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John and Charlie were having a picnic in the woods. They unpacked everything from the basket and now they sat on the blanket, Charlie's back leaning on John's chest as they fed eachother strawberries. They talked and laughed like they never did before, and kissed a few times. They had a great time together. "I seriously thank you for making me go out, John," Charlie confessed with a smile on her face. "I've had a great time."
"Me too" John replied and leaned in to kiss her.
They kept doing it for a while, until they heard a few raindrops falling on the leavs above them. They looked at each other. "I think we should bring everything inside." said John, and Charlie nodded. It was a smart decision- as soon as they finished putting everything back in the basket they brought, it started actually raining, and the two felt like they were standing under a waterfall. They were both blinded by the raindrops getting into their eyes and sticking their hair to their faces, but John grabbed Charlie's hand and they started running towards the nearest building. Charlie let out a surprised laugh as they out out under the trees and the rain really poured on them. She lifted her head and let the rain wash her face, a huge smile spread on them. John founf himself staring at her. She is truly something incredible, he thought to himself as he brushed the hair away from his face, smiling as Charlie was spinning around in the rain.
John walked up to Charlie, taking her hand. He smiled at her and spinned her around again, then layed his hand on her waist, as she layed her hand on his shoulder. They both closed their eyes and John leaned his forehead on Charlie's, getting as close to her as he could. They were spinning slowly in their place for a while, just enjoyning each other's company. John eventually opened his eyes, taking Charlie in his arms. She opened her eyes looked up at him, smiling, her cheeks a little red. She layed her hands on the back of his neck as he pulled her up by her waist and kissed her. That kiss didn't feel like anything else for the both of them- their warm lips melted together as the cold rain hit their face and body, the feeling of being in each other's arms- despite the cold, they were feeling warm.
Eventually they pulled away, smiling at each other. "I think we should really get inside now," Charlie whispered, a little breathless. John nodded and let go of her, taking her hand in his almost immediately after. It still amazed him how her cheeks turned a little red at every sign of effection he showd. They entered the nearest building- the library. John toom his jacket out of the basket and let Charlie wear it, and after a little protest from her, she wore it. She felt her heart jumping in her chest when John crossed his fingers though hers and held them both in the pocket of her his jacket, and let herself smile. She almost felt like giggling like a teenager, but she stopped herself. John kissed the top of her head as they walked in, and as soon as they did he smiled. "I love the library" he whispered, dragging Charlie behind him as he went to explore the bookselves. Charlie rolled her eyes, still smiling. "You're such a nerd" she said quietly, not wanting to be shushed by the librarian. John chuckled, picked a book from one of the shelves. "So we're soulmates," he replied, and made Charlie's blush deepened.
John eventually picked a book, and went to one of the couches in the back corner of the library. John set down and Charlie almost immediately joined him- she found a book Arty recommended to her and decided to give it a try. John sat up with his back comfortably leaning on the back of the couch, and Charlie leaned on his side, her head laid on his shoulder as they both read. At some point Charlie got a little tired. She yawned, went to borrow the book and came back to John, the book closed (with a bookmark that was once Theodore's bowtie). Charlie lay down on the couch, her head in John's lap, and took a little nap. John smiled when he saw that, and started stroking her hair slowly.
It was a perfect moment for both of them, and John wished they will have more of these on the future.