Isla
one bright morning goes so easy
Having, of course, been joking, Isla is surprised at the sudden drop in Ever's tone, and as she realises the cause she feels her stomach flop in a mix of nerves and quiet delight for this man and the care he already seems to hold for her. Indeed, her hand is reaching for his in return when they are interrupted by the waitress, and the Remedy willingly surrenders the flowers so they might get a drink while they sit and order. "You're very sweet for saying so," she manages at last, "but everything is wonderful, I promise. Let's order this."
Taking his hand at last and giving it a warm squeeze, she shakes her head kindly as if to assure him that his apology isn't needed. "We are both busy individuals," she says, "so I completely understand. Things were hectic at the clinic after I came back, so I wasn't able to make it up here either. When I got your letter, though, there was no way I was going to miss the opportunity."
Grinning again properly now, Isla glances around at the restaurant. "This is an amazing date so far, Ever," she tells him honestly. "You've thought of everything."
Taking his hand at last and giving it a warm squeeze, she shakes her head kindly as if to assure him that his apology isn't needed. "We are both busy individuals," she says, "so I completely understand. Things were hectic at the clinic after I came back, so I wasn't able to make it up here either. When I got your letter, though, there was no way I was going to miss the opportunity."
Grinning again properly now, Isla glances around at the restaurant. "This is an amazing date so far, Ever," she tells him honestly. "You've thought of everything."
darkness always finds you either way
