Coming back around again

Her expression softened once more as he assured her that he did want her there. She felt like there was probably still more he wasn't saying behind the apprehension she felt from him, but she wouldn't push him for more. Just knowing that he wanted her with him and that he was just as willing to give this a shot was enough for her. "I want to give this a chance too," she agreed softly, turning her head to press a kiss by his ear. She didn't know what to call them now. Lovers? Friends? Was this a relationship? Some combination of the three? She couldn't be certain, but they had only just begun and there was plenty of time ahead of them to figure it out. If nothing else she was just glad to no longer be alone.

He surprised her with a seemingly random question about her favorite flower and she blinked with surprise a couple of times before chuckling with a little smile. "I've always liked hydrangeas," she replied. "There were a few huge hydrangea bushes near the dens I grew up in. I love how many different colors they can be and how delicate they are, but still so large and fluffy all clustered together." She snuck a quick kiss to his cheek before she asked, "What about you? Do you have a favorite flower?"

"Anthea Dásos"