Lloyd Ending

Gretel wasn't normally a fan of big boats.

But she's always wanted to go on one.

"You want me to come with you, into the city, and help unload and check, all our supplies for the Bazaar this week?" She questioned.

"Yes." Lloyd nodded to her.

Gretel was shocked and amazed.

"Um...Sure. I can come help." She said.

Haven't gotten a response from her brother, she couldn't wait any longer.

She and Lloyd made their way out of the town and into the city.

It's as she left it. Loud and busy.

"You moved from here right?" Lloyd asked.

"Yes. Living her with my family was a little...overwhelming. So, my brother and I lived out of the city. He went the other side, and I came to our town." Gretel explained. "I can understand. I always hated the city. But I miss it sometimes. The sounds. All the business. It's just so quiet in the country, and when I come here to get my supplies, I listen to the sounds, and enjoy them while I can." Lloyd said.

Gretel smiled. "Well, If you really want noise, you can follow the children to the race track and listen to them play. That's what I sometimes do. And I go to the cafe to hear the food being made and Dirk, Marian, and Joan all talking like they...Well, the lades corner poor Dirk." Gretel said.

"Really?"

"Yea. Hearing the kids reminds me of me and my brother and how we were. Hearing the girls corner Dirk, it makes me think of school. All the friends I've left behind to live in the town." Gretel drifted off in her memories.

Lloyd watched her go off into dream land. It was like she was still a kid. But it was adorable.

"We're almost there." He said snapping Gretel out of her dream state.

"Right. Sorry. I was lost in thoughts." She said turning bright red.

Lloyd smiled a little. Too cute.

They reached the ship yard where Lloyd's things were getting moved off the ships.

Gretel was a big help, even if she couldn't lift so much.

Lloyd did appreciate her coming with him to help and keep him company. He was always lonely.

sure he had many people in the town. Felix and Sherry mostly.

But no one like Gretel, who visited him every morning just to give him a flower.

Blue, pick, yellow, red or white. She had something to give him.

She would even talk to him when she fished by his house too. And she talked to others who came by, but she would keep him in the conversation by talking business.

And even talked about plans with him during rainy or snowy days too. Seeds and other things.

Gretel loved getting advice from Lloyd. He was easy to talk to. Like a teacher in school. But...you never have a crush on one. At least she never did.

Maybe a few other students she knew. But all her teachers were mostly women. Lloyd is like the male teacher she wish she had in school.

He was so sweet and understanding. Sure, he can be scolding, but he means well.

Gretel works hard to make all her food, tea, and wine perfect and takes perfect care of her animals, pets, and horse.

She once told Lloyd she had a green toy pony named Lloyd and he was her lucky pony, through middle school. She never told him the reason why.

They soon headed back with all the supplies and dropped them off at Lloyd's stand. He loved his rocks and materials.

"Thanks for all your help today Gretel." Lloyd said.

"Anytime. I'll be there to help. You've helped me before many times. So, it's right that I return the favor." Gretel said.

"Gretel!" Called a voice.

"Yes?" It was the mail man.

"This arrived for you." The man gave her a letter. It must have been from her brother.

"Thank you." She said.

"Who's it from?" Lloyd ask.

"My brother. I wanted to see how he was doing and ask him a question about something." She said.

Lloyd nodded. "Good. You can open it. I'll finish up here."

"I'll read it later. Let's finish this." Gretel said.

"I think it's good." Lloyd said.

"Oh. Okay." Gretel said.

"I'll ask this. Was the question about me?" Lloyd asked.

Gretel was silent and shocked.

It didn't take long for Lloyd to figure out she was acting weird around him. And it was only a guess or risk, that he took if it was about feelings for him.

Gretel didn't speak and just stared at him.

Lloyd walked over slowly, leaned to her, his hand on her cheek, and kissed her.

Gretel processed that quick, as she closed her eyes and kissed him back.

Soft and sweet, nothing was like this. Gretel dropped the letter from her brother to wrap her arms around Lloyd.

He did the same with his other arms.

How long had they waited for this?

Finally pulling away, Lloyd and Gretel were both speechless.

Moments passed as they finished pulling away fully.

"Well." Gretel said.

"Gretel. You are very child-like, and it's adorable. I have fallen for you." Lloyd said.

Gretel only smiled.

"Please will you-"

"Yes!" Gretel shouted. She hugged him tight. She dreamed of this for so long now, and it's finally coming true.

Lloyd smiled big hugging her back. "Great." He said.

"I will be yours." She said. "Wait. How do we tell everyone else?" Gretel asked.

Lloyd didn't think of that. But he could have a little fun with this. "How about, we keep this, a secret. Just for now. Then we can tell everyone else." He said.

"Lloyd. You'd be that...romantic?" Gretel asked.

Lloyd nodded. "I was like that when I was a teenager while traveling. Saw many of those and they were obvious. But I learned from them."

"Note taking in secret romances? Lloyd. You are one mystery I can never figure out. But I guess, I'll soon understand you, like you do me." Gretel and Lloyd touched foreheads. "Yes indeed." Lloyd agreed.

The End

Hope you enjoyed Lloyd's ending.

There are still three other guys left.

Who's next?

Amir

Angelo

or Ivan?