Flowering Passion

Desire Ablaze

Time had passed since the two had fallen in love. It was the end of summer, but they were already talking about Celia moving into Jill's. Celia wasn't sure how to tell Marlin and Vesta. She was nervous that Vesta might think they were rushing things, and maybe they were. But it would be nothing compared to Marlin's explosion. Celia's mind raced with self doubt. 'Am I ready for this kind of relationship? I don't want to mess things up. But I want to be with Jill more than anything,'

"Hurry Celia! We got our stuff, let's get to my house!" Rain was falling on their date before it even started. Jill's voice had snapped her out it. The downpour was getting stronger as Jill grabbed her hand. The two ran as fast as they could to Jill's, smiling and laughing despite the weather. 'With her by my side, I can fight anything,'

They made it onto Jill's farm. Luckily Takakura had let in the animals already. Jill unlocked her front door, and they both ran in. Celia's eyes met Jill's as the door closed. Smiling they kissed in their dripping wet clothes. They parted lips and gazed into each other's eyes. Their dream like state shattered when Celia started to shiver.

"Jill, do you have any clothes I can wear?" Celia asked. "Let me find something, dry up in the bathroom for now," Jill made her way to her dresser and wardrobe. After some quick searching, she realized how much she has slacked on laundry. It had moved to the back burner with how much more work the farm has been lately.

'What do I do? I only have blankets...' Jill was wondering when Celia called from the bathroom. "What's wrong, sweetie? Maybe I could help?" Jill was embarrassed, but she had to tell her, "I slacked on laundry lately, and I don't think I have anything that fits you. I am so sorry," Celia blushed and laughed, "Maybe we should get the blankets and cuddle in front of the fireplace,"

Jill looks down blushing, "Celia, we can figure something out.. Are you sure?" Celia smiles while walking in the room. Jill smiling, takes off her wet clothes. Before they knew it, they were in front of the fireplace on the complete opposite sides of the sofa as they pretended to watch TV. Sheepishly aroused, they both were sneaking glances at each other. With only blankets covering their nude bodies, the setting was perfect for a young couple in love.

Cuddling after their first intimate experience together, they were both in disbelief. If time was passing, it didn't even matter as long as they stayed in each others arms. Jill broke the silence with regret, "Should we get your clothes?" "Nah, let's stay here a little longer," Kissing Celia's forehead, Jill agreed and they both fell asleep.

Knock Knock "Wait, what.. Oh crap! Celia, wake up, it's morning!" Jill panicked as she tried to get ready to answer the door. Celia stretched out and realized what was happening. "Oh crap, it isn't Marlin is it? Jill, I don't know how to deal with that yet," Tears starting to roll down her cheeks, Jill put her clothes in front of her and knelt down to dry her tears. "It's ok Celia, you are not alone. We will face whoever is out there together, I promise," Celia smiled and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

Jill was in the least dirty of her night clothes, when she checked who was there. "Celia it's Vesta. Don't worry, keep getting ready in the bathroom," With a huge sigh of relief, Jill opened the door. "Hey Vesta, Celia is here, don't worry. We were having an anime marathon and fell asleep. Sorry if we made you worry," Laughing she replied, "Oh ok, I was telling Marlin it was something like that. He was coming up a bunch of crazy ideas!"

Celia all ready to go, hugged Vesta, "Auntie, we had a great time! Sorry I missed your calls, we stayed up really late. This was a fun unplanned sleepover!" Jill nervously laughed while Celia's eyes met hers."I bet, you two are so close. Honestly surprised there was any sleeping!" Vesta laughed. Both of their faces lit up red as they looked at the floor. "Have you or Jill had breakfast yet? I want to treat you both to takeout from Inner Inn,"

Setting the table, Jill was trying to hide her anxiety. Vesta and Celia were laughing like best friends over a joke that she missed. Celia was serving the food on Jill's tableware, playing it cooler than either of them expected. Celia put her hand on Jill's and smiled. Jill felt it all go away in that moment.

Brunch was going fantastic. Jill was having so much fun talking about ideas for their online craft shop. "Auntie Vesta, are you ok?" Vesta couldn't hold back a small tear. "Celia, watching you grow up has been a treat. You have come such a long way, I knew this day would come. I worried that it would be you settling with Marlin, and the consequences that would bring. I am so happy you found someone who completes you. I have never seen you as happy as you have been since you and Jill met. I am so proud of you both,"

Jill felt lucky for them to have someone as supportive as Vesta cheering them on. Her support gave her the courage to ask something on both her and Celia's minds. "Um, Vesta. Celia and I have been talking about her possibly moving in with me. We know this is a huge step to take in a relationship, but it would mean the world to both of us if you would support us. You can come over anytime and I know Celia and I would visit you a lot too." Celia couldn't believe this was happening now.

"Auntie, I'm not going anywhere. I will always be here," Celia reassured. Smiling, she replied, "I promise I will always be here for both of you. No matter the circumstances. You both have my blessing. I am here for advice or anything that is needed," "Thank you, that means a lot to both of us," Jill smiled holding Celia's hand. "You girls be safe in the bedroom when the time comes! And I don't mind finding distractions for Marlin to leave you lovebirds alone!" Laughing, Vesta missed their mortified reactions. At least Vesta is... supportive.

"I kid. Anyway, some vendors from the city are going to be selling stuff today in front of the beach, want to go shopping? You both deserve a house that has your personalities, maybe they will have some things to spruce this place up?" Eager at the idea, Celia and Jill both agreed.

The 3 of them spent all day shopping for everything from pretty towels and bed sheets to new pots and pans. Marlin called Vesta at some point. He ended up going to the Blue Bar all day. 'Probably for the best, I still have no idea how to deal with him,' Jill noticed Celia fidgeting near the book stand. She hugged her from behind. Celia felt safe in her arms. "Don't worry, together we got this,"

The sun was setting as the market was coming to a close. The 3 were chatting as they made their way to the couple's house to set up their new purchases. Celia and Jill were holding hands while listening to Vesta's advice. They were both ready to face the world together, no matter what.