catch-all

[xwing]

CHARACTERS: luke skywalker
LOCATION: various locations
DATE: december
CONTENT: catch-all + open mistletoe prompt
WARNINGS: probable star wars trauma

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[winscenario]

[ Jim's mouth opens, ready to apologize too after they bump into each other, only to settle into a light frown when the guy starts laughing. It's the voice that tips him off to who he's talking to, after their network conversation, and he raises both eyebrows as he looks up, his own lips curling into a far too amused, and not at all innocent, smile. ]

I believe it is, yes, [ He nods slowly, hands resting on his own hips. ] Bummer. Think that means we're trapped here now?

[ It's just a piece of foliage, he knows they're not actually trapped. Not gonna stop him from teasing, though. ]

[xwing]

[ oh, it's jim. he's starting to place faces with names, and it helps that this is someone close to finn. ] Sounds like it, from what I've learned about the whole thing.

[ it's a silly and harmless if nonsensical tradition, but he's pretty sure some of the holidays from his galaxy would be viewed the same way. boonta eve on tatooine, for instance-- what does podracing have to do with honoring a hutt god? ]

On the other hand.. [ he arches a brow playfully. ] I hear there's a pretty easy way to get unstuck.

[winscenario]

[ Distinct voices help, plus Jim has a good memory. He's sure that Luke recognizes him too, if that little raise of his eyebrow and the teasing comment is anything to go by. ]

Oh, is there now? [ He can't help shoot back, his smile wide, a hand resting against the door frame next to Luke's shoulder. ] You might need to help me with that. We don't often celebrate Christmas where I'm from.

[ He's full of bullshit, it's obvious he knows about this particular tradition. ]

[xwing]

[ luke feels strangely like his teenage self for a moment, not weighed down by wars or legacies or his duties. he's just playfully flirting with an attractive guy, and when was the last time he's done that? ]

Well, [ he begins, drawing the word out as if he's deeply considering his answer. he slides a half-step closer, then, until he has to tilt his chin up to meet the other man's eyes. ] I've been told that all it requires is a kiss.

[ his eyes widen, full farmboy, though he's clearly struggling not to laugh. ] What kind do you think works best?

[winscenario]

[ It crosses Jim's mind that Luke knows all too well what he's doing, with those wide blue eyes and cute expression on his face. But honestly, he can't say he minds it all that much; not that Luke needs to try especially hard (or at all) with him. ]

We might want to make sure we cover all our bases there, [ He says, voice lilting and sweet. His free hand rests on Luke's side all too casually, but definitely with intent to it. ] Any stipulations on your end?

[ He's asking just in case Luke's got limits he would rather Jim not cross. Otherwise he's just going to go all in for it. ]

[xwing]

All our bases, huh? [ the question earns a small shake of his head, though. ] It's just been a while. [ honestly, he's been kissed more in the last day than he has in the last four years. it's been a very surreal welcome aboard.

he eases into the hand against his ribs, his own palm skimming up jim's arm, fingers curling lightly over his bicep. the confidence is kind of nice. (not that he didn't enjoy the more flustered responses he's received, of course.)

he huffs then, pushing up on his toes, other hand sliding up to brace against jim's shoulder. ] Every guy I've landed under this plant with has been too tall, come down here.

[winscenario]

[ Jim isn't at all the type to get flustered or embarrassed about anything, much less so about kissing people. The fact that Luke seems so into it only further delights him.

He dips a little lower even before Luke asks for it, letting out a soft laugh at the remark. ] Oh, I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. Let me give you a hand with that.

[ Both his hands slide around Luke's waist, arms wrapping firmly around him. He doesn't hoist him up exactly, but he does keep that hold stable as he leans down, head canted to the side to press his lips over Luke's, the kiss lingering and (at least for the moment) chaste. ]

[xwing]

[ in spite of himself, luke sucks in a startled little breath as jim's arms slide around him, holding him firmly. it's nice, actually. considering he usually has to be the strong one around people, feeling.. secure is different.

he slides his own arms up around jim's neck, holding on, the fingers of his real hand curling loosely in the hair at the other man's nape as his mouth presses to luke's. he finds he's smiling a little into the kiss, letting himself lean into the arms around him, lips parting to deepen it a little. ]

[winscenario]

[ Getting his hand on Jim's hair is quite possibly the best move Luke could have gone for right now. Those fingers weaving through the strands easily elicit a pleased sound from him, and he immediately presses further into the kiss, pulling Luke closer, tongue dragging across Luke's upper lip.

More of a test at first, just seeing how much, how far he might be allowed. Barring any opposition, he'll swipe deeper into Luke's mouth, one hand sliding up his spine while he tastes him. ]

[xwing]

[ oh, that was apparently the right thing to do. luke hums a laugh into the kiss, meeting jim's tongue with his own, nails scratching gently against the other man's scalp.

he parts from the kiss to nip the other man's lower lip, tugging gently, before turning it into a second kiss, fingers raking up again and tightening in sandy blond hair. ]

[winscenario]

[ It was the right thing to do if Luke intended to encourage him, and given his reaction, he figures that's the case.

The thought crosses his mind that they've already kissed once so it should be fine, but then Luke's leaning into him for more, and he's nothing if not incredibly obliging right now. The sound he makes is a little deeper, more pronounced now, and both his hands dig firmer into Luke's back, pulling him closer to return the kiss with equal intensity and excitement. ]