forum Parisienne Romance [One-On-One // @TurtleOfFreedom]

Started September 12, 2018 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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“If you’re free,” Addie said, not meeting his eyes. “You can say no. I feel kinda bad for just appearing all of a sudden and taking over a small bit of your summer.”

Archer clicked his tongue. "Absurdité. I've enjoyed you're company."

Addie smiled. “Okay then.” She pulled her phone out of her pocket. “I’m scheduled for a tour of the (French place) at eleven… now for two people.” Addie turned her phone so that Archer could see the screen, which displayed two tickets for (French location.)

(Lol. What about the Palace of Versailles?)

Archer glanced at the phone screen and grinned.

"All right, sounds fun. I can't remember the last time I was there."

//yes that XD

“Yay! It’s a date,” Addie said, putting her phone away. She froze, her phone halfway in her purse, when she realized what she’d said. “I mean… um… see you at eleven?”

Archer grinned. "Yeah, I'll see you then."

Did she want it to be a date? I was kind of hoping that lunch would be one, but it doesn't seem as if she realized that…

//same, Archer, same.

Ahh, I screwed up. He looks so confused, what if he didn’t want to come? Agh, what if I roped him in to this, and he doesn’t want to? I’m a terrible friend-of-less-than-two-days. You know what, Addie? Play it cool.

“Yep, see you then! I’m just gonna head back to my hotel and… uh… yeah.” Addie got up and practically ran out of the cafe, her cheeks burning.

Way to not play it cool, Addie.

Aaaaaaand… Now she's gone. Good job, man, you scared her off.

Archer sighed and stood. He made his way to his apartment, shaking his head in confusion.

It was 10:30. Okay, Addie. You have a half an hour to figure out how to not sound insane, and/or embarrass yourself.

Archer reached his apartment and quickly went up to his suite. He searched his closet for something nice to wear, hoping that whatever he would pick would look good.

Addie changed her T-shirt to an ok blouse and then walked to the Palace. Don’t be weird. Don’t be weird.

Archer decided on a nice blue shirt and a nicer pair of jeans. Once he was satisfied with his look, he took a Vespa to the Palace of Versailles.

Addie, her bag slung over her shoulder, waited by the entrance, tapping her foot anxiously.

At exactly eleven, Archer parked the scooter outside the palace. He spotted Addie and quickly made his way over to her, grinning.

"You look nice," he said when he reached her.

Addie smiled. “Thanks! You do, too.” She gestured to the entrance. “They’re admitting people now.”

"Shall we, then?" Archer asked, offering Addie his arm.

“We shall,” Addie said happily, linking her arm with Archer’s.

Archer grinned as he led Addie toward the rest of the group on the tour.

"Are you excited to see the castle?" he asked.

“Very much,” Addie said, nodding enthusuastically.

"I am as well," Archer said with a grin. "We'll have to tell each other our favorite parts when the tour's over."

“Works for me,” Addie said, just as the tour guide started talking.

(Skip?)

Archer kept hold of Addie's arm as they walked. He had enjoyed spending time with her for the while they'd known each other.

//sure

When the tour was over, Addie was hungry. “Where’re we having lunch?” she asked Archer.

"It's a surprise," Archer declared with a grin. "You'll have to wait to see when we get there."

Addie laughed. “Okay.” She started walking towards the parked Vespa. “I’m assuming we’re using this? I really don’t want to walk.”