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They had just finished Jack’s subathon, they were both tired.They were still in the office, not quite ready to leave the room yet. Almost like they didn’t want to leave their bubble. One with just the two of them, no one else. Being on camera for so long had taken more out of Niki than she thought it would. She was happy that she had decided to do the stream with Jack. She always enjoyed their time together, and recently she had been getting feelings for him. She hadn’t thought too much into them because she enjoyed and loved her friendship with Jack, she didn’t want to cause any harm to that. However, after spending all that time on stream together, having him by her side. Jack doing her makeup, being there for her when she got scared, teaching her games. Maybe she could risk it, maybe she could see if something good happened. She wouldn’t know unless she tried.
“Hey, Jack?” She turned in her chair towards him.
“Yeah, Niki?” Jack’s voice was soft, warm, comforting. She moved her chair closer, their legs touching.
“You ever think that maybe…” She didn’t wanna finish the question. She didn’t want to know the answer. All she could think now was the worst case scenario.
“I ever think what?” Jack pulled her hands into his, they were warm and safe. When she looked up Jack was looking right at her. She couldn’t quite work out his expression, but the presence he gave off was like she was in her happy place. Like she would be kept safe if she stayed here. She decided fuck it. What could really go wrong?
She leaned up and pressed her mouth to his. She felt him startle before relaxing into it. She had made the right decision, she hoped. Niki pulled away first, looking down to avoid his eyes. While he hadn’t pulled away she still wasn’t sure of what his reaction would be.
“Niki…” His voice was quiet, it sounded like he was putting so much thought into that one word. “Is that what you were trying to ask me? You want to try dating?”
“Yes.” Niki was still looking down, wanting to fiddle with her hands but they were still held by Jack. She wasn’t sure if she wanted to have his hands leave hers.
“Niki, of course I want to date you,” She looked up at his face and all she could see was affection, she wanted to say love but she knew it was too soon. He moved his hands to her face cupping it. “I want to kiss you again, if that’s okay with you?”
Niki nodded. He pressed his lips to hers, she could feel them both smiling. He pulled away and drew her into a hug. They spent a little while longer just basking in each other’s company before going to bed. Niki was happy she took the risk.