Flora and Fondness
Lexa leaned against the counter, eyes darting to the clock every so often as she waited. Just when the clock hit two-thirty, she pushed away from the counter and made herself look busy, tending to her flowers.
“Good afternoon, Ms. Woods.” The soft voice carried through the shop, making Lexa smile as she pulled away from the roses she had been tending too.
“Hello, Clarke, how many times have I told you to call me Lexa?” She asked, rolling her eyes a bit.
Clarke shrugged her shoulders, a warm smile on her face. “I suppose you have told me quite s few times, but I like the look on your face when I don’t.” The blonde smirked before making her way toward the back end of the shop.
Lexa shook her head, watching contentedly. Clarke made a habit of coming in every day, she would ask what a few flowers meant, decide on one and then hand it off to the shopkeeper once it was paid for.
She looked stunning, just like every other day, her hair waved around her face, blue eyes shining in the afternoon sun that filtered through the windows. Lexa found herself intoxicated from day one.
“What do these stand for?” She called out, pointing at a bunch of bright orange flowers with spots along the petals.
Lexa smiled softly, moving toward the blonde. “Because of their vibrant color, tiger lilies are supposed to signify wealth, affluence and pride.” She murmured, watching as Clarke move to another bush.
It went like that for a few moments before Lexa had to attend to another customer. By the time she had finished, Clarke was waiting by the counter, a red flower in her hand.
“Red tulips, they’re a-” She stopped as Clarke opened her mouth, finishing the sentence for her.
“Declaration of love.” Clarke said softly, holding the flower out to the brunette, her cheeks pink.
Lexa smiled slight, biting her lip as she lay the flower on the counter. Deciding that it would be better to show how she felt, rather than try to explain it. With graceful steps, she rounded the counter, took Clarke’s arms gently, pulling them close.
“I accept your declaration.” She whispered before pressing their lips together.