[Subconscious Diving, the Gratuitous Sequel]

[the_ex_in_xp]

[from the most dangerous question ever asked, good thing you can't see nineteen-year-old Ramona's expression looks like she just agreed to step on a landmine]

...do you mean like...as a girl to boy thing or, like, as a dating thing in general?

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[the_ex_in_xp]

I'm at least an informed consultant. And printing up the ads two weeks in advance meant I got a sneak peek of the Black Friday deals, so you can't knock it.

[tugs on your sweatshirt front for emphasis]

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

Should've sent them to me, I would have made requests.

[the_ex_in_xp]

That would defeat my whole plan of making it a surprise.

[of course you already know what you got for your sophomore year Christmas presents, so you also know Ramona's hit and miss record]

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

... you did some early Christmas shopping, I take it.

[the_ex_in_xp]

Black Friday is officially on time, but yes. So you can ignore any questionable lumps under my bed, thanks.

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

... well for me it's early, at least. Which means I should probably get my shit together and start thinking about what I'm getting for you, huh?

[the_ex_in_xp]

Don't worry about it. It's not like it's a big thing you need to plan for, and we didn't really do official holiday stuff before. But I was already there and stuff was on sale and there you go.

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

Point. And it's not like I can't handle last minute Christmas rush crowds anyway.

[the_ex_in_xp]

How about you don't accidentally get into a fight with a black market toy smuggling ring, and that can be my present?

[looks down at her hands still holding onto the sweatshirt] Anyways, I like it low key. It wouldn't be fun if you were stressed out, and no expectations means everything's a pleasant surprise.

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

[leaning in and kissing you on the forehead]

I hereby promise no black market involvement whatsoever for the holiday season. And I'll try my hardest to not get too... I dunno, me about that stuff.

[the_ex_in_xp]

[leaning in closer and smiling]

I like you being you. I just like you being you and not the you that's stressed out or angry because stores keep playing "Jingle Bells" nonstop, which would make anyone a little homicidal.

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

It's not "Jingle Bells" that does it, it's those stupid novelty songs that people inexplicably think are adorable and quirky and...

... anyway. I'll try to avoid that me this year.

[the_ex_in_xp]

"All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth" quirky? Or "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" quirky?

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

Yes.

... the second is worse.

[the_ex_in_xp]

Noted. And agreed. Poor Grandma.

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

I'd be more on-board with that sentiment if I hadn't had to spend an afternoon with mine. Or, mine on mom's side.

[the_ex_in_xp]

Grandmas in general. So are you going back home for all of winter break too?

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

Not all of it, I'm going to delay it as long as I can. We could have an early Christmas? Or one a couple days late. Plus, I'll definitely be back by the 31st.

[the_ex_in_xp]

Late. That way you have something to look forward too, and Christmas and New Years can blur together in one drunken gift giving mess.

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

Good idea. I would have had something to look forward to coming back here for even without the holidays, though.

[the_ex_in_xp]

Oh yeah? What? Did you finally get approval for a gallery showing, like you've been talking about?

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

No, no, no, I mean that...

[oh dammit feelings I've been doing such a good job ignoring you don't come back now]

... y'know. When I get back, you'll be here.

[the_ex_in_xp]

[sort of chuckles while simultaneously giving you a curious look]

Wow, that's sweet of you to say.

[lesbeserious.livejournal.com]

[... pausing for a long moment and rubbing the back of her neck awkwardly because auuuuuuuugh]

Yeah. Uh. I guess.

[the_ex_in_xp]

Not really smooth, but...it's sweet...

[at the last part, leaning in to give her a serious kiss]