Talk to the wind, talk to the sky,
Talk to the man with the reasons why,
And let me know what you find
It was cloudy morning, that much was true. Victoria stayed in her room in the early hours brushing her hair, she was already dressed and ready for the day. Victoria stared out the window, grimacing up at the tinted clouds, she debated on whether she should cancel her plans for the day. She decided against it, even if they do go into town he did say it was her pick on where they would spend the morning and she decided the tea bank would be best for this morning's weather, not to mention she was starving with hunger.
After short while Amelia, Victoria's maid came in, knocking slowly at the door. "Miss Victoria, pardon me but the carriage has arrived for you with a certain Mr. Beckett waiting at hand."
"Thank you Amelia, I'll show myself the way down." Victoria said. And with that said Amelia departed. Victoria stood then, breathing in a deeply she walked over to her large mirror and took a good look at herself, then with a reassuring smile at herself she turned away from the mirror and left her room.
(-)
It wasn't a surprise for Victoria that he would be waiting outside the carriage for her, his hand outstretched for her to take.
"Good morning Mr. Beckett." She said smiling at him as she slowly approached him.
"Good morning Victoria," He said as she took his hand and stepped gracefully into the carriage. He followed her soon behind.
They sat in silence for some time on the short trip into town. Both taking glances out the window and at each other.
"You look beautiful this morning." He said or rather stated. His words were stern and sincere. Victoria easily blushed at his words.
"Thank you." She whispered.
They then stayed silent for the rest of the ride into town. With little glances here and there, and then after a while Beckett took her hand, playing with her fingers, lingering over her skin. A smile crept on her lips, goosebumps rising across her arms. Victoria stood her ground, even if his actions made her stomach uneasy she didn't show it. She simply continued to stare out the window of the carriage.
Finally they arrived into town, the sky still roaring an ugly shade of grey but that didn't matter. Victoria wasn't going to let that ruin her morning with Beckett.
"Where to?" He asked her.
"The tea bank." she replied with a smile.
Beckett then told the driver to settle at the bank.
(x)
When they arrived the place had a few common people, all faceless riches who hung out together to talk about the latest town gossip. Among them sat the mayor and his wife.
Cecelia, a young redheaded the waitress approached them first. "Miss Victoria, it's a pleasure to see you here again."
"Hello Cecelia, it's a pleasure to be here this morning." Victoria said.
"Come this way, I'll show you two to your seats."
They sat quickly in the back of the bank's parlor in a private area.
"Should I start you off with your regular cup of tea Miss Victoria."
"I'd like that very much, thank you Cecilia." Victoria said, looking over to Beckett who had his eyes on Victoria.
"And you sir?" Cecilia asked, her eyes growing a bit wide when she took a good look at Beckett. She blushed at how handsome the man across from Victoria was, her cheeks turned an embarrassing shade of pink. Victoria had to bite on her lower lip to keep from giggling. Beckett who continued to stare at Victoria seemed oblivious to the young waitress' gawking stare.
"I'll have the same as Miss Victoria." Beckett said.
Cecilia nodded head down and then left to fetch their tea.
"So, we're here. What would like to discuss?" Victoria asked.
"I'd like to talk about you. Your goals, your dreams, what you want out of life." Beckett said, unflinchingly.
"Me? I-I already talked about myself, tell me about you. Jadelyn told me that you traveled, where have you traveled to?" Victoria asked.
And that's how it happened. Their conversation sparked and started as a low flame. He talked openly and willingly about his trip to Europe. He spoke about his experiences with different people, the gypsies he'd met in London, the wonderful food he had in Italy, the music and spiritual dances he partaken over in Greece.
Victoria listened to him in complete awe. She took sips of her tea here and there when it arrived but her eyes never wavered away from his. She took in all his words in fascination. Victoria had spent her entire life in Greywood, she never knew the outside world and possibly never would. Images of the wonderful places he had spoken of began to form in her mind as he describes each and every one of them in great detail. How great would it be to travel to these places along side Beckett. Once he finished speaking she smiled and looked away, cheeks blushing at the thought of Beckett and herself walking down the streets of Paris with her arm tucked in his.
"Incredible, If only I had the freedom you do." She said, staring around.
He locked eyes with her then, "What do you mean?"
"You travel, you've experience the world. I'm afraid the only true experiences I will only have revolve around this town." Victoria says, her eyes lingering around the other people who surrounded the bank, her face clearly sadden by her own words.
Beckett quickly reached his hand over to her, "Victoria, look at me." he whispers. She did what she was told, his hand on hers made her flushed, "You don't have to be a slave to this town. When you're old enough and ready, I'll take you wherever you want to go." His words lingered in the air, the promise beyond anything she could hope for, she smiled at him. "Maybe one day." she whispered back to him.
(x)
To say Jadelyn was distress was putting it lightly. She was going mad, absolutely positively mad. It felt like the hours passed slowly, though she suppose they had. The morning sun decided to show itself for the day and she dammed the sky for it. Beckett had yet return with Victoria and Jadelyn was deciding whether to take a trip into town or not. She decided against it, so there she sat on her white oak rocking chair on her porch waiting on her troublesome brother to return with lady Victoria. Images of the two together poured without permission into her head. She cursed her thoughts, unladylike words fumbling from her lips. "What is taking them so long?" she shouted, though no one could hear her.
(x)
Victoria and Beckett walked along the sidewalk of the town, the sun showed its glorious shine and the market came to life quickly. People and children surrounded them, the smell of fresh bread and flowers hung in the air in a delicious aroma. Victoria sighed happily as her eyes looked around the town, her hand taking a good grip on Beckett's arm. They came across a package of red roses and Victoria loosen her grip on his arm as she leaned down at the beautiful flower and inhaled. "They're beautiful." she said.
"How much?" Beckett asked the nameless market man.
"For twelve, two silver ones lad!"
Beckett passed the man the money, the man quickly took a silver wrapping to twelve of his finest and passed it to Victoria. "Thank you." she said to him and then she resumed her role besides Beckett. One hand on his arm and the other holding her flowers to her chest.
"Where to next?" He asked. She turned her head and gazed up at him, "If you don't mind, I would like to head back to your home for a rest."
"No I don't mind at all, we'll head back." He said, taking her hand and guiding her through the crowd.
(x)
When Jadelyn awoke after her much-needed nap, never would have she imagined that it would be to the sound of Victoria's laughter. "Finally." she said and arose from her bed and headed toward the window to take a look at Beckett and Victoria fooling around outside. Annoyance filled her up, for what she saw did not please her at all. She resents seeing Victoria being to close to Beckett, this is not what she had in mind when she had told her brother that she wished to see him. Quickly she fixed herself and took a quick glance in the mirror. Jadelyn looked stunning in her green dress and curled up-do. Once she finished fixing herself up she left her room.
(-)
"Beckett.." Victoria hissed. She couldn't believe it, she had come back to take a nap and ended up finding herself in a game of, what's it called? football? She ran away from him as fast as she could, giggling along the way, he ran after her in joy. And then of course, his arms circled around her waist and down they went. They tumbled on the ground, Beckett falling on top of her. She laid underneath him, gazing up at him. He was stunning, truly a beautiful boy.
They came face to face, his mouth so close, "You caught me," She says dreamily. Her hand reaching up to cup his face, he leaned desperately into her touch.
Kiss me now.
"Beckett, Victoria." Jadelyn's voice sounded behind them, breaking them out of their trance. And then they separated, Beckett helping Victoria up.
"Now big brother, playing rough with Victoria here and didn't even bother to invite me for the game?" Jadelyn says mockingly, her eyes like daggers against him.
"You play too rough." Beckett says playfully.
"There is no such thing." Jadelyn says playfully too, walking over to Victoria she takes her hand, "Victoria come, let's have some tea in my room," Jadelyn said taking her away before any objection. Beckett watched as his sister walked away with Victoria.
Jadelyn and Victoria sat on the floor of Jadelyn's room, Victoria finding comfort once again in the hands of her friend as Jadelyn combed Victoria's hair. Victoria's mind wondered back to Beckett's lips.
"Jadelyn, can I ask you something?" Victoria said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Anything." Jadelyn said to her.
"Have you ever, kissed a boy before?" Victoria asked, her cheeks inflaming. Jadelyn's eyebrows rose and she stopped brushing Victoria's hair, Victoria turned around on her knees to face her friend. "Why do you ask?" Jadelyn says, smiling at Victoria, her eyes lingering on her lips.
"Because... I don't know." Victoria says averting her eyes to the floor.
A thought consumed Jadelyn's mind then.
Oh my..
"You want to kiss my brother!" Jadelyn says loud. Victoria is now full-blown embarrassed, flushed she stutters, "No..no.. I-I, I wouldn't.."
"It's okay Victoria, if you want to kiss him." Jadelyn says, teasing her.
Victoria takes a strand of her hair, nervously twirling it around her fingers, "Well I've never kissed anybody before." she admits to Jadelyn. Jadelyn turns her head as if taking Victoria's words into consideration.
"It's a nice feeling," Jadelyn says, "Having someone's lips upon your own," Jadelyn leans in closer to the other girl.
"You want to kiss my brother don't you?" She presses Victoria to keep on. Victoria's brown eyes looked up to meet Jadelyn's blue orals. The nervous girl nodded, "though I'm scared that I won't be any good at it."
Jadelyn's eyes sparkled dangerously, "I can help you."
"You can?" Victoria asked hopeful, "How?"
"Kiss me." Jadelyn said, her voice determined. Victoria's eyes opened wide in shock.
K-Kiss... kiss you?
"It's just a kiss Victoria, we're friends aren't we?" Jadelyn says leaning in closer.
It's just a kiss.
Victoria leans in closer to her too, curious, "I suppose, it is just a kiss."
"No one will have to know, it'll be our little secret." Jadelyn says, her voice toxic and full of temptation. It was just a kiss, just lips touching lips, surely it was just innocent. Victoria nodded her head, and then Jadelyn closed the distance between their lips, colliding her mouth to Victoria's.