୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧

୨⎯ 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕕𝕠𝕖𝕤𝕟’𝕥 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕟 𝕗𝕣𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕝𝕖. —• Owlet trainer of few words —• FBAWTFT/HP RP—• Lovebug of @EcstaticCluster ⎯୧

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

୨⎯ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀꜱ ʜᴇ ᴛʀᴀɪɴꜱ, ʜᴇ ᴄᴀʀʀɪᴇꜱ ʜɪꜱ ᴡᴇɪɢʜᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ꜱᴜᴇᴅᴇ ꜱᴍɪʟᴇ.

ʜᴇ ᴄᴀʟʟꜱ ʜɪᴍꜱᴇʟꜰ ɢᴜꜱ. ⎯୧

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

A slightly more detailed smile approached the surface at her admission— however gentle it was.

The little owlet hopped from his shoulder to the nearest chair. Yet Gus hardly noted the movement as he was so entranced by the woman in front of him.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

“Mhm,,” She smiles, blushing a bright pink.

“I can’t seem to help it.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

“Have you?” Stammered the fragile tongue of Gus. The statement along strung with such praise on a delicate manner, he could hardly contain his usual silence.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

“I hope you’ve been well.” She smiles quietly, kissing his cheek.

“I’ve thought about you.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

He’s missed her too.

He’s certainly apologetic on his disappearance. They got suddenly flocked with new clients, allowing no room for personal matters.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

Her cheeks burn at that gentle kiss, gazing up at him hopefully.

“I missed you.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

He maneuvered his hand over to greet with hers, lacing it properly before lifting it to kiss.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

She smiles shyly, moving forward to gently tap her finger to his cheek.

“It’s perfect.. truly.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

He drove his attention down, hiding behind a bashful smile. He had missed Valentine’s Day, completely wrapped up in his work with Roger as it were. He’d forgotten to give Bunty anything…

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

Smiling softly, gazing up at him as she take the flower into her hand.

“Oh… it’s beautiful.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

Presenting a singled stem lilac towards @assistantempath as a brown barn owlet perches comfortably over his left shoulder.

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

Mocha cheeks blending with a red hue as he gave way to bashful nods in appreciation. Smiles hadn’t dared leave his features for a moment.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

“You look… amazing.” She murmurs, blushing as her gaze flickers to her feet.

“I’m glad you came.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

“Ah, American holiday.” Roger quipped. “Good time then?”

Gus applied the cool towel behind her neck gently.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

“Late thanksgiving festivities, you know?” She smiles weakly, shrugging her shoulders.

“Just the headache.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

Was there anything she wanted or needed from the little shops they passed, he wondered. He noticed her intrigue in a couple of items here or there, but never seemed too caved into them.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

“We’ll just wander then, shall we?” She smiles, adjusting her shawl a bit.

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

You.

Just the thought alone caused his cheeks to blister the pinch of pink. Suddenly, he shook his head.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

She hums softly, glancing toward him with a shy smile.

“Anything you need in particular?”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

“Ooh, partied too much last night, did you?” Roger teased, keeping his voice lower by an octave. “Is it just a headache or do you feel like you’re going to throw up?”

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

She’s about to thank him when Roger burst in, and she instantly went wincing at the sound. Damn this pain.

“Oh… it’s… too much mulled wine last night. I’m alright,”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

“Bunty.” He greeted in return. His voice not lifting further than a rabbit’s squeaks.

Anxiety crippled him somehow. What made this so different compared to their previous get togethers?

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

She fixed her hair for the last time, moving to open the door as her heart flutters.

“Gus..”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

The next evening came far too quickly for the likes of Gus. He was fine until he made it to the front door of Bunty’s.

Oh. There goes his heart…

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

She was so nervous, she spent the entire rest of the time preparing. Everything had to be perfect or it would possibly ruin everything.

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

~ Roger started, “Didn’t hear you come in either. Are you alright?”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

Oh, but worry he did. It didn’t matter what Bunty told him, there was always going to be a little worry crossing his mind for her.

He whisked his wand through the vacant doorway of the house. For the meantime, nothing seemed to change. It was only until a floating ~

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

“I’m alright, I promise.” She shakes her head gently.

“Don’t worry about me.”

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

~ grump on the street. He gave a small laugh, “Was wondering why there happened to be a floating rag. Didn’t know you came in, Gus Gus.”

Gus managed a little shh motion before placing the wet rag over Bunty’s cheek in a delicate way.

“Oh. Hi Miss Bunty.” ~

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

~ thought. Certainly a trade he would never be good at.

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

Gus pushed his smile higher. A fondness drifted to the surface of his glance the more he watched her make her way inside the many merchants’ shop. Vendors chatting with potential buyers about the items on their shelves, tables, and even in their hands. An admirable trade, Gus ~

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

“Oh isn’t it just lovely here?” She hums, smiling as she quietly makes her way through the building.

[୨⎯ Gus Vaisey-Sturtikwa ⎯୧ @SoundlessFlight]

Dinner it was and dinner it shall be.

In some weird happenstance, Gus felt himself—nervous— about the entire fact this dinner would be a change in their relationship. A huge change he didn’t know if he was quite ready for.

[𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮 @assistantempath]

Her heart flutters as she reads the letter, biting down on her lip. She couldn’t possibly have expected all of this to go as well as it did.