"Even roses can hurt you. The point is learning to survive the pain, not being mad at the roses. It wouldn't change nothing." -Unknown
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"Welcome to Lillian's Lilies. How can I help you?"
"Is your name really Lillian?"
"Yeah, it is. So what, are you here to buy flowers for your girlfriend?"
"No... I uh, don't have a girlfriend."
"Oooh ok. I see what you're saying."
"Yeah. I said I don't have a girlfriend."
"Yeah, but I know what you're implying. It's totally cool that you're into guys. I'm really accepting and if you ever need someone to talk-"
"I'm not gay! I just need flowers for-"
"It's okay, I won't judge. Don't deny what you identify as."
"I like girls, okay?!"
"I guess I'll have to believe you but I'm supportive of bisexual too."
"I like girls and girls only! Ugh it's hopeless, never mind. I just need some flowers for my best friend."
"Is he a guy? Do you like him?"
"No! I don't- anyways, he owns a yogurt place and I'm coming to the grand opening in 6 weeks."
"6 weeks?! The flowers will die if you keep them for a month and a half!"
"No shit. That's why I'm ordering them today and I'll pick them up in 6 weeks. My sister suggested that I get him flowers to put in his shop and she said that I should order the flowers ahead of time, just in case."
"Yeah... well we do get a lot of orders this time of year so we're backed up, plus we're out of certain flowers. Your sister is smart."
"Sure... I guess. And who's we?"
"Me."
"Yeah. Exactly. Anyways, now, flowers. Roses?"
"Let me check if they're in stock. One sec."
"Ba dum. Ba dum. Ba dun ba dun ba dun ba dum ba duuuuuuuum."
"Was that the Pink Panther? Anyways we're out of roses."
"When do you get more roses?"
"Uhhhhh I'm not sure."
"And that is why I order ahead of time"
"Well it should be within 6 weeks."
"Don't expect me to call in everyday checking on those roses."
"Whatever you say."
A/N: hey guys how did you like the first chapter? I have a ton of ideas for this story and I can't wait! Thanks so much for beginning this journey with me. P.S. let me know if the cover appears blurry cuz I think it is but I don't know what's up with it.
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Roses are Red
Short StoryWhen a boy calls into to a flower shop in attempt to buy roses for his friend's store grand opening, he didn't expect to meet a sassy girl with a soft spot for Twix. "Welcome to Lillian's Lilies. How can I help you?" "Is your name really Lillian?" "...
