To 8isgreat08- I am glad you liked that chapter so much. I'm working on trying to get their characters completely down pat, but some of them still may be OOC. Glad to see you still reading my stories though! And it's my pleasure! And ugh, Peyton Pie...yum!
To NALEY23alwaysforever- Hope you like this one as much as the last one! Thanks for the support! You're awesome, as always!
To Guest- I'm glad you like these types. I literally have a couple lists from Pinterest of cute date ideas and I'm looking forward to writing them as these prompts! Still would be happy to do any requests though, so don't be shy if there's any specific date you want to see them on!
"Brooke, I love you, but why are we at an aquarium? You aren't exactly a nature kinda girl so..." Peyton trailed off as her girlfriend led her by the hand through the front door of the giant building.
"Hey, I like nature. Just cause I'm not Camper, or Recycle Master," Peyton giggled at the jibe she knew was directed at Haley, "doesn't mean I don't like it. However, we aren't here for me. We are here for you." She stated happily, smiling back at her girlfriend as she moved to wrap an arm around her waist and pull the blonde into her side as they walked.
"Okay...but why exactly did I remind you enough of fish to make you decide to drag us here for a date? Are you trying to tell me something?" The blonde now stopped and pulled away from the brunette. She glared offended at her and crossed her arms over her chest, thinking of what Brooke could be hinting at that was getting 'fishy'.
Rolling her eyes at her girlfriend, she ignored the pissy stature and again grabbed her girl around the waist, pulling her along to one of the more tropical exhibits. "Babe, not everything I do or say revolves around your lady bits." A pointed look from Peyton and she rephrased. "Ok, so that's a total lie, but it's not like that. I was actually just trying to be nice. I know you've been having some trouble with inspiration for your paintings lately, so I thought maybe a trip to the aquarium would help get you back in the studio and going again."
This time the blonde smiled at the girl who held her. Ignoring the tank that was in front of them and the many other passing people, she leant over to give Brooke a soft kiss on the cheek. It touched her to think that Brooke cared enough about her work and art to take her somewhere that she thought would help with her frustrating creative hold up that she'd been experiencing as of late. She still didn't understand though how a bunch of smelly fish were supposed to inspire her.
"So, how are a bunch of fish supposed to help? I mean, we live by an ocean Brooke. I'm sure we didn't have to come all the way to the city for an aquarium..."
The brunette finally turned her attention away from the tank and turned towards her girlfriend, one eyebrow raised in question. "And here I thought you were supposed to be the deep, creative one."
This time Peyton lifted an eyebrow. Brooke only chuckled some and moved to stand behind her girlfriend, wrapping both arms around her waist and resting her chin on her shoulder. Peyton turned her head to watch her, but Brooke only kissed her temple and nudged her to look straight ahead. "Just look baby." Peyton did as told.
She'd be lying if she said what she saw wasn't pretty. There were numerous different species of tropical fish swimming in the spacious tank. The various colors and patterns of the fish both blended and popped out from the different colors of the artificial environment. Yes, it was pretty, but she still didn't see where the inspiration lied.
Almost as if she read the blonde's mind, she tightened her grip on the girl's waist and spoke gently into her ear. "Just look at all the colors baby. Don't see the fish, just the colors. Let it all just blur together...all those colors swirling and blending, each fading into another. All the orange and reds floating in such a deep blue...like a setting sun" She referred to as they watched lion fish and clown fish swim towards the top of the tank in the blue water.
She moved their attention to the bottom of the tank. "Tans and dark browns, running in with waves of greens, splashes of gray...it reminds me of the mountains. Grass fields leading up to rocky terrain." They watched sucker fish sit at the bottom of the tank, barely hidden in the fake seaweed.
Brooke watched as that light started to come back into Peyton's eyes. It was the same one she got when she saw something truly beautiful, something inspiring. It's was the same look she got when she listened to a song that really touched her...the same look when Brooke laid next to her at night after making love and whispered 'I love you'...
Not wanting to lose the blonde's interest, Brooke pulled her along to another tank. This one only containing a few marine animals and some rocky interior props. She held the blonde the same way as before as she spoke to her. "And these...they perfectly represent beauty in danger. The alluring nature catches the eyes, but in one swift move, can come back to bite you and tear you to shreds. It's a kind of ferocious beauty that comes with one who can't just be. No, they have to feel, all or nothing, because everything about them is too strong to do anything too gently."
The pair stood silent as a shark swam by them.
"They remind me of you." The blonde spoke softly, holding the arms wrapped around her. "Fierce, beautiful, protective, and so strong..."
Deep brown eyes gazed at the blonde with love before turning back to the tank. He eyes settled on the only other occupants in the tank. "And these, so soft and innocent looking, but shockingly independent. So light and breezy, carefree. So eccentric, lighting up the room just by walking in, lighting up my world. And lord knows you send shocks through me every time I touch you. They're just like you Peyton." The blonde watched the jellyfish in question for just a moment before turning in the designer's arms.
The two shared a strong gaze, so many things being said and so many emotions being shared in the silent eye contact. Not being able to take it anymore, Brooke pulled the blonde the rest of the distance and the two shared a sensual kiss. Peyton put her arms around Brooke's neck to deepen it and keep her close. At the sound of an irritated employee murmuring something about PTA, Peyton pulled away just enough to look at her girlfriend.
"You know, I think I found my inspiration again, and it's right here in my arms." She whispered with her eyes shining bright.
Brooke replied with a grin, dimples on full display. "Right back at you baby." They shared one more small, chaste kiss before moving along to 'inspire' each other in ways only they could.