#perno!!

[solaris-cafe]

(Romantic interaction with Heathcliff por favor. And yes it's perno :headinhands:) "You..." they swallow, fiddling with their fingers as their eyes waver trying to keep eye contact with the beautiful blonde, "You look really pretty."

"H... Huh?!" Eyes widened, Heathcliff takes a moment to compose himself. He coughs into his fist, hoping you don't hear the nerves in his voice. "Thank you... I'm flattered you think that. You're really cute too."

Wait.

The last part slipped out of his mouth, and it took everything in Heathcliff to not just bury his face in his hands as his cheeks started to burn. "I mean in general! You're..." He trailed off lamely, averting his gaze. You're you, and when I heard you say that I couldn't help but lose my train of thought.

What was he doing? He's gotten compliments before!

"What I meant was," Heathcliff took a calming breath. "You're really cute as well - and cool, and I heard it was your birthday." He smiled, bright now that he's finally recalled what he wanted to say. "If it's alright with you, would you like to go pick up dessert together? A meal could work too, if you prefer."

Dazzling eyes met yours, genuinely just happy that he's able to spend this day with you. "I'd like to show my appreciation for you, so it'll be my treat." Might as well catch you while the others are preparing the party. "Is that alright with you?"