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@cursedblessed gets a continued thread <3

she'd been so grateful for his patient cooperation despite how restless he'd seemed; james really was helping her out, letting her use him as a model to get some much-needed practice in. if chiyo's honest, she's gotten a little sloppy with her body proportions lately. but the minute that grin stretches across james' face, she knows he's about to tease her.

she really hates how easily she blushes.

now, chiyo could just brush him off, scold him perhaps, maybe even throw a couch pillow at his head. it's not the first time he's said something just to get a reaction out of her, though, and she'd be lying if she said she didn't want to give james a taste of his own medicine. let him be the one to squirm and blush.

" y'know what? that's not a bad idea. " chiyo smiles, crossing her arms. the only tell of her bluff is the rosy hue of her cheeks. " i do need the practice, and if it's really more comfortable for you... " she waves james on. " be my guest. "

#cursedblessed #arriving so late and without starbucks BUT HERE WE GO >:)) #tbh chiyo's pride will be the death of her ASDFG like why are you playing chicken with james ma'am #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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@pridewon​​ gets an unprompted starter bc it got too long to be an unprompted ask asdfg

     it’s been a rough day, the kind that makes it all too easy to pry open the death grip chiyo keeps upon her problems. he might be ready to, but atsumu doesn’t even have to prod her much; she folds like a house of cards the minute he asks what’s wrong because, you know, it’s kind of hard to explain why she’s crying over spilled tea without explaining how it’s the last straw to a very terrible day. and of course, because it’s atsumu, her traitorous heart decides why not tack on what’s actually been eating at her?? fear of vulnerability and abandonment be damned.

     chiyoko hisakawa isn’t okay, and it’s about time she’s honest about it.

     chiyo sniffles, now seated beside her broken mug with her head in her hands. she can feel a headache looming just behind her eyes ( really, this day just feels absolutely cursed ). “ what am i gonna do, tsumu? ” she murmurs. “ everything feels... ” she feels like the path she’s walking isn’t her own, like she’s moving in the wrong direction. classes are growing more difficult, and chiyo’s doing her best, but for what? a career she can’t entirely be sure she’ll enjoy? what’s the point in working so hard to become a teacher if she has no drive, no passion, if she feels so unsure of herself?

     “ i don’t wanna be a teacher, ” chiyo admits, sounding small and feeling even smaller beside her boyfriend whose path has always been clear. she envies him for that, for knowing what he wants and not being afraid to reach for it. she’s always been afraid, always kept her hands at her sides for fear of coming up short. “ i’ve made myself miserable going after something i don’t actually want, and i--- i dunno what to do. ”

#pridewon #okay believe it or not this was SUPPOSED to be fluff--- #initially it was just gonna be a silly ' what am i gonna do?? all i wanna do is spend time with you and draw :( ' moment #but then my brain went what if..... you made it sad and serious........ FORGIVE ME ASDFGH #and honestly no pressure to reply since this was out of the blue!! but good luck to atsumu bc that's a lot to plop into his lap asdfg #crying chiyo must be weird to see bc she doesn't cry in front of people very often now that i'm thinking about it #though he's probably seen it happen more than most people since she trusts him? but anyway!! i'm sorry and ilu <3 #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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chiyo tag drop <3

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OPEN STARTER | mutuals encounter a wild chiyo!

oh. oh no. this is her nightmare. " uh-- " chiyo slides slightly behind her companion, brown eyes flicking from them to another person across the room and back. " y'think we could leave early? or, i mean, we could just go somewhere else, or... " her words trail off as she shifts uncomfortably, gaze trained on a familiar face who still hasn't noticed her ( guilt sits like a rock in the pit of her stomach ). quieter, chiyo asks, " please? "

#okay my brain went ' oh what if she saw her first boyfriend out in the wild bc she'd hate that ' but this would also work #if it were an old bully or something too #whatever suits your fancy <3 #it was just the first idea that came to mind! #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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The demon is just watching her, silently admiring how she looks when she's focused on drawing. He had promised to stay out of her but he can't help it. "Hey Chiyo." She's only given those words, enough to catch her attention and gaze, but that's it. He moves quickly, leaning down to place a soft kiss upon her lips. It's quick, barely lasting a couple of seconds before he breaks it. Yet he's slow to pull away, only blinking at her as he processes what he's actually just done. "Sorry. You just... You looked really pretty."

unprompted | @cursedblessed kisses chiyo!

she doesn't usually have anyone over when she's working. it's just too easy to be distracted, to procrastinate. and she'd like to say that having james beside her is different, that she's completely focused and not at all bothered by the gaze she feels upon her face. she'd like to say that she isn't embarrassingly aware of the warmth just a few inches away from her and that she hasn't thought about scooting closer. she'd like to say that she's comfortable as can be, but it just isn't true ( she thinks too much, puts too much effort into pushing the thoughts down and out of sight ).

she responds to her name much too quickly, she thinks -- or, rather, she would have thought so if not for the lips that gently press against her own. it's chaste, fleeting, but her heart jumps all the same. she stops breathing all the same. she stares up at james all the same, brow furrowed and lips slightly parted.

sorry. you just... you looked really pretty.

anxiety flares to life in chiyo's chest even as butterflies flutter inside her stomach ( or is that anxiety, too? ). she breaks eye contact, gaze falling to james' mouth and then finding a spot off the the side to focus on instead. " you could've just said so, " chiyo utters, and she wants it to sound much more casual than it does. the way she says it makes it sound like she's asking a question. why did you kiss me? what does this mean?

she should ask him plainly. she shouldn't hope james will understand what she isn't saying, but the closest chiyo can get is, " you don't normally kiss your friends to compliment them. "

#cursedblessed #i'm coming to the realization than chiyo is a little dumb when it comes to relationships and i'm ASDFG #someone: literally kisses her #chiyo sweating and refusing to believe they have romantic interest in her: why did you do that :( my heart can't take it :( #i'm so sorry that james is gonna have to deal with her insecure lil butt she's doing her best i promise asdf #but thank you for this bc it was very cute and gave me a big ol' serotonin boost hehe #i'm holding them gently and squishing them together <3 #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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places a lil kiss on chiyo's cheek ♥

unprompted | @vonerde gives chiyo a lil smooch!

her heart flutters as plush lips press against her cheek ( it's a harmless gesture, surely, but still she ponders: what if it's not? ), and while a blush works its way up her neck, chiyo grins at the goddess. at another time, she would have grown bashful; now she props a hand upon her hip, ready to tease.

" what was that for? " chiyo asks, offering her other cheek and tapping it. " and can i get another? just to even it out, y'know! "

#vonerde #weeps!!! thank you for giving me something cute to come online to :' )) #this was just the pick-me-up i needed vee <3 #btw pls know chiyo's gonna be asking for and stealing kisses all the time once they're officially together #'will you make me some coffee?' '...for a price' 'for a kiss?' 'what're you waiting for if you know the fee??' asdfgh #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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"found you." it was a low whisper that pierced through the dead of night. stood amidst the living room, within shadows that not even the moon could illuminate, was he. the man whose name gaia never wanted to utter in front of chiyo. but he was faster in making himself known . . . invading private spaces with ease, staring at the other with eyes born of hellfire. "you reek of her. have you two gotten that close?" his voice was mocking, a sick chuckle falling from his lips before he phases in & out of smoke to invade personal space. "now, don't scream. we don't want this to get messy, do we?" & he grins before tilting his head to the side. "keep away from her, you understand? if you don't . . . i might just have to get really mean. and we wouldn't want that, right? you have such a peaceful life . . . don't want it ruined, hm?" ( from caspian, for chiyo )

unprompted | @vonerde attempts to coerce chiyo!

the late hour and lack of sleep make the experience all the more jarring. her mind races to make sense of the stranger standing amidst unnatural shadows and how he's able to get so close so quickly. of course she's scared -- who wouldn't be frightened when a stranger invades their home? but a colder sliver of fear wedges itself within chiyo's chest as it sinks in that this is clearly one of the people after gaia ( surprisingly, it's all for the goddess, that fear -- what will happen to her? what does he want with her? chiyo doesn't want to see her hurt or worse ).

for some reason, a person is much scarier than some monster.

yet chiyo glares up at the man as he threatens her. as stupid as it is to reply with obstinate defiance, she does it anyway, pushing down her fear. she thinks of that day she discovered the truth, the way her heart stuttered as she watched gaia fight, the words she spoke to goddess in her cottage. chiyo thinks of how she feels when she's with gaia, of the desire to protect her that flares bright like the sun as this man grins down at the mangaka. he must think she'll shrink before him, abandon the goddess if it means living another day. humans are fickle like that, no?

if she weren't sure it'd land her in more trouble than her mouth, she'd punch him ( see if he's still smiling then; like hell she's being pushed around by someone, magical entity or not ).

" does that little speech usually work? " chiyo asks. thankfully her voice doesn't waver, sounds unimpressed as she crosses her arms. " you started out strong, but you lost me at the end. my life hasn't been peaceful for a while, and however mean you can get, i'm sure gaia can match it. " she mockingly tilts her head just as caspian had earlier, returning his grin with a sharp smile. " is that why you wanted to scare me into cutting ties with her? so you can hurt her without angering her? "

the implication of cowardice hangs heavily in the air. chiyo holds her breath but doesn't back down. if she dies tonight ( her stomach drops but this possibility is nothing new -- it just has a face now ), she hopes to make the experience as unpleasant for this man as possible. chiyo might not have powers, but she has teeth; she cannot fight like a god, but she can bite like a dog.

#vonerde #ASDFGHJHGFDS I'M LOSING IT VEEEEEE #caspian said: wouldn't it be terrible if i ruined your life : ) #and chiyo said: lmao pls try if you wanna evoke a goddess' wrath <3 be my guest and get wreckt <3 i'll die before i leave gaia <3 #honestly i'm clapping my hands so loudly -- wincing at what caspian's reaction might be -- but AHHHHHHH you know??? #the anger and utter defiance he managed to bring out of chiyo is absolutely delicious and so entertaining like buddy pal #you're going at this the wrong way!! chiyo's too loyal to be scared away!! you gotta threaten her loved ones or something my guy!! #self preservation?? chiyo's never heard of that sorry ASDFGH #truly your ask grabbed me by the throat so thank you so much vee!! <3 #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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@vonerde gets a continuation of this!

it's a lot to take in. the attack, the cottage, the knowledge that the things she's read about -- written about -- all exist. and gaia is one of them, a divine being, a goddess. chiyo's head feels as though bees are swarming within it, a million thoughts buzzing around but never remaining long enough for her to grasp them properly. it's a lot to take in. maybe it's too much right now.

she stares dumbly at gaia's back ( she can conjure fire? ), feet following her as if in a trance when she stops chiyo before they even take a step down the stairs. those crystalline eyes are as serious as ever.

if she follows gaia, there is no going back. everything will change. she won't just be some background character who never gets involved in anything dicey, but... well, she doesn't care. chiyo knows long before gaia finishes speaking, long before she asks if chiyo wishes to proceed, that she doesn't intend to leave. how can she? it isn't just that she knows what's out there now. really, as mind-boggling as that is right now, it doesn't affect her choice. maybe it should, seeing as chiyo isn't like gaia. she isn't a goddess with powers, who can hold her own if something comes after her.

but it doesn't matter to chiyo that she might be in danger from now on because those things are after gaia, too. they're after gaia, her friend, someone she loves. how can chiyo possibly turn away? for better or for worse, gaia is stuck with her ( chiyo hopes she wants that, that she doesn't feel forced ).

" i do. " chiyo meets gaia's gaze, brow furrowed. she opens her mouth, hesitates, almost looks away, but then--- " i care about you, and if you aren't safe... i can't just-- i can't ignore that. i want to be here. i want to know everything, and i want to stay by your side even if it's dangerous. so... " a smile stretches across the mangaka's face as she dons a lighthearted expression, reaching out a hand for gaia to take.

" lead me into the creepy dark cellar, and lemme hold your hand, alright? underground spaces make me nervous. "

#vonerde #throws this at you a month later bc i'm slow as molasses BUT AAAAHHHH!!!! #I'M STILL SO !!!! ABOUT THIS!!!! #gaia's trying to give chiyo an out and chiyo's just ??? no way??? i can't possibly go back to the way things were #like on top of gaia being in danger chiyo just :' ) would never choose to not have gaia in her life :' ) even if chiyo's in danger too :' ) #and she's having a hard time thinking but then gaia pulls that out and she's just immediately 'lmao no i'm staying' #i got lots of feelings about them vee ;;;3;;; #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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"hey . . . good morning." a light voice calls out into the darkened room, the deity's fingers turning the dimmer somewhat up whilst she steps into the room — ushering in a soft light which would barely illuminate the room. the divinity was carrying a porcelain tray within her hands, setting it aside on the bedside table for now before she sits next to the dozing form of chiyo. "i'm sorry if it's too early to wake you . . . i don't really sleep, so it's still a bit hard for me to properly adjust." her voice was barely above a whisper, manicured fingers brushing against the other's hair in a soothing manner.

"i made you some breakfast." upper body was turning, taking the tray from the beside tablet & setting it upon the mattress next to the woman's form. "some pancakes, fruit, sausage & eggs . . . i was not sure what you'd like today, so i made a little of everything."

unprompted | @vonerde made breakfast for chiyo!

slowly do brown eyes flutter open, fighting against sleep as the goddess approaches. maybe it's the drowsiness, but the moment feels like a dream almost, what with the gentle lighting, gaia's soft voice, her fingers running through chiyo's hair ( she's almost certain she's had this dream before actually ). the artist nearly whines when gaia doesn't continue, missing the contact immediately; her protest dies in her throat as the goddess presents her with breakfast.

aside from her family, no one's ever done this for her. it's the sort of thing that makes chiyo's heart swell, full of gratitude and something much deeper and warmer. gaia's kindness tells her, i care about you. i want to care for you. chiyo wants to know why but doesn't dare ask, as if uttering the curiosities and insecurities building up will chase gaia away.

clumsy and sluggish still, the brunette sits up and wraps her arms around her friend, cheek pressed against gaia's shoulder. " you didn't have to, " she says with grogginess still coating her words and a wide, soft smile upon her lips. " but i'm happy you did. it all looks so tasty! " the pancakes are heart-shaped -- heart-shaped!! chiyo releases gaia but doesn't move away, content for their arms to touch as she plucks a strawberry off of her plate and offers it up to the deity.

" you'll eat with me, right? "

#vonerde #hello i'm so soft and i've been soft since you sent this ask <3 #lil things like this really hit home with chiyo :' )) #and there's something very sweet about preparing food for someone you care about i think!! #so thank you for this vee :' )))) #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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 ❝ Congrats on not being dead yet ! ❞ from bill (but happy bday chiyo smooches her)

funny birthday starters | @fanaticist wishes chiyo a happy birthday!

the bell upon the door of the bakery jingles, and as chiyo stabs her fork into the slice of cake she asked judy to share with her, she's met with the sight of bill ( looks like he must have just gotten away from work ). a surprised laugh escapes her at his greeting; she wonders if maybe judy told him what day it is.

" do you haveta put it that way? " still, she's grinning at him, eyes alight with amusement. " ya make it sound like i'm on borrowed time or somethin'. "

#fanaticist #thank you so much for this saz!!! #love that this is what bills says asdf chiyo's just like ' thanks??? omg ' #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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"ay, can't ya look where ya goin'?" the brown-haired male playfully barked at niko whilst his hand were covering the eyes of chiyo, guiding her to a different location. "i stumbled, man." the grin of the taller male could be heard through his voice whilst they continued to walk through somewhat uneven territory. "yeah, yeah . . . work on ya lies, idiot." rayo would roll his eyes at the other, a smile persistent upon his lips as he made sure that the other was still comfortable. "ya okay, mami?" after receiving reassurance from the girl, the half-demon's features brightened visibly before they came to a halt. the wind was light & breezy, yet no sounds of the busy city travelled atop the currents. slowly would rayo remove his hands from the female's eyes, sprinting to stand next to niko, who had already positioned himself in front of a mural.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHIYO!" they both exclaimed in unison, presenting the colorful mural somewhat dramatically. whilst niko seemed a bit less pleased about having to play up such dramatics, he was still genuinely smiling at the birthday girl. once chiyo's eyes adjusted to the light, she was greeted with a large, abandoned building that had been left in tall grass. it was not far from gaia's garden & she could hear the distant calling of trains. however, what would really catch her eye was the painted mural: as if one had taken a photograph of the young woman & spread it across the largest wall. there she was; a painted chiyo standing amidst roses & sunflowers whilst looking at the viewer with a sentimental smile. she was wearing a summer dress & her eyes sparkled with the intensity of a thousand suns. a peace sign was held up whilst she urged the viewer to follow her into the flower field. the artwork must have taken days if not weeks judging by how large & intricate it was. in bubble font, above the gorgeous mural, 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHIYO' was written out. if the woman was to look at the males again, she would notice them not having moved, at all; a nervous glint among their smiles. "how do you like it? we did it together . . . " niko's voice burst into the silence, adjusting himself whilst slowly walking towards her. "we thought ya might enjoy this spot since it's so peaceful . . . " & then it was rayo's moment to talk, one hand moving behind his head as he scratched his scalp sheepishly. — ( part 2/2 )

it's chiyo's birthday! | @metrictita painted her a gift!

she hasn't ever cared very much for taking pictures of herself. from an objective point of view, chiyo can admit that she has a nice enough face -- she's got an eye for pretty things, after all. yet she's never quite liked the way she looks in photos. maybe it's the perfectionist in her that can't stand how messy her hair can look, or how she seems to never angle her face just right; maybe it's the memories of middle school children and their words carving into her self esteem; or maybe it's the fact that for so long, she hasn't particularly liked the person in those photos. maybe it's a combination of all three. chiyo doesn't like to dwell too much on it, doesn't like to acknowledge such feelings because if she did, she would have to actually handle them. she's not good at that ( helping herself -- she's never known how to help herself ).

as she stares up at a mural that is undeniably beautiful not in spite of its subject but because of it, chiyo lets out a shaky breath. if the situation was different, if this wasn't a mural that niko and rayo spent so much time on, she would simply feel embarrassed and uncomfortable, unused to being at the center of someone's art. she would be able to turn away and miss the beauty her friends see when they look at her. she would miss the person they see, and the love they put into every stroke of color would be lost on her simply because she wouldn't be able to bear the sight of her own smile.

how long had they worked on this? how long had they taken to paint the curve of her smile, the way the sun danced in her eyes? chiyo can't wrap her mind around it, the idea of someone staring at her face for ages and not growing sick of it. yet that's exactly what niko and rayo did, and still, they gaze at her, waiting with nervous smiles for her reaction.

chiyo can't say for sure that she's as pretty as the mural in front of her, but it means infinitely more to her that this is how niko and rayo see her. that knowledge soothes something small and fearful inside her heart ( you have always seen yourself as the lonely moon, a placeholder for the sun; you couldn't see that to others, you are the sun ).

how does chiyo like it? well, she's trying not to cry, if that answers the question.

" this must've taken you forever, " the mangaka finally answers, trying and failing to hide the emotion seeping into her voice. with a huff that turns into a smile, chiyo allows the tears to fall -- even if she immediately wipes at them. there's no point in holding back, not around them. bit by bit, it's becoming easier to remember that.

chiyo shakes her head, walks forward to wrap her arms around niko and hide her face against his torso. blindly she reaches a hand out to beckon rayo over; only once all three of them are successfully squished in a group hug, does chiyo finally speak. her words are muffled, and it's a little hard to breathe, but it's worth it. the warmth inside her chest is back, just as overwhelming as before.

" i love it. how could i feel any differently, you dorks? "

#metrictita #okay so obviously i had a lot of thoughts and feelings about this AND I HAVE MORE!!! #THE SUNFLOWERS AND ROSES!! THE CUTE LIL PEACE SIGN!! THE FACT THEY PICKED A PEACEFUL SPOT!! ALL THE TIME THEY SPENT PAINTING!!! AHHHHH #and chiyo sees and appreciates all of this too but it's the fact that?? they see her?? so differently from how she sees herself #and that is just!!!! a punch to the gut in the best way possible ASDFGF #vee i'm holding all of them so gently and tenderly and i'm weeping :' ))))) #once again thank you for these asks bc they struck me right in the heart <3 #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHIYO!" the divinity would shout out in excitement as the other entered her hut, revealing how her living room had been clad in various colors & some of the most cheesy decorations one could buy for a birthday celebration. "surprise, surprise!" she said with a grin whilst passing by, pointing at the kitchen island crossing near her living room. "i baked you a cake! well, i baked you . . . cakes! i wanted you to have variation. the boys should also be here soon to show you your birthday present but i wanted to give you mine first." a mischievous glint lingered within her eyes whilst she pulled out a small crimson box, covered in velvet fabric. "there you go!" once the other opened the small package, a glint of gold would be seen first: dainty thread of gold was woven into perfectly constructed jewelry. two main pieces, a golden ring & golden bracelet, were connected by equally gilded, elegant chains. along the chains & bracelet multiple crystals of lilac & blue could be seen, the gold metal constructed into shapes of various flowers. "ah, i hope it's not too much! i could not decide if i wanted to make a bracelet or ring, so i connected the two!" a pause, sheepish grin lingering. "the crystals & stones are tourmaline & opal — your birthstones. i've also inlaid them with runes . . . it's a small protection spell." alas, before the other could explain further — a knock at the door was heard. "oh! that must be niko & rayo, don't let me stop you! i'll get ready for the small celebration later . . . now, go! have fun, darling!" — ( part 1 / 2 )

it's chiyo's birthday! | @vonerde made her a gift!

gratitude and something much warmer blossoms in chiyo's chest the minute she walks through gaia's door and catches sight of all the decorations ( they might be cheesy, but cheesy is exactly her style ). though she knew to expect something like this from gaia, she couldn't have anticipated so much effort; the cakes just begging for her to dip a finger into their frosting inspire something akin to guilt, but it's... happy. a happy guilt. the happiest guilt chiyo thinks she's ever felt.

this is plenty already, " thank you, " and, " you didn't have to go through so much trouble! " on the tip of chiyo's tongue when gaia passes her a little box. the velvet feels nice between her fingers. her heart feels so full, and she glances at the goddess with soft, flustered smile.

" you're spoiling me, y'know. "

the contents leave her stunned, eyes roaming every delicately crafted detail of the jewelry. it's beautiful, nicer than anything she's ever owned, but more importantly than that, gaia made it for her. she took care to find her birthstones, to make something not only gorgeous but useful as well. she did much more than she needed to, much more than chiyo would have wanted her to because... well, because gaia cares that much.

the warmth grows within chiyo's chest until it's nearly unbearable, nearly choking her with its intensity. chiyo raises her gaze to meet gaia's, lips parting---

there's a knock upon the door. niko and rayo are here.

gaia doesn't want to keep her -- after all, they'll all be together in a little while -- but chiyo doesn't let the deity go without first crushing her in a hug. she wonders if gaia can feel the warmth that's consuming her. " thank you, " chiyo says, resting her chin upon gaia's shoulder ( soft yet heavy, the artist isn't referring to only her gift ). the brunette hesitates only for a moment before she's pressing a kiss to gaia's cheek, pulling away with a grin that could rival any sunrise.

" i can't begin to tell you how perfect it--- all of this is. it's way more than i'd ever ask for, and just... thank you, gaia. i love your gift, and--- " chiyo nearly says something she shouldn't; she covers it up with a laugh as she nods towards the kitchen island. " i-i'm gonna eat so much cake. "

the boys' voices can be heard behind the door, prompting chiyo to hurry on. she gives gaia a little wave as excitement joins the party of feelings dancing within her chest. " i promise we'll make it back soon! "

#vonerde #YOU GOT ME AND CHIYO EMOTIONAL VEE!!! WHY ARE ALL THREE OF YOUR DORKS BEING SO SWEET TO HER!!! #handmade gifts get to her bc it's like!! they spent their time and effort on her!! she would've been happy with anything or nothing #but their company!! but they chose to do much more and that means so much to chiyo!!! #my heart is so warm and soft rn :' )) thank you so much for these asks vee <3 #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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 "  𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐇   𝐎𝐑   𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒  “ Chiyo

smash or pass | @foxborn asked for chiyo's opinion!

chiyo squints and crosses her arms. " what kinda question is this?? i mean, it's more complicated than a question of whether i... think he's attractive or not. i don't--- " just answer the question, chiyo.

the artist sighs, hides burning cheeks behind her hands. very quietly, she mutters, " smash. "

#foxborn #ASDF she really is just mortified rn :' )) #chiyo vc: this is the worst you're the worst i hate it here!! #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

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ALSO !! smooch for niko mayhaps?

first five get a lil smooch | @metrictita gets smooched by chiyo!

oh, this is weird. this is weird and uncomfortable, and chiyo absolutely hates it. she's always understood the concept of jealousy, but she's never felt it herself, never had a reason to. she's always assumed she simply isn't the type. apparently that isn't the case, though, because she can't stand the way the bartender keeps glancing over at niko.

she also can't stand that she feels this way when she doesn't have a right to. niko is her friend; no matter how she might feel for him, that's all they are to each other. chiyo tries to keep that in mind, keep her mood in check and her impulses suppressed. and anyway, his eyes are on her, aren't they? his smile and teasing are all for her, aren't they? what does she have to be jealous about?

the free drink gifted to niko further into the night makes it a lot harder to keep a level head. the beaming grin and phone number hastily scrawled upon a napkin -- oh, it makes her stomach churn, gaze falling to the counter. chiyo doesn't look at niko again until the bartender waltzes away with a skip in their step, and she's frowning when she meets his eyes. she hates this feeling, hates the fact that she can't do anything about it.

well, she can't do much.

it's her wretched heart that moves her hand, has her burying gentle fingers into raven strands and resting her palm at the base of niko's skull. chiyo hesitates then, heart pounding as her brain catches up. what the hell is she doing? she's being ridiculous.

but it's more suspicious if she stops now. at least, that's what chiyo tells herself as she pulls niko closer until his face is mere centimeters away. " y'know, i should've done this earlier. would've saved myself a little grief, " the brunette murmurs, glancing down at niko's lips and leaning forward... to kiss the tip of his nose, his cheek ( and how she grins, knowing she's surprised him; how she internally panics, fearing that her acting might not fool him anymore ).

chiyo leans back and releases niko, fixes his hair a little as she casually complains. " they've been hoverin' all night! and it's kinda rude to give you their number when you're here with somebody. they don't know what we are to each other! "

#metrictita #me: you're gonna write two paragraphs #chiyo as she experiences emotion with one of your muses yet again: lmao no you're not #ASDF i swear i tried to keep it short and sweet :' ) #but i thought i'd run with the idea that chiyo's essentially doing what niko did for her in that ask from a lil while ago #only she doesn't kiss him on the mouth and probably points it out like #'see?? this is how you fake date without giving the other person a heart attack!! ' asdfgh #it's her cover story... she wasn't jealous... not even a little... no way... #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

[tvrningout-a]

HIT ME WITH A SMOOCH FOR GAIA !!

first five get a lil smooch | @vonerde gets smooched by chiyo!

she gets a little too excited.

heart soaring and smile wide and bright, chiyo can't help that she pulls gaia into her arms, practically jumping up and down. her series will have its own anime. someone wants to animate it. it isn't as if chiyo wasn't already proud of her work, wasn't already plenty happy with her success, but this -- it's what she's wanted since she was a kid! it would be weird if she wasn't a human bouncy ball in that moment.

chiyo pulls away to speak, a little breathless, but she gets lost in blue ( oh, she's always getting lost in blue and crimson these days ). gaia's own smile looks inviting, so happy and soft... without thinking too hard about it, chiyo plants a kiss upon the goddess' cheek. she comes a little too close to the corner of her lips, feels the heat rush to her face; still, chiyo tries to push her embarrassment and those feelings to the back of her mind. her grin is dazzling, rivaling the sun in that moment.

she's excited, happy, and she has someone to share that with ( someone who cares enough to let her react like a little kid on christmas ). nothing can ruin this moment, not even herself.

" should we... do somethin'? " chiyo asks, unsure but not at all embarrassed for asking for a small celebration. not this time, not for something like this. " nothin' big, but we could meet the boys and get ice cream or somethin'? "

#vonerde #listen i meant to keep it short and sweet but it's not that long this time :' )) #i just!! happy kisses!! kisses that happen without thinking too hard about it and getting scared!! #happy news shared with someone you love!! i'm soft alright!! #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko

[tvrningout-a]

forehead, sender presses their forehead against receiver's. // for chiyo!! ♥

actions speak louder than words | @vonerde gets close to chiyo!

she can't breathe. she is breathing, but it's not enough. the air escapes her lungs as quickly as it enters while chiyo vaguely realizes she's hyperventilating. back pressed again a tree and fingers digging into the earth, chiyo stares at the unmoving body of... she doesn't know what it is. it looks like something she might draw into her manga as an adversary, but that's crazy. things like that don't exist.

yet a creature lies there all the same, meeting her eyes with a lifeless gaze that she can't break away from.

gaia blocks her view of the creature then, concerned eyes a comfort to see instead. still, the air won't stay in chiyo's lungs. she feels lightheaded. is she gonna pass out?

her friend speaks, but it doesn't reach chiyo who shakes her head, tries to tell gaia, " i can't hear. " all that makes it out, though, is " i can't, " as tears prickle at her eyes. she can't. she almost died. something attacked them, she almost died, and gaia protected her. gaia risked her life to protect chiyo. she killed that thing. she---

she can't. it's too much too fast.

gaia grows closer, cups chiyo's tear-stained cheeks and guides her face until their foreheads meet. she takes her hand, places it upon her chest, and chiyo watches gaia's lips in an attempt to understand what she's saying. breathe in. gaia's chest rises beneath chiyo's hand. out. her chest slowly falls. breathe in.

chiyo breathes in and holds it. she feels gaia's chest fall, and this time, she's able to breathe out with her. it's short and shaky, but she does it all again and again until the air finally feels like it's enough, until her head doesn't feel as if it might float away. her eyes flutter shut, exhaustion hitting chiyo like a train as relief finds its voice over the panic. thank god they're both alive. thank god gaia isn't hurt.

she has questions, but she doesn't ask them just yet. no, she pulls gaia closer yet -- a little awkwardly for the goddess who nearly falls onto chiyo, but she doesn't care. she buries her face into the crook of gaia's neck, clinging onto her, breathing in the smell of something floral and sweet, feeling the rise and fall of gaia's chest against her own. chiyo has questions, but they can wait.

" you... you looked cool, " chiyo mutters. she's trying to be lighthearted and failing at it. her voice shakes too much, cracks when she's honest. " but when you got in front of me, i-- i was really scared, gaia. " her arms tighten around the goddess. " i didn't want you dying for me. i don't. "

#vonerde #YELLS AND CRIES!!!! I GOT CARRIED AWAY BUT FOR GOOD REASON!!! #i thought what if this is how chiyo gets introduced to the supernatural? bc i figure gaia and co. wouldn't exactly #be keen on involving her/telling her about it? until they had to?? unless you disagree! #in which case this could maybe be what makes gaia consider making chiyo her champion? plants the idea at least! #also the way chiyo is like ' oh my gosh i almost died?? GAIA COULD'VE DIED?? ' and just :' )) wants to have her as close as possible #for a lil while :' ))) #ahhhh i loved writing this so thank you for the ask vee <3 #interactions | chiyoko #a chain reaction in your heart | adulthood | chiyoko