The Astronomer and The Florist

Work and Lunch

Logan has had a busy month. He quit his job at the conservatory, went on a wonderful first date with Virgil, went through the acceptance and training process to be able to teach at the college, and has just finished his finished his second lesson for Friday.

He has two more lessons left before he has completed his first week of being an official professor.

Logan was just about to head to the dining hall when he heard a knock on his door.

"One moment!" Logan called, organizing papers on his desk and turning around. "How can I hel- Virgil?"

Virgil smirked. "Hey Lo, how's it going?" Logan fought the butterflies in his stomach that Virgil's smirk awakened by straightening his tie.

"It's been going quite well actually. I have about two and a half hours before my next lesson starts and I am enjoying my new job way more than my old one."

Virgil then nodded knowingly, and looked around the classroom with a sort of awed look. "Your classroom is huge! I'm so happy for you Logan!"

Logan smiled, then decided that there was no one around, so screw it. He stepped towards Virgil and placed his palm on Virgil's cheek. Virgil leaned into Logan's hand.

"I've missed you, starlight."

Virgil blushed, and Logan felt very accomplished. Virgil grabbed Logan's hand, kissed it, and then smiles. "I've missed you too."

"AHEM?"

Logan jumped, and Virgil partially hid behind Logan. Once Logan saw who it was though, he had to stifle a laugh.

"Oh, hello Mr. Sanders. How are you doing today?" Virgil flinched, and Mr. Sanders raised an eyebrow. "He was your favorite Professor right?" Virgil whispered, trying and failing to not have Mr. Sanders hear what he was saying. "Should I feel like I'm meeting the parents or..." Virgil trailed off, and Logan laughed. Mr. Sanders just looked confused.

"Logan, care for introductions?" "Oh, right, sorry. Virgil, this is Mr. Sanders, and yes, he was my favorite Professor. Mr. Sanders, this is Virgil, and he's my boyfriend."

As soon as Logan said "Virgil," Mr. Sanders had a knowing look. "Ah, Virgil!" Mr. Sanders shook Virgil's hand. "So, your the one who made the f-bomb bouquet and convinced Logan to try and take my job."

Virgil looked like he would very much like to be anywhere but here. "Oh, uhhh..."

Mr. Sanders just busted out laughing and pulled Virgil in for a hug. "I'm just teasing, I think you are awesome! You should hear when Logan goes on spirals about you! I've never heard Logan talk so passionately about anything, and I used to teach his major!" Mr. Sanders chuckled.

Logan was blushing when Virgil looked at him. "Virgil," Logan said, attempting to change the topic, "you never did say, what brings you here?"

Virgil smirked, and Logan immediately regrets his phrasing. "You." Logan blushed, Mr. Sanders awed, and Virgil chuckled.

"I haven't really seen you since our date 3 weeks ago. I know we've texted and you've been busy, but I was hoping to take you out to lunch."

Logan was stunned by Virgil offer. He had meant it when he said he missed Virgil, and he was delighted that Virgil came all the way to his job to surprise him for lunch.

Virgil started shuffling his feet, and Logan realized that he hadn't yet answered. "I would love to have lunch with you Virgil." Virgil smiled.

Mr. Sanders cleared his throat, and both Logan and Virgil looked at him, suddenly remembering he was there. Logan looked faintly confused and Virgil looked, well, basically terrified.

"If I may, why don't y'all come to my house for dinner tonight? Logan, I could give you the rest of the textbooks I was telling you about, and Virgil, I would love to get to know you better."

Virgil looked at Logan, giving him permission to make the decision. Logan then accepted Mr. Sanders invitation.

"Excellent! Be there at 7 and I shall serve you the finest enchiladas Hello Fresh has to offer!"

Everyone laughed, then Mr. Sanders left, and Logan and Virgil headed out to have lunch.

Virgil let Logan pick the restaurant this time, and Logan happily suggested Chili's. Once they ordered, they started chatting.

"Do you like your students?" Logan nodded and talked about how there are only around two troublemakers per class, but he is getting it under control.

"They are all very bright, and I have enjoyed teaching them thus far." "That's great Lo! I'm glad you are happy." Virgil said and smiled.

"So," Logan started, getting ready to ask something that has been bothering him. "How has the flower shop been? How are to bouquet orders? DoesPattonstillwanttokillme?" Virgil laughed and teased Logan a bit. "Oh, good, fine, and what was that last part?" Logan just looked away.

"Don't worry, moonbeam. I promised I would protect you from Pat and I will. Besides, he loves the fact that you involved him in the date planning, so your good in his book. For now." Virgil smirked at Logan, enjoying his blush.

Their food came out and they started eating, and Logan decided that Virgil is acting much to smug for his taste. But how to make him flus- oh!

Logan grabbed Virgil's hand, causing Virgil to look into his eyes. "So starlight, we never did talk about a second date. You would like one, wouldn't you?"

Virgil practically melted. He blushed at the nickname, and then nodded. "I really liked Stargazing, but how would you feel about... a sleepover?" Virgil asked shyly.

Logan's smile grew. "I think that is a wondrous idea! One of my favorite things about our first date was me waking up with you in my arms."

Logan was loving how simply telling the truth made his boyfriend so red.

"I liked that too." Virgil said, feeling as if his cheeks are on fire. He knows what Logan is doing, and now it's his turn.

"We could talk, watch movies, cuddle, and just basically enjoy eachothers presence. And maybe," Virgil says, leaning closer to Logan. "Maybe we could also work on your aim. We don't want you missing your target again, do we?"

Logan is more red than a Solanum lycopersicum. He knows exactly what Virgil is referring to. Virgil is simply smirking. "I mean, if you don't want to I c-"

"Virgil," Logan says slowly. "It is imperative that you choose your next words carefully."

Virgil tilted his head. "And why is that?" Logan smirked, and Virgil immediately blushed, but in an afraid way.

"Because starlight, if you claim to want to 'practice aim' as you put it, with anyone else, I will simply have to find a way to remind you of how you are MY boyfriend, and how my best friend is the King of extraTM romantic gestures, and I WILL make a statement, if that is what you wish."

Virgil is both touched and terrified. "Please, no statement, but... I wouldn't mind a gesture." Virgil mumbles the last part, a bit embarrassed.

Logan stood up, walked next to Virgil, and smiled. "That, can be arranged." Logan kissed Virgil's cheek, and then headed towards the restroom. Virgil buried his head in his hands, hiding his smile.

He felts tap on his shoulder, and he turned to look at the person who dared to interrupt his embarrassing self reflection. Suddenly, Logan was kissing him, on the mouth.

Virgil barely began kissing back before Logan pulled back and whispered in his ear, "Sorry, I missed. You're right, we have to work on that." Logan winked, and then headed to pay for the meal.

Virgil decided that he couldn't wait for their next date.