meme; undertones of tension

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undertones of tension oh god oh man something's going to happen, i just know it when, though? wheeeeen? this anticipation's going to end me. i'm going to explode. HOW TO PLAY - top level with any information you feel pertinent. - tag around using the prompts below as jumping-off points. PROMPTS 1) one character quietly sits beside the other while they cry so they won’t be alone and to make sure no one bothers them. 2) one character rests their hands on the other’s shoulders from behind, intending to soothe them and intimidate an unwelcome third party.  3) one character pulls the other into an alley or small space to avoid a third party, their faces a little too close together.  4) for our characters to get in an argument but after one character steps closer while making a point, they get distracted by how near they are. bonus points for eyes wandering to the other’s lips.  5) for one character to firmly grab a hold of the other while arguing, the touch slowly growing gentler as they recognize how strong their emotions are for them.  6) one character discovers the other has placed themselves in a dangerous, under cover situation and steps in to help but gives them a severe look when no one is watching to indicate their disapproval.  7) one character is in a precarious situation and thinks the rival character is going to expose or betray them, but instead they help.  8) one character can tell the other is hiding something and grabs a hold of their shoulders to keep them still and make them admit it.  9) one character gives the other a brief casual touch, unintentionally stirring up emotions in the other who swears the warmth lingers on their skin.  10) one character is in danger and the other takes hold of their hand to lead them to safety.  11) one character is trying to intimidate the other in an attempt to push them away, but they step closer instead and refuse to let it affect them. bonus points for answering gruffness with gentleness.  12) a rival or antagonistic character requires help and coerces the other into giving it to them, but it leads to them protecting the other character with a little too much care.  13) rival or antagonistic character gets hurt defending the other, who then forces them to let them treat the injury.  14) one character figure out the other is hiding something from them and thinks it’s a betrayal, only to confront them and realize the other was protecting them  (  possibly at great cost or sacrifice ).  15) a character who is a rival or claims dislike of the other gets angry on their behalf and does something to get revenge for or protect them.  16) one character tries to pick a fight with the other because they’re upset, but they refuse to participate and hug them until they stop struggling.  17) one character has been holding a grudge only to discover the other has been secretly doing something to help them.  18) one character broke the other’s trust and gets hurt doing something rash to try and win it back.  19) one character gets hurt trying to help the other which leads to an argument, resulting in the one who was being protected to proclaim how much they care about the injured party.  20) one character gets hurt trying to help the other which leads to an argument, resulting in the one injured to proclaim how much they care about the one they were protecting.  21) antagonistic character sets out to kill the other, however the target is too accepting of their fate which makes the antagonist hesitant and curious.  22) one character briefly touches the other but when they start to withdraw, the other places a hand over theirs to keep it in place.  23) one character hugs a gruffer or rival character and refuses to let go until they hug back.  24) an antagonistic or rival character is given an act of kindness which baffles them and leads them to stare at the one who gave it with a puzzled expression.  25) a rival or antagonistic character ends up being the unlikely person to be there when the other finally breaks down over something they have been suppressing for the sake of their loved ones.