Vincent 'Vince' Wilde

"I'll be patient." he said with a smile. He began to wash himself properly as well.

Krystina hummed softly as she finished the shower and got out to dry off and redress.

He followed her lead and also dried off and put clothes on.

Krystina had redressed in the t-shirt and boxers she had borrowed from him since she didn't have any of her own clothes. She hummed softly as she ran her fingers through her damp hair.

He kissed her cheek and stepped past her. He headed to the kitchen and grabbed a glass of apple juice. "Can I get you something as well?" he asked with a smile.

Krystina couldn't help but smile softly and followed after him, "I mean... after all that... I could use some food."

He laughed warmly. "Maybe something hearty to get some energy back." he suggested. "Have you got anything in mind?"

"Hmmm, my go to is protein and probably something greasy." Krystina admitted with a small giggle.

"Want me to bake you up some nice and juicy bacon?" he suggested. He walked to the fridge and found the food before beginning to cook it.

"I'm finishing up my shift in the library. I can come drop it off if that would be helpful" he suggested

"That sounds good i'll let you in when you arrive" she smiles she sounds so bubbly on the phone

"Perfect." he said as he looked up the address. "I'll be there in 5" he said warmly as he stood up to grab the journal.

"Alright just be careful i heard its gonna rain if its too bad outbi can pick it up later for him"

He looked outside. It was dry at the moment. "No worries. I'll be there soon." he said before hanging up. He grabbed the journal and headed out after closing up for his shift. Only about 5 minutes later he rang the doorbell of the doctor's office.

She answers and smiles. "Vincent right" she opened the door and lets him in. "Thank you for walking here

"In the flesh" he said with a smile. With a thankful nod he walked inside. "Oh no worries. It was only a couple of minutes." he said warmly. He grabbed his messengerbag, opened it and pulled out the medical journal. "This should be the right one."

"Thank you Vincent" she smiles wide as she walks around her desk "i can get ypu a coffee after i drop this off

"Well, there's no need for you to do that." he said with a smile. "But if you would like to then I won't stop you." he added with a laugh.

She smiles and shakes her head "i dont mind" she hums and she does just that after dropping the book off she does make him and herself a coffee

He gladly accepted the coffee. "Thank you very much." he said with a smile and took a sip. "Hmm, you make delightful coffee." He looked at her curiously as he studied her face, making sure not to stare.

"I grew up here and lived here basically my entire life. Except when I was in uni for a couple of years, then I lived in a dorm." he said with a smile. "And how about you?" he asked curiously.

Emily smiles brightly hearing he’s been here all his life. “Oh I tend to loafer around. I’ve settled hear though so I don’t know much about the land. Just wanted to find a good book store.” She smiles watching him

"I can show you around some time if you wanna get to know some nice places." he said with a smile. "But I hope you've found your good book store." he said playfully.

“I think I have found a good spot for book.” She smiles brightly at him and nods. “I would love to be shown around with someone who knows the area.”

"If you've got time any time this week I'd love to show you around. There's some very pretty spots here. Especially at sunset." he said with a smile.

Emily smiles and looks at the time. “How about tomorrow? Unless that’s two short of notice..?” Emily was happily ready to do it today but she understood he had his business to run.

"Short notice is no problem. I can do tomorrow, or even this evening in you fancy." he said with a playful smile.

“Well Lucky for you I am available this evening if you’d like.” She smiles standing and straighten up

He smiled. "That sounds perfect. Should I come pick you up somewhere or would you like to meet here?" he asked warmly.

“I’ll come here.” She smiles and heads out. “7 sound ok?” She asked looking at him

"7 sounds absolutely perfect." he said with a smile. "I'll be here." He waved as she walked out.

Emily bows her head and goes to walk out and waves. And would return at 7 on the dot.

He was waiting just outside the shop with a smile on his face. "Hi, Emily." he said with a warm smile. "How are you?"

Emily smiles having changed to a dress and nods. “I am good I just left a meeting.” She smiles and waits for him to join her and guide her around

He began walking with her. "My favourite spots in the town are all here at western part of town. This place was always a bit more naturey and rough. Especially because we're basically at the edge of town there and then it just goes into the farmers' fields."

Emily smiles and follows and looks around as he talked showing her around. “So peace and quiet?”

"Exactly." he said with a smile. "And pretty nature. That building there" he said as he pointed. "Is our local museum about the history of the town. Although admittedly there's not too much to see." he said with a laugh.

“So small town no history?” She asked looking at him. She looks at the small museum. “There’s always something important even in the smallest town.

"Well there is some important stuff." he said with a nod. "But not enough to fill a museum." he said with a playful smile.

“Even the smallest thing should be preserved.” She smiles softly and looks at him as they walked.

"But we're going through here." he said with a smile as they turned down a path into a nature reserve at the edge of the city. "We're heading right up this hill. It's the highest part of town and the view is gorgeous."

Emily smiles and follows him. “Seems you know your stuff.” She says as they walk

"I used to spend a lot of time here." he said with a warm smile. "I would come here at least once every week." They walked and eventually found themselves emerging on top of the hill. There was a row of benches around a fire pit. On one side of the hill you could see out over the rest of town while from the other side you could see the nature reserve below stretching of to the fields further away.

Emily steps forward and admires the few smiling softly. “I can see why.” She spoke watching the sunset

"The sunset here is the best I've ever seen anywhere." he said softly. "Sometimes I come up here with a bedroll and a telescope and I watch the sunset, stargaze through the night and watch the sun rise again on the other side of the hill." He was thinking back to the last time he'd done that. A long time ago by now.

“You would sleep out here? She asked looking at him with a smile. “That sounds amazing.”

He nodded with a smile. "Yeah I'd sleep right here under the stars. I can strongly recommend it."

Emily smiles and looks at the sunset. “I bet it’s beautiful..” She told him

He looked to her and smiled. "We can sit here for a while and do some stargazing if you'd like." he offered

“I would love to.” She sat down and looked up at the sky

He smiled and went to sit on one of the benches. "The stars should be coming out soon." he said softly.

"I'll be patient." he said with a smile. He began to wash himself properly as well.

Krystina hummed softly as she finished the shower and got out to dry off and redress.

He followed her lead and also dried off and put clothes on.

Krystina had redressed in the t-shirt and boxers she had borrowed from him since she didn't have any of her own clothes. She hummed softly as she ran her fingers through her damp hair.

He kissed her cheek and stepped past her. He headed to the kitchen and grabbed a glass of apple juice. "Can I get you something as well?" he asked with a smile.

Krystina couldn't help but smile softly and followed after him, "I mean... after all that... I could use some food."

He laughed warmly. "Maybe something hearty to get some energy back." he suggested. "Have you got anything in mind?"

He took a bite. "I think you did marvellously. Forget about Gordon. I'm proud of you." he said playfully. He happily continued eating. "You really have gotten a lot better at cooking." he confirmed. He smiled at Rowan warmly. Just the act of cooking together had always been great but seeing it yield results made him even happier.

“Okay, damn. Just wanted to make sure just in case you woke up not wanting cheese for some reason.” They laughed, holding up their spatula with a flat, rubber end in surrender—then swore as they remembered the eggs and quickly took the pan off the heat to flip the eggs around some more and place it back on the low heat. “We have a little bit of you and a little bit of Gordon Ramsey to thank for these eggs.” They quipped. “And I guess I’m a quick study when I care about something.” 

“Oop.” They let out when he picked them up. “You do know I have legs, right?” They chuckled. “You sure do pick me up a lot. Not that I’m complaining. I don’t have to embarrass myself waddling to the bedroom.” Rowan had a rush of that fluttery feeling that radiated comfortable warmth that only Vincent made them feel. They sighed softly; the mattress and the luxurious sheets felt heavenly—but only a fraction of how it felt to have Vincent’s arm wrapped around them. They got into their usual position, arm wrapped around his midsection, head on his chest, and leg tossed over his. “Hmmm, goodnight. Not gonna be able to stay up much longer...” And it was just moments later that they felt sleep begin to drag them down into dreamland. 

His yawn stirred one of their own and they removed the hand from his cheek to cover their gaping mouth. Even after the yawn came to an end, a couple sleepy tears escaped the corners of their eyes. “Mhm, sleepy.” When he kissed them, they got a small second wind—enough to lean into the kiss. They hummed, pleased with the surprise. It ended when they had another yawn spring up from no where; they pulled back, laughing sheepishly after they recovered from the second yawn. “Bed time.” They struggled to get to their feet, their body tired and sore. 

Vincent gently pulled them close against him and stood up, lifting them in his arms. He carried them inside tenderly and kissed them as he stepped over the rug. He layed Rowan down on the bed and joined them. He gently tucked them both in and wrapped his arm around them to make them feel comfortable.