13: Homework and making out like teenagers

*Meri*

When the doorbell rings I hurry out to open, finding a smiling Tom outside … or a huge bouquet of white and deep red long stemmed roses with Tom somewhere inside I guess. "Hi… Tom".

His head pokes up over the roses. "Well hello darling, I thought I would get you a little something as it's the first time I see your home".

"You didn't have to Tom". I say biting my lip, wondering if I have a vase large enough for all the flowers.

"I know, but I wanted to". He holds out the flowers to me and I take them. He steps inside, closing the door. "I hope you like roses".

I smile at him. "Actually, I love roses… they are my favorite. Let's just go into the kitchen and put them into some water".

"Sure". He follows me into the kitchen. "Oh hi Lumi, Nice kitchen".

"Well hello lover boy and thank you". She says with a smirk.

Tom pulls out a single white rose and hands it to her. "For you my lady".

"Oh you big gooey teddy bear you". She smiles. "He is a keeper Meri, most definitely a k