Nova was warm, full of affection, and she was joyful to be around.
She was also intense in various ways. The way she loved and cared for others could end up being intense for some. The fact she wasn't afraid to heat up the room and throw a fist in someone's face was intense as well. Gibson loved every part of her, both the calm and intense.
That was why he thought a yellow rose would be perfect for her.
Others wouldn't think of using a yellow rose to say how they felt. They would use red, white, or pink, but none of them truly fit what he thought of her. Pink would've been fine to pair with the yellow, but it only matched her bubblegum pink eyes. It didn't fit everything about her. Yellow, on the other hand, did.
Just like the lotus flowers he gave Antauri, the yellow rose had a note attached to it. Nova wasn't as knowledgeable about flowers like Gibson or Antauri was, but he wanted to include it. While she would've appreciated the gift regardless, it was a touch he wanted to add. He wanted her to know the thought that went into it.
He left it at her door before he knocked and walked away.
Meanings: Happiness, affection, joy, intense emotion, warmth, and you bring joy to my life.