Everything In Between

V

"Ow!" Juniper hissed, pulling her hand back from the candle she just lit, "I need to get a candle lighter..." she whispered, putting out her match.

Juniper adjusted the two plates on the table, moving each set of silverware so that it looked perfect. She took a deep breath.

"Okay..." she said to herself, "Don't panic! She loves you...she's bound to say yes!"

Juniper saw the front door open and gasped.

Keep it together! Juniper thought.

Juniper nervously smoothed out her thigh length green dress. She grabbed her long brown hair and pulled it over her right shoulder.

Since the front door lead right into the dining room and kitchen area, Juniper's girlfriend saw her immediately.

"Oh well look at you!" The blonde chirped, "Got a hot date?"

Juniper chuckled and leaned over the back of her chair, "Oh yeah. He's actually in the bathroom right now." She joked.

The blonde's smile wavered, "Okay, now I'm scared."

Juniper gasped and rushed to her girlfriend, "Oh Ellie! It was just a joke!"

Ellie winked as Juniper put her hands on her waist, "I know! Silly!"

Juniper blushed, "I-I knew that!"

Ellie wrapped her arms around Juniper's neck and kissed her. When she pulled away, she grinned, "So...What kind of food did you prepare for this adorable little set up?"

Juniper smirked and walked over to the kitchen counter. She grabbed two brown bags that were sitting on the floor, hiding. She held them up, "Olive Garden."

Ellie put her hands over her mouth, holding back a laugh.

Juniper strolled back over to the table and began emptying the bags, "What? Are you too good for premade pasta? Because I'm not!"

Ellie took off her winter jacket, "No...I just think you're adorable."

"Well you would be right to think that!"

Ellie giggled and took her boots off, "You look so fancy!"

Juniper smirked and spun around, making her dress furl around her, "Thank you! I know." She said, flipping her hair.

Ellie rolled her eyes. She suddenly rushed into their bedroom.

Juniper frowned, "What are you doing?"

"Getting changed! Why would I let you out-fancy me?"

Juniper giggled and continued unpacking the bags. She attempted to make the food as okay-looking as possible, but there was only so much she could could do. Her heart was pounding. She was so so nervous.

A few minutes later, Juniper's girlfriend came out of their bedroom, and the brunette held her breath. Ellie came out in a dark purple velvet dress that went down to her knees. It had a v-neck neckline and sleeves that went from her shoulders to her wrists. She must've put contacts in, because she was missing her glasses. Her usual messy bun was missing, and her long blonde hair flowed over her shoulders. Her hair was a bit bumpy and wavy from being in a bun all day, and for that same reason it was a bit messy.

"I stuck my fingers in my eyeballs for you," Ellie said, shuddering a bit, "You'd better be grateful!"

Ellie frowned when Juniper didn't respond, "Juni?"

Ellie noticed Juniper was turning a purple color, "Breathe!"

Juniper took in a deep breath. As she exhaled, she said, "Oops!"