Is it worth it?

Hand in Hand

You walk down the street holding hands. Her hands are so soft. It's around 9 pm now. You're searching down the street for a place to eat.

"Do you want to eat dinner or are you looking for a snack, sweetheart? She asks.

"I'm not sure. What would you like? If you want a snack we can head over to where I work and grab a pastry." You say with a joyful tone.

"I would love to see where you work." She spoke with a smile you can't get enough of.

"Okay to Carrington Cafe!" You shout like a superhero.

She laughs. "You're so immature!!"

"You know you like me." You say with an eye roll.

"I think I might more than like you." She says softly pulling you closer for a kiss.

"Ugh, you're such a sap." You say with a playful eye roll.

"Oh fuck you." She laughs.

"You already have.. 2 times." You say jokingly.

"Soon to be 3," she says looking at you for a reaction. She notices your red face. "If you're good." She adds.

You arrive at the cafe. She takes off her jacket and puts it around her chair. She pulls out your chair for you and says "M'lady."

You blush. "Thank you, Cate."

How polite she is, is so cute. You feel like you're falling in love with her it's only been a few days but her touch and voice feel right. She takes a seat in the chair across from you. Shortly after the waitress, Clem comes up to your table.

"Oh hey, y/n. What can I get you two?" They ask.

"I'll have a latte with a danish, ma'am," Cate says.

Oh, actually I'm non-binary! If you could use they/them pronouns that would be amazing." Clem says.

You study to see how cate reacts. She looks slightly embarrassed.

"I am so sorry. I'll try to use the correct pronouns from now on! I'll have a latte and a danish please." She asks again.

Clem looks so happy and relieved. They take your order and walk away.

"That Clem person seems nice," She says softly.

"Yeah they're kinda my work best friend"

Clem comes back with our drinks and then our pastries.

"Thank you, Dear." She smiled.

"Of course." Clem politely added.

"Cate? I have a question." You inquired.

"Ask away." She grinned.

"What is this... I mean what are we?" You nervously ask.

"Well dear, what would you like us to be?" She asks raising an eyebrow.

"Well, I don't want to be friends with benefits I want to be with you.. when I'm around you I feel like I'm floating. I feel safe and warm. I never want to let that feeling go." You trembled terrified of her reaction.