flower in bloom

FLOWER IN BLOOM

ana de armas, cis woman,, she/her. ― is that grace mcives i saw during this years first ball of the season? the 26 year old is avoiding finding a suitor but is enticed by the social season. they are known to be passionate, but also pessimistic, but focus on the positives when finding their chosen one

mcives​:

“Your perfume?” He asked with a chuckle, shaking his head. “You seem to have forgotten that you are in the middle of what is supposed to be a date with a dashing gentleman, miss. I am certain once I leave your side, the vultures will swarm.” He raised the glass to his lips and shot her a friendly wink. “Then, you will have someone to keep you company.”

He took a sip of the liquor before placing the glass down on the nearest flat surface, unable to keep himself from looking in Isabella’s direction. Upon hearing Grace’s question, he turned to face her and shook his head slightly. “Please do us both a favour and continue to drink, for I must request that you become less observant.” He joked with a chuckle. “But, please refrain from drinking so much you share secrets with any eager ear. Truly a fine line, is it not?”

Such a comment spurred a chuckle from the ladies lips, eyes rolling in return. “You sound so positive on that, however, before your arrival, there did not appear to be a swarm building.” She sighed but shrugged nonetheless. She was not afraid of being alone, knowing it was better than being with someone who brought you pain and burden. 

mcives​:

Although it appeared as though she had the task well in hand, he could not refrain from helping her where he believed he could as she laid the blanket on the grass. It felt strange to stand and watch as she prepared the picnic, for he had never been one to dodge helping wherever he could. He offered her a slight smile as he joined her on the blanket, remaining a respectful distance. “You flatter me, miss.”

Without any hesitation, he reached for the bottle of liquor and poured the pair a glass. “Optional, perhaps, but very much needed.” He chuckled, offering her a glass. “Tell me, has any fine gentleman caught your eye today?”

She was happy to see his response to the liquor, taking it in his stride and indulging. She needed it, feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the couples around her. She had not found anyone, and although previously had not been concerned by it, she felt perhaps she should be looking for someone. 

A mix of feelings and thoughts swirled around in Patrick’s mind but he chose to ignore them, opting to put on a good face as he was certain there would be eyes on him. He was simultaneously relieved and disappointed to not have won Isabella’s basket. After the last scandal sheet that reported their walk, he figured it was best to be safe. He did not want to draw any unnecessary attention.

With a kind smile, he approached the brunette. “Miss McIves,” he offered with a slight nod. “You are looking lovely today. I was thrilled to win your basket in the auction.” Although his smile didn’t quite reach his eyes, he was hopeful that the pair would enjoy their picnic. He liked Grace, she was a fine woman and he enjoyed her company. He only hoped that she would not form an attachment to him, for he could not reciprocate. “Shall we?” He asked, offering her his arm.

The basket was well presented, filled with delicacies and sweet treat, alongside the well-anticipated alcohol she was keen on consuming. She had not known who had bid, not until she appeared shortly after the auction. Upon realisation, a smirk crept to her lips, eyes rolling shortly after. Patrick had become a close friend, one of which she knew held no intentions of courting her. It was refreshing, and perhaps she was keen for a friend of which no strings were attached.

he  was  kind ,  she  felt  she  was  taking  his  time ,  in  which  his  wife  would  be  waiting  for  him.  she  tries  to  calm  down ,  but  each  time  this  erupts  tears.  she  wipes  them  away,  tear  stained  hands  trembling  as  she  gasps  for  air.  she  feels  idiotic ,  for  fearing  someone  in  the  dark.  she  had  a  suspicion   she  was  being  followed ,  the  more  she  turned  back ,  the  more  she  heard  darkened  footsteps  behind  her.  in  a  panic ,  it  had  spurred  her   to  run,  sprinting  until  she  was  met  by  him.  she  jumped  slightly,  until  his  kind  eyes  came  into  focus. 

━ › @mcives ! ━ › 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑡 ⸻ “Your hair keeps falling into your eyes, do you know that? Here, lemme just—”

a sweet bout of laughter escapes her, leaning forward for the woman, no hesitation in letting her sweet the wild tendril away. ❝ why thank you dearest, that was becoming a nusiance. ❞

​Such a comment spurred laughter from the brunette , unintentionally, at least. She had been caught off guard, however, she had learned of his flirtatious nature, and knew better than to be surprised. Their friendship had blossomed, but she was not naïve to know she was a cover up. His admiratiions were elsewhere, btu she was not against some harmless flirting. She enjoyed his company, he was kind, and he seemed to understand her when most would not. 

mcives​:

“ you are utterly boring , grace , ” she jested lightly as her words were accompanied with a roll of her eyes . alexandra understood the pleasures that a male could give a woman but the other was missing out on the pleasures only a woman could give another woman . “ however , if you were do wish to experience such a pleasure , you know where to find me . ”

mcives​:

❝ perhaps indeed. ❞ he muses with her, watching as her had leaves his before his own arms are folding across his chest. ❝ i know that, but some marry for money alone, others for lack of anything better, i have priorities, it does become a bit gloomy when you think of it. ❞ he doesn’t mean it to sound bitter, in fact, it’s more so just a fact, he marriage could risk the well being of his people, he needed to be sure that the woman he chooses is right.

mcives​:

nathaniel hand never been a man for consistence, hence why their relationship was good, for what it was, physical. but now they were in closer proximity for longer periods of time, he actually found himself at a loss for something. ❝ perhaps we are to spend more time together now that we have the chance. ❞ perhaps it’s a bad idea, but he’s yet to know. ❝ london is just fine, not what i’d prefer but the season calls for marriage and it’s coming to that time. ❞

mcives​:

alexandra easily matched grace’s smirk with her own , “ and here i am trying to seduce you and you are rejecting my advances ? you certainly know how to let a woman down , ” she teased as a pout graced her lips .

mcives·:

“ i suppose i will be graceful and forgive you for such an indiscretion , ” the princess could not help but tease the older woman . “ and yet the smirk on your face indicates to me that you would not be opposed to such an idea . after all , i would make sure to feed you equally so , ” alexandra took a strawberry to her lips and took a bite , whilst her hues never left grace’s face .

━ › @mcives ! ━ › 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑡 ⸻ “ you’re my friend, but… sometimes i wish you were more than that. “

he peered over the rim of his glass at her. ❝ you know it’s difficult. ❞ he murmurs, but doesn’t deny that he too thinks that. their relations passing and never consistent.

mcives​:

dukescharming​:

mcives​:

❝ you’re sharp. ❞ he waywardly comments, smiling at her words, and like water on a duck, it rolls off his back as if she’d said nothing at all. ❝ i am glad to hear such a thing, i would hate for the locals to have left a bad taste in your mouth. ❞

mcives​:

❝ i couldn’t agree more. ❞ he tells her honestly with a genuine smile. ❝ however, my mother raised me to be a gentleman, sometimes that means the truth is exactly what some women wish to hear. ❞ or at least his governess and nannies had done such a thing. ❝ of prussia ? i have heard some things of her, though never formally met. ❞

mcives​:

a kind smile graced the older woman’s lips as she gave a short nod , “ i am well , thank you . it would seem that i have quite a bit on my mind . ”

mcives​:

“ would i truly be myself if i was keeping out of trouble ? ” the prussian princess glanced up from her book to face the other as a slight grin graced her lips . “ perhaps i wish to stay in my bed and have you feed me . ” alexandra had not thought of the idea until now but it sounded enticing to her .