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[Nikko Blackwood]

Nikko was no stranger to the kitchens. Although, when he usually went there it was because he was feeling exceptionally stressed and needed to work out some of his nervous energy. But for once he had made the trip to the lower levels to make some treats and put together some things for a picnic. He hadn't been able to see Estella over the holidays and now that they were back at school, with lessons and quidditch practice constantly getting in the way, he felt he never got to spend much time with her. They had a good time at the ball and felt confident that she liked him back but there was a part of him that was scared that at any minute things would go bad and it would all be over. Apparently what happened with Connor was still sticking with him and he hated that. Estella was so kind and just nice to be around, he knew he didn't need to worry.

They agreed to meet on the lawn to have a picnic and finally get some time to talk and catch up. He had made sure to get out there before she did and set up blanket under the perfect tree so they would have plenty of shade. He set the basket down and took a step back to take in the whole set up. He frowned and moved things a bit to the left before moving it back to where it was before. Nikko tried to take a deep breath. He was more nervous than he expected. He just wanted things to be nice and it felt like a lot of pressure to be planning it all.

 

[Estella Fuentes]

Estella had never been in a relationship before and the teen couldn't help but feel that everything was different now. It was an odd feeling knowing that she was on Nikko's mind most of the time, as he was on hers. The fact that a boy, in the year above her, thought of her in such a way, was surreal. She never thought even a few months ago that she would be in this position, but here she was, trying her best to get ready to see Nikko for a cute picnic he had planned for them.

Essie wasn't quite sure what to wear or how to look, but she had eventually decided on a white dress with red dots printed on it and red high heels to go with it. She didn't know what to do with her hair, and so just left it out to be caught in the summer wind, hoping it wasn't going to get too hot. She regretted the high heels almost instantly however as she walked down the green hill towards the spot they had agreed to meet at. Eventually, she just decided to take them off, and waved at Nikko as she saw him in the distance. She quickly made her way over to him, engulfing him in a hug as they met. "Nikko! This looks amazing!" she exclaimed, letting him go and gesturing to the picnic blanket he had set up with all of the food. "How long did this take to set up?"

 

[Nikko Blackwood]

Nikko had been so focused on what was in front of him he could hardly keep track of the time and he was surprised when he felt Estella hugging him. He jumped at first but quickly hugged her back. Now that she was here he realized he was silly to be worried at all. He tucked a stray hair behind her ear and took in her outfit. "Thanks." he said quickly when she complimented his set up. "You look great." Nikko added before gesturing for her to sit. When she asked about the time it took for him to set up he shrugged. It had taken him a while and a fair bit of planning but he didn't want to admit just how long it had taken. "It's was nothing." he said and wiped his now sweaty palms on the picnic blanket as he sat down. "I've got a bunch of snacks and I made some cookies." Nikko said and held one out for her to take.

so sorry this took forever!