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(The Next Day...)
POV: Fiona
Oh what a lovely man I met yesterday...
Dark hair, rich brown eyes that had a hardened look that softened with each nervous smile that grew on his pale skin.
His demeanor seemed almost serious when I first saw him as I entered the bakery just yesterday. But it was adorable how he stumbled trying to talk to me once I got near him! I caught him staring at me, face flushed pink, eyes wide and unblinking.
I giggled then, and I am now, like a giddy schoolgirl seeing her crush in her classroom.
"My my... what should I wear for today?" I opened the closet door, looking through my dresses, all having been worn for outings and whatnot. "Why not this one?" I graplbbed a hanger and looked at the blue dress with a white collar. "Yes, this is perfect!"
I grabbed a dark pink belt and one of my teal outing sun hats with a huge dark pink bow on it. I dropped these on my bed and quickly shuffled to my large vanity. There, I pressed some setting powder on my freckled face, and applied peach-pink lipstick.
I then went to put on my dress. Once on, I tied the belt and went towards the vanity to make my hair into a low bun. I grabbed my sun hat and headed for the door, shaking with excitement for our date.
Our first date... Valiant and I.
I wonder what he will be wearing? I just know that anything g he wears will look absolutely dashing on him! I can feel my face heating up, remembering his cute smile...
I didn't even realize I made it back to our town's bakery, the Gingerbread House.
And there he was, standing just outside the doors, wearing a dapper white suit with orange stripes. Atop his head was a straw fedora, slightly tilted downwards, casting a shadow over his dark eyes.
As I approached him, he looked up and his eyes widened, mouth slightly agape trying to form words. My! What an adorable reaction! I just couldn't help but blush and gaze downwards once we were face to face.
"You..." he started, "Y-you look wonderful, Fiona!" He grabbed both my hands and smiled. "So beautiful... how lucky of a man am I to have found such a gorgeous girl like you?" He gazed deeply into my eyes, and I was swooning.
"Oh my... what a flirt you are sir!" I looked at him bashful. "Valiant... I truly am the lucky one," I smiled brightly, "for I found such a handsome man... my goodness, such an adorable man, so good to me, so kind..." I raised my hand to touch his face, which he gladly accepted, even nuzzling deeper into its embrace.
He grew redder, but nonetheless kept his smile. Eventually, we both entered the bakery and ordered two slices of chocolate cake. Once we found some seats, we ate quietly.
"So, Valiant..." I said as I swallowed some cake. "Have you always lived here, in Hemlock?"
"Actually, I was raised here!" He looked down at his pastry. "But money was hard to come by, so I found a job as a sailor." He half smiled, "Actually, that's where I found my friend!" He looked back up.
"That's nice! What might be your friend's name?" I tilted my head.
"His name is Henry, I met him while sailing in England. The man is charismatic, that's for sure." He chuckled, "In fact, he's quite the charmer too. He been trying to run for treasurer of Hemlock after moving here"
"Oh, I know him!" I jumped slightly in my seat. "Our mayor is very much against the idea of such a young man trying to hold office." I giggled while valiant let out a giggle as well.
"Well Fiona, what about you?" Valiant grabs a piece of cake with his fork.
"Well, I am a writer, and I love music... oh, my favorite music comes from violin." I continue eating the chocolate cake slice.
"My sweet!" His eyes widened as he gasped, "You should've said so sooner, come with me!" He stood up and grabbed my hand with the excitement of a puppy. He dragged me along the town, both of us laughing like ditzy lovers.
"Oh my, Valiant, slow down!" I giggled, trying hard not to trip down the steps leading to the harbor. Soon, we reached a boat, and he helped me onto it. He directed me to the bow and I looked beyond the wide stretch of the Hemlock Harbor sea.
A glowing sunset gave the sky warm red colors, mixing with the blues of the night sky. It is such a beautiful place, the smell of the sea fills my lungs, the slow swaying of the boat makes it seem like I'm dancing. I didn't even notice that Valiant was gone until I heard...
Music?
Why, who could be playing such a wonderful and solemn song?
Is that the sound of a violin? So sweet and delicate I nearly lose myself to its crying noise.
I turn around and see Valiant approach me, playing the violin. I gasp and cover my mouth. I let my hand fall to my chest, holding it over my heart as I smiled.
To my surprise, he began singing. His voice shy, sweet, a hint of nervousness hidden.
Over the valley and the sea...
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I couldn't help but sway to the tune.
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I will come find you...
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I let my eyes close.
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For my love for you is too strong...
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The soft wind blowing some stray hairs.
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My dear Fiona...
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I open my eyes, still swaying to the music.
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The fog rolls over the hills...
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I slowly approach Valiant, butterflies in my stomach.
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Whispers of the past...
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I blush lightly as I pressed my hands to his chest.
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I cannot stand it anymore...
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I bring my face closer to his, his eyes close, so do mine.
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My dear Fiona...
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Our lips press together in a short but sweet kiss. When we separated, Valiant gently placed his violin on the boat floor and placed his hands around my waist. I could feel him shaking.
He's so adorable! He serenaded me, oh what more could a girl as for? I reach out to rub my hand on his face, and again he nuzzled into my touch.
"Fiona... I..." he stuttered, " I mean, uh... c-can we possibly...k-kiss once more?"
I couldn't help but giggle. "Such an adorable gentleman you are... so very sweet to me..." I bring both my hands to the back of his head, "We may." I bring him closer.
We both close our eyes and embrace, letting ourselves be taken by a deep kiss. Oh, I may never want this day to end...
My dear Valiant, how can I explain how deeply in love I am with you?