#[ eiji pretending to ignore the whole situation is 10000% accurate uvu;; can't lose friends if you pretend nothing happend

[solivcgant]

It has been quite long since she watched anyone play a video game; the opportunity arose quite rarely when she was the one to keep out any kind of visitor. “Oh! Now that one!” Jovie commented excitedly, leaning to the side as she sat next to Eiji — Head brushing against his shoulder, as her eyes followed every of his in-game movement. Then it would happen. A flicker of an endless forest, drawing & sucking her into it. Emerald gaze drained off its color, progressively darkening as a blank expression colored her features instead of the initial excitement. “Ah . . .” That aching and burning — It hurt. It hurt so bad.

As if in a trance would the brunette move, slowly sliding across the carpeted floor before settling in front of the male. Her hands would reach for his shoulders, nails digging into his skin ever so slightly as she watched his own with that hazy, discolored gaze. One moment she would settle upon his eyes, then trailing towards the exposed juncture of neck & shoulder. All whilst eerily silent, not a sound leaving parted glossy lips as her chest heaved with every breath. Without an ounce of hesitation would the witch dive into him; Lips attaching themselves to the skin above his collarbone, leaving her aching teeth to slowly sink into him. It all took but a second, fanged canines just shortly before piercing Eiji’s flesh — and then something within her snapped back into place, making her head immediately fall back with a gasp. “W-What?” Hoarse voice rolled off Jovie’s tongue, pants leaving her body to shake like a leaf as she didn’t even dare to look at him. “H-Hold…I’m…What the fuck…Y-You need a…a bandaid?”

he can't remember when jovie stopped giving him the JUDGEMENTAL glare every time he visited. treating him like some lost pup and grabbing him by the scruff of his jacket to yank him back for his own good. but somehow they found middle ground. strong wifi connection. it kept him busy and her LESS stressed. a win win scenario for them both.

which is how they found themselves sitting in front of a tv, previewing the rendering of his latest assignment days before it was due. after all, who better to ask than jovie? she would be able to point out all the INNACURARIES he made once the player left the city to explore the nearby forest HEAVILY inspired by golden peaks itself. not that he mentioned he turned her town into a horror game. but as soon as her excitement faded, he couldn't help but wonder if the cutscenes were TOO exaggerated. didn't they just see trees? did he mess up on a tree placement? or did she piece two and two together and realize he used her home for inspiration?

as she shifted her position and slowly dug her nails into his shoulders, he sat still like a DEER caught in headlights. now that he thought about it, who would enjoy seeing their home turn into a horror game? but was it really his fault when jovie made him SWEAR to never leave the paths? especially if she wasn't with him? all her warnings were the perfect setup for a horror-themed game. he was just stupid enough to ACT out on his thoughts.

"..jovie i can just delet--" he TRIED to break the tense silence. TRIED to pull her attention away from his neck in case she may be planning to strangle him and blame the forest for his untimely death. but what happened next completely caught him off guard. it barely lasted a minute, but his breath hitched in his throat when she leaned forward and he felt her teeth pierce his skin. for once, not a single thought ran through his mind as he sat there. it's only when she pulled away did his brain FINALLY register what happened.

his hands dropped the controller to reach up and feel the tender spot on his neck. was he bleeding? he couldn't tell and jovie seemed to find the dust on the floor more interesting than looking at him. "do you think i need a bandaid? what if the townspeople think i'm hiding a hickey or something--? i'll be the talk of the town." of course he wanted to know more. wanted to understand why she suddenly bit him. but he also didn't want to pry and push her away. so he'll do what he does best and AVOIDED the topic. "i don't know if i should be proud or offended you think the forest was realistic enough that you decided to act out that twilight movie ith me.. should i add a sparkling vampire or would that be over kill?" maybe one day she'll feel comfortable enough to explain, but for now he'll play the clueless friend.