The thing about dating someone is that you gradually grow closer, given the right circumstances. I'm guessing that Gumi and I have been setting up ideal circumstances and we're getting closer all the time, and we haven't even had a fight yet. Of course, 'getting closer' is kind of scary each time a new step presents itself.
At first I thought I would scare her a little, but then she said that if it felt right I could take any kind of initiative I wanted. She said she was waiting for me to, because apparently she's quite comfortable with the thought of getting intimate.
No, I didn't feel bested, I didn't feel like a softie, I didn't feel timid or outraged. I can be the toughest girl on the Vocaloid crew but I'll admit I'm not the best or the bravest at romance.
But I decided I would try to be braver and damn that was (almost) the best thing I ever decided. Holding her even closer than before is great. Kissing, even more so. As are...other things.
But let's not forget! Murphy is an asshole and his laws are stupid but true. If something can go wrong it will, and the longer something lasts the more likely it is to go wrong.
So eventually a slip-up happens.
I slipped in front of Luka. Obviously. Because if something can go wrong in many ways, it'll go wrong the worst way.
Fuck you Murphy.
Long story short, Luka and I were talking and I happened to bring up the gift I had bought for Gumi to celebrate her new album. While it's not really a slip-up, it's practically a whole parade with signs saying 'Lily and Gumi are dating' for Luka.
She grinned, her eyes saying 'I knew it' and looked at me smugly.
But she's my best friend. First thing she said was that she wouldn't tell a soul. Second thing she said was a congratulation.
I was going to thank her when she asked me how far we had gone.
I merely grumbled and told her to shut up. I thanked her anyway.