Would you Swallow all your Pride?

Chapter Eleven: Emerald.

"Yes." Hand in hand, they walked through the people. Venable's chest fluttered softly.

"Do you want to eat before the movie? Or are you more into popcorn and stuff?" Emma asked as their heels clacked on the floor. Their locks bounced softly with the breeze, and Venable could feel Emma's thumb caressing her hand. It felt... good.

"I'm okay with popcorn."

"Really?" Emma eyed her with a puzzled smile. They turned around the corner, and the bright, red light shone brighter. Wilhemina looked back at Emma. Her skin looks gorgeous. It had gotten slightly pink under the different-colored light, making her eyes pop. She nodded.

"Why?"

"Just thought you wouldn't be a fan of eating during the movie," Emma shrugged softly.

Venable frowned. "Why so?"

"You're all classy... it was just a thought." They stopped at the small line, and Emma wrapped an arm around Wilhemina's waist once she let go of her hand.

"Oh." Venable gulped. Emma was certainly not ashamed of being seen with her. Her head was starting to spin, making it hard to think. Her stomach twisted. This is happening. The hand on her waist caressed her hip softly. Is she always that caring?

"It's not a bad thing, though." Emma looked at her, and Venable only now realized how close they were standing. Her breath smells like strawberries. "I like it." Emma smiled a little. Brown eyes found it hard to look away. The line moved, and so did them. "I think they're having a classics marathon."

Wilhemina looked around and found a screen announcing what sessions they had for the night. Luckily, there was a screening of Jaws starting in just a few minutes. "What about Jaws?"

"Jaws?" Emma's eyebrows arched at her again, causing Venable to let out a chuckle.

"Another surprise?" Without realizing, Wilhemina smiled a little.

Emma nodded, mirroring the smile back. "I did say I want to get to know you better... I'm glad it's happening." The words sent a weird shiver down Venable's spine; she squeezed her cane a little. "Jaws is perfect." Wilhemina nodded, but didn't dare taking her eyes away from Emma. Green hues fixated right back at her for long enough to cause Venable's cheeks to tint. The line moved again, and they were next. "Good evening. I'd like two for the next session of Jaws, please."

The woman behind the counter nodded with a smile and began getting the tickets; quickly, Wilhemina reached for her purse. "Let me pay."

"My date never pays."

"Emma..." Venable stopped to look at her. "I haven't paid for anything."

"Your company is more than enough." Emma offered her a small smirk before turning to grab the tickets. Quickly, she handed the woman her card. Without a reaction, Venable simply bit her lower lip and set her purse back on her shoulder. She's... different. "Thank you." Reaching for Wilhemina's hand again, Emma guided them inside. "Would you like to share some popcorn?"

"Only if I can pay." Wilhemina's nerves were starting to ease again. Emma's presence was calming; she took things nicely.

"What if you can't?" Emma teased.

Wilhemina chuckled. "Then I'll have to eat it all alone. And I definitely can't eat a whole bucket alone."

"If you insist..."

"I do." They reached the counter and Wilhemina asked for a big bucket of popcorn. "What would you like to drink?"

"Water is fine, thank you. I don't drink soda. Makes sense. Emma seemed to be into health and sports.