A few days later, Goth's POV
"Gothy! Heeey!"Palette cheers, hugging me as he hops up and down.
I smile happily, hugging him.
"Hey Palette..A-Are you ready?"I ask
"Is that Goth? Good! Go have kissies with your boyfriend!"PJ shouts inside
"PJ!"Radier snaps, making PJ laugh
Palette's face burns up.
"I am so glad that we can go out."He says, shutting the door behind him.
Boyfriend..? He seems so shy and happy...Cute...
He takes my hand and smiles with a hint of anxiety.
And I thought that I'd be the nervous one on our first date...It is testing the waters to see if we could be boyfriends....Understandable...
I smile back at him and lead him away from the house. I shut the gate of the fence behind him and glance around. Once sure that it's all clear, I pick Palette up and unfold my wings, flying away as planned. He holds onto me with one hand, the other holding his hat. I land after a few minutes and put him down gently. He glances around and then at me with a smile.
"I hope you're hungry, Palette. Cause I still owe you that diner trip."I say with a chuckle
"Gothy, you don't owe me anything. I just enjoy spending time with you."He says with a bright smile
I shrug and lead him inside the diner. It's a pretty nice place and I had seen on the menu outside it has a lot of foods or specials that Palette likes so I thought this would be nice. And it just so happens that they have an event called ART & DINE happening today so we can be artistic while dining here. The waitress looks at us both and smirks, leading us to a table for two by the window without being asked. Mini easels and canvases were set up beside the menus and napkins facing each seat. It wasn't anything complex, it was the Buddha Board type of art where we just paint with water onto the canvas, which is quite relaxing and a lot less messy.
"So how long have you two been together?"The waitress asks as we take our seats
"Uh, this is our first date actually."Palette says
"Oh! I'll get you our special drinks then!"She says, quickly running off
Palette and I look at each other in surprise, then shrug it off and laugh a bit. We start chatting, at first awkwardly but growing casual once we loosened up. Palette throws some jokes in and I couldn't help but laugh or return the favor. The humor seems to help ease our nerves. I notice how he gently holds his necklace as he smiles while we chat and how his eyes twinkle, slowly turning into hearts. We paint on the little canvases and I would always be amazed at the level of detail Palette could master when showing me. It's only water and yet it looks great before it evaporates. Then again, this is Palette.
The waitress returns with a milkshsake that has two straws. Then she walks away, leaving us with the drink. Palette curiously leans forward, taking a sip from a straw. He reaches over, holding my hand. I lean in, sipping as well. There's peaceful music playing and his eyes twinkle at me. I feel a warmth in my soul and try to just enjoy the moment. I smile at him and we ordered food, ate it and shared the bill. Then we head out, walking along and giggling.
Things are going wonderful! This is actually working!
I hear music playing as we continue walking. I glance over, seeing musicians playing around a fountain as people dance around. Palette holds my hand firmly, glancing to me with an idea forming with a spark in his eyes. He pulls me forward, wrapping a hand around my waist and holding my hand with the other.
"Shall we, Gothy?"He says
"P-Palette, I-"I begin
"I'll lead you. It's okay."He says, starting to guide me through the steps
I keep glancing down, nervous about stepping on him but with a swift turn to the right he has me look at him again.
"Don't look down, just look at me. I got you."He says
I nod, dancing along with him. He pulls me closer in a spin and I feel my soul beat quicker. He smiles at me and the sun just so happens to line up behind him, making him glow. I feel my cheeks burn as the music ends. He pulls me close in a hug.
"Gothy, I love you..."He says
So sweet...I should give him a nickname too! Just try it out!
His phone buzzes, making him check it.
"Oh! Your curfew! I don't want to upset your parents so let's head back!"He says, leading me away by the hand
"My parents would be just fine if they learn that I'm with you."I say
If anything, Dad would just tease us about it.
"Still, I want to get you home safe. Everyone will be happy with that."He says
I nod, following him as we reach the familiar area of the park. We decide to cut through it since that will be easier for us. We come to the bridge and both pause at the middle of it. We both get the feeling that we're being watched. I do at least and I see how unsettled Palette is. I run my fingers over his knuckles, catching his attention.
"Are you okay?"I ask
"Yeah...Just feeling like we're being watched...."He says
I get this unsettling feeling. The kind that I get specifically when Calludo is near. But I smile, holding his cheek gently.
Revenge and sweetness....
I pull him close in a kiss and our faces burn. I break away after a few minutes.
"Don't worry, Pally. I love you and things will be okay."I say
His face burns more. His knees buckle inwards.
"P-Pally...?"He says
Seems like I'm not the only one weak with a nickname...
I nod. He smiles, his eyes turning into spinning, swirly blurs as his face burns brighter than I've seen him all day. And that's saying something when he's always bright. I smile right back at him and lead him off of the bridge.
"Let's go Pally."I say
"O-O-Ok Gothy."He says, his feet stumbling as he walks
I lead him out of the park, soon seeing my home. I feel Palette squeeze my hand and he kisses me on the cheek before we get near the house.
"This was nice."He says
"Yeah...I'm glad you had fun with me."I say
"So, you good with being together?"He asks
I feel my soul leap up, trying to keep my cool. I nod.
"Of course, Pally."I say
We reach my house where Raven waits for us at the door. Palette hugs me before heading home himself. I greet my siblings and parents happily, then go to my room and shut the door. I leap onto my pillow in bed and bury my face to squeal into it.
We're official!
TBC
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The Artist and the Angel(A Poth story)
Fanfiction*THIS IS A SEQUEL TO MY AFTERDEATH BOOK: A TALE OF DEADLY LOVE! PLEASE READ THAT FIRST TO UNDERSTAND SOME PLOT HERE! It isn't anything major, but having that knowledge may help your reading experience and enjoyment. Your choice at your own pleasure*...
