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"Um…excuse me, Miss?" Jerome asked, it was his first day working in the bookstore, he needed extra money. And the black haired woman wearing headphones had been standing the same section for half an hour now, and it was his job, aside from tilling, to make sure that people didn't just read the books and leave. This wasn't a library.

Mara spun around, smiling brightly. She pulled down her headphones. And Jerome froze. She was beautiful, rosy cheeks, tanned flawless skin, glossy black straight hair, a red jumper…the most beautiful girl in the world. He looked down and realised she had a notepad and pen "Sorry," Mara smiled up at him "I'm just writing the names of all the books I'm gonna buy after I get enough money,"

"Oh." Jerome managed

"You're new here?" she guessed, "You'll get to know me, I'm a regular."

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And she was true to her word. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday she would arrive at the bookstore, look around, purchase one book, and leave. Jerome came to live for the moments she was there.

"Evening Mara," he grinned, he was the only one in on the Sunday night, and there was no other customers.

"Jerome," she greeted with a smile "Slow day?"

"Slow is my favourite speed." She grinned at him, heading over to her favourite fantasy section. When Jerome stopped her "Actually Mara, I wanted to recommend a book," Mara went over to the till leaning over to watch him "Here,"

Mara looked down at it "Love?" she asked "I've heard of it, doesn't sound great. But I'm willing to give it a go,"

Jerome smiled at her "How about…dinner, Friday night?"

"Never heard of it,"

Jerome laughed "No, as in…a date,"

Mara's eyes widened "O-oh a date? Well…I…" she swallowed hard, and decided for once in her life to take a chance "Sure," she said boldly "I would love too,"

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"Thank you," Jerome smiled, they were at her apartment door, late at night "For a really wonderful date," he leaned forward, kissing her on the cheek. Mara tiptoed, kissing him softly on the lips, and he pulled away reluctantly

"I can't wait to do it again,"

Jerome smiled at her, "Bet I'll call you before you call me," Mara laughed, waving goodbye. Pleased she had taken a chance on Jerome Clarke. She opened her door and the telephone rang. She answered it "Told you," came Jerome's voice.

Mara laughed "You cheated," she accused, closing the door.

And they stayed up, talking for the rest of the night.

Because that's what their love is.

Ah love.

It lasts forever.

Even if the TV show writes it out. I mean-

THE END