#parahaze

When the two of them finally get around to admitting that there's something between them it's probably after a rehearsal or after a performance... I can't really make up my mind. Regardless they end up getting dinner together.

One of Para's voicelines mentions that Paradox is an organization filled with "bored rich kids". Because of that, I think Paradox would have a slightly more refined pallete (or would just be a little more picky). Though her tastes would probably also change depending on how much time she's spent in the US/NYC. She sticks with ordering something safe that she knows she'll at least like.

Haze, on the other hand, recommended the restaurant and orders something a little adventurous for Paradox. Haze gets a small smirk on her face when she notices Paradox's reaction to the food and urges Paradox to try some of it. Paradox tries to come up with an excuse to get out of trying it, but Haze is suddenly leaning slightly over the table with a fork full of food and an expextant look in her eyes.

Sidebar: I like to think that Paradox has done more of the outright teasing and flirting at this point. Not that Haze doesn't show affection, but it's not as loud or obvious as Para's boisterous flirts or taunts.

Paradox leans in to taste the food and can't hide the expression on her face when she likes it. She gets some on her face, and Haze wipes it off with her thumb, eating what's left. Para's mind goes blank, and Haze has a satisfied look on her face as she offers that they can split their meals and share.

ok now for the FUN part.

Later, they go walking around and end up at Jezbel's. It's slightly dark out, a gentle breeze on the patio where they're sitting. I'm undecided on what they're drinking, but Para has something akin to an old fashioned and Haze has a proper mixed drink and a cigarette.

One thing leads to another, and Paradox wraps her coat around Haze. She lets her hand linger around Haze's shoulder before bringing it up to her neck. Haze looks her in the eye, and Paradox is ready to scramble up some excuse about trying to fix the collar until Haze settles into the touch and turns to face her properly.

Haze leans in close, close enough to feel Paradox exhale a deep breath through her nose. Paradox looks down at her lips, then back to her eyes, and her other hand makes its way to tilt Haze's chin slightly up, not quite making contact. Haze sighs, "You're going to tease me even now?"

Paradox lets out a small laugh and replies "Maybe."

They stay like this a moment longer till Haze inches close enough that their lips are barely touching and whispers out a demanding "please."