Chapter 10: First Date
Lawrence lead Holo past the gates and outside of the city. In one hand he held a basket,filled with bread,apples,sandwhiches, other goodies, and in the other hand he held Holo's. He decided that it would be best to leave the city if the two were to truly enjoy their date. He packed a picnic for them and lead his date to the outskirts of Ruvinheign and on the borders of the forest.
It seems Lawrence picked the right location. There weren't many people outside of the city, and besides, most avoided the forest and gave the border of it a wide berth. So that was a bit of luck for the two fake siblings to have some much needed alone time. Lawrence carefully set down the basket and rested at the foot of a tree. Holo laid down beside him, cuddling close to his side.
"This is quite nice Lawrence."Holo said, holding Lawrence's arm closely,"Just you and me. It gets a little crowded being in the city all the time."
"Indeed it does."Lawrence replied,"Not to mention with everyone watching all the time I couldn't do this."
Before Holo could ask what Lawrence leaned over and slowly captured her lips with his. Her eyes widen in shock and Lawrence himself was surprised at his actions. It seems lately that he was gaining alot more courage, at least when kissing Holo was involved. Holo deepened the kiss, slipping her tongue past his lips and into his mouth. Their tongues interwined with one another, almost as if they were dancing. They finally broke apart when they desparately needed air.
"Well Lawrence, it seems we are getting bolder as of late."Holo said between deep breaths, grinning.
"Uhm...yeah."Lawrence replied, blushing slightly.
Holo chuckled,"Well before you decide to take it further with that newfound courage of yours, perhaps you can get a girl something to eat?"
Lawrence nodded sheepishly and opened the basket. He passed out a couple of items of food and the both of them ate in silence. The day was bright and warm, and the shade the outskirt of the forest provided was cool and shielded them from the bright rays of the sun. Finally, after a few minutes of eating in silence, Holo spoke.
"Lawrence, how much longer are we going to have to put up with this silly brother and sister story?"Holo asked as she bit into an apple.
"Hopefully, not much longer."Lawrence answered as he finished a sandwhich,"I know it's difficult Holo, but try to deal with it for the meantime."
"Fine..."Holo said, crossing her arms and huffing. Lawrence couldn't help but smirk a bit at the sight.
"Think of it like this."Lawrence stated,"When I become a full fledge merchant, you and I will travel the world together. We can drop the sibling act and instead become a traveling couple. Does that not sound better?"
"I suppose it does."Holo replied, laying her head down in Lawrence's lap.
"What-What are you doing Holo?"Lawrence yelled, a little shocked her head was so close to his crotch.
"This is what couple's do right?"Holo countered,"Use each other as pillows and whatnot."
"Im sure they don't say it or think of it like that."Lawrence muttered, a little steamed now that Holo was basically using him again.
"Don't pout on our first date Lawrence."Holo said,"You want to make a good impression do you not? Well whining can be a big turn off for a girl you know?"
"Alright alright."Lawrence said, cracking a smile as he stroked Holo's head. Due to no people around, Holo decided to let down her hood, exposing her wolf ears. Lawrence couldn't help but rub and stroke them.
"...I want more days like these."Holo said, closing her eyes as Lawrence petted her head, "No work, and no merchant training. Just me and you...together."
Lawrence grinned as he bent down and kissed the top of her head. Holo opened one eye at the contact and smiled. She nuzzled his leg and closed her eyes once more.
"Just be a little patient Holo."Lawrence answered,"Soon it will be just you and I. We wont have to hide our love...Just you wait."