I do not own Little Women, and the same goes for ts characters. If I did own it, I'd have made Jo and Laurie canon. *sighs* A writer can only dream so much. Anyways, I hope you've enjoyed this! Feel free to review and give me more ideas so I could quench your thirsts for this particular pairing.
"Come on, Jo. I promised that I'll guide you safely. I guarantee you you won't even feel a single bump!" Laurie said, in attempts of convincing his stubborn blindfolded friend and neighbor.
"What are you up to, Teddy? It's my birthday today and I don't want you putting any pranks to ruin my day, although it seems unlikely. I'll have your neck for that if you even dare think about executing your evil, wretched plot!" Jo spat, frustrated at her temporary blindness due to a pocket handkerchief obscuring her overall view.
"I promise you, dear Jo, that I'm certainly not plotting anything against you. In fact, it's the complete opposite!" Laurie said defensively.
Jo gave in reluctantly. "Fine, fine."
Laurie snickered as he imagined Jo rolling her eyes with her blindfold on.
Laurie's hands went up her small shoulders and guided her, oblivious to Jo's face which was heating up every passing second. Coincidentally, Jo had almost tripped on a root of a big tree. Luckily, Laurie had caught her on the waist, causing Jo's face to redden even more, if possible.
They finally reached their destination. "Okay, Jo. You can open your eyes now." Laurie said as he untied her pesky handkerchief. Jo's vision was a bit blurred at first for Laurie had tied the hankie a tad bit too tight, but it settled quickly anyway. She looked around and saw that they were on the hill where they had had several marvelous picnics and play dates. She grinned and turned to face Laurie.
"So, what are we to do here, Teddy?" Jo said with curiosity seeping in her voice.
"Well, I have put together a treasure hunt, for I know that you love our larks." Laurie said. "Shall we go, my lady?" He held out his left arm for her.
"Yes, we shall!" Jo tucked her arm into his and they both did a combination of running, walking and skipping around the woods. Jo asked Laurie if he could at least give her a clue about where to even find a hint. Laurie gave no objection.
"Hm, let me see," Laurie said, trying to formulate a riddle of some sort to help his troubled friend, at whom he secretly laughed because of how comical her face expression had become. "Go around the hill, three times, but not fully around it! For each turn you should walk about 10 meters."
So Jo did this, and then she awaited for her friend's next instruction.
"Now go straight ahead and continue marching on until you find a piece of white paper." Laurie instructed.
Jo only had to take a few paces until she found the small piece of paper. She unrolled it and read its contents aloud.
"To find your gift of your special day, turn left, walk straight then turn right to the field where we went to yesterday." Jo looked questioningly at Laurie, who gave her no answer.
Jo, following the instructions of the paper, turned left, kept walking until Laurie told her to turn right, which she did. She ran to the field, her brown eyes filled with excitement, with Laurie trailing behind.
"Now what?" Jo said to Laurie.
"Well, you find your gift." Laurie said plainly.
Jo looked around, searching in vain for the gift while absentmindedly wondering what it was. She spotted a sign that said JO'S BIRTHDAY PRESENT and then hurried to it. She found a small rectangular box and opened it. She found two objects: a note and a brand new pen which looked quite expensive.
Jo's eyes darted everywhere to find Laurie, and when she found him, she flung her long slender arms at him, a big smile stretched on her face. The poor boy was blushing practically from head to toe but he was also enjoying that particular rare occasion where intentionally she was the one to initiate (without actually putting that much meaning in it) an action of intimacy. He knew that that was not the way she meant for the action to be comprehended but he enjoyed it nonetheless.
"Thank you so much, Laurie! I am really, truly grateful! Really, I am!" Jo said. Her voice was muffled as she was hugging him, her delicate face buried in Laurie's broad chest. Then to Laurie's surprise and joy she tiptoed and gave him a peck on the cheek, then blushing furiously at her impulse. At length she spoke up.
"How could I ever repay you? You really didn't have to buy it. It's rather expensive!"
Laurie gave her a mischievous grin and answered cheekily, "Fly at me, and give me a kiss on the cheek again."
Jo's face reddened and she said with mock sternness, "No, for that is hardly earned. If you must know, you are the only boy I have allowed to be kissed."
"Then I shall be proud of that." Laurie said, stooping over and giving the flustered girl a kiss of his own – on the cheek only, of course, to the dismay of both of them.
After a few moments of awkward silence, they went back to their normal selves, chittering away back home. Unbeknownst to both the girl and boy, new passions and emotions for each other had been effectuated or even deepened.
Okay, I have to admit, the ending wasn't the best. :P Please give me a review! It only takes less than a minute unless you decide to make a 4-page essay or something. Hehe.