Violets and Thorns

[ThatPolishDude]

A young woman sat at the edge of a large room, illuminated by a soft glow of a crystal chandelier above, the sun was just nearing its sunset and so too her profile was illuminated through a large window facing to the west. She picked the hour and the table specifically, going out of her way to arrange this exactly as she wanted, it wasn't easy or cheap but given the reason why she was here, it was well worth the effort. Still, for all the preparation, she was still nervous. She was well aware she should not, this had been going on for nearly a year and by this point, she should have grown used to it all but this setting was new and she was not sure if it was the source of her nerves or if it was something else. Still, there she was, dressed in a dress that up until it was fully on seemed too small for her and sticking out among the fine patrons of this restaurant like a sore thumb with both her frame and purple hair, at least she would not be alone in that for too long.

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She came early of course, running late on this day of them all was too terrifying a prospect to not be here way in advance and it seemed everybody noticed her nervousness, a few members of the staff offering some warm words as they went about their business, trying to make her more comfortable while she waited for the guest of the hour to arrive. As the hour drew near, she frantically checked if everything was in place, checked if her dress was sitting well on her and tried to check in the mirror if her hair was in order. Somehow despite the career she chose, moments like this were the most stressful ones. There was nothing left now however and she looked to the entrance eagerly!

[Bare]

Across the hustle and bustle and clang of various tools and small talk happening throughout the restaurant there was a sound that cut through it all, it was the click clack of heels along the floor. Another young woman who was walking through, dressed in a vibrant pink dress that showcased her own muscular body but gave off more fun and energetic vibes than the regal, near divine energy of the woman at the table... Whom Alizeh was walking right towards.

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Stopping in front of the purple haired woman Alizeh would smile brightly at her. "Hey Kate, sorry for being late.. I didn't mean to keep my golden goddess waiting hehe." Alizeh said with a giggle while looking Kate up and down before leaning down and pressing her lips against Kate's own for a chaste yet loving kiss before pulling away and taking her chair out to sit down. "Have you ordered yet babe?" Alizeh asked with a smile as she bridged her hands and rest her chin on top while looking at her girlfriend dreamily.

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Seeing Alizeh walk through the door and towards the table, Kate was positively stunned. It's been almost a year they've been together now and still she was amazed every single day at how beautiful Alizeh was just like she was the first day they met. As she neared the table, Kate would stand up and take a step towards her only to then be made to blush fierce red at the woman's comment and before she could reply, her lips were sealed with a kiss. It took conscious restraint to not abandon all decency and pull Alzieh closer that very moment but she managed.

As they sat down, Kate would raise her hand to her cheek, confirming from the warmth that the blush was still very much there and letting out a slightly nervous giggle, Alizeh never seemed to run out of ways to make her blush... especially in public. "You're actually right on time, I just came a bit early and no, I have not. I hear they serve a great crab here though?" She said as she reached for the menu, looking up at Alizeh once again "You look divine today."

[Bare]

Having pulled away from Kate and smiling at the woman Alizeh noticed the blush dusting the woman's face and couldn't help but smile just a bit wider. It was always so easy to make the purple haired beauty blush and flustered, really she sometimes almost felt bad, if not for how damn cute she looked when she was. "Well you were here before me, therefore I was late, and I shouldn't ever keep someone as amazing as you waiting." Alizeh said with a smile and wink before reaching over to grab her hand and give it a light squeeze.

"Crab sounds good, maybe make it surf and turf with some steak too, keep those muscles of yours nice and fed hehe." Alizeh said jokingly before blushing slightly at Kate's own compliment. "Heh, look at you, flipping my own compliment to you right back at me, ya minx." Alizeh said before smiling a bit more tenderly. "Thank you though.. now tell me, what's the occasion, its a bit early for our anniversary after all." Alizeh said and even as the words left her mouth she couldn't help but feel a bit surreal using the word anniversary.. but it was true and it was coming up for them and she was all too ready for it, but first.. whatever Kate wanted to talk about here.

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Kate smiled mischievously when she heard Alizeh speak. "That does sound delightful. Though your muscles need the fuel a bit more than mine" She said, sticking out her tongue as she teased her girlfriend about their slight but noticeable size difference.

The question that came next was a bit of a problem for Kate, of course, she had a reason but it was a bit early to drop something like that. First she wanted them to have a good evening together before she'd get to the serious stuff. "The occasion is i want to treat my breathtaking girlfriend to an amazing dinner" she said, pulling Alizeh hand closer and leaning in to plant a kiss on her hand. "And i might have wanted to see you in a dress~" She added, trying to get a bit of revange for all the teasing and see if she could make Alizeh blush even more.

[Bare]

Whilst teasing Kate was always fun it was even more so when Kate was ready and willing to take shots back at Alizeh making her both blush and smirk confidently at the challenge that she was putting out. "Mhm fair, careful though, you'll be trading one of the few edges you have on me." Alizeh said teasingly with a wink back at Kate.

Although after hearing Kate's answer about why she asked her here Alizeh would blink before shrugging. Admittedly she felt Kate was holding back, but if she had a particular reason she was sure that the purple haired girl had a reason for keeping it hidden. Either way she'd blush just a bit more as Kate continued before kissing her hand softly. "Fair enough, I'm definitely down to please, likewise I appreciate seeing you in one as well." Alizeh shot right back as the waiter came over to take their orders before walking away to put it in.

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Kate would smirk hearing Alizeh's comment, giving her hand a tight though brief squeeze. "Now now, don't get too cocky, would be a shame if I get too easy a fight the next time from that attitude" She'd return the wink before adding "Though I can't help but wonder how would that match look like if we were matched in strength." She said, tapping her lips for a second, a strange quirk of hers it was, she was almost always thinking about fighting if not occupied by something else, though it was fitting enough she supposed given she spent nearly every waking moment training for it.

Then the waiter came to take their orders, giving a brief pause to the conversation. "It's strange to think it's a year already... strange to think it's been only a year too." She said, pausing briefly with a soft smile, slightly tilting her head and drinking the sight of the other woman in. "So much has changed, for the better mostly and" She took a brief pause, words getting stuck in her throat and a sudden blush washing over her face as she'd shyly look to the side "None of it would have happened if not for you..."

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Alizeh chuckled a bit as she heard what Kate said, that same competitive grin she always had coming back on her face almost matching Kate's own. "Heh, funny, but trust me next time we clash it'll be anything but easy." Alizeh said with a wink before raising a eyebrow at Kate pondering it further in a serious way.

"Hmmm in JUST strength it'd be close but you'd win buttt if we factor speed and technique it's all me." Alizeh said playfully while sticking her tongue out at Kate before turning to the waiter so she could give her part of the order, a brief pause in their conversation happening as a result but soon it would resume in a bit of a more serious way as Alizeh hummed softly at what Kate said.

"A bit yeah.. and I could say the same, so much of what has happened with me would have been different if not for you.. Almost like fate huh? Like we were.. meant to be together." Alizeh said softly reaching across the table and tucking some of Kate's hair behind her ear, gently holding and cupping cheek as she did so with a warm smile on her face.

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Kate's grin widened with Alizeh's remark on the speed and technique. "Oh really? Must not have noticed that when Huan was giving you pointers the first time we spared. Not that it helped you much" She said, leaning forward a bit and sticking her tongue out at Alizeh. It was a bit odd how she enjoyed that kind of back and forth with her when she'd have trouble bringing herself to do that with anyone else.

"Fate..." Kate echoed, she never much liked the idea. The thought that all that happened to her and her close ones was planned used to sicken her to the core, especially after what happened two years ago but now, it felt odd to think that but maybe it was worth it. Her eyes escaped to the side, for a moment, an excited blush she had thus far turned into a more nervous one. Her hand shifted to intertwine hers and Alizeh's fingers together before her eyes returned to her girlfriend. "I love you"

Her eyes then remained locked on the other woman's own, the rather stern expression she usually had, though already softened by Alizeh's mere presence fell away completely. It was as if by saying what she just did, though it was not the first time, some huge weight came off her shoulders, no words she had ever spoken before felt as true as this. After a moment, the sound of feet on the stone floor brought her back from her ruminations and she giggled slightly nervously. "If I get any more lost in your eyes we won't get to eat today." She said just as the waiter brought the first course and a bottle of wine, Kate almost forgot but she did order the whole dinner to be accompanied with a sommelier's choice of wine.

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Chuckling a bit at Kate's jab back about the differences between them she'd shake her head. "I meant when it comes to WRESTLING skills babe, we both know I'm better there." Alizeh said confidently towards the woman before smiling a bit softer at the woman as she felt Kate's hands intertwine with Alizeh's own, giving a little squeeze as Kate reiterated her feelings to the greenette making her blush a bit.

"I love you too." Alizeh said right back with utmost confidence and commitment behind it but before the tender moment could get even warmer and more intense between them the food would soon arrive. "Hehe, I can think of worse reasons to fast for a bit." Alizeh said jokingly in response to Kate before smirking a bit wider at the wine that came along with the food.

"Ooooh how ritzy." She said jokingly as she took a glass before taking a sip and humming softly. "Very good choice babe." Alizeh said with a nod towards Kate in appreciation of the extra step she took for this date of theirs.