Scatter Hearts

Fantasy Note found in the back of Willow's bookshelf

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-knob. As it opens, I take notice of the tone that mom says, "Ohh," as she sees what or whoever is at the door. I plug in my headphones, playing a poppy-playtime song, as she unlocks the screen door. All three dog's tails wack around happily. Luna, very excited, mooos like she does in that happy husky way. I'm bouncing to my music and humming along. Dad steps out of the office, near my door. "What's the problem out here?" He goes silent suddenly.

"Oh." He says, sounding muffled. I hope, but I think I'm wrong. Dad opens my door and pushes Milo into my room. The dog looks around confused and whines as the door shuts behind him. I frown, and grab my phone, sticking in my pocket. I throw my journal aside, and open the door, forcing Milo out of the room. I look up at Dad, angrily, who's grinning at me. My gaze fixes on the third person in the room-

Orion.

Blush flushes my cheeks suddenly. I notice he's holding a bouquet of red roses and a big fnaf plushie. He's gazing at me, frozen in place. "H-Hey." I stammer. He smiles hesitantly. "hey, Low-low.." He says.

One question is pulling at my heart.

Not the time.

Orion bites his lip and I swear I see pink flicker across his face. He hands me the flowers, then the plushy. I blink twice, blush growing, staring at him.

Dad clears his throat. "This is awkward, but I have a meeting in two minutes." He glances at his watch, and nods to Mom. The disappear into the office a second later, leaving the two of us standing in the hall.

My heart is beating hard and fast in my chest. I nod towards my room. He nods. "Y-Yeah."

I turn around and go back in my room. I set down the flowers on the dresser and throw the plushy on my bed. I turn around and he's almost right behind me. I step back, and-

I really want to kiss him..

Does he want that?

"I-"

I'd been staring at his lips.. I look around. "Do you-" I clear my throat. "Do you love me?" I ask. Orion takes my hand and brings it to up to his mouth and kisses it.

"Yes, darling." He gazes at me, his eyes sparkling. My heart flutters at his words. at his gesture. At his voice. At his voice. Him.

I gently lift my hand from his and take it fron the base of my throat and tap. My heart is beating very fast, and he feels it too. He sighs softly. But its- longingly. He steps closer to me. His hand goes from the base of my neck, to my chin,  and he slowly moves his over hand to my cheek, and cups my face. Nervous, I manage to ask, "D-does this mean we're together?" He smiles, as he gazes into my eyes. "No, but-" He leans closer. "This does."

My heart pings. He closes his eyes and kisses my lips. I close my eyes and melt.

clouds. cotton candy. light pink. love. bubbles. happy smiles. sunshine. sparkles. kisses. warmth. white wings. golden moons. stars-

When we come out of it, he says- "Willow?"

I gaze at him, feeling like a cartoon character with heart eyes. I smile dumbly. "Yaka, may lea?" I slur gently in dræn( a language he made).

He smiles, "I know what you said, but can you say it again in english?"

I bite my lip. "Yes, my love?"

He grabs both my hands. "I love you, and I want to marry you. But can wait on the actual wedding and marriage until we're like,- twenty two or something?"

I nod and hug him close. "Its actually legal to get engaged at any age, you know." I whisper. I feel his pulse rate increase. "Really?" He whispers back. I shrug. "I heard it on Tiktok, so.." I trail off. "But-"

He holds me. "I get it, baby." He says. I kiss him gently. 

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