Tumblr Prompt: Am I the only one thinking we need to proceed the Golly Teachers AU? I would love to see you write the valentin reasturant reservation. A bit fluffy and fun pls. Holly putting her feelings a bit out because she can't help herself around Gail. Gail may be in some off denial but she is not blind and she knows Holly is gay ect ect..
The sight of Gail flawlessly signing with the waiter bedazzles Holly as she watch them discussing the menu options and which wine will compliment well. She cannot believe Gail actually asks her out for Valentine's Day.
Even if it's just as friends and taking advantage of Oliver's offer. Gail has no idea that Holly canceled her original Valentine date with this woman Lisa set her up for a blind date couple weeks ago. She would take a platonic dinner date with Gail over any kind of date ever.
Well, perhaps the exception would be an actual real date with Gail. It's kind of weird how she never date Gail. Holly and Gail met briefly at work two years, three months, and four days ago (totally normal to keep track), then find out about each other's sexuality when they bump into each other at a queer bar. They shared a drunken kiss that night, but Gail wasn't out at that point, so they never pursue anything further than friendship ever since.
Holly knows she's been in love with Gail ever since they met. She just isn't willing to be in relationship with someone still in the closet and she knows Gail need time to figure herself out and come out on her own terms, not for Holly or anyone. Still, she wonders if things would be different if she tries to date Gail back then. They probably would end up resenting each other and break up, because Holly know Gail wasn't ready back then. She isn't sure she was ready either.
"Holly?"
Holly snaps out of her daze and looks at Gail. "Yes?"
"Decided what you want yet?"
You. That's what Holly wants.
"Um, yes. I'll have-"
Gail interrupts and start sim-com so both Holly and the Deaf waiter can understand her. "You need to sign your order. The menu have guide so follow and try your best!"
Holly signs the only few words she learned from Gail. "Sorry-me-awkward."
She looks at the menu and clumsily signs her order: carrot ginger soup as starter and ricotta spinach jumbo ravioli as main course.
The waiter smiles and signs something Holly couldn't catch, and leaves.
"What did he said?"
"Oh, that you are ridiculously adorable when you try signing."
Holly chuckles. "Really?"
Gail smiles and shakes her head. "Nah, he just appreciates your efforts and will bring the food soon."
"You're incredible did you know that?"
Gail looks shocked like she truly doesn't believe in Holly's words.
Holly wants Gail to know how amazing she is.
"You learned many languages to be able to communicate with people of different backgrounds, even though you really didn't have to."
"Of course I have to. How else can I protect- I mean… teach the kids and communicate with their family? THere's a kid in my class who is a child of Deaf adults. I should be able to talk with them about their kid without a problem."
Holly does catch the slip of protection. "You still miss being a cop?"
Gail slowly nods with a look of sadness. "Sometimes. I like protecting people. There are so many people out there who may not speak English and cops get a bad reputation for not being able to communicate with them. I wanted to break that. I wanted to be the cop that understand."
"And that's why you are incredible person, Gail. I'm fortunate to be your friend."
Gail looks like someone just punched her in the stomach for a second there. Holly wonders if she said something wrong.
"You alright?"
The waiter returns with the starters and place the dishes on the table. Gail slightly shakes her head.
"I'm perfectly fine, Holly. Thank you for coming with me, friend."
