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Better - Khalid

We go to the next shop as he holds onto my hand again, once I realise it's a pet shop my excitement almost bursts out of me, "Like this place I'm guessing?" Cillian asks as his eyes gaze over the store and displays, "This place is like heaven"

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We go to the next shop as he holds onto my hand again, once I realise it's a pet shop my excitement almost bursts out of me, "Like this place I'm guessing?" Cillian asks as his eyes gaze over the store and displays, "This place is like heaven".

We spent a good amount of time looking at the cats, dogs, fish and lizards, they even have turtles in this place which made Cillian pretty happy. We made our way to the birds at the very back of the shop, there's heaps of beautifully coloured ones, all in different sizes and shapes, they're all so gorgeous I'd take them all home if I could.

"See something you like?" Cillian asks from beside me, "The two Ring-Necked Parakeet's in the back" I answer pointing to the green and blue birds in the corner grooming each other, "They're even smart enough to sing and talk" I say excitedly.

"You're so adorable" Cillian mumbles kissing my temple, "I'm going to go and ask the shop assistant about the turtles I'll be right back", I nod my head unable to stop looking at the two birds whilst I hear his feet walking away. I don't know how long I had stood here talking to the birds through the glass before he returned.

"Ready for lunch?" He asks, I slightly jump not expecting his voice from behind me, I was so focused on the birds that I didn't hear him walk back over. I finally look away from the birds and nod, following him as we leave the shop. His hand holds onto mine again as we make our way down to a fish and chip shop, I had to admit to him that I had never tried it before, thankfully Cillian didn't make a big deal out of it.

I let him order what he liked since had no idea what was any good and when it was done we made our way down to the beach to sit on the sand, "So, are you getting the turtles?" I ask biting donw onto a hot fry, "Yeah, I'm going to get both" He answers with a somewhat cheeky grin, I couldn't help but be excited for him "That's amazing, you'll have to show me their new house when it's all done" I smile back.

"Does that mean you'll be visiting my house?" He asks raising an eyebrow at me, I chew down on my bottom lip as nerves suddenly race through my body, "Only if you want me to" I respond, maybe I overstepped,  "Of course I do, I'd let you move in tonight if you asked me" He joked.

**

"Soooooo, how was it?" Niki asked as I got into his car, my arms were full with books and a bouquet of flowers Cillian had brought for me at the end of our date.

"It was perfect Niki, he was such a gentleman, we had brunch, and went into heaps of shops, had a late lunch on the beach, and then he brought me flowers so they didn't die sitting in the car all day" I almost squeal.

"Did he kiss you? I'll kick his ass!" Niki asks as we drive down the driveway, "No he didn't" and that wasn't a lie, he didn't try anything, only kissing me on my nose and forehead after we said our goodbyes. But I'm almost grateful he didn't because I don't think I could of held myself back.

As soon as I enter the house im scooped up by Ally and walked into the loungeroom "About damn time, you two have been gone for like 12 hours!" Ally sighs dropping the both of us onto the couch, I land next to him as he throws an arm over my shoulder and pulls me into his side.

"What can I say? She just enjoys my company better" Niki smirks winking at me, "That's not true is it Дейзи? (Daisy?)" Ally pouts beside me, I shake my head "I love you both equally" Both of them stop their movements before Ally starts talking in a stupid baby voice "Oooooooooohhh she loves us both equally Niki". I elbow his ribs and he hisses in pain as Niki laughs, "Not the first time she told me" He shrugs which results in Ally shooting daggers at me with his eyes.

"Why the hell did he get to hear it first?!" He exclaims placing his hand over his heart, "Because you stomped away after our chat the other night" Niki retorts, "I walked away so I didn't smash my head into the kitchen bench after learning what I did", I listen as they both bicker at each other before stepping in "Alright both of you shut up now".

"They're nice flowers," Ally says changing the subject to the bouquet im holding, "They're perfect aren't they?" I smile, it's a mixture of white roses, daisies, weeping willow branches and some other flowers I can't remember the name of, Cillian insisted on getting this one since it was the only one that had willows in it.

"I need to put them in some water and put them somewhere in my room I'll be back" I smile before getting up and rushing off to the kitchen, I grab a glass vase and run upstairs to my room, trimming the stems so they sit nicely before putting some water and the packet of flower food that came with it. Once I'm happy I take a photo of them on my phone and send it to Cillian.

Me: thank you for today, it was absolutely perfect

I lock my phone and toss it on my bed before getting changed into some pyjamas and heading back downstairs, "Willow!!!" Ally's voice calls from the lounge, once I'm in the room he holds up his phone "What pizza do you want?".

Ive never seen so many different types of pizza before, I have had it once, a lady had brought me a slice on a cold day when I had been sitting outside for hours trying to make enough money to not be assaulted at home later on.

I finally decide on the meat lovers one, the boys had made the decision that we were having a movie night while Papa was out for dinner with some of his friends.

Whilst they were arguing over what movie to pick my mind couldn't help but wander off to how Cillians lips felt on my skin, they were so soft I'm certain he wears lipblam or something to keep them so nice. For a fighter his hands and touch are soft too, I expected his hands and movements to be rough but it was the complete opposite.

And the way he smelt, it wasn't an overly strong smell but it smelt delicious, something I could never get sick of.

It wasn't an overly manly smell, no, he smelt clean and fresh. I'll have to ask him what the scent is so I can buy a candle or something just to smell it again, creepy, I know.

Spending today with him I was able to notice small details about him with ease, in his eyes he has small specks of a honey colour throughout the green part, he has faint frackles that dance across his nose and upper cheeks.

His teeth are perfectly straight I wonder if he had braces as a child. Such a strong and defined jaw and cheekbones, his black hair was styled so effortleslly, but looked as if a professional had spent hours doing it. Short on the sides of his head, longer on top and at the back, I think he called it a mullet.

His tattoos fascinate me too, there's a few on his face and neck but his arms are almost covered, and I remember from his fight that his chest, stomach and back have some too.

"Willow" Ally brings me back to earth snapping his fingers in front of my face, I blink a few times before turning my attention back to them, Niki has a knowing look on his face while Ally looks confused, "So, have you two dumbasses finally settled on something?".


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