Flora got off on the next train stop and walked to the shopping center. She wore a light blue loose shirt and a white skirt. She looked around for a bit and found a certain brown haired man wearing a white dress shirt and long jeans. She smiled and walked up to Laslow. "Hey Laslow." She said.
Laslow snapped out of his thoughts and looked at a familiar twin. "Ah, hey snowflake."
Flora blushed at the nickname Laslow gave her. While it was nice, it was embarrassing to hear him say it in public.
"Oh shut up you." She said and gently punched his shoulder. Laslow chuckled and suddenly held Flora who blushed.
"A gentle but sharp snowflake." Laslow teased before kissing her forehead. Flora scoffed and broke off.
"Right, ready to go?" Flora asked. Laslow smiled and gently took her hand.
"Lead the way Mademoiselle." Laslow said. Flora took his hand and began to guide him through the shopping center. As that was going on, he was thinking about Corrin and Felicia. "So love, how is dear Felicia doing?"
"She's doing fine. She told me she was going with Corrin to study." Flora explained.
Laslow nodded. "I see, it seems my plan worked out."
Flora stopped walking and turned to look at Laslow with a confused look. "What do you mean?"
"Well you see, Corrin hasn't gotten close to a girl outside of his family. So I convinced him to talk to Felicia since he always looks at her." Laslow explained.
Flora gave Laslow a skeptical look. "Are you sure you didn't tell Corrin to get Felicia off my back just so we can have a date?"
Laslow was taken aback by this. "Heavens no, I'd never be selfish. I would be fine if you reschedule our date to help our dear Feli. Aside from that, I wanted to help Corrin."
"If you say so." Flora said, feeling a bit off by his statement. Laslow chuckled. "You know, if you want you could always reschedule."
"It's fine Laslow." Flora said. "Felicia told me I should spend time with you. So I'm going to respect her decision."
The two entered a cafe and sat at a table next to a window. Laslow picked up a menu and began a conversation. "So Flora, what do you think of Corrin and Felicia?"
Flora lowered her menu and looked at Laslow. "What do you mean?"
"I mean as a couple. The girl with bad luck and a boy who doesn't wear shoes." Laslow explained.
Flora paused to think for a moment. "I'm not sure. So far the only guy she has talked to the most was Corrin. I guess they make a good couple."
"You guess?" Laslow asked.
"Yeah, I worry for her." Flora sighed. "She had many dates and many of them ended in disaster."
Laslow, shocked by Flora's response brought up his curiosity. 'Many dates eh? How can they leave such a pretty face? Sure she makes mistakes, but she can't be that bad.'
"First date, she lost track of time. Second date, she got stood up for a prank. And third, guy left her after she forgot her wallet." Flora explained.
That's when Laslow's eyes widened. "Wow….that's a lot."
"Yeah...thats why I worry for her." Flora sighed,
Laslow smiled though and held Flora's hand on the table. "Hey don't worry. Knowing Corrin, he's a nice guy. No matter how many mistakes Felicia makes, he's always willing to give her a chance." He rubbed her top of her hand with his thumb, calming Flora's anxiety.
Flora sighed in exhaustion. She wasn't sure if she believed Laslow. Though he knows Corrin more than her. Flora pulled away and decided to take his word for it. "Alright Laslow. But if he makes Felicia miserable….He and I are going to have a nice. Long. Chat."
Laslow chuckled at Flora glaring at him. Laslow then sighed and looked at the window.
"You alright Laslow?" Flora asked.
"Oh nothing, just tired from studying." Laslow said.
Flora gave him a skeptical look before the waitress came.
…
Flora and Laslow continued down the path of the shopping center. Laslow offered to pay for anything Flora wanted. At first, Flora was against the idea, but gave in to Laslow's offer. Laslow followed her in a clothing store. After gathering an amount of clothes, she walked into a dressing room. Laslow waited outside and pulled out his phone.
Peri: "Indi, you here?"
Laslow sighed. This was not a good time to talk to him. But at the same time, he worried for her well being.
"I'm here, what's up little sis?" Laslow typed. The response was fast.
Peri:...sad that you're not home."
"What about mom and dad?"
Peri: "They are no fun…..they won't even talk to me…"
Laslow stared at the text. He remembered how his mom texted him that Peri got into a fight again. This has been going on for a while since he graduated. Peri was clingy since high school. She would only talk to him and hang out with him. She refused to talk to anyone else because she didn't trust them. After Laslow graduated, Peri's life became a living nightmare. People began to bully her endlessly. They pull on her hair or throw things at her. Eventually Peri snapped and viciously beat someone to death. This caused him to worry for her well being.
"Laslow?" Flora asked, standing in front of the door. She wore short jeans and a white tanktop with a black shirt over it.
"Oh sorry. You look great." Laslow said and puts his phone away.
Flora sighed. "Maybe something better."
She closed the door, causing Laslow to pull out his phone again.
"I'm sure it's just for a day." Laslow typed.
Peri: "But I don't want to wait.. I want them to talk to me!"
Laslow sighed. "Look Peri, I know it takes long, but please."
Peri: "I'm not WAITING anymore! I'll BREAK something if they won't talk to me!"
Laslow sighed. Right at this point, he was running out of things to say.
"Laslow? Laslow you alright?" Flora called out again after failing to get his attention.
Laslow jumped and looked up at Flora. "Oh, sorry snowflake! You look great." He hesitated and puts his phone away.
Flora looked at him and sighed. "Okay, something is up. What's wrong Laslow?"
Laslow sighed. There was no hope in hiding it. Plus Peri is making things harder for him. "I'm sorry if the date isn't going well.."
Flora lifted his heads with both cold hands on his cheeks. "Laslow it's fine. Plus you're avoiding my question."
Flora pulled Laslow inside the dressing room and sat him down on the chair. "Laslow, talk to me. Whats wrong?"
Laslow shrugged. He really wanted to not get Flora involved in his personal problems. But at this point, he doesn't know how long he can keep it hidden. "Its about Peri." Laslow said. "She…..she got in trouble in school. Almost beaten someone to a pulp ever since they started bullying her. Now she's at home, and she wants to talk to someone. So far she's getting mad for me not being at home and is threatening to break something."
Flora listened to his explanation. She understood why Laslow wanted to come today. It was just so he doesn't disappoint her. But at this point of their relationship. He can do anything and she will never be disappointed in him.
She placed a hand on his cheek and slowly pecked his lips. "Laslow, we have been dating for a year now. Nothing you can say or do can change how I feel about you."
Laslow blushed but suddenly took Flora by hugging her. "I'm glad that I have a girlfriend like you."
Flora giggled and hugged him back. "Same here Laslow, same here."
…
Flora waited at the train station with Laslow, waiting for either her or Laslow's train to pick them up. "Are you sure you don't want to be accompanied home?"
Flora looked up. "Of course. After all, you have a family to return to."
Laslow chuckled. "I promise I'll make it up to you tomorrow."
Flora held Laslow's hand. "Laslow, you don't need to make anything up to me. I love you, and that is that."
Laslow nodded as his train arrived. "Well, see you tomorrow?"
Flora nodded and gave him a kiss before leaving. Laslow watched the blue hair leave before entering the train.
After a while, he got off at a stop and headed to his house. He opened the door to see lights turned off. "Seems like everyone went to sleep."
He walked upstairs and slowly opened his door to see a certain multicolor hair hanging upside down on her bed. Laslow smiled at this girl. "Peri?"
Peri sprung up and looked around to find her older brother. "INDI!" She cried and held him close.
Laslow chuckled and held Peri close to him. He broke off and looked at her. "So, what do you want to talk about?"
