Delia:
After we had cleaned up the mess and notified someone that there was a burst pipe or something of the sort above my room, the two of us found ourselves outside the nurses home, not knowing what to say. We stood there, just staring at each other, till I plucked up the courage to introduce myself.
"My name's Delia by the way, Delia Busby" I extended my hand almost awkwardly.
The tall blonde hesitated for a second before taking it in hers. Her hand was so warm, fingers so gentle, I almost didn't want to pull myself away.
With her hand back, she tucked a wisp of hair behind her ear. She looked at the ground (nervously?) as she said "I'm Patience Mount".
"I know" It left my mouth before I could help it "I mean … yes … the other nurses told me about you".
"Oh?" she lifted an eyebrow.
I could feel my face going completely red, how could I save myself now?
"Nothing bad I assume?"
Almost too quickly I said "No! Of course not".
She gave me a smile that extended to her eyes, making them crinkle slightly at the edges, I had never seen her smile before that, but at that moment I wanted her to never stop.
She seemed to think for a moment, then she looked at her watch and thought again. "I don't suppose you're up to going to the pictures? It looks like my friend's not coming".
I know I shouldn't have said yes, I was meant to be buying a gift for my Mam and Dad, but I couldn't resist when she gave me another one-hundred-watt smile.