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[With a cheeky laugh that is more than a little baiting her competitiveness,] That sounds like a double date? I mean-- if you're really that ready t'be destroyed at ping pong...

[How hard could ping pong be]

[spoilers he and king are just going to get carried away over who can be the most Extra with little paddles]

[When she sits up and cups his cheek, Griffin - whose pulse was already going pretty fast - could barely hear anything past how deafeningly loud his heartbeat became. This was, ah, definitely one thing that set D.Va and Shrike apart - with Shrike, they were both dumbfucks who didn't know what they were doing, thanks to god knows how much repression. D.Va on the other hand, was clearly taking it easy on him. Which he appreciated.] I think after that shitshow, we deserve a little something that doesn't suck.

[More of that shyness comes back as Griffin flushes deeply at the sound of the b-word - OH GOD. Oh god. How did this happen to him. Going from romance off the radar to dating two women. How will he live. This is so much responsibility.

He puts on a playful tone, but there's definitely still some nervousness in there.]

That's. A big word t'live up to...

[ bait successful. ] Ha! me, destroyed, I think you better check yourself, Grif, because you're the only one that's going to be absolutely anhiliated at the ping pong table. [ she sticks her tongue out playfully. ]

[ spoilers part 2: electric boogaloo, she's going to put the two of them on the same team and they can lose to the girls, because all they're doing the entire match is trying to one-up each other by being extra with the little paddles. ]

[ she definitely knew a thing or two or twenty, but she'd dial it back as much as she needed to because griffin meant a lot to her and she didn't want him to feel any kind of uncomfortable. she knew this was basically all new to him, so she'd start over if necessary and go every step of the way with him, hand in hand. ] I think so too, and this absolutely doesn't suck. Quite the opposite, in fact. Like, [ she laughs, an airy sort of chuckle. ] it's been a while since I've felt this happy. It's almost like it's going straight to my head. My heart too, y'know?

[ d.va notes his nervousness, so her smile softens. ] Hey. Even before this you were a boy that was my friend and you did a top notch job. We're just closer now, like the words, [ a chuckle. ] so don't get hung up on that. You're going to do great. Already are, actually. [ she kisses the corner of his lips. ] Gold star~ for making me see stars even before we're out under the night sky~

[A happy, stuttery laugh of relief bubbled up as he brushed his lips against the side of D.Va's nose in return. Right, he reminded himself - don't get hung up. Just enjoy the moment. This place made such an effort to sap joy and hope from people that having such an amazing best friend-- girlfriend? - made the shit feel a million miles away.]

I always want t'be your best friend. No matter what. We just... leveled up, right?

[Man, too bad he wasn't doing anything SSStylin', or he would literally light up. Instead, he brushes a strand of hair behind her ear and teases,] God, you're such a sweet-talker. Should I be takin' notes?

[...Only his cool guy facade fall apart the moment the van door sUDDENLY SLID OPEN

GRIFFIN #2

stood there with a bag full of drinks for the minifridge

While Griffin #1 practically fell out of his seat from surprise. Fuck. He hadn't even noticed that the van had been stopped.]

What the fuck, dude? At least knock o-or something!

[Griffin #2 just flipped him(self?) off with a whatever, loser look on his face.]

[ ...! ] Exactly! [ how the heck could she have missed such a perfect opportunity to use some gaming terminology! she must be slipping. or, like griffin, maybe her brain had turned to mush. she chuckles at the compliment. ] It comes natural when I'm with someone like you. It's like I don't even have to try. [ she smiles, reaching for his hand and setting her own atop it, about to turn her head, so that their lips are bru- !!! ]

[ she freezes the moment the van door slides open and, like a deer caught in headlights, she can do nothing but gawk at the doppelganger. d.va bristles, taking her hand back and sitting up pin straight and stiff as a board as griffin nearly topples to the floor. she hadn't noticed either! guess she had been too caught up in, ah, ...stuff and things and, uhm, y- yeah. ]

[ d.va makes a face when the double flips the original off. ] Really? [ she folds her arms. ] Rude. [ huff huff huff. ] We were having a moment. [ she turns red. ] You owe us! [ or... something... she's not sure how the double is supposed to repay them, but she had to say something. ] tch, The nerve of that guy. [ ~~amirite.~~ ]

[Oh god his cool is ruined. Not that he was ever cool to begin with. Griffin tries to compose himself, clears his throat.] Wonder where he gets it from. Jeez. [~~it's you, asshole~~]

[Awkwardly, he tries to busy himself by picking up the bag of drinks that his double had dropped off. Rifling through them - bottled teas, juice and pop, iced coffee and of course, energy drinks.]

U-um... you want one?

I'll take a Red Bull. [ she slides off the seat and onto the floor beside him, reaching to take his chin in hand, so she can turn his face to meet hers. there's a touch of hesitance, but now it's official, right, so it's fine, r- right. her cheeks color, but she pushes forward, their lips meeting for a soft and chaste kiss, her hand eventually moving to his cheek to guide him closer. when it breaks, she's still feeling a bit nervous... sheepish... so she looks aside and chuckles, rubbing the back of her neck. ] Refreshing. [ #nailedit. ]

You're not gonna be able to slee--

[Before he could finish that thought and pass her the can, he was being pulled in for a kiss. Sure, there was a second he could've pulled away, but-- in that moment, being led, he was helpless. Swept away by the sudden rush of feelings. Her lips were soft and- and--

This, was really nice.

Quick as it was, he was stunned still - lights dancing in his eyes, filled with wonder. Griffin breathed out,]

Wow. There's... those stars...

[ got to seal it with a kiss, as they say, and what even is self restraint. she had held out long enough, and it was hard to hide how delighted she was with how things had turned out over the course of the evening. ]

[ his reaction is adorable,
and definitely something she's going to remember. ]

It's crazy, right... [ said softly. ] but they're something special cause by someone special. [ she gives him a smile, leaning in to gently bring their foreheads together as she cups his cheek. ] I'm sorry I'm rambling... it's just that I'm on cloud nine. Maybe even ten at this point, haha.

[While D.Va was giddy, Griffin was awed instead. Breathless, filled with reverent wonder that wanted only to bask in her sparkling energy. He looked at her like he wanted this moment to last forever.]

Special doesn't cover it. You're... irreplaceable.

[With a shy, cautious smile, he ventured,] Maybe one day, um. You'll even be over the moon.

[IF SHE'S OKAY. CONTINUING TO BE PATIENT WITH HIM. It's a wonder she stuck it out this long.]

Me…? [ o- oh, uhm, uh, w- wow. griffin. g- griffin please! flustered, d.va chuckles, because what is an appropriate reaction. he’s absolutely caught her off guard with that. now who is being as cool as ice! ]

[ she shuts her eyes for a minute and sucks in a shuddering breath to get a hold of herself, since all she’s been doing is babbling the abundance of feelings that had come to an immediate boil the moment he told her he finally felt the same. ]

You’re irreplaceable too. I… I wouldn’t have waited if…

[ and though there’s already precious little space in between them she tries to bring him closer. ] How about right now? [ she kisses him again - slower, deeper, and pouring all her feelings into it. ]

[He's not cool he's sappy as hell. Griffin's heart is bursting through his eardrums as she pulls him in and he obeys. He. Doesn't mind that, he realizes.]

Ah...

[It's obvious he's a novice. When he starts kissing back it's awkward and shy - taking small sips of her, before gradually trying to copy her motions. Just with less grace and boldness.

He just wants so badly to please. But he has to break for air first, panting and breathy.]

W-was that okay...?

[ why not both; a cool sap. ]

[ and that's fine. they all have to start somewhere and it's not like she had been an expert to start. not to mention it's kind of charming in it's own way. she dials it back a bit, so she can guide him through the motions with ease. ]

[ when the kiss breaks she stays close and smiles, their breath mingling as she nods. ] Better than okay. Give yourself some credit and, hey, can I... can I tell you something... [ her face flushes as she hesitates and then, ] You know when you meet someone and you can just sort'a tell they're, like, way special... [ she pokes his chest. ] that was you... and I'm real sorry if I had, like, totally freaked you out back then by blurting out feelings and stuff. I'm glad though, real glad that, like, ... [ she leans forward and buries her face into his chest, giving it a nuzzle. ] I like you a ton, Griffin, and I was over the moon back then.

[...Honestly he's kinda speechless. That D.Va's feelings sparked for him the moment they met. It was a wonder that anyone could tell, just like that - love at first sight wasn't something he'd ever thought about.

Then again, back then, love wasn't something he thought about, period.

Fondly, he strokes her hair, smoothing it over the top of her head where he leaned down to plant a doting kiss.]

You don't need t'be sorry about anything.

Honestly, I'm so dense I probably would've never picked it up if you hadn't said anything. So... I'm glad you did. Otherwise I might never have even tried to think about my feelings at all.

[ she's real passionate and keeping her feelings in check is just not something she's all that good at doing, so she had just kind of let them get the better of her, and that's why she'd blurted all that at when she had met him. it's not like she could have hidden it if she wanted to anyway. she's pretty sure she made her feelings known for king too. ]

[ but then griffin had gotten skittish because she had come on too strong and the following bunch of encounters had been... difficult. for her at least, because she didn't want to spoil the friendship she had because she cherished that, a lot, so she fought with herself, trying to keep everything else under lock & key. ]

[ she's not sure if that was the best course of action, because... well... whatever. ]

[ second best. again. ]

[ she leans into him, closing her eyes and smiling as he kisses her head. ] I'm glad too, because I... I want to try this, as long as you do. As long as it's okay. If she's okay with it, I mean.

I'm okay. And Shrike-- she said you were cute, actually.

I just... [He hesitates, and nuzzles into the top of D.Va's head to reassure himself] I mean it when I say you're special. I've... never really had friends before. I didn't even think I was worth liking.

And... even if I'm not sure that I'd be enough for anyone, I'm. [He swallows] I'm going to do my best to make you happy.

...! she said I was cute? [ don't mind her turning a few shades of pink. ] H- Heh.

[ and the next confession of his sure doesn't help that any. it's cute though, and has her smile broadening. ] I think you're worth liking and then some. I mean, like, obviously. You're nice and sweet and let's not forget st- st- st- stylin'. But, for real though... you're one my best friends and I'm real glad and thankful, lucky too!, that we've had the chance to grow so close.

You make me really happy, Griffin, you always have and you always will. Don't compare yourself to anybody, because nobody but you can be you. [ she tips her head back and gives him an awkward kiss on the side of the face, probably. ]

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