forum “I can’t love you...” Reposting this here (O/O|Romance|Closed|)

Started August 10, 2019 by @Toxic_Persephone group

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He smiled. "Yes, she has. I'm sure she would be willing to tell you about them if you ask nicely." he winked, chuckling softly.

Arabella grinned at him and gently poked his shoulder. “I’m always nice.” She defended, winking at him.

Asher chuckled. "Oh? Always?" He replied, a sideways grin snaking onto his face. "Is that so?"

She lifted her chin and puffed up her chest, grinning back at him. However she was weary, knowing he was going to tease her in some way. A soft laugh fell from her lips, amusement in her eyes. “Always. It is so. I’m the best at being nice.”

Asher raised an eyebrow, smiling. "Always? You've never ever ever been mean ever in your entire life?" He asked, grinning.

She shook her head and laughed. "Nope! Never ever." She teased back, holding back her soft giggles. "I've always been nice."

He looked at her sternly. "Hmm. Should I believe you?" He asked, a grin sneaking onto his face even as he tried to suppress it.

“Of course! Would I ever lie~?” Her eyes flashed mischievously as she stared back st him.

He shrugged, returning his attention to the road. "I don't know, would you?" He chuckled softly.

She smiled and kicked her legs playfully out. “Nah. Not to you.”

"But to other people?" He arched an eyebrow, laughing softly.

“Mm depends on the person.” She admitted, grinning.

He chuckled. "Mm. I see." He laughed softly, still driving as he headed back to their neighborhood.

Arabella laughed softly to herself, her fingers looping together as she tried to find something to distract herself with. “Asher…? Can we always be like today? Can we both be like we are today?”

Asher blinked. "I…would enjoy that." He replied slowly. "So yeah. We can." He smiled a little.

She let a smile grace her lips once more. It hid something much more excited and overjoyed. Arabella liked how they had flirted and enjoyed each other’s company. It felt nice. “Thank you!”

Asher grinned. "You're welcome." He replied as he turned down their street. "So, neighbors?" He asked.

“Yes, neighbors.” She confirmed with a nod. Her eyes lingered on the road as she slowly turned her head towards him.

Asher nodded. He drove down the street, though not for as long as he usually did, and turned down a winding little driveway. There were trees on either side, and the driveway opened up into a small parking area, in front of a neat little Victorian style house.

“Oh it’s pretty!” She cried out happily, giggling.

Asher smiled. "Yeah." He agreed, parking the car. He got out, and opened the door for her, holding out his hand. "Come on."

She gently took his hand as she climbed out, humming at the sights around. “I love Victorian style homes… they’re always so gorgeous.”

He smiled. "Yeah." he agreed, leading her to the door, knocking on the door.

It was opened by a sweet-looking older human woman. "Oh! Mr Asher, come on in!" she said, smiling and gesturing them in. She had slightly curly white hair. "And who is this?" she looked at Arabella.

Arabella smiled brightly at the woman, loving the warmth and inviting nature already. “Hello! I’m Arabella.” She dipped her head in a greeting. “Asher’s wife.” Those words sounded strange in her mouth.

The woman smiled, and nodded, though she looked a little confused. "I thought you were dating that sweet boy? Peri, wasn't it?" She asked as she led them inside, looking at Asher.

Asher inhaled. "I…Peri died, remember? In an accident?" He replied, putting an arm around Arabella.

The woman nodded. "Oh yes, I remember now. My apologies." She looked at Arabella. "Well. I'm Mrs Williams, if Asher here hasn't already told you that. But you can call me Delila."