forum In Fair Verona // Modern Romeo and Juliet // Private RP - CLOSED

Started February 05, 2019 by @blue_topaz

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"Oh…" I swallowed hard. "That day when you took me to your bench. And you had a bag of candy. And our hands touched a little while reaching in."

I smiled. “I think that’s when I realized I liked you. Though I think I’ve liked you a lot longer than that.” I chuckled softly, giving her hand a feather light squeeze.

My blush only deepened after that. "Hey, Mercutio? Can I ask you another question?"

“Go ahead.” I breathed, a little nervous as I wondered what else she would want to know about me.

I bit the inside of my cheek, hard. "If–If I wasn't…. the way I was…. what would you want to be doing with me? Not–Not in that way."

“You want an honest answer?” I responded, a bit cryptically, I know.

I clenched my free hand into a fist. I don't know.
"Yes."

“Uh… probably this? Maybe not in your friend’s room. But…” I trailsed off. “I probably would’ve hugged you a lot while I was super drunk. I’m sort of a sad drunk in case you didn’t notice.” I sighed quietly. “I’m sorry about that, getting drunk and making you come get me. I sort of panicked and you seem to magically fix everything.”

My shoulders visibly sank in relief. "I usually don't mind hugs…" I whispered, "Most contact isn't normally a problem for me. But when I'm anxious, everything is… amplified, I guess. And don't apologize… we sorted things out, so I guess it all happened for a reason. Right…?"

“I guess so. Had one hell of a way of working out, but you’re not wrong.” I mused, thinking back the the earlier chaos that I had caused. “I get that you’re anxious, Pazza. You shouldn’t ever feel like you have to explain yourself to me.” I smiled reassuringly.

I scooted ever-so-slightly closer to him. "Thank you….. what are you doing tomorrow? It's Saturday."

“Probably just read or mope around until practice.” I shrugged. “Did you want to go somewhere?”

"It would be nice to…"I admitted softly, "If you want."

“I’d like that.” I replied, quick to reassure her. “Any idea where we can sneak off to?”

"Somewhere we won't be found out…" I exhaled slowly. "Where'd your ideal…." Date. "Outing be?"

“Romeo and I used to hang out in the woods on the Montague side of town. It’s usually empty.” I suggested. “I wouldn’t call it ideal though.”

“What about a picnic?” I suggested, admittedly nervous about heading that far into Montague territory. “In the woods?”

“Are you comfortable doing that? We can also just hang out in your record store.” I offered, not wanting Marina to stress.

“It’s up to you,” I answered quickly, “And besides, that’s sort of a lame d———place to hang out. The record store, I mean.”

“The forest it is then. What should I bring?” I grinned, a bit excited.

“No broccoli,” I attempted to joke, “And limited greens.”

“All unhealthy food. You’re lucky the Montagues got a bakery going.” I teased, rolling my eyes playfully.

By now, I was barely two feet away from him. “Do you have donuts?”

“Of course we have donuts.” I smiled brightly—is she getting closer or is that wishful thinking?

“And cream puffs?” I raised a slightly teasing eyebrow, gaining bravado.

“As many as you desire.” I replied smoothly, picking up on her confidence.

A tiny grin worked its way into my lips. “What should I bring, then?”

“Whatever you wanna eat, I guess. I’ll order a pizza and bring dessert.” I could just barely make out her expression in the darkness, but it sent my heart fluttering all the same.

I briefly recalled the dares we’d exchanged only one night ago. “Do you like macaroons?”

“I’d be insane not to.” I grinned, shifting a little to get more comfortable.