dallas winston and lucille duncan fall in love despite them having a rough start and lucille having a boyfriend
(i don't own any of s.e hinton's characters i only own lucille and other oc's along the way)
started: 5•28•24
completed: 6•7•24
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cherry’s bright red convertible pulled up in front of lucille’s house, the engine purring softly before shutting off. the night was calm, a stark contrast to the chaotic events at the drive-in earlier.
lucille sighed heavily, the tension from her encounter with dallas winston still fresh in her mind. the adrenaline was beginning to wear off, leaving her with a mix of residual anger and unease.
“thanks for the ride cherry,” lucille said, turning to her friend. her voice was steady, but her hands trembled slightly as she gripped the car door handle. “i really appreciate it.”
cherry’s green eyes reflected her concern. “no problem lucille. just be careful alright?” she reached out, giving lucille’s hand a reassuring squeeze. “and call me if you need anything.”
lucille nodded and stepped out of the car, the cool night air wrapping around her like a comforting blanket. she waved as cherry drove off, watching until the taillights disappeared around the corner.
with a deep breath, she walked up the stone pathway to her front door, each step echoing in the quiet night.
the house stood still and welcoming, a haven of warmth and safety after the evening’s unsettling events.
as she opened the door and stepped inside, she was immediately greeted by the familiar aroma of her mother’s lavender candles.
the soft glow from the living room cast gentle shadows on the walls. lucille paused, listening to the low murmur of voices coming from the living room.
she recognized her parents’ voices, warm and comforting, but there was another voice mixed in, deeper and equally familiar.
curious, she moved towards the living room, her footsteps muffled by the plush carpet.
as she rounded the corner, she saw edward sitting on the couch, engaged in a lively conversation with her parents. his tall, lean figure was relaxed, his dark hair neatly combed. he looked up as she entered, his blue eyes lighting up with a warm, genuine smile that made her heart flutter.
“lucille!” edward exclaimed, standing up quickly. he crossed the room in a few quick strides, pulling her into a tight embrace. she melted into his arms, feeling the tension of the evening begin to dissipate.
he kissed her gently, a soft brush of his lips against hers that made her forget everything but the safety and comfort of his presence.“hey edward,” she said, pulling back slightly but keeping her arms around him. “what are you doing here?”
“i wanted to surprise you,” edward replied, his smile widening. “i was hoping to take you out on a date tonight.”
lucille’s eyes lit up with excitement and gratitude. “that sounds wonderful.” her parents, seated on the couch with contented smiles, watched the exchange with approval.
