~The Next Day~
Step by step, piece by piece; Violet learns more about her own emotions every day. These feelings that most take for granted, were something that the girl has to fight for tooth and nail just to advance. However the past days have seemingly unlocked new emotions inside of her. While still faint, just like a flower they will bloom brilliantly with the right actions.
It was a brand new day, Violet awoke early as usual and prepped herself. The thoughts running through her mind whirled around the last few days. However with the encouragement, and advice of her friends she finally felt as if the fog began to part. She finally could begin to understand what her feelings for Leon could be.
Feeling a steady warmth spread through her chest, gliding up to her cheeks she set off for another day of work.
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Greeting the young man in a soft tone "Good morning Leon." She felt much calmer talking to him now, as if he was another person she could confide in.
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However the young man wasnt as composed. Despite the length of advice sessions from his friends it was still hard to execute their "love advice '' in person.
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Doing his best he greeted her as warmly as possible, "Morning Violet… you sleep well?"
"Of course, but I intended to go to sleep sooner but my friend Lucilia insisted we talk about y..."
Realizing what she almost said the girl closed her mouth. Followed by a hesitant clearing of the throat.
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Getting used to some of the girls odd ticks Leon was able to divert the conversation elsewhere. But the thoughts pinging around in his head what she was about to say still loomed within him.
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Page after page, the pair transcribed faster than any of the other teams by a landslide. When they worked there was little idle chat, however the time they had for solace was few and far between. Until…
Leon paused for a moment from his reading, placing the papers down. The advice from his friend the night prior made his chest tighten up. Thinking "I have to do it now…"
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"How about we take a- break go get some food again…"
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"I would like that"
Violet was glad for a break, while she was trained to work as long as was needed. The idea of being able to converse, and spend time with someone she could confide in was nice. The only unsure feeling she felt was the difference in how she felt with Leon, than with her friends… She felt as if she liked him in a different way than them.
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Standing up to prepare her small bag, the pair set off.
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Casual chat filled the air as they told stories of their pasts. With Leon even managing to get a small laugh out of Violet after telling her the story of how Kyle once broke the Observatory's piping after a particularly bad meal.
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As the meal ended, Leon's voice perked up for an important question for the blond girl.
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"So…. um Violet…. would you happen to be busy later…. Like tonight.."
The young boy fidgeted with the fork in his hand.
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However Violet still met his gaze.
"I dont believe I am doing anything of particular importance tonight…. Why do you ask?"
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With his face lighting up he blurted out "Well THErEs THIS COMET that only comes every 200 years! And it's supposed to be a beautiful once and a lifetime opportunity… and I was wondering if you wanted to see it with me…"
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With his gaze trailing off in fear of a rejection time seemed to drop to a crawl as his stomach twisted in knots.
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To his surprise he was met with one of her metal hands being placed on his.
A rare smile spread on the girl's face as she felt her chest heat up yet again.
"I would really enjoy that…"
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To Leon this made his heart almost erupt out of his chest, he wanted to jump up and cheer. He wanted to jump on his older friends back thanking him endlessly for the advice. But he help his composure.
"Perfect! Then ill stop by your room at 8 I have a secret spot where we can get the best possible view!... OH and ill snag a portable telescope to…. AND and go and bring some soup since it will be cold."
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The pair walked back to their own rooms, already far ahead completed with work for the day.
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But really they both just wanted to prepare in their own ways for the night ahead.
~Some Hours Later Violets Dorm~
"Did you girls hear about the comet tonight! Its gonna be amazing, Kyle already invited me to go watch with him."
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"Yes me and Bluebell are gonna go watch it from the main deck."
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"What about you Vi? Do you want to join us?" Questioned the red head.
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The blond shaken back to alertness from her thoughts seemed puzzled for a moment before responding.
"Well I promised Leon i'd go and see it with him…."
Fidgeting with her brooch once again, Violet was surprised when she was playfully grabbed by Iberis.
"YESSS! Im sooo happy for you Violet, your going on your first date!."
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Violets chest began to warm up once again, this time the warmth tinged to her cheeks at the mention of the word date.
"D-date…. What exactly does that mean…?"
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Lucilia gave Violet a warm smile, before taking a seat beside the blond.
"A date is when 2 people who like each other go out for a romantic time."
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"W-wait so thats what im going on with Leon tonight." seemingly getting flustered her friends began to reassure her.
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"Wait Violet what's wrong do you not want to go." Questioned Bluebell
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"Its not that….if thats the real case… i'm just worried… I dont have any experience for a situation like this…"
Violet pouted before continuing
"I think I really do like him… but what if I mess up and he sees me for who I was…"
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However as Violet continued to pout she was embraced. Lucilla held her showing her young friend some compassion.
"Vi you have nothing to worry about… I'm sure if you show him who you are he will just fall in love with you in an instant."
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"Mhm! You got this Violet! Kyles has been telling me about his talks with Leon…."
Iberis got in close to Violet ear before whispering.
"Hes just as nervous as you are… so just be yourself Violet."
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The time ticked closer, and closer to when Violet was to set out on her date. The trio of her friends did their best to encourage the blond.
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~Meanwhile~
"So then I asked her to go with me… to go watch the comet alone together…"
Leons hands figited together as he nervously explained to Kyle how it went.
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"HELL YEAH MAN YOU DID IT!" Yelled Kyle grabbing Leon by the shoulders and rocking him side to side.
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"So cmon tell more whats your plan, when are you meeting cmon cmon kid details!"
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Leon looked puzzled.
"A plan? W-what do you mean?"
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Kyle sheepishly turned to other Scholars in the room who laughed a bit at Leons innocence. Before lowering his voice so only Leon could hear.
"Well dont you want to kiss her if the moment arises?"
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Leons face turned instantly pink as his hands began to sweat. Suddenly feeling as if he was in a sauna.
"Um I well…"
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"Im just messing with you Leon!"
Kyle slapped Leon on the back before continuing.
"Trust me if the moment feels right you'll know, but dont force it! Trust me it will just be super awkward. But you go this, its almost time go get ready!"
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To be continued