Thread: In Secure Relations (Cordelia x AlluringEnigma)

The ruby red rays of sunset stained the horizon as red as the wine that filled their glasses, the last vestiges of sunlight mixing well with the mood lighting of the rooftop. For a moment, Olivia simply smiled and drank it all in. Sure, it was a first date. She had no doubt that she would find out how terrible Josephine really was soon enough with her luck in relationships she might as well have asked out a mafia crime boss. However, for this one brief moment, everything in the world felt OK, and she savored the feeling. The mundanity of her job, the underwhelming returns on her love life, and the disappointment inherent in her work melted away. Suddenly, it was just her and Josephine, in a locale that would rival Paris, Venice and St Petersburg combined for romance. She took a sip of her wine, the semi-sweet mix and her company making the drink palatable, enjoyable even, for once in her life. She smiled as it washed over her taste buds and gave an absolute dreamy look towards Jo. She couldnt even hide her enjoyment at this point. I have a secret to tell you she cooed at the lovely redhead, leaning over the table to close the space between them. Josephine raised a concerned eyebrow, entirely unsure in what direction the conversation was heading. Oh? she mused, trying her absolute best to come off as nonchalant and only slightly intrigued. Olivia smiled and nodded her head. She was a little tipsy from the alcohol at this point, though only enough to give her a warm buzz inside. Yes, I do she added redundantly, before leaning forward a little more. The tension in the air was palpable, if not unpleasant. She gave a broad grin before exclaiming This is the absolute best first date Ive ever been on. By far. Just marry me already she added with a giggle at the end, taking another sip of the wine. Jo smiled, her shoulders relaxing at the confession, before teasing her young companion. Id say the same, but you did show up a few minutes late, so Im gonna have to dock you down the rankings a few places she added with a sardonic curl of her lips, barely able to suppress her own laughter. Olivia feigned outrage and grabbed at her chest, exclaiming And suddenly, the mood is ruined. Jo let out a loud laugh and quipped back Im kidding, of course. I could see about putting this in the top 5 first dates. Olivia pouted her lips and opened her eyes wide Why do you torment me so she added dramatically, the back of her hand pressed against her forehead as she fell backwards slightly in a silly pose. Josephine relented finally, leaning forward, her infectious grin changing to a pleased smile Olivia, this has been the most perfect first date I could have ever imagined, let alone been on. Happy? she remarked, her breath catching a little from the vulnerability of honesty. One of the perks of being the head of criminal organization was the ability, and in fact encouragement, of hiding feelings away from those close to her. The sun was slowly fading past the horizon, and all that remained were the last few dying embers of the day. Olivia noticed this and pointed her hand to it Sunsets almost over she remarked, leaning in to Joesphine, their faces but a few inches away now. Josephine nodded, eyeing the detective curiously, before remarking So it is. All good things must come to an end, I suppose she remarked nonchalantly. A glint formed in Olivias eyes, and a spurt of courage spurred the enthralled girl onwards. Not all endings are unpleasant she remarked quietly, before leaning in and pressing her lips against Josephines. The kiss was hesitant and unfamiliar, not at all like the passionate embraces of the movie, but there was an excitement and promise to it that no roll of film could ever capture. It continued for but a few seconds, and Olivia pulled back nervously, a glint of lust and a heap of romance in her eyes. Your breath still smells like breakfast stout she giggled, breaking the tension with a lame joke.