✨I am made of stars.

“Okay but would you rather become famous over night for an annoying viral video or become a meme?”

“Honestly? The meme. People respond more positively to memes. Viral videos can go horribly wrong pretty fast. Plus, I would love to share a meme with myself on it.”

“Today was quite, quite the day at work. One of my patients woke up from a coma, and well he had a stiffy. I got so embarrassed. My face went as red as a tomato. Things like this always seems to happen.”

“That’s so painfully awkward but also probably one of the most hilarious things I’ve heard in a while. I think I would have a laughing fit, and then get fired for it. That’s amazing.”

It was dark when Nora clocked out and headed home. On the way however, she had decided to stop for an over priced, Christmas themed coffee and head through the park. People were out walking their dogs as she took a bench and cradled the coffee in her hand, trying to warm up. It had been a long day and she was exhausted and trying not to think about having to do it all over again tomorrow. She shifted on the bench “No, it’s free-” she stifled a yawn with her hand “-Take a seat, though be warned, its freezing.”

Lea had decided they needed a pick me up on their break, and coffee was just the thing to do that. And possibly the brisk cold air would wake them up a little bit. But first, coffee. Of course. So, one white chocolate mocha latte with an extra shot later, Lea had decided to walk through the park back to the gallery. But, half way through the park, Lea decided that a change of scenery might be nicer than drinking their coffee at their work. So, they found a girl on a bench, and, after asking if the seat was taken, Lea smiled and sat. “Fleece lined leggings are a life saver this time of year, and warm drinks, of course. Saves cold hands and cold bottoms alike.”

They were dancing, Lea’s long curls bouncing as they moved to the beat of the song pumping through the speakers,  There was bodies writhing, eyes closed, content smile as they moved to the beat. Then, there was alcohol. “I need another drink” Lea shouted over the music, before reaching for the others hand, nodding towards the bar, and leading the two of them through the crowd. 

“You’re a bad influence” Lea stated as they stuffed three french fries into their mouth, rather ungracefully, of course. “All I needed was your help moving canvases from this place to my studio, and somehow that, like always, finds us here, plastered, at 2 am, eating unhealthy, but delicious, food” a shake of their head and a sigh. “This is not proper adulting, Taylor”

 What started as Christmas shopping turned into them wanting, nay, needing, cheesecake after seeing a display. After debating over what kind of cheesecake they both wanted, of course, of course they landed on the same kind, and of course, just as their luck, there was only one slice left. They had tried rock paper scissors, IOUs and bets, but, in the end, they both sat at the table in the tiny cafe, the last slice of raspberry lemon cheesecake between them, two forks settled next to it.

“I think” Lea began with a smile on their face. “This is a testament to how far our friendship has come. Many moons ago I didn’t even know that you played hockey, or who you were. Today, I am willing to share a slice of heaven with you. We’ve grown, Anders.”

When they said he was her favorite person to be around, his smile spread wide across his face and he was sure he was blushing. he opened his mouth to say something but instead kiss her back, biting his lip as they moved back.  “You sure cause I’m probably gonna say some pretty cheesy stuff.” He smiled at them and brushed his thumb across the back of her hand. “You’re my favorite person to be around too. I love it when we hang out. I mean we could just be inside on the couch watching tv and it’s still like…the best time I ever have watching TV. No offense to Caesar of course.” He laughed softly and gave their hand a squeeze. “It’s like…” he paused and cleared his throat as he thought about his words. “It’s like we’re both really chill with being…chill. And like the freedom of being with other people but like, if we were ever…those kind of people it’s a no brainer for me that it’d be you,” he admitted, looking at their hands a moment longer before finally looking at them, not really sure what to really say after that and too nervous to even try.

Lea could feel their face heating up the more Leon talked. It was, of course, her course, a reaction that showed so evidently.  But with every word, Lea’s cheeks just got redder. Finally, though, when Leon’s eyes found their face, Lea moved to grab his hands in theirs, interlacing their fingers. “I think that what we have is so special and rare and the best thing I could possibly imagine, but I also know, that if it were ever going to be anybody, it’s going to be you. Without a doubt.” Lea admitted with a smile on their face, so big their cheeks began to hurt a little. Lea then sighed softly and pulled their hands back, moving to move into his lap and placing their hands on his cheeks. “We’re really damn lucky. I feel really lucky to even know you.”