When In Doubt, Go With Blue

The Wanderers (NSFW)

"So, I had an idea," Moiraine stated as she fell in time with your walk. 

"You are prone to them," you retorted, adjusting the shoulder strap of your bag. You didn't pause your stride and Moiraine just trotted along after you. 

"Where are you going now?" 

"Lunch." 

A wicked grin lit up the Aes Sedai's face. "With me," she asserted and looped your arms. She redirected your direction of travel, taking you out towards the woods. You silently gave her a side-eye but kept walking with her nonetheless. The victorious smirk reigned as Moiraine walked you. 

"So what have you been up to.... Besides plotting ideas?" 

Moiraine knew your eyes were glued to her and she reveled in it. "Implementing ideas." Ominous and mysterious as usual. With a slight smile and a gentle roll of the eyes, you simply followed her lead dep into the woods. The foliage unclenched and you saw the clearing of the Stone Circle. Right outside of it was a blue blanket with a basket set on top. Moiraine was staring intently, trying to gauge your reaction. You laughed and she retained her victorious grin. "I saw this in a movie." It was closer to summer so you three had experienced many new things together, including stay-in movies, a few dinner dates, and you and Moiraine regularly cuddled when Farah was away. 

Needless to say, you all had gotten closer. You held back tears at the romantic gesture and followed her guide up to it. "It's beautiful," you commented. You saw the pride on your Sedai's face, earning a smile from you. You sat down together, and you finally took in the pants and blouse Moiraine was wearing. You were mildly concerned for her comfort but she'd forgone her coat. For a time, all you could do was watch her silently. 

She opened the basket and pulled out assorted foods. You could tell she had put this together herself by the elegant setup but clumsy assembly inside. You made a mental note to introduce her to Tupperware. "There were some foods, that looked interesting but moody of what I brought came from that movie with the... you remember?" 

You smiled and nodded. "You're quite romantic, Madam Sedai. I'll admit, I did not predict that." 

Moiraine smirked. "Well, love was not an expectation I held in my world. Then came you." 

You grabbed a grape and bit to avoid eye contact, a little self-conscious. 

The older woman persisted, letting you avoid responding. "Now I can put some energy into what were mere fantasies." 

You met her gaze again, concerned some. "I hope you aren't too bored while Farah and I are occupied. You've gone through half the library. Have you started reading fiction yet?" You saw the bottle of wine and dumped your water out so you could drink it in a go cup. 

"I have, actually. Have you heard of Twilight?" 

It took a microsecond to burst out laughing. Moiraine looked at you a little oddly, smiling at your smile. Shaking your head, you tried to explain, "I'll wait for you to finish the books before we watch the movies." 

Moiraine looked surprised. "There are movies founded in books?" 

"There are movies based on real life with dramatic flair." 

Those inquisitive blue eyes searched the spread. Even searching, she was so sure and precise. "There is one thing I would like to test." She picked up a strawberry and held it out to you. You looked at her then the fruit and broke out in a smile. You went to reach but Moiraine held it higher long enough for you to understand. Mildly embarassed, you opened your mouth. Moiraine was unduly excited and only let it touch your bottom lip. You'd think she was solving a murder with how intently she was watching your mouth. You bit into the fruit and felt the cool juices squirt into and around your mouth. You swallowed the savoury liquid and kept chewing your bite, licking the excess from your lips. Moiraine's eyes had gone black as night. "Your movies are surprisingly accurate." Her knuckle brushed lip where your tongue had been.