i still couldn't afford the flowers.

but i had options.

gripping the lunch box in my hand, i knocked on the door.

it swung open, and behind it, olivia looked at me with her curious blue eyes.

"what's that?" she inquired, nodding towards the object i was hiding behind my back.

"we're going on a picnic."

"we are? i'm not dressed for this."

she gestured to her pull over sweater and her black sweatpants covered in an animal's fur.

i smiled.

"i can wait."

she rolled her beautiful eyes, and pulled the door back, gesturing for me to come in.

i passed her and set myself on the couch that belonged in the 1970's.

nonetheless, i was comfortable.

what felt like the shortest period of time ever passed like a cloud covering the sun.

olivia walked out from the hallway.

i stood up immediately and my jaw fell.

her hair was pushed back into a braid, a few pieces framing her heart shaped face.

she wore a navy blue long sleeve shirt and a pair of leggings.

olivia looked down, obviously embarrassed with my staring.

not wanting to make her more uncomfortable, i looked away and then looked back to see she was looking at me.

"blue matches your eyes."

"excuse me?"

"the blue shirt, it matches your eyes," i stumbled.

she gave me a relaxed smile.

my heart leapt out of my throat.

"let's go, cole,"she said, dragging me from my thoughts.

i nodded and followed her, even though she had no idea where we were going.