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[The Once ler's Pov]"Oh boy"
"We're really doing this."
The realization is of course, only NOW starting to settle in. Is this even a date? I didn't really say it was...but it might as well be, right? A-and I mean! Whats a date between friends? That's totally normal!
I gently clutch my hat in my hand and feel my face burn up.
So why do I still feel so...
-c r a s h-
The sudden sound of something knocking something else over immediately caught my attention. And, of course, it was coming from behind the bathroom door, where Meghan had been camping out for the past 35 minutes. I'm trying to be patient, but she's been hiding a lot today. Not sure what's up with that.
"Meg, please at least tell me nothing is broken."I heard even more fumbling from behind the door
"...nothing important!"
"*sigh* come on, Meg. It's not a formal event, we don't have to get all dressed up."
"I know, I know! It's not that..."
I lift my arm and rest it against the door frame, this way I'm closer and it's easier to hear her.
"Yeah...you're nervous?"
She paused for a moment.
"I'm not used to being in large crowds. I could get too overwhelmed, what if I have a breakdown?"
A breakdown? Jeez, just the thought of it made me worry for her. Well, I guess this is the part where I offer up some chivalry, right?
"Hey, if it helps...I'll be with you the whole time."
"...really?"
I couldn't help but crack a smile. Yeah, sometimes she freaks out easily over things, but...those moments when i do get to calm her down...it feels nice. Like she actually sorta wants me around.
"I won't leave your side. Don't worry! You're gonna have fun, I promise."
Silence fell for a moment, and I became puzzled.
"Meg...?"
I just barely heard a small sigh.
"I'm...also scared to show you how I look."
I scoff, turning away from the door.
"Meghan, please I'm sure it's fine."
The door finally creaked open behind me.
"You wear the same thing every d-..."
As my body turns and my attention creeps back from the hat in my hands to the very sight of my beautiful friend, standing in the doorway.From the little white flats
Up to her denim skirt
To her lacey hot pink top
All the way to the big white flower held snugly in her voluminous hair.
"Wow...you look..."
Finally, her head turned up and she met my gaze. My thoughts started to blur.
"Good. I mean, really good! Uh...great! I almost feel silly wearing my usual, hah"
Even then I could see so clearly, every spot and freckle on her face was perfect, her eyes were sparkling and...
wait...that smell...
"Did you use...my own cologne?"
She nervously played with one of her hair strands.
"I didn't have my own! Sorry, I should've just asked. I didn't realize it would upset you."
"No! No no no, I'm not upset, hah! What made you think that?"
I became more frantic as it became more difficult to keep myself from staring at her.
"Oh, well...your face is kinda red?"
Okay, just to clarify, I only started acting like this because I was surprised to see her so...different! She's stepping out of her comfort zone, and...I'm happy for her! I mean come on, anyone would react that way! It is most definitely for sure NOT a love thing. No way.
"Eheh...y'know it's just kinda hot in here. So! That's why...we should probably get going-"
Swiftly, avoiding even more invasive eye contact, I turned toward the door and fit my hat back onto my head. It didn't take long for me to hear her echoing pattered footsteps behind me, and my self assurance returned.
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The Truffula Gardeners
RomanceMy first story and it's a Once ler x Oc fanfiction, how about that. Chapters will be shown with visuals, and thus will take slightly longer to update, but I work hard on this and hope you enjoy ♥️ [SFW - Mild Adult Themes and Language - Oc X Canon...