Inside weren’t just some pretty petals that would flutter apart and die without the proper care. This was more fragile, more valuable than anything he could have imagined. It felt like hope. Hal had gone out of his way to seek Mark out, to make good on the unspoken promise they’d made to each other all those months ago, the first time Mark had opened the wrapped lilies and found one too many. Mark had returned to the shop the following week, wondering whether or not to say anything, lingering longer when Hal asked how his visit had gone, but he’d walked out without having mentioned a word of it. At the graveyard, he’d discovered the added flower again, and again the week after that.
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19 comments:
Nice subtle form of flirtation. I like how the extra flower becomes a compact between them.
Very sweet six! :)
Fantastic six! and I love the image that is your week's inspiration. I love a women who takes control too.
That's so sweet. Nice six!
Good for you! doing a m/m in 1954 - curious to see how you will handle the topic
Enjoyed the excerpt, like the flowers. Makes me want to read the rest for sure!
Loved this way to keep them coming back together again. Nice!
Very sweet :)
Lovely six! I'm looking forward to reading the rest on Valentines's Day :)
Very very sweet, can't wait to see where you take it.
Sweet and subtle flirtation. nice post!
Love it. Hal's subtle, respectful persistence and Mark's damaged caution and hope. Lovely six!
Fantastic, as always! And I must say... brilliant name placement on the cover! ;)
This is so beautifully poignant. Excellent!
That's such a sweet premise. And I love his description of how fragile hope is!
Sweet six, Vivien. :)
'It felt like hope.' I love that line. This story sounds so sweet. Perfect for V-day. :)
What a subtle, romantic, and emotional way to begin a story or a relationship!
Charming six, Vivien and so well written. Thanks for stopping by today.
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