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Do you remember when we were young? [Closed] [Sinfulskills&Cthulu]

Lily was surprised that Rayne held onto her but she didn’t protest, why would she? They’d held hands most of their childhood, three little kids skipping down the path on a summer’s day grinning like the world could do them no wrong. Now wasn’t much difference, the pair walked together, Lily slightly reserved but the happy gait of her friend returned her own happy step and even a quiet giggle as they swung their clasped hands. She didn’t notice the difference in Rayne, how would she? All she knew was she was back and he made her feel like it was home again.

When the waitress approached she ordered a lemonade with her food and after a little nervousness ordered a sharer sundae for afterwards. Thanking Rayne and then thanking the waitress as well, handing back the menus with a gleeful, serene smile. She relaxed in her seat and once the lemonade arrived; complete with a curly straw, she took a delicate sip. This was what life should be like, good company, good food and nothing to worry about. He took her hand again and she smiled up at him, her eyes meeting his as he comforted her, his hands enveloped hers and were so warm. So of course she believed him, why wouldn’t she? Rayne never lied to her, never deceived her, never hurt her. “I’m sure they aren’t and thank you, I really hope I do meet them. I’m sure I will.” She said, trying to reassure him as much as herself. “Will they like me though?” She queried.

Though her words fell quiet when, of all things, Rayne started stammering. A good natured giggle left her lips, a small shake of her head, “Oh Rayne, what is it?” When he said he had a gift for her though her expression turned curious and she fell quiet. As he reached for something she turned her hand in his and gently clasped his fingertips. “A...present?” She asked as he slid her the little box, bringing the box and her hands close to her she looked it over. It appeared to be a jewellery box but she knew better than to assume. Carefully she cracked it open and as soon as her eyes laid witness to the trinket inside they widened considerably and colour filled her cheeks.

Now it was her turn to be speechless, she just looked at the beautiful creation inside, simple but elegant, sweet and glittering but not over the top. It was the perfect kind of thing for her, delicately beautiful, not over stated, not over played. She grinned slowly, delicately pulling the ring from the box and placing the box aside she turned t over in her hands, “How did you know my size?” She asked surprised, she attempted to put it on the right hands middle finger but the ring was slightly too tight there so she put it on the ring finger of the same hand. It fit perfectly and she inspected it silently a moment. Leaning over the table she wrapped her arms around his neck in a tight embrace. “I love it, thank you so much Rayne. It’s so beautiful.”

After a moment she kissed his cheek and sat back on her side of the table, rearranging herself and looking a little flushed as she caught the looks and gentle ‘aws’ of some of the people nearby. “Sorry.” She mouthed with a nervous giggle. Brushing her skirt down and looking at her ring she beamed, like the time he’d given her a shell from the beach or his ice cream when hers had fallen. “I... have something for you. I left it... well at my place, I wasn’t sure I’d run into you today. “ She confessed, carefully brushing hair from her face thereafter. “I have a little something for the rest of your family too, just as a sort of... thank you, I guess...” As if anticipating a pout, “You got the best present though.” She giggled lightly.

Do you remember when we were young? [Closed] [Sinfulskills&Cthulu]

“You have a fiancée?” She gasped, why hadn’t Neo told her? Why was she only just finding out now? She’d missed so much. How did his parents react to that news? She couldn’t imagine at his young age they took it well. Besides wasn’t she supposed to be his wife? And then it dawned on her, a slow burst of understanding centred at her mouth which had formed an ‘O’, reaching her cheeks that turned a bright red and up to her eyes which were wide and shone with embarrassment. She giggled quietly and looked out the window to hide her face, “I didn’t think you’d remember that.” She explained quietly. It had always made her feel special when they were little but it had just been a game and most people’s memories of childhood faded after a while.

When they pulled up outside a Mexican restaurant she took in the store front with a small smile, as Rayne grabbed her wrist she turned back to him. His touch was odd, they’d held hands so often but this was different. Her eyes followed his fingers as they went from circling her wrist to putting their hands against one another. She giggled softly, “Well I’d hope so, I think I’d look very strange with large man hands don’t you?” It was strange to see the difference, their hands had never been so vastly different in size, when they were kids they were very similar. When he dropped a kiss to her ring finger she felt her chest thud heavily in her chest. For a moment she was confused and overwhelmed, what was that feeling in her chest? Why was she scared to move or breathe?

She broke from her mesmerisation when he opened the driver’s door, her eyes following him as he walked around the car and she shook her head so gather her thoughts. It was just nervousness right? She’d not seen him in a long while, that was why she was confused and worried about his reaction. When he opened the door to help her out she was ready, her bag back on her arm and a smile back on her face. “Are you sure?” She asked, though there was no hiding her excitement, she wasn’t sure that anyone would want to welcome her back so she hadn’t organised a party. A nice little private party with Rayne seemed much better though. Taking his hand she carefully slipped out of the car, making sure her bag didn’t bash into the door as she slipped away from it. “Alright...but can we get dessert too? I can pay for that if you want.”

As they stepped into the restaurant and made their way to the counter she was oblivious to anyone that may have looked their way. Too busy taking in the general appearance of the restaurant, hearing the music and chit chat of staff. She took a look at the menu as it was written near the door and looked up as a waitress approached, growing shy she dipped partly behind Rayne’s shoulder and looked back to the menu what would she order? Were they staying? She’d follow Rayne’s lead of course but it still meant she needed to choose something to eat, something that wouldn’t get her messy or be knocked out of her hand if they went back to school.

When they were alone and had made their orders she sighed lightly, “School... it isn’t like I remember it.” She finally said, “People are... mean.” She picked at a napkin lightly, starting to fold it, her concentration fully on it. While waiting for their food she folded the napkin into a cherry blossom and offered it to Rayne. “Thank you for being nice to me Rayne.” She said shyly. “I felt a bit lonely.”