Luke blindfolded me with a black cloth, in front of a coffee shop that was right next to the staff's office, which was currently empty, as it was Saturday. He told me to sit down at a table while he ordered the drinks. He didn't even bother asking me what I wanted, he just strolled confidently right up to the counter, like he already know exactly what to order for me, and that made me smile.
A few minutes later, he went over and sat down next to me, waiting or our drinks to arrive.
"What did you order?" I asked out of curiosity.
He just smiled at me and answered calmly, "You'll see."
I swear his eyes were twinkling when he said that. He's up to some mischief and I'm going to find out. "So why are we in a coffee shop? I thought you were supposed to help me overcome my fear."
"Oh, trust me, I am." An amused smile was playing on his lips.
Before I got the chance to say anything else, the drinks arrived. Luke had got for himself a cup of coffee and a glass of something that looked a lot like a strawberry milkshake, for me.
"Is this a strawberry milkshake?" Luke nodded, while sipping from his own cup.
I raised my eyebrows and my voice became stern. "Are you sure?"
"Yes! Geez, just drink it! Do you think I've poisoned it or something? Trust me for once, will you?" He looked at me with pleading eyes.
"Fine!" I snapped. "But if I find that you tricked me, you are so dead!"
He once again wore an amused look on his face. And to be honest, I found that attractive.
I gave my glass a small sip. "Wow."
"What?"
"Just wow."
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. No, actually, I'm very fine! This is the best thing I've ever tasted!"
Luke smirked as I continued taking huge mouthfuls of my drink. "It's great that you like it so much. Looks like stage one is complete."
"Stage one?" I asked, while greedily trying to finish the rest of my glass.
"'Stage one' is tasting. Munchkin, you're so naïve. That glass was filled with rose petal milk, you know?"
"Rose petal, what?" I choked, and spitted my whole mouthful on Luke's astonished face.
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The Test
Nouvelles"Put her to the test." Rose Nightshade has had a fear of roses since the day she was born. What happens when she finally has to forget the fear in 24 hours, before she is put to the test?
