Rows upon rows. They littered the shelves and she felt overwhelmed staring at them. Which one was right? Was that too big? Too small? Would that really satisfy? So many colours too; red, blue, pink, black. Scanning quickly across the display she eyed a reasonably sized lilac item and plucked it from the shelf.
Blushing slightly she headed towards the counter trying to hide her purchase from view with her hands. The cashier gave a polite and reassuring smile as she took the payment, noticing the girls embarrassment. "You'll be glad you did." She offered as she bagged the blonde girls purchase.
Rhyme rushed through the shopping centre still trying to disguise her bag from any prying eyes until she was safely at home. There she surveyed her new item glancing over the box before placing it securely in her bag and heading back outside again.
The wait was torturous as she leant against the cool painted brick. The building was quiet at this time but she knew he wouldn't have left yet. There he was lilac eyes showing little sign of emotion behind his silver hair as almost glided gracefully down the hall.
"Joshua."
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The boy raised an eyebrow as he looked down at the girl, pink jumper almost drowning her arms as she held out the lilac box topped with an enveloped card.
He stared down at them and took them cautiously studying the label. Chocolates. She'd given him chocolates. He looked up sharply "Rhy-" he said out loud to nobody as the door swung shut to the courtyard.
His footsteps quickened as he headed out of the door, breaking into a sprint to catch up with the girl running quickly towards the exit. He placed a hand on her shoulder firmly, stopping her in her tracks. "I, I'm sorry Joshu – Yoshiya." She corrected herself hanging her head in shame. Joshua's hands firmly but softly turned her round to face him and he dipped his head.
"Rhyme. Look at me." He cupped a finger under her chin and gently tilted her head upwards, leaning his down again as he did. Closing the gap between them he placed his lips against hers as tenderly as he could.