"
Levi's grip on her increases in surprise and he draws in a shaky breath. He tries not to look overly eager about the suggestion, but it's written all over his reddened face.]
Let's.
[He starts to guide her to the bed to settle down onto...but then a thought hits him and he laughs.]
W-Wait, I haven't even given you a tour of the place yet...
[ She's grinning as she leans her head on Levi's shoulder.
Yeah. The real deal makes this super worth it. ]
Have you told anyone, yet? Like, about us dating, I mean. [ ... ] Man, it's been a while since I've been able to say that, too. Couldn't have asked for a better boyfriend, though.
Um... [With Kara so close, Levi uses the opportunity to gently press his face into her hair like he's trying to hide.] N-Not yet.
[He immediately realizes that makes it sound like he's not proud to announce his change in relationship status.]
Not that I don't want or plan to! I... I just...haven't figured out a way to do it yet. I've been practicing in the mirror, but...I don't know how they'll react, so I c-can't be completely prepared...
[It's his brothers. Why is he so worried about this??]
[The back rub helps a lot. That, combined with Kara's reassurance lets him calm down and release the tension in his body. He visibly sinks a little bit.]
Same here. I told my brother Barrett it feels like I won the lottery after connecting with you at the dunk tank.
[A little anecdote to further affirm that he isn't ashamed at all.]
I do want to tell Lucas while you're here, though. I was thinking...maybe having you there with me would help. Just so he doesn't think I'm being delusional.
[...]
If I said I had an online girlfriend he would have dismissed it outright. I know him.
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Kara sends him a text before she leaves: ]
Good morning! Heading there now! Can't wait to see you :3
See you in a few hours. Call me if you need anything! <333
[ She can't seem to calm her racing heart as she gets closer. Time seems to travel too slowly up until she pulls up next to his house.
Kara steps out of the car, sends Levi a text to let him know she's outside, and waits next to her car. Impatiently. She's nervous and it's written on her face, even if she really has nothing to worry about. ]
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Not long after their first date—and subsequent first night—together, they were solidifying plans for Kara to come visit in person. Levi obtained permission from an expectedly surprised Lucas to have a guest in the Blake family home for a few days, and began furiously cleaning both his room and the common areas of the house. Once that was all done, the only thing left to do was wait.
The fateful day arrives, and Levi is up much earlier than normal. He could hardly sleep the night before due to the excitement and anxiety over getting to meet his new girlfriend for the first time.
He's in the process of making himself a strong caffeinated drink when his phone pings in his pocket.]
Okay! ^^ I can't wait either!!
Have a safe drive! <333
[The next few hours are absolute agony. He can barely focus on anything- not even all the anime episodes that he needs to catch on. But he just barely manages to distract himself for long enough to wait for Kara's arrival. As soon as her text comes through, he bolts up and runs for the door.
The Blake family home is beautiful and absolutely massive, lending credence to how well-off Levi's oldest brother Lucas is. As such, it takes a moment for Levi to make it to the front entrance. But not long after he answers her text that he's on his way, the door to the stately entranceway is thrown open to reveal a familiar figure.
Levi's face flushes almost immediately when he catches sight of Kara just a few paces away, and he stares at her with wonder before...]
Kara!!
[Already a little out of breath, he pushes forward and breaks into a jog to rush over to her. She's here! She's really here and she looks so pretty!!]
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Levi-!
[ She's tempted to run over to meet him halfway, but given that she's in heels, she knows better than to trip and eat shit on the ground. She waits for him to approach, and as soon as he makes his way to her, she can't help it –her hands go to his shoulders, and she gives him a once-over. ]
Oh...oh my gosh. You're real.
[ Listen...they've only met in a video game.....
But she looks so surprised. Her cheeks are flushed, and her grip on his shoulders tightens. ]
You're even cuter in person.
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It takes him a moment to catch his breath, but he's grinning from ear to ear to have Kara touching him.]
Eheheh! [phew] Like you can talk!!
[He could stand there and marvel at her for ages, honestly. Buuut he's eager to get in on the physical action himself. He carefully wraps his arms around her to give her a much-desired hug.]
It's so good to see you for real!
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It's good to see you, too! This is so much better than meeting up in Fragment, isn't it?
[ It's good to know he's exactly who he said he is, too. She pulls back slightly so she can raise a hand and brush his bangs out of his eyes again. Her expression is soft, sincere, and very much the look of a girl who's falling in love all over again. ]
The drive was so worth it.
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[His blush deepens as she plays with his hair. Underneath those bangs are upturned eyebrows that convey how bashful he feels right now. He might be a little shy, but his happiness and excitement definitely outweigh it.
He straightens up a bit when she mentions the drive, but doesn't let her go just yet.]
Man, you must be beat from all that driving, too. Let's go in so you can rest. I can give you a tour of the place, too...oh! And I've got plenty of snacks if you're hungry.
[He wanted to be prepared.]
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[ She can't help but smile a little wider at the mention of snacks. Oh, Levi...how thoughtful. The tour, too, sounds really cute. She steps back, just enough so she can reach for his hands, and she gives him an enthusiastic nod. ]
That all sounds good! Let me get my bags, first. I might've overpacked a bit.
[ She lets go momentarily so she can pop open the trunk. She pulls out a mini suitcase and a duffel bag...all for a handful of nights. There's also a little...something, wrapped with a bow on top. She hands it over to him with a smile – it's something small, thin, and square. ]
Um...this is for you. It's kind of cheesy, but you can open it when we get inside.
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Ah, he's getting distracted.]
Oh, yeah! Here, lemme help you with those.
[He follows suit, getting ready to reach for whatever she pulls out.
He wasn't expecting a gift.]
...Huh? [He stares at it for a moment, dumbfounded. Kara goes on to explain it's for him, and he feels his heart flutter with joy.] W-Wow! Kara, you didn't have to, but...th-thanks!
[He takes the box and carefully slips it into one of his oversized jacket pockets. Once he has all of Kara's luggage in hand, he leads her inside. The foyer is huge, with two staircases framing a long hallway in front of them.]
Lucas is still at work, but I'll introduce you guys once he's home. The guest room's over by the kitchen, so let's head there first to drop off your things.
[Turns out the guest room is really cute.]
Here we are!
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...Whoa.
[ Damn. This is a nice house. ]
You guys really take care of the place, don't you? This is amazing.
[ She reaches for Levi's hand again. ]
This is where I'm staying? You'll join me, right?
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Lol, Lucas has pretty high standards for the place. But if you go into everyone's rooms, that's a whole other story.
[Not that anyone else is staying here full time right now, but he's seen the state of their rooms regardless!!
Kara suddenly takes his hand and he looks down at her, surprised. It doesn't take more than a second for him to reciprocate and give her hand a gentle squeeze.]
Y-Yeah, of course I will! [Sharing a room with his girlfriend...ahhhh...!!] I just figured you'd want a private place to go to while you're here, y'know? Plus my bed's not really big enough for the two of us, unless you wanted to be crammed against me the whole time.
[Extra space is good!!]
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[ Well, it might get a little chaotic with how many cosmetics she has with her, but she'll be sure to clean up after!!! ]
I'm glad to finally be here, y'know. I've been looking forward to this since we planned stuff.
[ Which technically wasn't that long ago, but still. It felt like forever, leading up to today.
She squeezes his hand in kind, just before she goes on her toes to press a soft little kiss to his cheek. She seems quite pleased with herself afterward. ]
...Hehe, yeah. Much better when it's the real deal.
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Same here! It feels so surreal...
[Oh!! Oh no, watching her stand on her tiptoes just to reach him is so cute. It's a good reminder of just how small she is compared to him.
He brings his free hand to touch where she kissed, smiling like an idiot.]
Oh, yeah? Well now I gotta see for myself. C'mere...
[He's honestly amazed with himself for holding back this long. He just...didn't want to smother her before she could even make it in the house.
He has to lean forward a good deal to reach her, but he finds his way to her lips. If only he could be super romantic and lift her up... Alas, he's nowhere near as strong as his Fragment counterpart.]
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They're the only two people in the world, right now. Kara presses in a little more firmly and squeezes his hand.
It's Levi's actual first kiss, isn't it? She should make it count. ]
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He's falling madly in love with this girl.
He breathes out through his nose and lets out a gentle hum against Kara's lips. Eventually he pulls back, almost a little dazed.]
So much better IRL.
[He'll give this one to the normies.]
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What a wild thought, but it's one she won't discredit. Levi has only made her life better by being in it. ]
Yeah. Definitely.
[ She laughs softly. ]
I've had a lot of kisses, but yours are seriously the sweetest and the warmest. Nothing beats how you make me feel.
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R-Really?
[Knowing Kara has more experience with this sort of thing was intimidating to learn at first. He felt like he had hidden expectations to measure up to, and he's...had some rough experiences with meeting expectations.
Not only is he relieved to find out he apparently had nothing to worry about, but he's proud to have been able to give so much to Kara that she would rank him well above the rest. He feels like he really might be better than he gives himself credit for.
He's so happy to make Kara happy. She deserves it, more than he can properly say.]
Hopefully you never get tired of them, then, because I have so many more in me to give.
[He leans in for another as if to punctuate that claim.]
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She gladly leans in when he does and presses her lips to his, capturing him in a sweet, lingering kiss. The grip on his hand gets even tighter, a display of trust -- and then she pulls away, only slightly. ]
Good. I'm looking forward to every single one.
[ She plays with his hair with her free hand, and she ducks her head a little bashfully. It's still surreal that she's here with him, face-to-face. ]
Let's get more comfortable?
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"Let's get more comfortable?"
Levi's grip on her increases in surprise and he draws in a shaky breath. He tries not to look overly eager about the suggestion, but it's written all over his reddened face.]
Let's.
[He starts to guide her to the bed to settle down onto...but then a thought hits him and he laughs.]
W-Wait, I haven't even given you a tour of the place yet...
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[ WHOOPS. She had completely forgotten... ]
Heh, I guess I got a little too excited. If you'd like to do that, I wouldn't be opposed.
[ Sometimes your brain is just settled on cuddling your adorable boyfriend, okay. ]
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Levi's gaze drifts towards the door, but ultimately redirects to the bed.]
I mean...it's not like the house is going anywhere, right?
[Moments later, they're sitting on the bed.]
I don't think either of us are gonna be able to concentrate on any of that, anyway.
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[ She's grinning as she leans her head on Levi's shoulder.
Yeah. The real deal makes this super worth it. ]
Have you told anyone, yet? Like, about us dating, I mean. [ ... ] Man, it's been a while since I've been able to say that, too. Couldn't have asked for a better boyfriend, though.
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[He immediately realizes that makes it sound like he's not proud to announce his change in relationship status.]
Not that I don't want or plan to! I... I just...haven't figured out a way to do it yet. I've been practicing in the mirror, but...I don't know how they'll react, so I c-can't be completely prepared...
[It's his brothers. Why is he so worried about this??]
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[ Her hand moves to gently rub his back. She remembered he liked that last time. He seems so anxious... ]
You can take your time. I didn't think it was out of shame, don't worry.
[ She laughs, trying to be reassuring. ]
I mean, I consider myself to be incredibly lucky, so I have no reason to be ashamed, either!
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Same here. I told my brother Barrett it feels like I won the lottery after connecting with you at the dunk tank.
[A little anecdote to further affirm that he isn't ashamed at all.]
I do want to tell Lucas while you're here, though. I was thinking...maybe having you there with me would help. Just so he doesn't think I'm being delusional.
[...]
If I said I had an online girlfriend he would have dismissed it outright. I know him.
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[ She doesn't think of herself that highly, but it's nice to see him so happy with her.
As for that online girlfriend thing... ]
Heh, well, it's a good thing I'm actually here then, huh. Now I'm not just an online girlfriend. This is the real deal. I may have told Hani that I...
[ She blushes a bit, and glances at his jacket. ]
Well, I think my gift will say it all for me.
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