True to Ourselves - A Valentines Day Oneshot

Obvious

After a long day, Juliana returned to her dorm. It was already past 8 when she got there and Arceus was she tired from all the running around, cooking, and writing. Plus tommorow's a big day, getting a good rest was far needed. Taking off her shoes, she went for a shower before changing into her pyjamas. She slumped down on her bed, getting ready to get some well deserved sleep.

Just as her eyes was about to close, she heard a knock. At first, she didn't budge, not wanting to leave the confines of her comfortable bed but with a hefty sigh got up as she heard a second knock. "Coming!" She said, looking over at her door. She didn't expect anybody to be stopping by at this hour but got up regardless, wrapping her robe around her and opened the door to see Carmine, a paperbag in her hands.

"Hey Juliana, sorry to disturb you, may I come in?" She asks.

When she saw Carmine, a warm smile spread across her face. She stepped aside to let her enter. "It's alright... I was just getting ready for bed... What's that you got there?" She asked curiously, wanting to know why she was here at such a late time.

"Ouh this? Its a thanks for you for saving our village from that pesky Peacharunt! If it weren’t for the two of you…. Ugh! Nope! Not gonna think about that!” Carmine shakes her head, cringing so hard from the memory of being possessed and doing that horrid... Yeah not going to talk about.

A giggle escaped the girl's mouth when she saw the way Carmine acted about what happened. "Yeeah... I don't blame you... I'd probably feel the same way too if I-"

"Don't! Just don't."

She snickered a bit but stop as she asks, "What is it?"

"See it for yourself." Carmine said handing the bag over to her.

Taking the bag, Juliana peeped through the paper bag to see what was inside. It was a sleeveless light indigo-coloured dress crafted with a modest neckline and a gentle A-line silhouette that gracefully cascaded to the knee. A sunhat to match the whole attire. Like a Cherubi on top.

The moment she saw the dress, a bright smile lit up her face. The color of the dress was one of her favorites. She couldn't help but admire the design, and how the dress was fashioned.

"This... Is absolutely beautiful... Did you make this for me?"

"Well me and my grandma, to be precise. What do you think?"

"It’s absolutely stunning... Thank you...." She couldn't help but let out a sigh at the sight of the dress. She was honestly at a loss for words with how much she loved it.

"... You didn't have to do something like this for me... I know it was hard work... You didn't have to spend so much time working hard making this..."

"Nonsense, it wasn't that big of a deal. Besides tommorow is a big day for you. I'm sure Kieran would love to see you wearing it" She said a slight tease in her tone.

The mention of Kieran brought a sheepish smile to her face. She could feel her cheeks starting to overheat at the thought of her wearing this dress for him.

"Yeah... It is... But... You really think he'll like it?"

"He'll love it for sure. Welp I'd love to chat but since tomorrow is Valentines and all, I better get going. Dont want to disturb you on your beauty sleep." She said as she makes her way out of her dorm room, not before poking her one last time, "Plus you don't want to look bad for your first 'kiss' tommorow~"

The fact that she mentioned first kiss made her blush even more and was just a bit embarrassed by the teasing. She didn't want to admit that she was hoping that it would happen, but she was. She would be lying if she were to say that she wasn't. With that, she just covered her face in her hands and sighed.

"Just... Go!"

Carmine chuckled at her reaction, "Okay-Okay, I'll go."

She heard the door close and was now alone in her dorm, the dress still in her hands. She couldn't help but feel a bit giddy about the whole situation. It felt surreal to know that tomorrow she'd be able to spend the whole day with Kieran. She couldn't wait to try on the dress too.

The girl was still blushing from what Carmine had said. Her first kiss... That brought a whole new thing to look forward to tomorrow.

When she finally laid down onto her bed, her excitement slowly made her feel a bit tired. Her eyes started to get heavy, until she finally closed them. But as she did, she thought to herself.

Her first kiss... And it's going to be with Kieran.

Her blush only got brighter as she finally felt herself slip out into sleep. The girl could not help but think of all the different scenarios of what might happen tomorrow.