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kyojurolover · 4 years

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best friends: (2) blue suede shoes

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Pairing: Peter Parker x reader

Summary: a story about two best friends who slowly realize they’ve been in love this whole time & would do anything for each other

Author’s Note: wrote this reaallly late last night but hopefully you guys still enjoy it. Feedback is very much appreciated ! :) (Taglist is open !!)

Warnings: kinda long

Y/N

You tugged at the edge of your dress nervously. Parties always made you nervous. That’s why you rarely ever went to one. But you came to this one because you had promised your close friend, Betty, that you would and you were never one to break a promise. Even though it was a party being thrown by your ex boyfriend, Flash.

Betty had told you to come so that you could move on and show Flash that you were doing okay---better than okay---without him. And although you wanted that to be true, you knew it wasn’t. You had loved Flash so much and for him to end it so abruptly without a decent explanation had really broken your heart. You figured another girl had come into the picture seeing as how cool he had been when he had broken up with you.

At least he had the balls to break up with me in person, you thought as you stared into your empty red cup. You didn’t even know that you had finished it.

You were still staring into your cup when someone tapped you on the shoulder. “Hey, Y/N.”

You turned your head to find yourself staring into familiar brown eyes and instantly a smile crept onto your face. “Hey, Petey.”

“You look pretty...p-pretty good.” Peter gave you a shy smile and you looked down at the short blue dress you were wearing.

“Oh? I honestly didn’t think blue was my color.”

“Well, it is.” Peter grabbed your cup and gestured towards the counter with the assorted drinks on it. “Refill?”

You nodded and hooked your hand through his arm as he guided you. He smelled good and you couldn’t help but internally sigh at it.

Peter always smelled good. Whether it was during gym class or after spending an entire day outside, his scent seemed to follow him and stick. It was very pleasing and it made you appreciate his presence even more. You could probably know when he’s entered the room just by a whiff of his natural odor.

Realizing you had been thinking waaay too long about Peter’s scent, your face got warm. It’s not like he could read minds but Peter knew when you were distracted and then he’d ask and you’d have to be honest because he’s your best friend, your confidant, your---

“Here’s your drink.” Peter’s voice interrupted your thoughts, and you were internally grateful for that, as he handed you your cup back.

“Thanks.”

You were too busy taking a sip of your drink to notice the faint blush on Peter’s cheeks and the look of affection in his eyes.

Peter continued to guide you through the house and the groups of people and out into the backyard.

“Ooh. Pretty.” You whistled appreciatively as you gazed at the fairy lights laid throughout the yard, the neatly trimmed hedges, and the bubbling fountain in the corner. Seemed like Flash’s family had made a few changes since the last time you had been here.

There weren’t as many people outside so of course it was somewhat quieter and much more spacious. The cool air felt good on your skin and you closed your eyes to bask in it.

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Peter

Peter couldn’t take his eyes off of you. You seemed so innocent and carefree under the soft golden lights in Flash’s backyard. And he wasn’t lying when he said blue was your color.

And the fact that your hand was still wrapped around his arm filled him up with so much joy.

You opened your eyes, turning your head towards him and Peter didn’t hesitate in making eye contact. He’d always been enamored by your E/C eyes, finding himself almost always getting lost in them.

Apparently, he had been staring into your eyes for way too long because you tilted your head, a small trace of concern appearing on your face.

“What’s wrong?”

Peter blinked and shook his head. “Nothing. Nothing’s wrong.”

You let out a laugh and sighed. “Okay, dork.”

Peter laughed too as he took a seat in the swinging bench on the patio. You joined him and he tried not to pay attention to exactly how close you were sitting next to him.

Music started blasting loudly from inside the house, pouring out from the open windows and backyard door.

Without fully thinking, Peter asked, “You wanna dance?”

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Y/N

You nodded at Peter’s words, a grin on your face as he grabbed your hand and lifted you from your seat.

Peter was holding onto your left hand with his other hand on your waist. After a second of unspoken silence, he looked sheepish as he said, “I remembered I don’t really know how to dance.”

Your heart melted at his words. Gosh, your best friend was precious.

“Well, at least you have your best friend to teach you.”

“Ned?”

“No, dummy!” You slapped his shoulder playfully. “Me!”

Peter chuckled softly. “I know. I know. I was kidding!”

“Good. Now I’m gonna teach you the foxtrot. It’s pretty easy.”

You looked down at both of your guys’ shoes as you guided him through the steps. Peter caught on quickly and the dance was going very smoothly, even though the song playing wasn’t really the type of song to foxtrot to.

“I like your shoes.” You admitted, moments later, with your arms draped casually around Peter’s neck and his hands gripping onto your waist. You two were now rocking gently along the grass, the music fainter than it was before.

“Oh, thanks. They’re blue suede. They were Uncle Ben’s.”

“Fancy fancy.”

Peter’s smile broke out into a grin. “He was a very fancy man.”

“I’ll bet.” You grinned back at him.

Your guys’ eyes seemed to lock onto each other and it felt like suddenly the mood had shifted. You’d always found Peter attractive but he looked so handsome up close and under the fairy lights. You adored his curly brown locks and, while standing this close, you noticed the faint bridge of freckles over his nose.

We’ve never been so close like this before.

Your gaze slowly fell to his lips and it seemed as if they were getting closer. Your head started to inch toward Peter’s...

Out of nowhere, your ringtone started to play, startling the both of you and breaking the intimate moment. You pulled your phone out of your dress pocket and saw Betty’s name on the screen.

“Oh.” Your voice sounded strange. “It’s Betty.” You glanced up at Peter. “She’s my ride. I..I gotta go.”

You briskly walked away without another word. Inside, the noise of the party seemed distant to you and as you entered Betty’s car your phone vibrated with a text from Peter.

You ignored it because your mind was trying to make sense of what had just happened in Flash’s backyard.

It seemed like you and Peter were going to kiss. But, no, he was your best friend! And you weren’t his type! At least you didn’t think you were. Maybe you two felt like kissing because of the romantic atmosphere. Yes! Flash’s backyard with its twinkling lights, strong smell of vanilla, and pulsating music had set the mood into what made you and Peter feel the need to kiss. Satisfied with your hasty conclusion, you decided to open Peter’s text.

You good?

Yeah, I’m good

And that text just marked your very first lie to Peter.

chapter 3

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wtfzodiacsigns · 4 years

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How to tell if your crush is reciprocated based on their Sun Sign.

GEMINI

Gemini may be flirting with you and you may think omg they like me back, but be careful. Look at their next interaction. Oh they are flirting with that person too? Yep, that’s a Gemini for you. Naturally charming and flirtatious so flirting with you is not a good enough confirming sign. Gemini is a sign of nervous energy & when they are with their crush this nervousness can become quite apparent. They will talk and talk and talk but about nothing really & will probably say all sorts of strange things. Their nerves compel them to speak and they feel that conversation is a good way to snare u temporarily so they may bask in ur glory. If your Gemini suddenly becomes a nervous wreck or has a personality change (maybe becomes silent/shy) in your company they quite likely want you. 65 - 85% of the time though you will know a Gemini likes you because they invite u to everything & message u lots, but this depends on how many crushes they have on the go. U could also ask one of their friends, cos everyone else will have the gossip. Gemmy in love can’t stop talking about u when ur not around.

ARIES

If you’re wondering if your Aries crush likes you back then sorry they probably don’t. This lot are very open when it comes to admissions of love/lust/whatever. If they like u, u will simply know. They’ll have told u already 100 times or at least it will be ridiculously obvious. Aries are very straight forward and they hate dilly dallying. If you’re the one they want they will get the ball rolling immediately. Expect lots of texts and a keen interest in meeting up & organising dates whatever. Straight forward people! Will prob show off in front of you whipping out all sorts of weird party tricks & jokes, making sure your eyes are always on them. May get obviously jealous if they see you having a good time with someone else. If you’re still unsure, just ask. They’ll be upfront if it’s a go or no.

LEO

Leo will let you know they like u. They might not simply text u, “ur the one for me x0x0x” but they will show u how they feel. Every time u hang out with Leo they will be trying to outdo the last d8. These are extravagant types & will do anything to ensure ur having the time of your life with them. If you let Leo be in charge and control these dates they are bound to like you even more, they love to be flattered too so dish out the compliments. Make them the centre of ur world. If they like u back you will receive compliments right back. Leo compliments are very genuine & feel very good to receive. They only compliment people they admire so it’s a good sign if they’re telling u how smart they think u are or how kind u are to those less well off or sexy u r or whatever. Leo will want to see u every day and probably for the majority of the day too. They can become very jealous of u spending time with anyone else & u will see this clearly, it’s unhealthy af but a good sign ur their crush.

TAURUS

If your Taurus crush cooks something amazing and time consuming for you then u can betcha they love ya. These are people who like to indulge in the good things in life and when they like you they will 100% share with you. Taurus is good at setting a romantic mood so if they invite u over to theirs “to just chill” and there’s low lighting and cushions and drapey fabric everywhere and some ambient dance music playing and a bloody cheese platter and red wine, yep this one wants you. Aside from that though it can be hard to tell if they are into you. Taurus likes to take a long time to get to know someone. They’re trying to work out if you are worth the hassle. With time though all becomes very apparent. You will probably have to be the one who brings your feelings into the open first and they may need time to process that, but if they come back to you smiling (possibly tipsy) well, mission accomplished.

CANCER

Hmm this isn’t an easy one to call. Cancers are moody and with them u may feel like yesterday u were their favourite person, but today they’re ignoring u but ur sure u did nothing wrong! I’m sure u are in fact still their fave, it’s just Cancers are worry warts & maybe are scared that u don’t like them back so in a way shut u out for a while. When it feels like they like you though u two are probably eating something really great together, snuggling up watching something, feeling very much at ease in each others presence. Maybe they will read u their fave poem. There will be a lot of fun & quick back and forth chatting. A Cancer who likes you wants you to have a fun time with them so will keep the atmosphere light and silly. This is another of the signs where if you don’t know if they like you or not, you’re the only one wondering. They will have told everyone around them & will prob be writing a tweet about u right this second. Cancer is a warm & caring sign, if u get a lil papercut they will fuss over you like u lost a finger. If they introduce u to their parents then yep you have them.

VIRGO

Super picky Virgo will come to you when they deem u worthy of their time. Not an easy one to chase. These people want their partner to be perfect. If they are giving u the time of day, giving up their time, then u can feel safe and know they are most likely very keen. Once they decide ur the one they become fidgety & nervous in ur presence. Initially anyway. Virgo is a smarty pants intellectual sign so ur dates probably involve long discussions about idk pretty boring things. Tbh this a test. They’re checking that u can stimulate them. That ur on to it. It’s unlikely that they will open up much to u for quite some time. Let them know they can trust u & if they do end up talking feelings with u that’s a good sign they’re crushing on u too. Virgo will want to look after u and make sure ur healthy, eating good & happy, so will cook some super food salad, take u on a hike then listen to all your woes and hug u tenderly. They will dote on u but without displaying tooooo much affection. If u really want to know how they feel about u just ask them. They’re great communicators.

PISCES

Lol Pisces will prob be writing u a long love poem right now but most likely never give it to u. If u do receive a love poem, or maybe a brief but totally cute note then chances are u make them feel all mad butterflies and likely heart achy love sick. Pisces will incorporate u into their art when they like u. Maybe write songs about u (for u), send u long letters or draw silly pictures for u. Creativity is very important to them & so when they include u in this work it’s a given that they think u are important too. These cuties will give u so much time and affection when they like you. They will let u know that they are always here for u. They will let u in on all their deepest thoughts & feelings and describe in detail all their wildest dreams. With a Pisces u will prob see their affection for u in their eyes. Tho it may be clear they like u this sign wants a confirmation that it’s reciprocated before plunging in any deeper. So go ahead, let them know!

LIBRA

If Libra likes u they will want to spend a lot of time with u. They are happy to hang in group situations but will make efforts to get u alone. Libra is a very social creature so them wanting to just be with one person a a time & not in a gang is a great sign. Libra will find ways to touch u when they like u, they become very affectionate. Lots of hugs, hand holding, they will lean on ur shoulder. They can be like this with ppl who are just their friends tho so look out for them giving u special treatment. Maybe at the end of the night they gave u a prolonged hug while everyone else just got a quick squeeze. Libra might like u but can take a very long time to make their mind up so patience is key here. It’s possible that they will have even told u that they’re into you but they’re still not making the next move or maybe have distanced themselves from u. Show Libra that u rule & are worth it. They will appreciate the display of confidence. These guys can play hard to get, but stick with. A Libra who wants u will dress very well when they think they might see u.

SCORPIO

When Scorpio likes you the world revolves around u. Ur the one they will message first if they think up something fun to do. In a group they will ignore everyone else and just chat chat chat to u. They will wake up & think of u so send u a text. But they never straight out tell u how they feel. They prefer to work u out first. If they think u feel the same way, then they divulge. If they appear interested in u then they prob are. These Scorpios don’t fake interest. They only bother with those they truly want to be around. Sometimes u will look up and ur Scorpio crush will just be looking at u. They don’t even look away when u catch them. Just eye contact. Tbh they are prob thinking ‘wow i could just eat them up’ Sometimes you think your Scorpio crush fucking hates you, they can be quite rude and hostile to u & say cruel things u know they don’t say to other people. Forgive them tho, they don’t mean it and in fact like u a lot & just aren’t dealing with it very well yet.

CAPRICORN

If ur hanging out with one of their best buds & they are complaining that they haven’t text back but ur phone is vibrating non stop with messages from them, well they most def like u. When u get on a Capricorn’s radar, they will try and find out as much about u as possible. So when u hang out and they know u have 3 brothers and went to Steiner school but u never told them that don’t be shocked. Them admitting they know this info is a way of them telling u they are interested in u & ur life. They can treat u a bit hot and cold, & that stems from a fear of getting hurt. If u can prove urself trustworthy, Capricorn will tell u all of their secrets. And when u start feeling a bit like their private diary u can be 100% sure it’s a match.

SAGITTARIUS

When this lot like someone they try very hard to get their attention. If they see ur online they will quickly send u a message. The way a Sag crushes is pretty playground actually. Like they will show off to you & try and make u laugh by pulling faces & shit. Very playful. Sagittarius is an honest and open sign. They are likely to just tell you they like u. Especially if u seem sort of clueless about it. In the same way though, if they don’t like u they will also let uknow. When around you a Sag will just smile and appear delighted if they’re crushing on u. If they’re up to something awesome & fun they are bound to invite u along. It’s pretty easy to tell with a Sagittarius, they don’t play games & are very straight foward. So if it seems good it most likely is.

AQUARIUS

U two will have to be good friends already. Aquarians view the friendship element of a romantic pairing to be the most important. So you’re friends and u already know they like u as such. How to work out if they potentially want to do pashing with u? Well, suddenly they will be more interested in the mundane aspects of ur life than ever. In the past a story of u forgetting to put the teabag into cup before u poured the kettle would have bored them to death. But now, they’ve never heard anything funnier. When Aqua is hot on u you become the funniest most interesting person in the world. Now you’re off to dinner at theirs expecting the whole gang to be around, but it’s just u and them. And there are candles on the table. Aqua can be romantic in a very cheesy way. How endearing! Best sign is that you have long long conversations that go well into the early hours & they just never get bored of what u have to say.

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fallingin-like · 4 years

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november 30

one way or the other (or maybe neither) by @nakasomethingkun [requested by @foxsoulcourt and @sig66]

see which other fics i’m reviewing this month! / my review request post!

this is an absolutely amazing exploration of neil’s sexuality and what it means within the context of his and andrew’s relationship. with the best description of demisexuality i have found in a fic, everybody needs to read this immediately.

i loved this so much, not just because i’m a fan of everything you write, but because how you portrayed neil in this. so much of what you wrote is something that i can relate to and i think that’s so significant because there is so little acespec representation out there.

parts that really stuck with me:

”neil had kept mum, and when he had been asked about his opinions, he had shrugged and said, ‘they’re both pretty good-looking, i guess.’” oh, this is a big mood

”the thing is, being called gay doesn’t bother him at all, it’s just - he doesn’t think it’s something that fits him correctly” !!!

”but his sexuality hasn’t been a concern for him” i think this is interesting, mostly because i wonder if it’s like this for a lot of people who identify as acespec. i definitely felt this way, always assuming that i would understand ‘when i get older’ and then just continuing to believe that eventually i would feel like that.

”the blow of his mother’s hands and the sting of her words had pummeled any sense of curiosity out of him, but he doesn’t think she extinguished his sexual desire. he thinks that he never had any in the first place” YES! YES! EVERYBODY NEEDS TO READ THIS SENTENCES. this is so wonderful for so many reasons. it shows that his demisexuality isn’t one of the ways that his mother ‘broke him’. it demonstrates that sexuality is something intrinsic to somebody, not something that can be shaped and changed if someone tries hard enough. yes, you can ignore it or act against it, but it doesn’t change how you feel.

”the thing is, even with andrew, neil hadn’t initially thought about it in a sexual way” yeah

”and then he had realized how beautiful andrew is” this is so soft!!!

”the thing is, he can objectively tell who is pretty and who is good looking… he had a good long look at matt and nicky and a few other boys, just to see if he felt any semblance of attraction to them. he didn’t, and he still doesn’t. girls, too, he supposes, are nice to look at, but he doesn’t ever think about doing anything romantic or sexual with any of them” okay, sorry for copying basically the whole paragraph, but this is so perfect. to me, it feels like you’re really validating neil’s sexuality

”a metal tab bounces off his cheek” LOL I LOVE IT WHEN ANDREW DEMANDS NEIL’S ATTENTION

”he’s had enough of assuming a different identity and playing a fictional character, thank you very much” ohmygoodness NEIL

”andrew burrows his feet further under neil’s thighs, trying to leech off more warmth” THIS IS THE CUTEST SENTENCE THAT HAS EVER BEEN WRITTEN (also this is me in the winter anytime i sit next to someone)

”he’s still watching neil, slurping on his beer loudly, probably on purpose, because it gets neil to meet his gaze and arch an eyebrow in question” andrew likes to pretend he doesn’t care about things, but in reality, he’s so so curious and i love that neil is able to see past that haha

”neil counts it as a win; andrew can usually hold out in silence for much, much longer” andrew really cares about neil and it shows! he’s not as hesitant to hold back and expresses his opinion more often with him

”neil would have been able to keep calm if not for how andrew presses neil’s hand flat against his chest and lets go; a sign of trust. neil’s mind goes into overdrive” neil, straddling andrew: super calm, neil, being shown a sign of trust: spontaneously combusts from all the feelings

”this has become slower, much gentler - gentler than two people with so many jagged edges are supposed to be capable of” oh, this is so wonderful. i love the wording that you used

”but andrew’s heart beats steadily beneath neil’s palm, thud thud thud, and neil understands this, even if he doesn’t quite understand labels and sexual orientations and the concept of being attracted to other people” YES THIS IS WONDERFUL

”neil must have been quiet for too long, because he sees the bob of andrew’s throat as he swallows, hard, his jaw stiff” oh

”this, too, is something neil thinks about, how andrew lets him see these little shifts in his expressions, rare and almost undetectable as they are” aghhh seeing the growth in these boys? i feel like a proud mother

”suddenly curious and anxious” neil ;-;

“andrew admits, voice sedate” something about the words that you choose really guides me in how i read this sentence, i can better understand what is saying through his tone

”andrew himself isn’t unaffected; while his face remains unmoved, his hands are clenching and unclenching at neil’s sides” i don’t know, i just love it when we see andrew outwardly react to things. it’s so rare

“it’s one thing for neil to acknowledge how attuned he is to andrew and another for andrew to point it out” i love this sentence, and really the whole content of this conversation. neil is bringing up his insecurities and andrew is affirming him. saying that he believes him when so many people have denied him that. it means so much and i’m grateful for a fic that really takes the time to fully flush this out. i think that a lot of other fics ignore or only mention demiseuality in passing and that’s understandable (sometimes it’s not relevant to the plot to do more than acknowledge it and sometimes people just don’t know about the ace spectrum) but it’s so important to have this representation because there is a canonically demi character in the series!! that’s so huge

”andrew’s hand returns to his cheek, and he meets andrew’s eyes, moored” i love the word moored (or unmoored).

”the thing is, even though he likes the physical aspect of their relationship, there are times when he doesn’t like the heat tugging at the bottom of his belly, the manifestation of desire” this isn’t what my own experience is like, but it’s so interesting to see how other people feel, what kinds of experiences they have and i think this kind of knowledge is really valuable in understanding how people work and what motivates them

”if there is one thing about his mouth that he appreciates, aside from granting him the ability to verbally eviscerate his enemies” NEIL OH MY GOODNESS

”on the days that andrew can’t stand to be touched, neil is content to simply sit next to him” i feel like i’ve read things like this before, but i’ve never appreciated fully how neil’s sexuality complements andrew’s touch aversion in a way that shifts the dynamics of their relationship. andrew is allowed to be the one to initiate everything and that’s so so important to him

”i don’t understand how somebody could look at another person and say they’re hot, or that they would like to sleep with them if given the chance. it just doesn’t work that way for me” i do not think that i have ever fully related to a paragraph more than i relate to this one.

”there is a flicker in andrew’s expression, a water ripple” this is a beautiful sentence

”andrew empties out a shuddering breath. ‘it is the same for me,’ he says, so very quietly, like he is afraid… ‘i would not have done this with anybody else.’” I LOVE THIS. love the wording you used and the lack of contractions for andrew’s dialogue, it feels more impactful and changes the way that i read it. and i am so so invested in the idea of andrew being on the aro/ace spectrum, thank you for bringing this up!! (i personally think he might be demi-romantic, i can’t imagine him being able to easily form a relationship with anyone else given his intensity and his reluctance/difficulties trusting)... what are your thoughts?

having this fic review as my last one for this month feels really fitting to me. you’re definitely one of my favourite authors and i really enjoy everything that you write. in addition, you’re so so lovely and kind and sweet that i am so glad to have the chance to appreciate your writing.

this fic is intensely personal, for the characters, for you, and for me as a reader. there is so much still for me to learn, but to read this and see myself in the text, to realise that there are other people who feel the same way as i do about this topic? i can’t come close to describing how important it is, how it makes me feel. the book series is really close to my heart for many reasons, but a big one is because it introduced me to asexuality, and based on the interactions i’ve had, it has attracted many others like me. this fic is so special for me because it really articulates and clarifies neil’s sexuality in a way that the series didn’t. the insight that you provide is something i think everyone should be exposed to. it might make people more understanding and compassionate. there was a part that reminded me of something i read on aven that says “[demisexuality] is often mistaken as an admirable choice rather than an innate orientation” and i think you did such a good job explaining this in this fic.

as with all of your writing, i love your characterization, the way that you have the characters move, speak, and interact. the descriptions that you use are beautiful. i think one of my favourite things about the way that you write is that every sentence has purpose. it’s all there to do something, whether it be describing the environment, setting the tone and atmosphere, displaying characters attitudes, personalities, and behaviours, or moving the plot along. i am definitely guilty of skim-reading a lot and come across a lot of content that contains what i consider to be superfluous sentences/words. but with your writing, i am always careful that i don’t miss a thing. there are so many little details that you include that add to the overall feeling that i experience while reading, but they’re not noticeable if you aren’t looking for them. i think that takes a lot of talent, but more importantly, a lot of skill. when you are able to produce writing that comes across as effortless, but you can’t quite pinpoint why? that’s something that i think is really special. anyway, thank you so much for writing this fic!!!

#one way or the other (or maybe neither)#aftg fic review #raelle writes

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strwberrytae · 5 years

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Cat Cafe

✦ characters: jungkook x reader ✦ summary: a romantic blurb about meeting a sweet boy when working together at a cat cafe [moodboard made by me] ✦ genre/words: just fluff. | 2.6k words

There’s something so comforting and relaxing about going to work to be surrounding by delicious coffee based drinks and adorable cats that are eager for attention. Who wouldn’t love this job? It’s stress-free except for the busy atmosphere early in the morning or right around lunch. However, there’s a balance in the craziness. There may be a lot of people demanding coffee but every person has a kind smile because the magic of the fluffy kitties win over anyone’s sour mood. Going to work everyday was pure bliss and it couldn’t have gotten better. At least...so you thought.

You weren’t supposed to be here today. Honestly, you had a gut feeling that you would be called into work as a coworker said that had been feeling under the weather lately. They swore up and down that it was just a 24 hour thing and it would pass; three days ago. A text message came through late last night asking you desperately to cover for her - her last resort. Being the kind person that you are, you couldn’t say no. Besides, you didn’t really have plans for the day outside of the norm, so you obliged.

Walking into the cafe early Tuesday morning seemed like any other day. The sun had just risen by the time you got there. The smell of coffee still lingering from the day before and fresh pastries already being made by another coworker. There were two jobs to be down in the mornings - start the baking process and awake the kitties. Seeing as the baked goods were already underway, that left taking care of the little ones.

“Good morning,” you heard a happy voice chime from behind the counter. Ah. The owner was working today. She was always a bright and cheerful one. That’s another reason why you loved this job so much. Her personality radiated in the cafe. White walls, light wooden floors, peeks of bright colors like pink and yellow decorating the cafe beautifully; although none of it is overwhelming. It’s welcoming and inviting in every way.

“Oh, Y/N! There’s someone new starting today. You wouldn’t mind training them, would you?” The question ran through your mind. Covering a shift and you have to train someone new? It sounds like your friend set you up today really but again, what person would you be if you said no?

“Of course I don’t mind. Are they in the back already? I’m on my way,” you asked sweetly. She nodded with a bright smile; thanking you repeatedly. With your little backpack on your shoulder, you resituated it and made way to the back to help take care of the kitties. It’s not that you minded helping new people. It’s not a difficult job but anything that added any stress onto you made you uneasy - as it would anyone.

When you made it to the back, you set down your bag followed by your jacket. There was a presence in the room with the sound of meowing kittens and laughter. When you turned around, you found your new coworker on the floor, covered in little furry creatures. From the looks of it, it was a young man; although you couldn’t see his face. You couldn’t help but to laugh slightly and walk over to aid him.

“I see they’ve already taken a liking in you,” you said as you joined in the laughter. You took a tiny grey kitten that had walked over his face and lifted it off of him to set down. But when you saw his face, you gasped lightly at the sight. His smile was radiant and his nose scrunched in the cutest way. His skin looked silky smooth but what was most appealing was the little scar on his cheek.

“Ajumma said I could get started with waking them. I didn’t think it would so hard,” he said with a hearty laughter then started brushing the cat hair from his face. It was the cutest sight. His gaze met yours and there was a skip in his step as well. When he looked at you, his smile became softer. It was comforting yet it made your heart race at the same time. Even the sound of the kittens around you sounded distant in the wind.

“Hi,” he said softly, “I’m Jungkook.” The lump in your throat made it difficult to speak. Were you blushing? It felt like you were as you suddenly felt warm in the face. Shaking your thoughts, you looked down to continue helping with removing the cats off of him.

“Well, Jungkook. You did a great job in waking them. Next time, try with food maybe?” Your comments were light and timid. Even more so cute as you made the man laugh yet again; clinging onto your every word. Once the little ones were back on the ground, you stood and he followed suit. When he stood before you, he towered over you; making you weak in the knees. Looking up at him, you didn’t say a word. It was as if the skill suddenly escaped you. Jungkook tilted his head to look at you.

“Do you...have a name,” he asked with a affectionate smile. You nodded slowly and swallowed hard.

“Y/N…” Your name pleased him. Did he always smile like this - so radiant and childlike? He extended his hand for you to shake, which caught you off guard. You looked down at his hand like it was foreign. He laughed and took your hand to place into his, shaking it up and down animatedly.

“You’re supposed to shake hands. Someone needs coffee, I think. Will you show me how to make that next,” he asked eagerly. Two adult sized kitties walked up to your ankles and began rubbing against you. You looked down and smiled.

“First, we have to feed them or they won’t be happy today.” Trying to quickly change the subject, you moved to begin feeding the little ones; showing Jungkook where everything was in the process. Today wasn’t going to be an easy day.

The first part of the morning was a little difficult. There was no denying that he wasn’t attractive. He was in every way. It wasn’t just his kind features or broad shoulders, or the way his arms flexed in every little movement he did, but it was also his gentle personality. Respectful to the owner as he should be but he was so sweet with her - making her giggle every few minutes. It wasn’t just her that he made smile but also the customers. He made everyone feel so welcomed and cared for, even if he messed something up. Every mistake he made, he did so with a smile. Every once in a while, you felt as if he was looking at you when you weren’t looking. Perhaps it was in your head but when you met his gaze, he would occasionally look away; other times he wouldn’t.

“Ah you’re such a quick learner, Jungkook-ah! Y/N has taught you so well!” The ajumma said in the middle of the day as Jungkook successfully made a rush of orders without a single mistake. You were assisting a girl at a table but close enough to hear. When you looked up, he was smiling at you.

“She’s the best, isn’t she,” he said with something hinted in his tone. The moment sent a shiver up and down your spine. The day should have gotten easier but it didn’t.

By 2 o’clock, the lunch crowd was beginning to slow down and around this time, the nighttime person would arrive to relieve you for lunch. Looking at your watch, you wondered if it was moving too fast. It was already twenty minutes after. Jungkook walked over to you as you leaned back for a moment against the counter to catch your breath. He stood closely beside you. You could feel his arm brush against yours, making you shiver yet again.

“You keep looking at your watch. Do you have a date,” he asked with a gentle laugh. Although he seemed slightly nervous by his own question. You looked at him quickly, startled to say the least.

“W-what? No. We’re supposed to have lunch now but it looks like they’re running late to give us a break.” At the moment, the owner walked up to you two and bowed.

“Y/N, Jungkook, I’m so so sorry to ask. I forgot to tell you that there isn’t anyone to close tonight. We’re the only ones available to work today but...I have plans this evening. You wouldn’t mind working a double, would you? I’ll give you extra pay!” The sound made your heart sink. How does someone forget such a detail? Were you really set up for this day? There was hesitation on your face as you thought it over. Was there really a choice in the matter?

“I don’t mind staying. I didn’t have plans anyways. But...I haven’t closed before so I would need Y/N’s help,” he turned to you with the same delicate gaze as always, “would you mind staying with me? It could be fun.” There was no way you could say no now. So what, you have a little crush on him. It doesn’t mean you can’t function at work, right? After all, you two will be working together in the future, so now is the time to get used to it.

“I’ll...stay. It’s no problem,” you said timidly with a forced yet cordial smile. The owner smiled graciously and excitedly jumped to hug you both. She danced in place with you thanking you over and over.

“I knew you two would work well together! I’m so happy. Thank you, thank you!” Jungkook laughed lightly and you couldn’t help but to follow his contagious laughter.

After the ajumma allowed you to take your break, the rest of the day actually seemed to go by rather quickly. Jungkook needed less guidance but it seemed like the things he learned very well, he would occasionally need to hear the instructions again. He would stand close to you as you would show him for the third or fourth time. It didn’t make sense to you but any excuse to be near him didn’t bother you.

There was a moment when you were each helping customers. Both customers asked for a cappuccino. Jungkook reached for the espresso the same time as you, his hand brushing over yours. He lingered as if not able to move. Both of you simply looked at your hands as you felt you could hear your own heartbeat.

“Y/N,” he whispered to grab your attention. You looked up at him as his soft, brown eyes looked into yours.

“I need the coffee,” he finally said to emphasize his need. His tone was so soothing and hypnotizing. Ignoring the fact that you needed it as well, you moved your hand from beneath his slowly and waited patiently. To your surprise, when he finished making the espresso, he handed it to you to use.

“I’ll make mine next, okay,” he said as you stared at him with doe eyes. He could sense that you were confused but you thanked him and continued making the drink; knowing the customers were waiting.

Even after the owner left, things ran smoothly. It wasn’t a difficult business to maintain without her there. You just had to make sure the customers knew not to leave the doors open for too long and to be gentle with the little ones. Big cats, skinny, fluffy, and short haired; grey, white, and multicolored cats purring and playing all throughout the cafe. It was really the best place to work. It felt like home - now even more so.

It was only an hour until closing and it started to rain. It was a mellow rain yet a torrential downpour. The rain wasn’t planned and you didn’t have anything with you to get you home safely. Customers had stopped coming in but you knew you couldn’t close early. It was Jungkook’s idea to get the kitties back to their room in the back so they can try to rest during the rain without being too scared. It wasn’t like customers would arrive now, so why not? Instead, the two of you waited for the rain to subside. You sat in front of the counter in perfect view of the large window; watching the rainfall in the night sky.

Jungkook had just finished wiping down the counter. After setting down the rag, he walked out from behind the station and stretched. Raising his arms up high and stretching his neck, you couldn’t help but to notice the hint of skin from his stomach that showed. You quickly looked down and blushed, trying desperately not to look for too long.

“It doesn’t look like it’s ever going to end, huh,” he asked as he walked over to join you on the floor. You lifted your head to look at the rain and shrugged your shoulders.

“It’s hard to tell sometimes,” you said softly. He hummed under his breath.

“It’s okay. I don’t mind.” His voice was low but soft still; always so soft and gentle. Suddenly, there was a crack of thunder that pulled you out of your frazzled state. You yelped and jumped in your spot but surprisingly, so did he. The moment made him laugh; shaking his head.

“That wasn’t very manly,” he said with a slight blush in his cheeks. Rubbing the back of his neck nervously, he let out a sigh.

“You don’t think less of me now, do you Y/N?” His question wasn’t entirely serious. He was trying to lighten the mood, distract you from the thunder. It actually put you at ease. You shook your head, unable to look at him directly. When did he get so close to you? Your arms were touching, both of your legs extended and crossed in front of you. Even in the aggressively nature taking place outside, indoors with him seemed so calm yet just as terrifying.

Out of the blue, you heard a little meow. Looking to the side, a tiny kitten started trotting over to the two of you. A little greyish-blue kitten with bright blue eyes seeming lost and scared from the rain. You couldn’t help but to feel sorry for it, so you called it over. Without hesitation, it’s little feet stumbled over you, climbing onto your lap. With a love-induced smile on your face, you slowly pet its fur to comfort it.

Jungkook admired how caring and sweet you were with the little one. It made him smile. Everything you did made him smile. He reached over to stroke its head as well, leaning over ever so slightly. You were so engulfed in what you were doing, you didn’t even notice how close he was to you.

“Y/N…” Slowly, you turned your head to him. His face just inches from yours. His eyes fell to the shape of your lips, slowly leaning closer and closer towards you. Your hand on the kitten stopped moving; as did time. As if in slow motion, he lips pressed against yours; so velvety and tender. His pillowy, pink lips massaged against yours in a gentle kiss that seemed to end too quickly. He pulled away slowly and looked into your surprised eyes with a delicate smirk.

“Sorry...I really wanted to do that all day…” His voice came across as a whisper but was he really sorry? It didn’t seem that way. Did you mind? Not really. By the pleased expression on your lips and the pink tint in your cheeks, he took that as his answer. The kitten curled up on your lap to relax as Jungkook slid his hand behind your neck to embrace in another soft kiss. The rain had already stopped but neither of you had noticed. Suddenly, you were really glad you came to work today.

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Français Between Us - Chapter 5

Took near half a month to do because of me being a preoccupied piece of shit, but here we are.

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Summary: In which Lena gets her mind blown three times in one day.

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Coffee.

If one thing Lena learned, this was probably a mistake and a half. Coffee was the worst fucking idea she had ever planned, mainly because she hadn’t the slightest clue where to even start looking, let alone taste the blends of French coffee. In short, she knew fuckall about coffee around these parts.

But she promised, and she didn’t like breaking promises. On top of, this was her college professor she was asking out on a friendly outing. There was no way she could back out of it without hurting Professor Lacroix’s feelings after she had earned her trust.

The final hours of the university slowly trickled away as Friday afternoon eventually came. Students and professors alike were more than ready to get comfortable into the weekend, yet there was still so much to be done before their first official break was to be scheduled.

Nevertheless, when the bell rang, every student was more than glad it was over, and Lena headed straight towards Amélie’s office once more. A nerve-wracking wave of anxiety rushed inside her, but the student furrowed her eyebrows and grumbled to herself.

You asked for this, Lena. Woman up. Win her trust some more. Ask her how her day was doing! Simple shit! Why can’t you do something so simple?!

All those thoughts roamed around in her head. Eventually, when she had made it to the vicinity of the office, things mellowed out on her end. At least, until Gérard burst through the office door, looking worried. They were speaking native French, which Lena had been able to easily decipher.

“Amélie, please! ” He pleaded to no avail. The door between them had been left open only enough that Gérard’s from covered most of the interior space within, thus obscuring Miss Lacroix from view.

“For the last time, Gérard, I am going to be unavailable this afternoon and this weekend. I ask you to leave, I expect you to comply.”

Amélie’s voice had a very uneasy sense of calmness to it, which seemed to scare Gérard more than anything.

“ Loin avec vous. ” Amélie ordered, now harsher in tone. Before her assistant could even react, the professor slammed the door shut and applied her ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign up, in comparison to the previous ‘Please Knock’ sign.

“Great…” Gérard muttered, rubbing his cheek. It had been noticeably red - presumably from being slapped - and walked away. Seemingly oblivious that Lena was nearby, he resumed his own daily tasks that the professor set him up to do, though now in deep shame.

Nervously swallowing, Lena clenched her hand into a fist, and gently knocked on the door. Even though this was a fairly stupid idea given how easily irritated her professor’s mood was, she did it anyway.

A couple moments later, Amélie rapidly opened up the door and prepared to deliver a lecture. “I thought I told you that I --” She stopped mid-way, only to find that Lena was standing in her presence, rather than that annoyance of a man in her stead. Her expression changed from a stern glower to one of soft kindness. Then, a smile spread itself on her lips. She cleared her throat, trying to remember her English.

“Ah. Lena. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to lecture. I hope you didn’t see me with my assistant.”

Her student giggled some, and scratched her head. “Well...you two argue like a married couple if I gotta be honest. ‘Cept it’s one-sided.”

Professor Lacroix rolled her eyes. “Married? Tch, doubtful.” For a moment, she considered the idea before deeming it too silly, and she leaned her shoulder on the doorway. “He’s three years my age and yet he acts like a boy. I’d only want to marry a man - a grown one at that.”

“So you’re saying he’s not your type?”

“No, he just...” Amélie drifted off, though she shook her head a few times and blinked. “Where are you going with this? Don’t we have a coffee date?”

The word ‘date’ caught Lena off-guard, and made her feel flushed. Last she remembered, this was a simple, friendly, non-romantic coffee ‘outing’. Nope. Not a date. Not a date whatsoever. She wanted to correct her professor, but knowing how she felt, Lena would only stumble over words like the gay nerd she was.

Instead, she just nodded, and actively tried not looking at Amélie directly.

“Well, did you find us a place?”

Sadly, this was where Lena had to respond back with a negative head-shake. She lowered her head. She was no expert on finding any baristas around Paris, nor any decently good location. In fact, the past few weeks she’d buried herself in work just for the first exam that she had no time to do anything.

Regardless, Amélie softly chuckled and grinned. “Always have a Plan B. I know a good place somewhere on Rue Cler . You can probably see the Tour de Eiffel from there, too.”

“Really?” Lena perked up suddenly, now filled with relief they could at least hang out together. “What’s the name?”

“It’s the Cygne Noir Café. I am positive you won’t mistake it for any other building in the market street.”

If memory served her right, she had stopped by Rue Cler once. Though, Lena couldn’t recall worth shit if she saw a sign that read Cygne Noir or not. Also if memory served her right, she accidentally made her way there instead of getting there on purpose. When she did, she nearly got in a minor car accident due to how narrow the street was that day.

GPS could serve her well on finding a suitable parking lot, or at least helping navigate to where Miss Lacroix wanted her to be. The student just pulled out her phone and dialed in notes for the maps app to find, and within moments, it presented her a perfectly viable route to drive in no less than twenty some minutes with good traffic.

Amélie had placed a hand on Lena’s shoulder and put up that warm smile of hers again. “I’m going home really quick to change, if that’s okay.”

“...Change? And here I thought the only thing in your wardrobe was professional clothes!”

“Very funny. Now, I’ll meet you at the café later, yes?”

A simple nod from Lena was all it took for Amélie to nod back. “ Bon. I look forward to it.”

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Despite being one of the most famous market streets in all of Paris, Rue Cler on a Friday afternoon seemed surprisingly calm. It was rare to even find a good parking spot - even rarer that it was right next to the market itself - but Lena had made it after some diligent searching.

No building around the area as far as she was concerned had the sign of a Cygne Noir anywhere to be found. Things seemed to be lost, until Lena turned the corner and checked on the building on the opposite side of the market.

A rather tall building with a swanky looking black swan as their logo. In a fancy font just next to the swan, it read, ‘Cygne Noir Café’ . There seemed to be people all the way on the rooftops, judging by one person’s arm hanging off of the railing.

Lena had gone inside, now noticing the elevator up towards the terrace above. The atmosphere in here was rather cozy, and the smell of freshly brewed caffeine and some other smell lingered about. Was it bread or...meats? That just made absolutely no sense.

That is, until she looked at the board filled with various assortments of light comfort food and assortments of coffee products, from a cup of coffee to purchasing bags of coffee beans - hell, there was even different flavored coffee cakes up for grabs if people wanted something fresh and new. Somehow, all of this fancy stuff was something Lena could actually afford on a college budget. How they managed to keep business booming and rake in enough positive revenue was beyond her.

Service seemed fast enough, and Lena had already asked for a medium-sized cup of medium-roasted cappuccino with milk. If she had known her mixes better she’d have probably ordered something more extravagant, but something simple instead suited her just fine.

When Lena had taken her seat next to a window, only then could she hear the snazzy and upbeat lounge music playing over the loudspeakers. While her coffee was still fairly hot, she let it simmer down. It was nice and all that she could at least relax now, but... Amélie had yet to show up. The sights outside of the window were more of a treat to her eyes, and yes indeed - she could, in fact, see the Eiffel Tower from here. It’d probably be best if it were on the terrface above, but today, she felt like staying indoors.

With that, Lena pulled out her phone and began waiting around, opting to listen to her own tunes rather than the lounge music. She casually surfed the web, checked her grades, and caught up reading up text messages between herself and her friends, alongside occasionally took small sips of her coffee. If nothing else, she was buried in her little screen pressing buttons to send messages back and forth, just waiting there.

Eventually, in the midst of her tunes changing tracks, she had an earbud unplugged to make sure nobody would be ignored on accident. Lena’s eyes were closed for the most part, and her coffee was perfectly warm to drink still. Then, within earshot, she heard the sound of a throat clearing.

“I hope I didn’t make you wait too long, mon amie .”

Without looking, Lena took one sip of her coffee again and opened her eyes.

Amélie had already taken a seat down, softly smiling with her glasses on and her hair now down instead of into a ponytail. Now, instead of her regular professor attire, she had worn a beige autumn sweater and a pair of dark blue jeans and...purple sneakers.

“Ho--” Lena choked upon seeing her professor the way she was now. She coughed up her drink and almost fell out of her chair trying to calm herself.

Who was this? This couldn’t be Amélie! The Professor Lacroix she knew was uptight and looked reserved, and also...so, so intimidating. The person in front of her looked rather nerdy and casual. No way they were the same person!

All that preparation for not being gay on this outing? Thrown out the goddamn window. Lena’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment and timidness when she got back in her seat, and now she was bouncing her leg up and down from the anxiety of it all.

Shit, Lena thought to herself, It’s just like the first day I met her all over again, but times two!

She took a few deep breaths and nervously swallowed, trying so hard not to look at her professor lest she get slain by her beauty again.

Don’t let your gay show, Oxton. Don’t let your gay show!

“Your gay is showing, Lena.” Amélie softly chuckled, pressing her chin onto her hand. “Are you that surprised to see me this way?”

Rapidly, Lena shook her head and felt uncomfortably hot. “N-No! No, absolutely not! I-I’m just uhh...umm…” She actively searched around for a bathroom, or at least somewhere to hide in shame.

“Well, there you go again, babbling like a buffoon.” Miss Lacroix had teased. “You must be really happy to see me.”

She couldn’t take it anymore. She was sweating bullets at this point, and felt the gentle flutter of butterflies in her stomach. If Lena didn’t collect herself right fucking now , she’d probably faint, or do something stupid.

“I gotta go to the bathroom!” The student exclaimed, standing up. She accidentally tripped herself within the first step out of her chair, further embarrassing herself in front of her professor. She daren’t look back, in fear that Amélie was getting a kick out of this.

The first person she had made contact with afterwards was a waitress who gave her directions to the bathroom, and the same waitress who would arrive with Amélie’s little cake and her cup of coffee. While Lena was gone, Professor Lacroix began snacking on her dessert.

Meanwhile in the bathroom…

Lena hurriedly splashed cold water on her face, trying to cool herself off from that little episode outside. She took deep breaths, still furiously blushing from witnessing Amélie. On top of that, her professor was right. She ended up looking like a blithering idiot - and that was only backed by the fact she fell on a flat surface.

“Woman up, remember? Woman up! Woman UP! You gotta face her!” Lena said back to herself in the mirror, clenching her fists together.

But could she even face her teacher right now? She was even able to be dealt with when she had gentle smiles and an uptight attitude. But now that Professor Lacroix was unrestrained? No. Fuck no. She didn’t sign up for this level of gay - as she self-proclaimed since day one . When Lena was just about done drying her face off, the door opened up.

“Everything okay? Your coffee’s getting cold.”

Just when things were about to finally settle down, Amélie personally sought out her student. All that progress... gone . Again. Once more, Lena shook her head with her eyes widened. She pursed her lips and squeaked, really hoping she didn’t come a step further.

With a head tilt and a minor exhale, Miss Lacroix just nodded. “Okay. I’ll be at my seat.” The bathroom door slid shut afterwards, and Lena held both of her hands on top her head.

She couldn’t hide forever, and she had to deal with this one way or another. Perhaps, if she imagined Amélie with some interest in her (because she did reference this as a date, after all) she might fare better.

So maybe, that was Lena’s plan from here on out. She exited the bathroom, though still her eyes wandered about. She cautiously took her seat, making sure she got her footing right, and reached out for her cup of coffee.

Aside from the ambient noise that was the jazz music playing in the background, the two of them remained there in rather awkward silence. Considering this wasn’t much of a date so far, the student smacked her lips and put on a goofy little smile.

“Your sweater looks nice on you.”

“Oh?” Amélie lightly chuckled and raised her glasses back up her nose. “Well, maybe because this is the first time anybody’s really seen it.”

“Speaking of though…” Her student tapped her fingers on the table anxiously, “How come you’ve never shown people...this?”

“What? My sweater?”

Her student shook her head. “Y-You.”

“Oh.” Amélie flatly said, then giggled a bit. ”What? You think professors have no lives outside of their classroom? Please.” She shrugged and bit her lower lip. “This is me. But rather, dropping that strict ‘I will fail you for looking at me the wrong way’ behavior, I guess? Did you expect someone else?”

Then the professor remembered the purpose of this date, and brushed off whatever was on her mind with a light bit of laughter. “Right, you wanted to get to know me. Ask me something.”

Now that things were rolling along, Lena could finally shine. She rubbed her chin - though still actively avoiding looking at her professor - and snapped her fingers. “Do you teach anything else besides French?”

Sadly, Amélie just shook her head. “I wish I could teach a musical class or a ballet class. But, they aren’t short-handed on those instructors.”

"Why those, in particular?” Lena replied back.

“Well, I like what I could do instead of just teaching a common language. I mean,” Amélie scoffed and lifted her hand up, letting it fall in the process. “aside from teaching the basics of everyday French I’d like to do something artistic.”

“And...what can you tell me about yourself?” Her student had nervously asked.

“Well...you know my age already and what I do. I was born in Annecy. And like I said, I wish I could teach ballet. My favorite color is blue, though if I feel pretty I’d want more purples than blues. Occasionally it’s black, too.” The professor rubbed her chin, then shrugged. “Pretty normal person.”

“Is ballet like a hobby for you?”

There was a slight pause.

“A...little.” Professor Lacroix began, taking a sip out of her coffee cup. “I quit ballet and piano lessons for a while.”

Though vague, Lena wanted to push that envelope some more. This was, after all, the reason they came here in the first place. To quit something so promising to become a professor seemed very off, at least in Lena’s way of thinking.

“And what did your family say about that?” Lena tilted her head to the side.

Another pause, though this time Amélie’s tone went from chipper to a bit of a serious one. “They didn’t take kindly to it, actually. Said I was foolish to throw away something that great.” She sighed, and muttered something indistinct in French that Lena couldn’t quite catch. All of a sudden, things went silent again as Amélie was looking down at her plate, pondering.

Lena couldn’t help but feel like something was off. Her teacher had been so cheerful earlier and now, it was weirdly serious. Before another moment had passed, Amélie looked up from her plate and right into Lena’s eyes.

“I’m sor--” Lena tried to begin, but her professor cut her off.

“Don’t be. Just…” She stopped, and furrowed her eyebrows. “I think you deserve to know who I really am.”

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Lena blinked a few times, now dumbstruck. She didn’t even say anything and yet, this was now somehow warranted. ‘Deserve to know who I really am’? Was Amélie not who she was claiming to be?

Her professor took a deep breath and exhaled. “Recall back to our first meeting when I said Parisians think they should have it easy.”

This again? She wasn’t quite sure what Amélie was going on about and, frankly, her distinct hatred of Parisians seemed to be a bit fixated. In return, Lena just nodded and shut up.

“I mean it when they want easy money and easy women.”

Amélie swallowed, and pursed her lips before laughing again. “God, I’ve never told anybody this. This is embarrassing.”

“...Go on.”

“Let me ask you something: Are you aware of Gérard’s last name?”

Lena tried to recall what she knew about Gérard, though it seems that his last name was never brought up, and therefore she didn’t know it. “I’m actually not.”

“It’s...Lacroix.”

Now this was getting real freaky. Lena’s eyes widened at that and she was really bewildered now. Lacroix? As in, Amélie Lacroix and Gérard Lacroix? “What?! Are you two like --”

“ No! No...it’s...we’re not married, we’re not related or anything. I…” Professor Lacroix trailed off, though in a few moments she was covering her face. “I don’t even know if this was a good idea.”

“Tell me.” Lena spoke, now more interested. “I won’t tell anyone else if you do.”

Amélie bit her lower lip softly. “I took the last name Lacroix before I even knew Gérard. The chances of meeting someone with the same name is...very awkward.”

“So, what’s your last name?”

That was where Amélie went silent and felt a bit uncomfortable. The professor scratched the back of her head and tapped her fingers on the table. “You promise?” She wanted assurance, and Lena nodded alongside giving a little smile.

“...Guillard.”

Her student didn’t even flinch, and only blinked a few times. “Is that supposed to mean something?”

A slight wave of relief came over Amélie. She had almost forgotten Lena was a foreign exchange student, and thus had no idea how much weight a last name such as hers held.

“The Guillard family is very important to France, mainly because I descend from Knighthood since the days of the Revolution and they helped build France for what it is today. We’re royalty, and thus...” She placed her hands on the table and began nervously twiddling her thumbs. “I’m...kind of a big deal.”

Only then did Lena get it. She now had a sense of who she was really interested in, and started feeling hot again. “O-Oh…sooooo...you’re...”

The professor just nodded. “Yup. I’m stupid rich and I am your professor whom you’re gay for. But I left the former behind.”

I'm interested in a bloody rich girl who is now leagues and leagues above my gay ass, Lena thought to herself. Fucking shit.

Lena started feeling sweaty again, until Amélie began speaking. “That’s why Gérard is very interested in me, actually. He figured it out and I never told him. He wants my money, and because I’m a woman he’s probably thinking I have to marry someone for it.”

“So why did you leave?! You have all the money in the world!” Lena blurted out, though carelessly. She then realized what she said and covered her mouth.

Now you done fucked up, Oxton.

But, despite what Lena thought to herself about, Amélie just giggled. “I don’t want to live a life where everything is handed to me for free. My piano and ballet lessons? Given for free by professionals. Is that even a bad idea?”

Lena still couldn’t really even comprehend it. She was sitting just across someone who seemed like an average person, and for the longest time she always thought…

What are thoughts even, now? Nothing in this moment made sense to her, and for the first time, she felt lost.

“That doesn’t mean you should call me Amélie Guillard. I’m still Professor Lacroix to the world, so I suggest --” She got cut off.

“W-Why me?” Lena stuttered.

She grinned, and chuckled some. “If I never told you this, you’d never think different of me. Am I right?”

Lena just nodded.

“There’s your answer.”

She still didn’t understand, but...it seemed reasonable enough. Still, Lena was just a simple girl from London. To get the opportunity to meet someone of royalty was in the realm of impossibility, and how she met one was the most unlikely of ways to do so.

The only thing she could do right now was finish off her cup of coffee. She wanted to leave, though that felt like the wrong thing to do. Things settled down back to normal in a bit, but Lena was more or less uncomfortable with the idea at first.

Amélie downed the last bit of caffeine in her cup and sighed. “Well, I came here for a date. I’m not satisfied just yet. I’ll tell you what,” Amélie scooted herself closer to Lena, and beckoned her student to come close.

Oh, god. Now this was going to be the closest she’d ever get, and she really, really felt nervous getting up close and personal. Reluctantly, she leaned in.

Then she felt the sense of warm lips pressing up against hers, and it disappeared just as quick as it came. Did...did Professor Lacroix just kiss her? On the lips?!

Amélie just chuckled, and held onto Lena by the shoulder. “If you keep this a secret between you and I, more of that will come. But, not in the classroom nor after class. I don’t want to get fired, after all.” She let go of Lena, and then sat back down.

By then, Lena felt light-headed and fell right back into her chair just before fainting, and distinctly hearing Amélie’s laughter.

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HOW TO TELL IF UR CRUSH IS RECIPROCATED BASED ON THEIR SUN SIGN

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

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