Lily: blushes, fiddles with her hair I-I know you're engaged, but I-I just had to say it! I love you!
EtherealMarsh
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...
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
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
EtherealMarsh
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.
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
laughs That sounds perfect, Lily. Let's chow down!
places the cupcakes and lattes on the table Here we go! Enjoy your latte, EtherealMarsh!
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
EtherealMarsh
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
EtherealMarsh
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?
EtherealMarsh
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?
EtherealMarsh
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.
EtherealMarsh
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?
EtherealMarsh
grits teeth Yeah...yeah, breathing...ok...
nervously chuckles B-breathe in...and out...like a pro! You got this, EtherealMarsh!
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!
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!
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!
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
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!
EtherealMarsh
groans Damn, Lily...feels like walking through quicksand...
EtherealMarsh collapses into the car, gasping for breath