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Venus was sitting in her little breakfast nook in her small apartment, the morning light filtering through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on the wooden table. She looked down at a piece of paper that was amongst her mail, her heart skipping a beat as she read the familiar handwriting.
“Street Side Cafe, This Saturday, 7pm -Blaine”
An invitation from the stranger she met in the park a little over 6 months ago. They had several little meetings like this one he invited her to. He’d always leave a note in her mailbox. She thought it was absolutely adorable. She thought he was absolutely adorable. Sure, he had the bad boy vibe going with his style of clothes, white hair, and red eyes that shined so brightly in contrast to his aura.
She didn’t want to admit it, but she was crushing on this stranger. Well, he wasn’t exactly a stranger anymore. He was the sweetest person she’d met in a long time. He was so easy to talk to and he always had something to talk about. But most of all, he listened. He would listen to her go on and on about her books. No one ever listened. “Romance novels are all the same”, “they are all so boring”, “romance is dead”. She’d hear that all the time, from everyone, but not from him. His eyes would sparkle when she went on about the latest novel she was reading. She loved it. She loved seeing the glistening colors in his eyes more than she loved her books. No, she wasn’t crushing anymore, she was smitten.
“That cafe is close to the park where we met. I can’t wait to see him.” She smiled, a blush forming on her cheeks.
Saturday came around and she dressed up in a lovely white sundress. She picked out a pair of red heels, dusted her lips with red lipstick, and put on a white ribbon choker with a ruby in the center. She finished off the look with ruby earrings. Red was becoming her favorite color.
She headed off to meet him at the café. As she got closer, she saw him sitting outside, smoking a cigarette, bouncing his leg up and down. The evening breeze ruffled his white hair, and the setting sun cast a warm glow on his face.
Is he nervous about something? He looks lost in thought, She thought as she got closer.
Once she was in front of him, he seemed to not notice her, so she leaned down to look at his gorgeous red eyes. “Blaine dear? Are you alright?”
He suddenly snapped to and looked up, almost colliding with her face since she was leaning down. They both blushed, he turned his head and she stood upright. “Yes, sorry. Was just thinking about something.” He cleared his head, put out his cigarette in the ashtray, and stood up to pull her chair out. “Here, please sit down.”
She sat down and they had a small meal and chatted away. The café was cozy, with soft jazz playing in the background and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air. Afterwards, he suggested they take an evening walk in the park. The sun was setting and the sky was beautiful, painted in hues of orange and pink.
As they were walking, they reached the bench where they met. They decided to sit down to watch as the sun finally set behind the horizon.
“Blaine, why were you so anxious earlier? It’s been a while since you’ve smoked and your leg was bouncing. Is everything alright?” She asked worriedly.
“Oh, yes everything is wonderful. I was just… nervous about tonight.” He responded a little timidly.
“Why would you be nervous? We go on these little get-togethers all the time.” She giggled.
“Ah well. Because… I wanted to ask… you… something.” He said, his face turning almost as red as his eyes.
“Blaine, are you sure you’re alright? Your face is very flushed.” She said, reaching towards his face.
With one hand he covered his face and the other he grabbed the hand she was reaching out with. “Y-Yes, I-I’m fine. Um. I suppose I should just come out with it before I burst a vessel.” He then turned towards her, locking his eyes with her ocean blues.
“My dear Venus. I know it hasn’t been that long since we’ve met, but they have been the happiest months of my existence. I… Well truth be told, when you met me here that day I said I was waiting for someone. That someone was you. I saw you somewhere before and it was love at first sight. I know that’s probably cheesy and, coming from me, unbelievable but it’s true. Getting to know you these months just proved to me that it wasn’t just your beauty that captivated me, but you as a whole have given me new meaning to living. I want to live with you by my side. So I guess what I’m trying to say is–”
“Yes!” she interrupted him.
“–will… wha-wait, I didn’t even–” he stuttered in shock.
“I don’t care. The answer would be yes. I have felt so seen with you. You listen to my ramblings and don’t tell me it’s boring, or all the same or that romance is dead. Your eyes glisten when I speak. It’s as if you came out of one of my novels just to steal me away. I also want to live with you by my side, however that may be.” She smiled back at his blushing face.
“Ve…” He whispered as he started to lean towards her.
She leaned towards him as he raised a hand to cup her cheek. They lost themselves in each other’s eyes as they were drawn together.
“May I?” He whispered softly.
“You may,” she whispered back.
He closed the gap and left a soft delicate kiss on her lips.
Venus felt her heart flutter as Blaine's lips met hers. The kiss was gentle at first, a tender exploration that sent shivers down her spine. She could feel the warmth of his breath, the softness of his lips, and the electric connection that seemed to spark between them. Her mind raced with a whirlwind of emotions—excitement, nervousness, and an overwhelming sense of joy. Blaine's hand gently cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing against her skin in a soothing motion.
He felt a rush of emotions too—relief, happiness, and a deep, growing affection for Venus. The world around them seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of them in this perfect moment. When they finally pulled away, their eyes locked, both of them breathless and flushed. Venus could see the intensity in Blaine's red eyes, a mirror of her own feelings.
Without a word, they leaned in again, this time with more urgency and passion. The second kiss was deeper, more fervent, as if they were trying to convey all the emotions they couldn't put into words. Venus felt her heart pounding in her chest, her hands trembling slightly as she wrapped her arms around Blaine's neck. Blaine's hands moved to her waist, pulling her closer, wanting to feel her warmth against him. The kiss was a dance of emotions—desire, love, and a promise of a future together. As they finally broke apart, both of them were left breathless, their hearts racing. Venus rested her forehead against Blaine's, her eyes closed, savoring the moment. Blaine's fingers gently traced patterns on her back, a silent reassurance of his feelings.
"I've never felt this way before," Venus whispered, her voice filled with wonder.
"Neither have I," Blaine replied softly, his eyes filled with adoration. "But I know one thing for sure—I don't want this feeling to ever end."
They stood there for a moment longer, wrapped in each other's arms, knowing that this was just the beginning of their beautiful journey together. As Venus and Blaine walked back to her apartment, she slipped her arm around Blaine's waist, her fingers gently gripping the fabric of his jacket. She could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, a comforting reminder of his presence. Blaine's hand rested on her shoulder, his thumb tracing small, soothing circles on her skin.
They walked in perfect harmony, their bodies moving in sync. The night air was cool, but the warmth they shared kept them cozy.
As they approached Venus's apartment, Blaine paused, turning to face her. He cupped her face in his hands, his eyes filled with tenderness. "I love you, Venus," he whispered, his voice full of sincerity.
Venus's heart swelled with emotion. "I love you too, Blaine," she replied, her voice equally soft.
They shared one more lingering kiss before heading inside, knowing that this was just the beginning of their beautiful journey together.
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