The next day, Luke went to Professor Layton's house. Flora answered the door. Her eyes widened and cheeks flushed.
"Hi." She said nervously.
"I'm here to see the Professor."
"He went to get groceries, but you can come in and wait for him." Luke came in and Flora closed the door behind him. She leaned against the door and watched him as he took off his coat.
"It feels weird coming in the front door for a change." Luke smiled at her. He walked over and put his hands on either side of Flora's face. He leaned in and kissed her. She slid down the door until she was sitting on the floor. They continued kissing until they heard a car in the driveway. They pulled apart both breathing heavily.
"I'll make tea." Flora breathed and rushed into the kitchen. Luke followed her and by the time Professor Layton came through the door with the groceries, Luke and Flora were drinking tea and chatting. What Professor Layton notice was that Flora's cheeks were slightly redder than usual and that Luke's hair was rumpled, his hat slightly askew on his head.
"Ah Luke! Good to see you my boy." Professor Layton. He shook Luke's hand, and then started to put the groceries away.
"Would you like to stay for dinner?"
"Yes I would Professor thank you! May I use the phone to call my parents?"
"Of course"
Luke left the room and Professor Layton turned to Flora.
"My he's grown. He's quite the handsome young man now isn't he?" Layton noticed that Flora blushed as he said this. Hmmm
"Don't you think he's handsome, Flora? As well as being smart, kind and funny? Not to mention, he's the perfect gentleman." Flora turned beet red. Luke returned and glanced at Flora, starting to blush a little as well.
"Flora, dear, would you mind getting some more biscuits please?" Flora headed down to the cellar.
"My she's grown up. She's a beautiful young lady. Isn't she Luke?" Luke's already pink cheeks flushed even more. So that's how it is. Thought the Professor. I wonder if they know how the other feels…
"Luke would you like to spend the night?" Professor Layton asked spontaneously.
Luke went to ask his parents' permission once again, leaving time for Professor Layton to think. Eventually, Flora and Luke returned.
"Luke's spending the night, Flora." Professor Layton saw the look the two youths shared. I'll let them have their secret for now. Maybe I'll ask them in the morning. He thought.