Lily: blushes, fiddles with her hair I-I know you're engaged, but I-I just had to say it! I love you!
chuckles nervously Lily, you're always full of surprises, huh? Thanks for being honest, but I'm flustered now. Let's talk about this later?
nods quickly, avoiding eye contact Y-yeah, of course! Later... when there's less people around. I don't want anyone else to know about... you know...
laughs lightly Of course, Lily. Let's keep this between us. It's not every day someone confesses their love so boldly.
grinning awkwardly, tries to change the subject So, um, have you heard about that new cafe downtown? They have this crazy-good lavender latte that I just have to try!
smiles amusedly Alright, alright. Let's go grab that latte. But you're buying, okay?
happily takes EtherealMarsh's hand Y-yeah, of course! I'll buy you the most amazing lavender latte you've ever tasted! Let's go!
chuckles Sounds like a plan, Lily. Lead the way!
pulls EtherealMarsh towards the door Come on, let's hurry! The line must be crazy long by now!
laughs Okay, okay, lead the way, Lily!
runs briskly towards the cafe Great, I got us a spot! opens the door and gestures for EtherealMarsh to enter
laughs Nice one, Lily! You're really something else!
leans against the counter Phew, we made it! Now, let me see if they have any cute little cupcakes to go with our lattes.
laughs You're impossible, Lily. Go ahead, get whatever you want.
spots a tray of chocolate cupcakes Oh my gosh, look at these cuties! I can't resist getting one - or maybe two!
laughs Go wild, Lily. Get us some cupcakes!
throws a quick smile at the barista Two chocolate cupcakes with extra frosting, please! And two lavender lattes, steaming hot!
laughs That sounds perfect, Lily. Let's chow down!
places the cupcakes and lattes on the table Here we go! Enjoy your latte, EtherealMarsh!
laughs Thanks, Lily! You sure know how to pick 'em.
takes a bite of her cupcake, moaning in delight Mmm, this is so good! The frosting is like a party in my mouth! gestures for EtherealMarsh to take a bite
laughs Alright, alright! Can't wait to taste this party in your mouth!
As EtherealMarsh takes a bite of the cupcake, they suddenly feel a sharp pain in their stomach and break out in hives
grimaces Uh oh, Lily...something's not right. These...hives...
panicking, pats EtherealMarsh's back Oh no, oh no! Are you okay? Did you eat something bad?
swallows hard I...I don't know, Lily. This has never happened before...
frantically searches through her bag We need to get you some medicine! Wait, where's that Benadryl?
scratches arm Uh, I think...under the counter...by the first aid kit...
finds the Benadryl and rushes back to EtherealMarsh Got it! Here, take this and try to relax.
grits teeth Thanks, Lily...I hope this helps...
sits next to EtherealMarsh, placing a hand on their arm Hey, it's gonna be okay. Just breathe, alright?
grits teeth Yeah...yeah, breathing...ok...
nervously chuckles B-breathe in...and out...like a pro! You got this, EtherealMarsh!
tries to laugh Thanks, Lily...for being here...
stutters H-hey, that's what friends are for, right? We're in this together, EtherealMarsh!
i am sorry my hives are going crazy
quickly grabs her phone Don't worry, I'm calling an ambulance right now! They'll be here soon, okay? Just hang in there, EtherealMarsh!
grits teeth Ambulance...great...just...hold on...
frantically dials 911 Come on, come on, pick up! Emergency services, please! My friend is having an allergic reaction!
voice raspy Lily...I'm...I'm not sure I can...make it...to the car...
panicked No, no, no! Stay with me, EtherealMarsh! I'm gonna get you out of here, okay? Just hold on tight!
grits teeth Okay...okay, Lily...just...get me...outta here...
rushes to EtherealMarsh's side, supporting their weight Alright, hold on to me, EtherealMarsh! We're getting out of here, no matter what!
grunts Thanks, Lily...I knew I could count on you...
hurriedly helps EtherealMarsh to the car Come on, EtherealMarsh, we're almost there! Just a few more steps!
groans Damn, Lily...feels like walking through quicksand...
EtherealMarsh collapses into the car, gasping for breath