— ✧ find you again. ♡

Stepping inside her usual café, the blonde headed towards the counter, surprised that there weren’t as many patrons at this time in the morning, but it was appreciated, she absolutely hated fighting the crowds on people, especially in a coffee shop. People who haven’t had the fix of caffeine could be brutal. 

Once she’d reached the front of the line, out of the corner of her eye she noticed a wallet sitting on the bench. She quickly picked it up, trying to grab the attention of the person ahead of her. “Excuse me? Is this yours?” — @cwindsr​.

Millie had been halfway through a fifteen hour shift at the hospital when she had found the time to take a break. With four of her patients currently in various stages of labor, she had been running around the maternity ward like a chicken with it’s head cut off for most of this shift. She needed to sit down for a moment and take a breath. Perhaps she really was overworking herself like her father had insisted the last time she had visited him a week ago. But she had a reason for that. She was distracting herself from everything else that had been going on in her life recently. Her feet were like jelly and her calves were aching as she made her way over  to the doctors’ lounge, but she perked up the moment she saw that her cousin was also working the same shift as her. After all, Serena was someone she’d looked up to as an older sibling if anything. Despite the fact that she had been estranged from her mother, Millie appreciated the fact that her maternal cousin had been a significant part of her life. “Hey… you.” She greeted Serena as she walked up to her, pulling her into a hug. “How are you? I missed running into you at work.” // @haleserena·

After all her years in medicine, Serena had become used to the late hours that came with it, it’d become second nature to her, and sometimes she felt as though she spent more time at the hospital than in her own apartment. She wasn’t really complaining, as everyone knew from the moment she started her job, she used it as a way to distract herself from the gaps in her personal life. Though, for what felt like the first time ever, the blonde found herself looking forward to finishing her shift, all because she was looking forward to spending her down time with her new boyfriend. For once, there was a little pep in her step and it showed.

“Good, because that’s the way it’s gonna stay.” Gabe pressed a gentle kiss to her cheek as he pulled away, taking her hand and lacing their fingers together as they headed away from where they’d collected their new wristbands, and back into the midst of bodies in the club. Was this what it felt like to be young and in love? The way he was getting excited over the smallest things (like the color of a wristband) was indication that it was. He knew it had taken him long enough to find the one, but here she was, as in love with him as he was with her. “Maybe they will if we go too soon…”

That little amused look on her face indicated exactly what she was thinking about as she spoke, making Gabe giggle like the lovesick 20 year old that he felt like. Sometimes, he knew how to respond to her little innuendos and references, and sometimes they straight up nearly made him blush. “Oh, I know you do. You have an unrivaled ability to do so.” Still holding her hand, he pulled her closer to the dance floor, finishing his drink and setting it down on the nearest flat surface. “Dance with me, Serena?”

Serena relished in the moment when he kissed her cheek. To the guests at the party, the pair of them probably looked like that overly affectionate couple you’d see in movies and roll one’s eyes at, but they were completely lovesick and she didn’t have a care in the world. With a nod, she agreed, a hand reaching up to run her fingers through her blonde hair. “You’re probably right. It would be a little too obvious.” She concluded as her eyes scanned the area around them.

“I know I do. I know what you like, what can I say?” She chuckled, running her fingers through her blonde hair as she looked at him, the fact she was so smitten was blatantly obvious. At his question, her excitement went up another level, if that was even possible. “Of course!” The woman grinned, bouncing a little in her step. She then draped her arms around his shoulders, slowly beginning to move with the music. “How did I get so lucky? I didn’t think I’d ever find someone like you...”

deneb: have you ever been out of your home country? 

“Yes. I traveled all over Europe when I was younger, and I have also been to a few countries in South America, but unfortunately, I don’t have the time to travel much anymore, as much as I want to.”

whirlpool galaxy: have you ever cried over a breakup?

“I cried when ex-fiancé and I broke up. It hurt for a while, but I’ve moved on since then.”

wormhole: what’s something you wish would happen, but know won’t?

“To be able to have a friendship with someone from my past without there being awkwardness lingering in the air.”

“Mhmm. I’m all yours, now, sweetheart.” Gabe’s face was still close to hers as she spoke again, resisting the urge to just sweep her off of her feet right now and find another much quieter spot to carry on where they’d left off against that wall. “Just you wait until I can seriously show you how much I care about you.” He lowered his voice slightly, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips, soon replaced by a playful smile and a yelp as she smacked his shoulder.

“When it’s two in the morning, I’m warm and cosy and then your hands come out of nowhere - yeah, it’s that bad!” He laughed softly, his smile softening too as she spoke about having to restrain herself, letting her take his hand and work the wristband onto her wrist. The little scrunch of her nose as she concentrated was so adorable, and if they were in a surgery together at work, he could always tell when she was doing it under her mask. Gabe let out a soft sigh of content, looking at their new bands, and he couldn’t wipe the smile off of his face. “It feels like it’s meant to be.”

“Good. All mine. That’s just the way I like it.” Serena giggled, she felt as though she were a twenty-something all over again, enamoured with her handsome, flawless boyfriend. This time, at least she hoped, her heart wouldn’t get broken. She couldn’t go through that again, she didn’t possess the energy, which was why the woman spent so long enjoying the single life... afraid that someone she adored so much would turn into a stranger in an instance. “Yeah? I like the sound of that. A little too much. You think anyone would notice if we crept away?”

The blonde then gave the man an amused look, laughing a little. “Well, lucky for you, I know how to warm you up.” She stated as proud as ever, a playful tone to her voice. She liked how carefree it felt with Gabe, there was no drama, and she just genuinely enjoyed his company. He made her feel safe and happy. That’s what she needed. She’d always been a woman who was so independent, didn’t need a man to complete her... but being so busy all the time, she wanted someone to enjoy life with, rather than coming home to an empty apartment and vacant bed. “That’s crazy, because it feels the exact way to me. I guess it’s meant to be, then.” Anyone could see how purely elated she was, and it was all thanks to one wonderful man. “Should we go get another drink? Dance? Or go home and have a nightcap?”

39. have you ever/when was the last time you had sex outside?

“Outside? No. Never. Isn’t that illegal?”

40. have/would you ever have sex in public?

“I’ve had sex at a work christmas party, in the bathroom. Does that count?”

41. have/would you ever had a threesome?

“Yes. I’ve had a threesome with another woman and a guy I was seeing.”

42. what is one random object you’ve used to masturbate?

“I’ve never used an obscure object to do that. I guess I’m boring.”

43. have/would you ever masturbate at work/school?

“Of course not. That’s terrible!”

1. kitchen counter, couch, or on top of the dryer? —

“Kitchen counter and couch are tied. I’ve never had sex on top of the dryer, unfortunately.”

11. we were about to have sex but then ________

“His mom walked in. I was 18 and it was in my high school boyfriend’s room. We didn’t realise his parents came home from work early. Yikes.”

15. two things you like [or dislike] about oral sex —

“It’s my favorite form of foreplay… giving and receiving. When receiving, it’s something that gets me off mostly without fail, if the guy knows what he’s doing, and luckily for me, I’m dating a man who’s very talented in that department.”

28. how much fapping is too much fapping —

“I can’t even begin to know how to answer this.”

13. something that you have hidden in your room that you don’t want anyone to find —

“My vibrator, I guess? There’s not much in my room that I don’t want anyone else to see, as boring as that sounds.”

14. weirdest nickname a significant other has ever called you —

“A lover once called me ‘buttercup’, which I found really random and kind of weird.”

“Those young nurses have better things to do than crush on me.” Gabe shook his head with a soft chuckle. “We’ve got all the time in the world after this party. I promise you that. I’ve got all the time in the world for you.” He curled a finger gently beneath her chin, tilting her head up slightly as he pressed a soft kiss to her forehead, watching as she acquired their new wristbands for them.

“Of course I get startled. You’ve got ice blocks for hands.” He carried on laughing softly, teasing her. “I’ll leave it on for long enough to admire it… then we can see how it looks on your bedroom floor with the rest of our clothes, yeah?” Gabe held the red band in his hand for a moment, watching as she put her own wristband on. “Oh, I definitely prefer that to the yellow.” He took her hand, raising it to his lips and he kissed it gently. “I’m ready whenever you are.”

Serena quirked a brow at his comment, clearly not agreeing, but she still giggled lightly. “Really? I think you’re pretty cute, so I don’t blame them... but you’re still my man.” As he continued speaking, she couldn’t help but let out a quiet ‘aw’ before letting him kiss her forehead, adoring each second. “You do? Aren’t you the sweetest? I’m glad, because I can say the exact same for you. I care for you so much, but I’m sure you already got that.”

You’ve got ice blocks for hands. That made her laugh as she playfully rolled her eyes. “I’m sure it’s not that bad!” She protested jokingly, lightly slapping his shoulder. “I’m sure you will... I can’t wait. I need to restrain myself, because you know I will sneak you away at any moment.” The doctor responded, carefully focused on slipping the band onto her wrist. “Me too! It looks good, right? I think red suits me.” Then, she leaned up, capturing his lips in a kiss for a few moments, unable to resist. “Your turn now...” She smiled as she took his band for from him, beginning work on his, her nose scrunching up as she got concentrated in her task. Once it was on, she clapped her hands together excitedly. “There we go! How does it feel?”

Diana didn’t want visitors. She didn’t want to be looked at. She didn’t want to be pitied. She didn’t want any of it. What did she want? She had no idea to be quite honest. Until she could figure that out, she’d just sit on her bed and stare at the wall opposite her. God, hospitals were boring. Being stuck in one felt like a punishment. A punishment for what? God, she couldn’t even figure that out? For loving Evangeline? For leaving? For not leaving? Her brain felt like it was going in circles and the pain meds really weren’t helping with that.

She’d been hoping that no one else would come, that she wouldn’t have to tell anyone else to leave her alone. Or get the nurses to do it before they even entered. She hadn’t considered it being a doctor. Yet, there she was, standing in her doorway as if it was were twenty years ago. It was funny, how so much time could pass and Diana could still recognise her. Well, one never quite did forget the first person she’d ever really fallen for. Swallowing thickly, her eyes flicked down to the woman’s badge. “Surely they haven’t called a neurosurgeon in.” @haleserena·

It was very unexpected, to say the least, when Serena went into to see her last patient of the day. Rather than it being someone she’d never come across in her life, the moment the blonde stood in the doorway of the hospital room, a lump formed in her throat as memories from twenty years prior came flooding back. Diana Grant. It was a name that hadn’t been in her mind for a long time and a face she’d farewelled years ago, but had never forgotten. Though, there were no hard feelings towards Diana, as she’d always admired the older brunette when she was a young, bright-eyed medical student. The times Serena had shared with Di were precious, but once they’d parted ways, a bittersweet feeling lingered in the air. She knew the other’s feelings towards her at the time, and at that time in her existence, she was confused about her own sexuality, which led to her having her first ever experience with a woman.

Of course, Serena didn’t regret it. Young people were supposed to experiment with what they liked, discover themselves and live their lives the way anyone should, but the memory of telling Diana that she didn’t share her feelings broke her heart. She’d never meant to hurt or disappoint her, and despite the fact the young student desperately tried to convince herself she felt the same way, Serena wasn’t gay. The confusion was present once upon a time, but that one intimate experience with the same sex set things straight for her. She was very much heterosexual.

No matter how many decades had passed since they’d seen the other, there was still a special place for Diana in Serena’s heart. She treasured her friendship at the time with the other woman, and hated the way they grew apart so quickly. That was her one regret... letting someone she’d cared so much about just slip away.

Snapping herself out of her thoughts, the surgeon cleared her throat, stepping into the room, feigning confidence as she approached the bed. Anyone who knew Serena well enough would have been able to tell she was quaking inside. “Diana, hi.” She began, raising her brow as she gazed at the woman then back down at the patient report on her clipboard, skimming over the reason for her admission to the hospital, and the cause of how her injury may have happened left her with a lot of questions, as it was written down rather vaguely.  “It’s just a formality. I just need to have a quick chat to you about how you’ve been feeling and to see if there’s any complications. It won’t take long, I promise.” She replied, giving the other a sympathetic smile. “Do you mind if I sit?” She had no idea what to even say to Diana in that moment that wasn’t to do with her job requirements.

“Mhmm. You tell everybody else who had any interest in you that you’re off the market now.” Gabe’s hand squeezed hers back gently, his thumb rubbing the back of her hand as he resisted the childish urge to swing their hands slightly as they walked. Hell, if he did that, he might as well start skipping, too. “Don’t you give me ideas and tempt me like that, or we’ll be leaving this place very prematurely in favor of us getting back to your place earlier.”

His slight smirk was replaced by an adorable smile, his instant reaction to any kind of compliment referring to him as wholesome. “I know you can’t. And your hands get cold. You make me jump sometimes, when you grab onto me as I’m falling asleep.” Gabe laughed softly, his eyes glancing around as they walked, before what she said next caught his interest and he looked back down at her with a more coy smile. “For my eyes only? Well. I look forward to it.” Again, he was trying to play it cool, but he was beyond excited.

“Of course, darling. You’re the only one for me, and I’ll make sure those young nurses who have such a crush on you know that you’re now spoken for.” The surgeon teased, adoring the feeling she was experiencing in that moment. She knew it was just the beginning. They had a long road ahead of them, and she was ecstatic that she got to call herself his girlfriend. “I wouldn’t complain about that, but I think it’s best we stay a little longer.”

His smile. Oh my god. That man was quite possibly the most perfect creature she’d ever had the pleasure laying her eyes on. “I wondered why you’d get startled on the odd occasion.” She joked, a mischievous grin forming on her face. At his next question, she nodded, winking at him. “I know you won’t be disappointed. Though, I don’t think it’ll stay on for very long.” Her words made her chuckle, imagining the night ahead. It didn’t take long until they reached the front entry, heading towards the check in table. She quickly asked for two red bands, sliding hers off and handing him the other. “Ready to make the next step, my love?”