-comes out from underneath a blanket- Uh. Hi. I hope you all are still interested in my writing because, well, I got a surge of inspiration, and now I am absolutely determined to finish this story. I literally have only a couple more stories to write, but I thought I'd post at least one to let you guys know that I am still alive. I was in a really bad spot for a while, where I couldn't write anything, and it was pretty miserable, but I'm back and ready to do some damage! Please enjoy this next oneshot!

Also, Ib recently updated! There's new endings and a bunch of new paintings and dialogue and I recommend that you check it out! Anyway, on with the long over due chapter!

Prompt Word #3: Garden

There wasn't a cloud in the sky to interfere with the mid-spring sunlight, making it an excellent day to take a regular trip to the cafe to get some snacks. Garry invited Ib along, like he normally does, to get some of the delicious pastries. Ib loved going to the cafe with Garry. She loved going with him anywhere at all. As long as she was with him, Ib was in a constant state of joy.

After purchasing their macarons, Garry led Ib towards the side door, opening it, and gesturing Ib to head out. She wasn't used to this. She was used to picking their usual spot in the corner with the vase of yellow roses. Questioningly, her crimson eyes gazed up at him. Garry only smiled, making her heart stutter.

"I thought since it's so nice outside, we should sit out on the patio for a change." Garry explained. "After all, there is quite a lovely garden along the gate."

Ib let a smile fill her face, as she simply nodded and headed across the threshold. Her tall companion followed behind without wasting a moment, and Ib took a seat at a table closest to the garden.

"Here?" she inquired.

"Where ever you like," Garry said, setting down the box of macarons on the table and taking a seat.

Ib hopped up in the chair across from Garry's and waited for him to flip the lid of the box before gently plucking a strawberry macaron to consume. She bit down on the pastry and let out a soft giggle. Garry had never been wrong about macarons. They always made her smile.

The two sat in silence for a while, silently eating their snacks, when Ib felt herself staring at Garry as his eyes were currently downcast, reading a book he'd brought along. Her entire body froze in place while her face lit up with embarrassment. But he didn't seem to notice her staring so continued admiring his features.

When Garry did finally look up, however, her eyes widened in alarm. Ib didn't know what do to, so she just kept staring awkwardly at him. It surprised Ib when his own eyes widened, more in curiosity if anything, and a soft smile spread across his lips.

"Don't move," he ordered gently. His finger pointed to her arm resting on the table, and Ib noticed that a giant, yellow monarch butterfly had expertly landed on her forearm. The brunette held perfectly still, crimson eyes studying the insect carefully.

"I've never seen a butterfly this close up before!" she exclaimed softly, not moving a single muscle.

"I've heard if a butterfly lands on you, that it's a sign of good luck." Garry paused for a moment, and after laughing to himself, he rested his cheek on his palm and continued. "Got any boys you like, Ib? Perhaps this boost of luck will help!"

Ib felt her body jolt in embarrassment, clenching her fists to try to keep her face from becoming too noticeably red. "G—Garry!" The sudden outburst startled the butterfly, and it fluttered off of her arm, gently floating closer to the flower garden before settling on a tulip.

"Don't worry, I think the luck still counts," Garry added, "so any boy you like is sure to come around."

Ib responded by hastily stuffing another macaron in her mouth, to avoid giving an actual response.

And.. well, there you have it! I hope you enjoyed this next chapter, and I wanna extend a gratuitous THANK YOU to everyone who has reviewed. This is my most popular story and it's all thanks to YOU, the reader! I'm so glad I could make you smile in someway and I hope you'll continue reading. I'm going to write the remaining oneshots I have left, and post 'em all at once, since they are so long over due. Until then, take care!