[h1][center][color=red]Nik[/color] & [color=green]Uná[/color] Collaboration[/center][/h1]

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[color=green][i]I'm early. So freaking early. Jeebus it sounded so cool coming out of my mouth when I said it earlier!! He's not coming. No! Stop that you don't know that! Just ask him calmly. No need to squeak it out like earlier.[/i][/color] Uná recalled her undignified squeak of 'Can I be your girlfriend?' in between watching youtube videos of what guys want, how to tell if he's into you, if guys like aggressive girls, the difference between aggressive and assertive. She was positively and thoroughly confused about what there was between her and Nik.

Uná paced softly so as not to attract attention but she babbled softly so it didn't really matter.[color=green] "[i]Nik wanna be my boo?[/i] No that's to stupid. What about… [i]Nikki I want to be your one and only.[/i] Ugh why can't I get this perfect?!"[/color] She pulled her hands through her hair and paced back and forth her converse lightly tapping the ground. Her hair was down out of her normal braid or ponytail curling all over in big waves down to the top of her shorts. Her crop top was pink and had Moon Child across the front with the phases of the moon on it. It stopped at the top of her ribs showing at least 3 to 4 inches of her flat abdomen. She had a little start of definition in her abs showing. Her light wash jean shorts completed the laid back but cute/sexy outfit.

Nikolai Markov took a few deep breaths as he stopped not too far off from where he usually met Una every morning. He could feel his heart beating in his chest. The night was somewhat warm, but Nik settled on wearing a sleeveless hoodie over the shirt he had worn earlier that day. He wet his dry lips before trudging forward. He had no idea what Una had wanted to speak to him about, but he knew that whatever it was… it had to be about the night before. So, the teen pressed on as he saw Una pacing a bit ahead of him. He stopped as he saw her figure and outfit, his heart skipping a beat. A smile crept onto his lips as he approached, being fairly easy to spot in his white hoodie, white shirt, and light wash skinny jeans.

Pacing back Uná caught sight of Nik easily. Her heart skipped a beat and took in the fact that he looked like a white knight. Well a modern version of a white knight. She looked for the shirt he had on earlier and realized he was wearing it. She blushed and stammered.[color=green] "I didn't...I uh...I mean you could have just brought the shirt. I didn't mean to literally take the shirt off your...body…"[/color] Her eyes got a little unfocused and she shivered.

Grinning and blushing like crazy Uná pressed her lips together to give herself a moment to breathe as well as actually say hello.[color=green] "Sorry. That was rude...or I think it was...somehow. I can't remember what video that wa- never mind. Anyways, how are you tonight Nikki?"[/color] 

Nik blushed himself as Una got flustered. He knew that she had been staring at him earlier when he had taken his shirt off, and he hadn’t actually put together that he was going to have to take his shirt off again in front of her to give it to her. As she continued her nervous stammering, Nik just smiled and shook his head. [color=red]”You aren’t being rude.”[/color] The question she had asked, though, required a little bit of thought. He looked up at the night sky for a moment, taking a deep breath before answering. [color=red]”I’m… I’m doing alright, all things considered. Much better than…”[/color]

Nik caught himself, his voice trailing off. He knew that he needed to address it. But Nik almost surprised himself as the next words came falling out of his mouth. [color=red]”How much do you… well, remember about last night?”[/color]

Uná halted her blush leaving her cheeks.[color=green] "Promise not to tell anyone?"[/color] She looked terrified and like she was going to be ill.[color=green] "Seriously Nikki. No one. Please?"[/color]

Nik turned his gaze back towards her, nodding as he did so. [color=red]”Not a soul.”[/color]

[color=green]"I remember getting to the club. I remember drinking like a fish. I remember dancing with you kissing you and more drinking and dancing. Then it gets blurry till I wake up somewhere else some weird message in my head. Finding out I was in deep trouble and without my phone. Trying to talk some psycho out of attacking the school and Heidi getting there then lots of fire, passing out because this flaming skull demon dude walked in the place. Next thing I remember is Cleo tripping over Heidi… and I was locked in my illusion. I couldn't stop it. I wanted to, so bad."[/color] Uná rattled off what she could remember in a summarized version of the events. She looked away rubbing her arms at the last two sentences.

Nik’s eyes wandered back towards Una. All the nervousness he had felt, the awkwardness and uncertainty in particular, washed away. He stepped closer to Una and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into an embrace quickly. He took a moment to just breath and let the hug sink in, not sure what to say beyond that. Finally, he simply got out, [color=red]”I’m sorry.”[/color]

Uná froze for a brief moment then melted into Nik’s embrace.[color=green] "Why are you sorry? You don't have anything to be sorry for."[/color] She nuzzled into his chest and put her arms around his waist. She sounded resolved in her tone. She knew they did what they had to do. She knew what they had seen. She didn't blame one of them in the slightest.

[color=red]”I’m sorry you had to go through all of that.”[/color] He pulled her in close, his arms wrapped around her shoulders and keeping her in close. He enjoyed her warmth as they embraced. After a moment, he chuckled slightly. [color=red]”I’m glad you remember the dance. That was pretty damn cool.”[/color]

Feeling safe and secure Uná looked up at Nik giving him a huge smile.[color=green] "How could I forget an iconic dance with the perfect partner? And that kiss. You demolished my brain there Romeo."[/color]

Nik chuckled a little nervously, removing his arms from around Una to try and break the embrace as a hand nervously rubbed the back of his neck. [color=red]”Yeah… yeah it was a good one…”[/color] His voice trailed off as he looked away, clearly blushing as his mind went back to racing. He wasn’t quite sure how to ask what he wanted to ask.

Letting go reluctantly Uná watched Nik as he blushed.[color=green] "Red is a good color for you Nikki."[/color] She teased him sweetly, getting him back for her going crimson in the cafeteria earlier.[color=green] "But seriously what's going on in that beautiful mind?"[/color]
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Nik sighed as he took a step away from Una, trying desperately to find out how to phrase his question. Finally, he simply shrugged in defeat as he turned his gaze to Una, his expression serious if not slightly confused. [color=red]”What are we, Una?”[/color]

Uná blinked.[color=green] "Wait that question wasn't covered in any of the videos. You're not serious..."[/color] Her eyes widen.[color=green] "Oh God you are! I… uh…"[/color]

Starting to panic Uná blurts out the first thing that comes to mind.[color=green] "Be my girlfriend!!"[/color] Looking at Nik questioningly her face falls as she realizes what an idiot she must look like.[color=green] "Oh my God I messed that up so bad."[/color]

Uná stomps her foot.[color=green] "See this is what you do to me! I can't think straight so I can ask you to be my boyfriend! Exclusive! Go steady! Whatever you ask a guy! I probably got that all wrong. Knowing my luck I'm supposed to let you ask me."[/color] She covers her face.[color=green] "Can we rewind and do that over? Someone in this place I'm sure has that power. I'll just find out who and...ugh I can't even ask a guy out correctly. Pathetic."[/color] 

Nik remained quiet for a moment. He watched Una quietly as she seemed to undergo a rollercoaster of emotion in response to his question. After a moment he just gave a slight chuckle as he lifted his hands towards Una’s to try and lower her hands from her face. As soon as he could look her in the eyes, his smile lit up. [color=red]”Yes. Of course. Now just stop thinking about asking me and just kiss me.”[/color]

Uná could hear him laughing and she let him pull her hands away as her heart started to race when he smiled. Nik barely got out the last word before she did what he asked and kissed him. Stretching up on her tip-toes she kissed him, closing her eyes. It was a light sweet kiss. She pulled a little away, just enough that when she spoke her lips still brushed his.[color=green] "You said yes? Or did I hear that wrong?"[/color]

Still on her tip-toes with her hands on his biceps Uná made small circles with her index fingers lightly. She opened her eyes. Joy and a little disbelief in the crystal blue depths.[color=green] "I might have misunderstood and just jumped the gun there and assaulted you."[/color] Her lips brushing over his with each word.

Nik barely let her finish her last sentence before he leaned in himself, his hands moving to her lower back to pull her in for a deeper kiss with his own eyes closing. He would have let the kiss linger for a moment before leaning back out a little bit, the feeling of their lips brushing still feeling electrifying. [color=red]”Does that answer your question?”[/color]

Being daring Uná decided to smile against Nik's lips brushing back and forth.[color=green] "Then have my lips the sin that they have took."[/color] She loved that scene in Romeo and Juliet. It seemed rather appropriate at this moment. 

Nik looked confused for a second. He didn’t quite catch what she was referencing off the top of his head. He vaguely remembered it from an older DiCaprio film… his knowledge a little lacking in this area. Regardless, the nerd smiled as he held Una in his embrace, chuckling a little in glee. [color=red]”I’m guessing you really do want my shirt then?”[/color]

Giggling Uná smirked.[color=green] "Only if you're willing to part with it so I can use it as a night shirt."[/color] She tilted her head in question at him.

Nik chuckled, nodding. He removed his hoodie and shirt in one fell swoop, slinging his hoodie over his shoulder as he handed the simple tank top over. He smiled as he shirtless, one hand holding the hoodie over his shoulder while the other was in his jean pocket.

Uná stepped back to let him take off his shirt and hoodie. She was not disappointed in his pose as he handed over the tank top.[color=green] "Nikolai Markov you are shameless. And probably as bad for me as sugar. But I really [i]really [/i]like sugar so… you get the picture?"[/color] 

Uná started to reach out but closed her fingers and pulled her arm to her chest. [color=green]"You are so not running around shirtless. I won't be able to resist the hottness and I might get jealous."[/color] She mock glared at him.

Nik sarcastically rolled his eyes and grabbed his hoodie, quickly putting it on and zipping it up. [color=red]”Says the woman who offered to take her own shirt off earlier in the cafeteria.”[/color] He continued to have a dumb grin plastered on his face.

Uná decided to make that grin something wickedly entertaining.[color=green] "I could have but you'd have murdered every male in there over a sports bra. Now I have your shirt and I can sleep...how are you getting to sleep tonight?"[/color] She grinned and plucked the strings on his hoodie.
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