Pairing: PatonxJulia
Name: Midnight Picnic
Julia Ingledew was sitting in her little bookshop, sipping on a cup of tea, thinking about a certain man. She couldn't get him out of her mind. Not to say that she found it uncomfortable to think about him. She actually quite enjoyed it.
"I'm going out to dinner with Tancred, auntie. I should be back before nine." Emma was always going out with Tancred. Julia thought that it was healthy for Emma, so she didn't mind. But, she got lonely sometimes.
The bells over the door tinkled as Emma left. Julia sighed and took her cup back to the kitchen. She heard a knock on the door and went to open it. Her heart raced when she found Paton the power booster standing there.
"Hello Julia" He said in that low, calm voice of his. Julia practically swooned right there.
"Hello Paton. I'll just light the candles shall I?" She ran and extinguished the lights. She then lit the numerous candles she had acquired since she had met Paton.
Paton came in and Julia noticed for the first time that he was carrying a basket. He went into the living room and spread out a blanket, then took his basket and started unloading it.
"Paton? What is this?" Julia asked, surprised. Paton smiled at her and brought out the numerous dishes he had brought.
"Just thought we could have a little midnight picnic." Julia smiled and sat down. Paton put out some roast pheasant and they started to eat. Julia found herself enjoying his company more and more. She laughed as she had not laughed in months.
"Julia, I was wondering… Well, it's nothing really, but…. I know a nice spot by the beach, and I was wondering if you would like to take a trip there, just for a day. It would be marvelous at this time of year."
Julia was overjoyed at the prospect. Then she thought about Emma and her face fell a little.
"Emma and Tancred can come too" Paton said hurriedly, as he had meant to say it before, but had forgotten. Julia lightened immediately. Paton smiled and took that to mean yes.
"I can pick you all up at nine tomorrow, if you want me to" Of course Julia wanted it. She wanted to be with him more than anything.