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Why look at the stars when I can just stare into your eyes? (Maudie X Ezra)

Ezra POV

'If a guy ever discovered and named a star or constellation after me, I'd immediately date and possibly marry them.'

Maudie's voice echoed in my head as my eyes skimmed through the pages of my astronomy book. I was really desperate to find out if the constellation I saw that night already existed, because if it didn't, you can probably guess what I wanted to do with it.

The door flew open, with Poppy barging in angrily, wearing her pajamas with her arms crossed. "Ezra! You were supposed to help me with my homework."

"Shush Poppy!" I hissed, my eyes still reading through, "I'm working on something important here. Plus, it's your fault for leaving your work until the last minute."

"Whatever," she replied, probably rolling her eyes. "What are you doing anyway?"

"None of your business." I said sternly, "Now get out of my room; I'll help you when I'm done."

Obviously, since she's Poppy, she did not go away. She grabbed the book and started inspecting it.

"Why are you reading this again?" Poppy asked, her face scrunched up in confusion, "And with such concentration?"

I snatched the book from her grasp and hugged it to assure her she couldn't snatch it again. "Let me repeat. It is. None. Of. Your. Business." I warned her, a glare creeping up on my face. "So get the flick off my space."

"Whatever," Poppy said, rolling her eyes, "I WILL find out what you're up to." (good luck lil' sis)

Then she walked out angrily, her feet thumping on the hard wooden floor. I closed my eyes and smiled, waiting for something. I knew what was coming after that.

"Poppy Banks, are you stomping your feet again?!"

"Sorry mum!" Poppy apologized, scrambling to her room.

I snickered as I turned back to the book, hoping that the constellation that I saw had not been discovered yet. Maudie's 14th birthday was coming up, and I REALLY wanted to give Maudie a constellation named after her as a gift. (bro has that space rizz)

After skimming through the astrology book for the third time, I tossed it aside with a big grin on my face.

I, Ezra Banks, had discovered a new constellation. (aura +1000)

I glanced at the clock and realized it was starting to get late. I immediately grabbed my phone and started dialing down a certain number, making that constellation officially mine.

(editor's note {e/n}: No, miss shqrmine. You cannot claim a constellation, or in fact any celestial body for that matter. Though stars are sometimes named after the person who discovered them, we cannot legally hold claim over one. But of course, this is fictional romance, hence ignore this note)

Maudie POV

I was about to call it a night and sleep, until I suddenly got a phone call from Ezra. It was a quarter to midnight, so I was surprised he wanted to call out of the blue.

"Hello Ezr-"

"MAUDIE."

"Ezra?"

I could hear him panting and trying to regain his breath. "M-meet... office... 8 p.m. tomorrow." (where did you rizz go?..)

"Meet you at the office at 8 p.m. tomorrow?" I asked, confirming what I understood.

"Mhm." (fLaBBeRgaSteD)

"Alright, why?" I asked.

"It's a surprise."

I raised my eyebrow in suspicion as I placed my right hand on my hip. "Okay, I'll see you then..."