Bloom in the dark (Ella)

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Milan knew how he felt. That in itself was quite a feat, so it should not be too surprising that he had no idea how Ella viewed this situation. Of course she had thanked him and expressed her gratitude, but he failed at digging deeper and gaining more insight on her emotions and feelings. At least that was the case until she kissed him.

While the recruiter was wordlessly grateful for her saving the situation by declining his offer, his joy reached a new height as their lips connected. The hand that had tucked a couple of strands behind her ear now cupped Ella’s cheek and felt how the dark hair brushed over the back of the extremity as he gently dipped her head some to return the kiss with a little more passion than a simple peck.

The hand on her waist smoothly brought the woman’s body closer to his own before it crept to settle on the small of Ella’s back. His actions weren’t forceful nor possessive though. The second she would want to pull away, she could.

When he slowly brought the kiss to an end, lips lingered and caressed her for another second or two before foreheads came to rest together. Hands remained in place with the one closest to her face having its thumb caress the woman’s cheek.

“I clearly should have asked that question earlier.” Milan joked in an attempt to break the silence between them. It was also his way of saying: I did not mind this one bit!

“Do… you want to stargaze?” Driving her back? What was that? If he just moved all the stuff in the back of him truck, they could settle down to take in the beauty of the stars.

[Ella Robbinson]

Ella felt herself completely taken in by the moment. It wasn't unheard of to see her offer forward gestures, so she didn't harbour any nervous energy. She felt his heartbeat against her own encompassing her senses. By now it was completely impossible to ignore, and she didn't even bother trying to. Instead, she freed the control she held for her own, allowing it to naturally match his erratic rhythm in quick time.

Without missing a beat, she accepted every ounce of passion offered, reciprocating the way he took the kiss to another level. She felt herself get drawn in and she didn't fight it in the slightest.

She willingly rested her forehead against his, offering an involuntary smile at the whole thing. Not just the kiss, but the date itself. The kind of person Milan proved himself to be. Her expectations had been unknowingly high, and he surpassed them with such ease. She breathed a laugh at the joke he made, her smile widening.

"With you?" Ella asked, running her fingers down his arm idly, "Of course."

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Milan knew he might be behaving like a teenage boy, but maybe this was because it had indeed been since then that these kind of feelings had taken over. When Ella’s fingers ran down his arm, both his hands reached for the fleece blanket that was still draped over her shoulders, readjusting it before the contact between their foreheads ended. The recruiter used that moment to plant another gentle kiss on her lips before lacing fingers together, guiding her back to the truck.

Once there, he let go and hopped onto the back to move things around. After that Milan stepped to the edge again and offered his hand to help her got on it. He then let Ella get comfortable first before a seat was taken next to her. The couple of pillows that were there for comfort could be placed wherever she pleased. Milan only needed one which he tucked underneath his head while shuffling to lay down.

For a second hands rested upon his stomach, but eventually an arm draped out next to him in case Ella thought that it would be okay to cuddle up into his side. “Might be warmer than the fleece blanket.” He decided to throw in. That surely made things less awkward, right?

[Ella Robbinson]

Ella shifted her shoulders slightly, making it a little easier for the blanket across them to sit without fear of falling. She leaned into the small, significant kiss he placed against her lips before she finally found his hand and followed along.

Taking his hand, Ella allowed him to help her into the back of the truck. She opted to draw the blanket off her shoulders, setting it aside for the moment as she made do with what was on offer. A pillow behind her head, space at her side so that he could join her. When he finally did, she sat up long enough to curl her fingers into the blanket and idly drape it across the both of them. As it happened, she did curl into his side, within the warmth of his arm.

"Definitely." She conceded with a small nod as she turned her attention upwards. "A lot more comfortable, too."

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A lighthearted chuckle slipped past Milan’s lips as his hand came to rest upon her upper arm after Ella had curled into his side. He didn’t state it out loud, but he was positive she could tell it was a perfect fit. At the same time, however, it made him wonder what this meant. The recruiter didn’t want to make any assumptions, but at the same time he also refused to diminish his hope. Right now, he would have given a lot to be a telepath.

“So, does this mean you’ll say yes if I ask you out on another date?” Of course that question would not give him the specific answer that he was looking for, but it would give Milan a general idea on whether or not Ella was the type of girl to take feelings seriously, to possibly settle down at one point.

“Because you know,” His left hand reached for her right on, gently guiding it to his face to place a gentle peck on the back of it before slowly tucking her hand under the fleece blanket again. In the meanwhile the man finished his sentence. “I wouldn’t mind spending more time with you, Miss Robbinson.”

[Ella Robbinson]

Ella purposely mused over the question he offered to her for a little while rather than answering straight away. She had to wonder if it was his way of asking her on another date, in a way that gave him an out if she did say no. But really, how could she?

Still, when he continued she opted not to speak. She allowed her hand to be guided gently, enjoying the simple moment he provided. The corner of her mouth pulled into a smile as he finished what he was saying, genuine interest evident on her features. She hadn't been sure what to expect of all this, but she was glad she agreed the first time. "Honestly?" She asked, turning her gaze away from the stars and towards him again. "I'd say I'd love to spend more time with you."

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Milan would not have been opposed to asking her on another date at this point, but he just opted to play it safe because receiving a no was always an option. He actually was mentally preparing himself for a negative answer, despite the fact that he could not come up with any reason related to this moment as to why Ella would give him one of those, when the beautiful brunette granted him a reply. “Really?” Genuine surprise was evident in his voice, yet it was the man’s facial expression that said even more. Pure happiness and gratitude. It brought a smile to his lips and he leaned his head forward enough to peck her lips.

“I’ll try to make sure it’s a bit more classier than this then.” He chuckled lightheartedly. It might not have been the most fancy date, but Milan liked to put a lot of himself into it instead of flowing along with the classic dates. Another option was to adapt to whatever Ella preferred. “Or you get to pick what we do then. And when.”

[Ella Robbinson]

"Really." Ella replied with confidence. Of course she registered the surprise in his foice; it was what made her want to answer with such conviction. His happiness and gratitude was caught moments later, and she reciprocated the small kiss he offered willingly.

Still, as always she listened intently to what he was saying. She liked the fact that he was trying to figure the next date out already. Ella was a woman who responded to genuine concepts. And that's exactly what this date was made of. It's why she was so invested in the whole notion. "I don't need it to be classy, or anything like that." Ella explained, allowing her gaze to be distracted by the sky above. It was easier than resting her eyes on him. "It just needs to be with you.So... Maybe it doesn't matter where we are or what we're doing."