Time for the Two of Us

[Hayley Elridge]

Hayley had been looking forward to this all day. Her time spent with Lizzie had been brief moments snatched between Lizzie’s rose deliveries; Hayley was impressed by her enthusiasm, but it was frustrating, today of all days. But tonight? Tonight was just for them. This time Hayley had arrived first, and she watched the crowd cheerfully as she waited for her girlfriend. She was certain that Lizzie would once again be stunning, far more so than Hayley herself - not that Hayley minded that. She had chosen a paler outfit than she would usually wear, to complement Lizzie's colour scheme, but she had to admit her swishy skirt was very satisfying. Hayley spotted Rose and Charlie, and waved to them, and then to Ainsley and Amber. All of them caught up in the excitement of the night. And then, at last, Lizzie appeared. Hayley beamed at her, enchanted by her pretty floral dress, and most of all by her smile.

 

[Lizzie Parker-Taylor]

Lizzie didn't think she'd ever been so excited for Valentines day in her life. With all the excitement of rose deliveries it was always her favourite time of year, but even throughout all her deliveries, Lizzie hadn't been able to stop thinking about the dance tonight. The Yule Ball with Hayley had been a lot of fun, and though on the day Lizzie had felt beautiful and special and happy, she had been shocked and touched when a few days later, Hayley presented her with a stunning painting of Lizzie in her ball dress. Although she had known she was beautiful that night when she was dressing up, seeing her own beauty through someone else's eyes had been more touching than Lizzie had expected, and at tonight's dance she just hoped she would be able to make Hayley feel as special as Hayley had made her feel. As soon as she spotted her girlfriend Lizzie made a beeline for her, beaming with excitement. "Hi!" She said happily, taking Hayley's hands and leaning in to kiss her as soon as she approached. "You look beautiful..." Lizzie's tone softened as she took in Hayley's outfit, smiling warmly. It was softer than she was used to seeing Hayley, and although Lizzie liked Hayley's usual tough exterior, she had to admit that this more delicate look was incredible on her as well. "Excited to dance?" She asked cheerfully, bouncing a little in her heels.

 

[Hayley Elridge]

Hayley squeezed Lizzie's hands and returned her kiss with enthusiasm, the energy of the night infusing it with a special sweetness. Hayley felt her cheeks heat up as Lizzie said she was beautiful, not so much at the words, though they were sweet, as at the tender tone of her voice. "So do you," she replied, "as always." Hayley smiled, a soft, intimate smile, and began leading her girlfriend out onto the dancefloor. "Of course I'm excited to dance." Hayley put her hands on Lizzie's waist, swaying to the music. This wasn't exactly dancing, not yet, but Hayley would have to build up a little confidence before she could dance properly in these heels. "You have a good time delivering roses, babe?"