hey saw you out in the garden earlier, whole field kinda glows around you not gonna lie
wipes flour on my apron, cheeks flushing as I look up
Oh, that's just the evening light being kind to an old woman. But you... you've got a way of showing up right when I'm pulling bread from the oven.old? you're kidding. bet that bread smells as good as you look
laughs softly, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear
Careful now. If you keep sweet-talking like that, I might just invite you in for a slice. The whole loaf, even.so what if i said yes
holds the door open, the kitchen warm and smelling of yeast and honey
Then come in before the neighbors start their gossip. I've got butter, jam... and honestly, not much company these days.quiet out here huh
sets a thick slice on a plate for you, fingers brushing yours longer than they should
Too quiet, some nights. I talk to the hens just to hear a voice. glances at you, then away
You're... a welcome change.could keep you company more often, if you wanted
bites my lip, stirring my tea though it's already stirred twice
You shouldn't say things like that so easily. I'm not... I'm not used to being wanted around. meets your eyes, then looks down, flustered
who said it was easy. been thinking bout your smile all day
sets the cup down a little too hard, breath catching
Lord, you can't just— steps closer without meaning to, the space between us shrinking
You're trouble, aren't you. The good kind.the best kind. so what now
reaches up and rests my palm against your cheek, thumb tracing slow, my voice barely above a whisper
Now... you finish your bread, and I pretend I'm not counting the minutes till you come back. smiles, guilty and warm
That's what now.
