The Valentine’s Day Pick-up Line Texting Meme

[pantheraliam]

Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven?
Because your leg looks like it may be broken. Do we need to call the hospital?


Directions:
1. Post a TL with your character name and canon; include preferences or a starting text if need be
2. Make up your own pick-up line or find one from a generator
3. Start text threads on other TLs using your pick-up line
4. Have fun!

Open to all fandom characters, OCs, AUs, CRAUs, etc.

Comments

[bluecastleace]

What, should I be worried?

[oriental_dragon]

do you think you need to be worried?

[bluecastleace]

The way you’re talking, I’m starting to consider it.

How many people have you killed after delivering a pick-up line?

[oriental_dragon]

with my snarky sarcasm? plenty. with actual torture devices and ill-intent? would you believe me if i said zero?

[bluecastleace]

How does a cautious “yes” suit you?

[oriental_dragon]

like my teasing has started to give you a bad first impression of me.

[bluecastleace]

It hasn’t.

[And, with some surprise, he adds:]

I’m enjoying it. You’re funny.

[oriental_dragon]

oh. oh good. i was getting worried there. sometimes my sense of humor doesnt mesh well with others.

[ And she fully blames her friends and teammates for that. ]

[bluecastleace]

It’s like I said, I’m enjoying myself.

I should be honest with you though. I’m not sure I’m looking for anything romantic right now.

[oriental_dragon]

i think my poor heart will be alright.

actually, since we're being honest, i have to confess: i messaged you on a dare - not that i regret it in the least. i did get to pick the guy, at least.

[bluecastleace]

[Oh. Well, that definitely rubs him the wrong way.]

A dare, huh?

[oriental_dragon]

in a manner of speaking, yes. [ Come on, now. Let her explain, first, before you go judging. ] mostly to show a friend that it's not that hard talking to cute guys as they make it out to be because they're people too.

then she promptly told me to prove it. hence...

[ And if he could see her, now, he'll see her hand gesture vaguely at this conversation they've been having for the last... half hour? Full hour? ]

[bluecastleace]

Yeah, well. I’d rather have someone talk to me because they want to, not because they’re trying to prove a point based on how intimidating I supposedly am.

[Which he kind of is, but still, it gets tiring.]

[oriental_dragon]

who says i wasn't killing two birds with one stone?

[ She's a multitasker, and achieving several goals at once sounded like a good deal. She does feel bad that he sounds upset, though. ]

if it means anything, i don't regret having a chance to talk to you.

[bluecastleace]

Yeah, well.

Maybe some day you can text me because you just feel like talking.

[So he’s a little grumpy now. He’ll get over it.]

See you then, Tenten.

[oriental_dragon]

...yeah. see you, i guess.

[ Oh. Now she really feels bad. But it was gonna come out sooner or later, and she'd rather he knew the truth about it sooner. Still. Sighs and slumps in her seat a bit because she did like him enough to weasel out his number from her friend. But Tenten's not one to push someone into doing something they don't want to...

...or maybe she is, cuz not ten minutes later she shoots out a last attempt to salvage this conversation. And who knows, maybe he'll think it's cute and she'll at least get a smile out of him... that. She'll probably never get to see.

Time to put your money where your mouth is, girl. ]

hey, Iwaizumi, it's been a while. i was just thinking about you. you free to talk?

[bluecastleace]

[He’s surprised by the follow-up text, briefly considers continuing to be annoyed about it, but...It is a little charming somehow. Maybe just funny.]

Alright, very smooth. You’re not done with me yet, huh?

[oriental_dragon]

[ Breathes a sigh of relief cuz she there was only a small chance of that working. ]

not unless youre busy.

couldnt exactly leave it on such a sour note, though. i /do/ actually kinda like you, you know.

[bluecastleace]

I’ve got sometime.

You wanna talk about something other than how big and scary I am?

[oriental_dragon]

does asking about what hobbies you have other than volleyball sound good? or is that too cliche?

[bluecastleace]

Sounds pretty basic to me.

I like athletics. I’ve tried my hand at a few other sports. They’re fun to mess around with, but volleyball takes up most of my time.

I’m into training to. Working out and stuff.

And monster movies.

[oriental_dragon]

volleyball /is/ pretty great. gives you that nice kinda burn after a really good match. i always love that feeling

in any case, there's nothing wrong with covering the basics. they're fundamentals for a reason.

now.

tell me your third favorite monster movie.

[bluecastleace]

[This question is a good question. He likes this question. The first should be obvious as it is the best one, the original Godzilla from 1954 - no contest. It is a perfect movie with no flaws. It was revolutionary. It’s 94% Rotten Tomato score is an insult. But his third favorite? It’s gotta be one of the other classics - and by that, he of course means one of the other movies featuring his favorite lizard lady.]

Destroy All Monsters - 1969. You know it?

[oriental_dragon]

[ Makes a face as she draws up a blank on the movie name. But at least this one is a softer confession of sorts. ]

my knowledge on monster movies is novice at best, im afraid.

[bluecastleace]

[Disappointing, but not unexpected. He’s used to not having anyone to share his special interest with (except for Oikawa, but he’s a captive audience).]

It’s a classic. Solid third fav. You’ve heard of Godzilla, right? She’s in there.