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“I’d like a mint chip cone, please!” Facty handed the cashier a ten dollar bill, then stepped aside so you could order.
“Uh, I’d like a chocolate cone, please.” You handed her a ten dollar bill as well, then stepped back next to Facty.
“Okay, anything else?” The cashier took the money and set it in the cash register. “No, that’s all, thank you.” The cashier nodded and handed you some napkins. “They’ll be out soon!” She closed the window.
You both walked over to a table, sitting down across from eachother on either bench. You faced each other, and started to talk whilst you waited for your ice cream.
Facty had invited you to get ice cream. You guys had been best friends for two years now. Once you guys met you instantly clicked. They were always so kind, so helpful, and so cute… You quickly brush off that thought, but as you do, you see Facty staring at you, saying something.
“Hey, _____? You okay?” They nudged your shoulder. You cleared your throat. “Yeah, I just zoned out for a second.” They smile and excuse you. “It’s okay! Did you know that your breathing slows before you zone out?” You feel relieved that they brushed it off.
Facty started rambling on about more facts. You notice how cute they looked when they rambled on and on. Their smile was warm and full of interest. But soon enough, they were cut off by the cashier lady.
“Mint chip and chocolate cone?” She held the cold treats out of the sliding window. “Oh, that’s us! I’ll go get them!” You watched Facty jump up from their bench and approach the cashier. You stood up from the bench. You and Facty had decided earlier that you were going to take a walk whilst eating the ice cream.
Once they got back, they handed you your ice cream. Their long fingers brushed along yours, sending a shiver down your spine. Why were you acting like this? They’re only your best friend.
The sun was setting, casting orange light down onto their face and hair. They were breathtaking in the sunlight, who knew? As the sun got lower and lower, the sky turned various colors of pink, and so did Facty’s cheeks whenever you talked.
“So I tried to shoo it out, and it stung me! I still have a mark.” You held up your hand, showing Facty a small bee sting on your finger. The blonde lightly chuckled.
“Ouch, it looks like it hurt. Insects are fascinating though, but I guess we just can’t quite understand them fully.” They pointed to the bump. You guys finished your ice cream and threw away the paper wrapper that was on the cone.
Just as Facty threw away theirs, a ladybug flew towards them and landed in their hair. You giggle.
“A ladybug just flew into your hair. Here, let me get it out.” Facty stood still, then you got closer to them. They felt you inches away from them, then your hand in their hair. They look away with just their eyes, blushing. However, you didn’t notice. You could smell Facty’s shampoo, a faint scent of green apple.
When you picked the ladybug out, you let it crawl on your hand for a bit before it flew away. Facty noticed how gentle you were with the insect. They blushed thinking about it. You both began to walk again, side by side silently until they broke the silence.
“Can I… Tell you something?” Facty said it a little quietly, barely audible. “Yeah, of course.” You looked over at them, curious. Their Adam’s apple bobbed.
“Uh, well—“ They sighed. “Everytime I’m with you I feel something I’ve never felt before.” They looked down, then turned to you. “I’ve felt like this ever since I met you.” Their blush grew brighter.
You were shocked from the sudden confession, but you felt relieved. You weren’t the only one. “Facty, I’ve felt like this too for the longest time. I just thought you were too sweet to notice. Everytime I’m around you I’m instantly lifted up into a better mood.”
You looked into their eyes, searching for any emotion. Instead, their face got redder. You both stopped walking for a moment, and Facty practically pounced on you. They wrapped their arms around you, hugging you tightly. You hug them back.
“Will you be my partner?” They pulled away, studying your features.
“Of course I will.” You pull them into another hug.