Hetty Feather And Diamond

7

When I "went out" with Bertie, it was like nothing had changed. It was like I was still working for Mr. Buchanan and Bertie was still working for Jarvis, the butcher. We walked down the street to a park with a little pond. There were young children feeding ducks and other couples strolling around. Bertie took my hand and we strolled around. I was unusually quiet, for once. Bertie was quiet also. I really didn't want to hold hands, I'm not sure of anything anymore and I don't want to lead him on. Finally, I broke the silence.

"This park is beautiful," I said, looking around. Bertie started to laugh. "What?" I asked, feeling annoyed and feeling my cheeks turn a little red.

"You've hardly spoken a word this whole time, and when you do,  you say 'The park is beautiful'?" He said between laughter.

"Well, what do you want me to say?" I asked, feeling more annoyed and redder in the face.

"If you want me to be honest with you, I don't know. I can't think of anything to say either, if it makes you feel better," He turned to face me. "Hetty, I like you a lot, but please, be honest with me. If it's Jem who you love, don't pretend to like me and run away at the last minute. It wouldn't be fair."

I just stood there, shocked. Never in my life had any boy been so forward with me.

We were like this for a few moments, facing each other while holding hands, just staring  at each other.

Then it happened.

While we were just staring, holding hands, I felt different. Then, Bertie leaned forward and I leaned forward and we kissed.

We walked back to the theater after that. Diamond questioned me on everything that happened, wanting to know every detail. I didn't tell her about the kiss, so without that detail, the outing was uneventful. She enjoyed the story all the same, and told me that one of the dancers wants more sequins on her costume.

Night came, and luckily, there was no show. As I got ready for bed, I heard this nagging voice inside my head.

"Make up your mind. Jem or Bertie. Stop leading them on."

(a/n - I'M BACKK! Quick little chapter! Got a kiss for all you Bertie/Hetty shippers out there. Don't worry Jem/Hetty shippers, your time will come ;) Hope you enjoyed this chapter!)