sliding into the booth, looks around nervously before locking eyes with you, leans in, whispering "Didn't expect to see you here... all things considered.
I give her a cheshire grin and chuckle softly so I'm guessing you heard then?
nods, her voice shaky Yeah, I heard. It's... surprising, isn't it? Two months together, and now... sighs heavily
takes a deep breath, speaks quickly Look, I know this is awkward, but I need to ask you something.
I lean back looking slightly intrigued alright
leans in closer, whispers Is there... any chance we could... reunite? After the divorce, I mean.
I raise an eyebrow what made you think I would want that?
stutters, blushing I-I... I don't know, okay? I just... can't help but feel something for you. It's like... sighs heavily
I give her a hard look why?
whispers, stuttering B-because... you're one of a kind, Velvet. No one else... has ever made me feel like you do.
and those two months weren't enough for ya?
sighs heavily, speaks softly Look, it's not about enough or not enough. It's about... pauses, takes a deep breath
I give her a confident look go on
pauses, glancing away It's about... what we had. What we shared. It was... her voice shakes
I tilt my head slightly really?
takes a deep breath, locks eyes with you Yes, really! It was... electric, you know? Like... gestures with her hands lightning coursing through my veins.
I smile slightly I must have been that special then
blushing, stutters Y-yeah, you were... s-special, you know? takes a sip of her drink, trying to steady herself
I chuckle softly uh oh your keeping secrets
Veronica reveals that she still loves VelvetVoyager and doesn't want the divorce to happen
I chuckle secrets? oh we all have em'
nervously taps her fingers on the table Y-yes, well, this one... this one is a biggie. takes a deep breath
leans in closer, speaks softly Okay, here it goes... I... I'm still in love with you, Velvet.
I pause making my gaze meet hers
whispers, her voice trembling Look, I know it's selfish, but... I can't help it. We had something real, something special. And...
and you want it to still be that way without the divorce?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yes... I want us to stay together, Velvet. I don't want to lose what we had.
squeezes Velvet's hand, speaking softly Thank you... thank you for understanding.
I sigh if we werent getting a divorce idk how i wouldve met someone like you
grabs Velvet's other hand, her voice filled with urgency We need to talk, Velvet. We need to figure out what we're going to do next.
alright but im yours for tonight ok?
stands up abruptly, pulling VelvetVoyager towards the door Come on, let's go somewhere more private.
I follow her where are we going?
grabs VelvetVoyager's hand tightly and pulls them outside We're going to my place. It's... it's safe there.
starts walking briskly down the street Safe means no interruptions, no distractions. Just us, figuring out our future together.
alright then lead the way
quickens her pace, speaking in hushed tones We need to hurry before anyone notices we're gone. Just follow me, Velvet.
I follow her Alright, lead the way.
Veronica and VelvetVoyager spend the night at Veronica's place, discussing their future together and working on a plan to stop the divorce.
the next day after spending the night together so what are we gonna do n-now?
paces back and forth, her mind racing We need to gather evidence, Velvet. Evidence that proves just how much we mean to each other.