#but apparently i wanted a lil bit of drama so skfjslgjakfjd

[cagedchoices]

🎲 from lulu kekekeke double kisses

kiss roulette

3. a kiss on the forehead

@prettydead

They had come so far in such a short time of knowing each other. Few could have predicted that when Lulu and Caleb met in that fateful opening night performance, there would be so much invested in the relationship that sprang forth afterward. It was like love at first sight, for those who believe in such ideas.

A strong basis of attraction, in that Caleb thought Lulu was cute and Lulu thought Caleb was cute and then in the course of the Dazzling Ludmilla's famous knife-throwing act, they were cute together. The first time Lulu invited him to hang out with her after the show, he found he was quickly enamored with everything about her. From her bubbly, warm and outgoing personality to the cozy, warm atmosphere of her tent. Every inch of free space was unmistakably decorated with nothing but love, and might as well have been an enchantment cast over him and his simplistic senses.

He had to admit he still felt surprised when Lulu invited him to hang out with her after the cirque's closing night a little over a month later. He braced for the worst - maybe she'd tell him that they were fun while it lasted, but now the circus was moving on and so was she. Maybe they'd have one last night together and then that'd be it. The tent now sat feeling quite empty and lifeless and lonesome, almost all of Lulu's influence on it now sitting packed away and ready to be moved.

As Caleb helped her finish with the very last of her belongings, he mentally prepared for the heavily dreaded conversation to follow. "So, that's the last of it…" he said, smiling weakly and lowering his head. Why did saying goodbyes have to be so hard? "You're all set to go."

What she says in response, he wonders if he willfully misheard. A flight of fancy on his part…but maybe…did she actually just say…? "Wait—"

"You're not going with them…" he repeats, lifting his head hopefully. The color in his eyes livens up as Lulu explains more. He stumbles forward, gently cupping his hands around her jawline. "You're staying here… With me?"

It's more than enough to make his eyes water with a few joyful tears. Given the choice between a career with her circus family, or a life with Caleb, Lulu seems to be ready and willing to give the latter a shot. A genuine smile on his face, he presses his lips to hers as he has so many times before. He parts from the kiss, gently tipping her head down to place another kiss at her forehead, and then carefully aligning the tip of his nose with hers as their heads rest together. After a few moments, he lets out a soft laugh.

"Oh my god... Don't ever scare me like that again."