Lavenders and Lilacs (Lachy x Fem!Reader)

Chapter 4: Floral Accessories

Note #1: So sorry for not updating this for long periods of time. I keep having the feeling The Wiggles (or more specifically, Lachy) will find this someday and I don't know how I would process that if that ever happens—

Y/N's POV

For the rest of the day, Lachy and I put lavenders in one basket and lilacs in the other.

"They're such a pretty shade of purple. Don't you so—? Lachy?" I look next to me, but he's not there.

I feel something being placed on top of my head. I adjust it and place my hand over another's. It's Lachy's. I slowly turn around. He seems even more happier than before.

"Emma taught me how to make flower crowns. I finally have the chance to show that off," he calmly explains, proudly beaming with joy.

I stand up and admire at the flower he made for himself. "It's wonderful. Do you know how to make any other flower crafts?" He shakes his head.

"Well, I suppose I'll teach you another one," I laugh and take his hand, running to the lilac side.

We use our spare hand to make sure our flower crowns don't fall off. Haha, I haven't had this much fun in a while! I slow down and start to gather more lilacs and place them in a pile.

"Pick as much as you can," I instruct. He follows along.

"Okay. I'm going to teach you how to make a flower necklace. Over time, I learned how to make them out of the most difficult—and prickly—flowers," I go over the steps.

Right away, he's like a weaving genius. Following my instructions efficiently, working at a steady pace, he's a natural.

"I can teach you how to make flower crowns after this if you'd like."

"I'd like that."

After he makes a lovely flower necklace, I smile at his focus as he places it over my head. "You beauty..." I hear him mutter.

"Hm?" I pretend I didn't know what he said.

He leans back and blushes, clearing his throat. "Nothing!"

I laugh in my mind at his sudden nervous behavior. It's...endearing. I turn around and at the speed of light, I make a flower crown for him. I move closer to him and place it on his head. He looks up and then back at me.

"I declare us the king and queen of this flower field," I joke.

He smiles and gently laughs. Such an adorable grin...

Back at Wigglehouse:

Lachy and I return with our baskets. The other Wiggles ask about our flower crowns and necklaces. We completely forgot we were still wearing them. We take a look at each other and laugh.

"Well, it looks like Lachy is even more crafty than I thought," I reply.

"And Y/N is just as good," he compliments back.

I have a hunch he wanted to say more. Maybe he's still nervous about the possibility of his inventions working or failing. I certainly would be.

Anthony, Emma, and Simon exchange looks and smirk. Lachy pushes me back to his inventing room and places the baskets on the table while we put on our lab coats, safety goggles, and gloves.

"What's the plan?" I ask him.

He explains his process of how he turns lavender into a liquid. It's quite methodical and precise the way he explains it.

He then tries the same technique with lilac and it works! A breakthrough! He mixes the two mists into a concoction, pours it into his purple spray bottle, and points it outward.

I give him space and stand behind him, placing my hands on his shoulders and gazing over him. He glances at me for a moment, then focuses his aim back at the empty space.

"Here goes nothing..." he closes his eyes and pulls on the handle.

He opens one eye and looks at the area. Nothing happens.

"...maybe we should test it on a target?" I suggest.

"Right. Um, but what should we test it on?" He looks around the room.

Out the corner of my eye, I see Anthony walking past the door eating a bowl of fruit salad. "Can we borrow this?" I take the bowl from his hands.

"I was about to eat that!" He protests.

"It's for science. We'll make you another one. I promise," before he could answer, I walk back into the room and place the bowl on the table and grab the spray bottle.

"Is that Anthony's fruit salad?" Lachy steps beside me.

I nod. "He definitely let me borrow it. Now then, let's test it out one more time!"

Lachy holds onto onto my shoulders. I spray the mist on the fruit salad and set it aside. Now we wait.

Nothing happens for a while. Lachy and I look back and forth at each other and the bowl, not taking much thought into how close our faces are. Well, now that I mention it...

"Something's happening!" Lachy gently shakes my shoulders, snapping me out of my thoughts and redirecting my attention to the bowl.

The bowl and fruit turn purple. I grab a pair of tweezers and pick up a slice of cubed fruit, setting it to the side. Then, I grab a surgical knife and slice it in the middle. The inside is purple, too.

"Interesting," I mutter.

Lachy follows my movements and leans closer to me. I try to focus on the fruit as much as I can, but his curious, dare I say, charming and adorable manner is...distracting! In a good way, of course.

Anywho, I explain our findings and write them down. I put the copy in his hands, telling him to analyze them for tomorrow.

"You're coming back again?"

I nod. "I enjoy spending time with you," I smile and look into his eyes. "It's the first time in a while I actually enjoy working with someone."

"Awwwweeee!!" The sudden noise makes the two of us snap out of our gaze and look at the doorway. Anthony, Emma, and Simon stand by cooing at us.

"Geez! For a loud house, you three are so quiet!" I flinch looking at the primary colored-wearing trio. Lachy softly chuckles.

"We'll see you tomorrow, too," Simon says.

"We should hang out sometime, Y/N!" Emma beams.

"You two owe me a bowl of fruit salad," Anthony glares at us.

I smile and feel slightly intimidated by Anthony all of a sudden as I gather my things. Lachy walks me to my car again.

"So...are lilacs your favorite flower?" He breaks the silence trying to start another conversation. I can tell he's nervous.

"Hm. One of my favorites, but I really like F/Fs (favorite flower) the most."

Lachy nods and smiles. He's such an intellectual and caring person. I see a lot of potential in him as an inventor. I like where our partnership is headed. For work, that is. Wherever this is headed, I'll be there every step of the way.

Note #2:

Live
Laugh
Love
Lachy