Bambi

Your eyes are drawn first to a halo of raven colored waves. Nicky tucks a loose strand of hair behind her ear exposing a dainty silver hoop. No picture or video would ever compare to her natural beauty. You can't help but stare in awe at her as the line slowly creeps closer to the counter.

Nicky reaches out to the barista, grabbing two ceramic mugs of coffee—her forest green knit cardigan bunches at her wrists exposing the delicate ink, swirls of black, gray, and red.

You avert your gaze the moment she thanks the barista, suddenly feeling too hot for a warm beverage. Staring straight ahead you inch a little closer to the giant man in front of you, hoping you can play it cool. Maybe she won't notice you. Hopefully your heart can calm the fuck down by the time you get to the counter. But she ordered two drinks... you'll have to order something right? That would be so awkward going to the table empty handed…

With unhurried grace, Nicky turns toward you causing the skirt of her leaf patterned dress to sway with her hips. You try to swallow down the nerves but it's no use with how dry your throat has suddenly become. It's like swallowing needles. Your mind races a thousand miles a minute: becoolbecoolbecool...

Wiping your sweaty hands on your jeans, you force a small smile Don't overdo it. You'll scare her away.

Nicky extends the mug to you, "Hey Y/N I got your favorite."

Her dazzling smile makes your brain buffer for just a millisecond. Move your goddamn hand right now! it practically screams once its recovered. Bless the brain script, you grab the drink and thank her.

Nicky leads you to the back of the coffee shop, to the last remaining booth. Nicky slides into the booth against the wall and you try your hardest not to stare at her plump breasts, but the neckline of the dress… and the way she leans over the table…. God I'm no better than a man!

She peers over to you and you quickly slide into the booth across from her. After setting down your purse, you grab the mug of coffee and take a sip.

"Cozy cardigan, right?" She smiles, bunching the sleeves of her cardigan up, exposing more of the ink on her arms.

The cinnamon hits the back of your throat first before being warmed by the sweetened coffee. It's comforting and sweet just as the name of the drink suggests.

"Yes, thank you," you smile back her.

Nicky takes a sip of her drink. Whip cream smudges her lip gloss and then she licks her lips. You feel your cheeks heat even more and you to look away. Your gaze remains fixed on your hands when you say, "I can't believe you have a show tonight in this small town."

"I may have had a say in it," Nicky's voice is playful. "So I could finally meet you."

You finally get the courage to look up and really see Nicky: the small curve of her full lips, the roundness of her pink cheeks, and then her ocean eyes you could drown in. The air shifts around you in the silence to something warm and inviting; comforting and familiar as if you two had known each other for 8 years not 8 months.

Confidence and excitement dance on your lips, "Let's get out of here! There's an open market just down the street."

Nicky savors the last swig of coffee which exposes the tattoo on her neck. Suddenly your mind drifts to nuzzling into the crook of her neck and peppering kisses all over her. You wonder what kinds of sounds you could pull from that pretty little mouth—

"Ready?"

Your cheeks heat to crimson. Caught red handed. Instantly you avert you eyes busying yourself with gathering your jacket and bag. When you slide out of the booth Nicky leans in, "I love watching your pretty eyes dilate." Your brain freezes along with your feet. You stand there stunned until your brain reboots. It's then you realize she's holding the door for you.

"Thank you," you muster walking passed her.

Nicky quickly takes her place beside you through the busy crowd forming on the street. It's the busiest the street ever has been, families with their kids braving the cool crisp Saturday for tasty snacks and knickknacks. Suddenly, you are shoved into Nicky as someone pushes by you. You open your mouth to complain but he gets swallowed up by the crowd.

"I'll keep you safe," Nicky smiles, tangling her slender fingers with yours. Her touch calms your nerves instantly as you continue through the busy street.

After a while of walking and chatting, something catches your eye. Without warning, you veer over to a table of hand made jewelry. A silver ring with a gemstone the same shade as Nicky's gorgeous eyes set your heart to flutter. You clutch the piece tightly in your hand savoring the smoothness of the metal that grounds you just like Nicky does. Excitement blooms in your chest. I can't wait to put it on! I hope she loves it too!

You turn slightly to the direction of the vendor to find Nicky in your path. She extends her hand to you, "Allow me."

You plop the ring into her hand and thank her. As she pays you occupy your racing mind by intensely examining the other pieces of jewelry if only to keep you from snatching the ring out of the bag.

With a small paper bag in hand Nicky suggests something to eat. The main street veers off to a lakeside park where you two settle down at a picnic table. While you open up the take out containers Nicky twists open the bottle of wine and pours each a glass. A little earlier you two shared samples of wine compromising this semi sweet white for both your tastes. The sun begins to set on the lake setting the water ablaze with reds and oranges.

"Shall we?" Nicky inquires as she grabs the bag from the middle of the table.

"Yes!" Your heart just about bursts with excitement.

The world slows around you as she pulls the ring from the bag. "May I?" She cocks a perfectly filled in brow in question. Nodding your agreement, she delicately slides the ring onto your index finger. The ring fits perfectly and the gemstone shimmers brightly in the setting sun; captivating just like her.

"My turn?" Nicky hands you the bag. Pulling out a necklace, your breath hitches in your throat. Swirls of hues both light and dark settle into the jewel. The colors capture the intricacies of you irises that most people don't even notice.

"It's perfect!"

"Just like you," Nicky muses as she turns her back to you and then slides her hair over one shoulder. After fastening the necklace she turns back to you. The necklace rests gently near her heart.

On impulse, your fingertips graze the gemstone, cool and smooth. Goosebumps spread in the wake of your touch. A soft gasp falls from her lips. All of a sudden, your fingers slide up her tattooed neck to lift her chin. Desire clouds your mind as you lean in breathing the scent of her— your lips halt mere centimeters away, her hot breath enticing you closer. Your gaze flits upward to find eyes with pupils deliciously blown wide. For a heartbeat you wait—

Nicky answers your silent question by closing the distance with a gently chaste, barely there kiss that makes your head spin. Such a tease!

With a frustrated huff, your fingers grip her chin—making your intentions known. Sliding closer to her, your lips tease the corner of her curved mouth and then her cheek.

"I'm going to kiss you properly now," you boldly proclaim in a seductive whisper.

One final glance, her eyes a softly closed and head tilted slightly. A gesture full of love and trust it makes your tummy flip. Her glossy lips are warm and soft, the taste of strawberry lingers with the floral notes from the wine. Feeling brave, your other hand rests on her waist—her body heat warms the soft fabric of the dress. Another kiss. Fingers tangle with yours against your new ring. Nicky's lips part with a sigh like she's been waiting an eternity for this moment—maybe she has.

Your name tumbles in a soft waves that makes your heart rate skyrocket.

"Yes?" you ask between soft kisses.

"I think I love you," she whispers.

You part and press your forehead against hers, "I think I love you too."

dividers by @saradika-graphics<3

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