Forever

Chapter 32

Stina's POV:

I couldn't wait! My boyfriend, Fitz Vacker, my boyfriend, FITZ. VACKER! Invited me, his girlfriend, ME! To a DATE! In a cottage HE had gnomes build for ME! And HIM! And I. Can't. WAIT!!! He JUST invited me, through a message on my Imparter. 

I pulled on my favorite purple dress ("It brings out the violet side of your navy eyes," my mother would say), it was slim and had a slit leading up to the middle of my thigh. The sleeves went to my elbows. It wasn't plastic or rubber clinging material, just a soft fabric.

I brushed my mane of curls and pulled some of it back in a windswept look. I settled for some light silver eyeshadow, eyeliner, light mascara, and my wine-maroon lipstick. Looking at my reflection, I decided that I could use my diamond and silver necklace. No heels. I'm a disaster when I wear them. 

Instead, I used my silver sandals with a gentle lift in the back.

I checked myself out in the mirror. The date was in fifteen minutes (he knows how fast I can get ready. I've told him a lot, I guess that info came in handy - FINALLY!). Maybe I could add one more thing... yes! The diamond-embroidered shawl Fitz gave me would fit perfect! I messaged him -

'Do I need 2 bring food? If it's picnic or smth. -S' Within moments, I got a reply -

'No. U r good. U can come early, I am ready. -F' Yes! Early! Then, I got a second text - 'Bring blanket tho. Pref big and soft. Ily. -F' A big blanket? Okay. I walked to my large pink bed and snatched my foot blanket at the end of my bed. 

I twirled up to the Leapmaster.

"Everglen!" I called happily. The Leapmaster complied, and let down the clear crystal. I allowed the light to take me, and I appeared in the front gates.

'Here I am!' I messaged Fitz. The gates opened the moment it was sent. Alrighty!

"Hello, Stina. Fitz is waiting for you, let me show you where he's at." Della smiled at me and walked me down a small gravel path through a grove. The trees were so pretty! "You look nice today," Della noted, "did Fitz invite you into the cottage tonight?"

"Yep!" I was happy. Really happy. "You look nice too, as always."

"Why, thank you, Stina! Here's the cottage." Della pointed me to a small house. The outer walls were a soft creme, the wood was dark and firm. The rectangular windows had teal shutters, and the flower gardens held white and pink Mary Jane tulips. 

It was adorable! I walked up to the white door and knocked, holding my shawl and blanket in one hand.

Fitz's POV:

"Hey, Sti-bee (Couldn't help myself!)! Nice to see you." I smiled, and she blushed. She looked beautiful today. "Like the dress." I nodded in Mom's direction, giving her the 'You can go now' look. Mom left in the direction of Everglen. 

"Where was I? Right, right." I leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. "Come in." I held the door open for her, like a gentleman, and led her over to the living room. "You can drop off your blanket on the couch."

"Okay!" She threw it onto the chaise lounge and followed me into the kitchen.

"I made your favorite pudding puffs and cinnacreme, with whipped cream on top, chocolate shavings, and a roasted marshmallow. The pudding puffs are blueberry and chocolate on that pan -" I pointed to a rectangular pan on the stove "- and these are mint and chocolate." I pointed to the cooling rack on the counter.

"What did you make all of this for, Fitz? And what's that big old black thing in the living room?" Ah, yes, she has seemed to remember the television.