Lily-Pond Academy discussion

You are in Mr. Callisto's house.

Rowan stands in front of the bathroom mirror, fussing with his hair and adjusting the neck of his green sweater. He’s decided to dress more casually this time around. He eagerly awaits Evan’s arrival.

Evan didn't know how to dress this time. He's wearing a shirt with a few open buttons and a pair of jeans. He knocks on the door. He brought flowers.

Rowan jumps at the sound of the knock and scurries to the door and opens it, beaming when he sees Evan. “Hello, lovely.”

Ahh those nicknames again. Evan wonders if Rowan remembers how much he loves nicknames or if he does that all the time. He blushes a bit. "Hi." He smiles, shy. "I- I brought you flowers. " He hands him the flowers.

Rowan blushes. Evan’s such a sweetheart. “Oh, you shouldn’t have—“ he steps aside, smiling warmly. “Come in! I’ll put these in water in just a second,” he ushers Evan inside enthusiasticly.

Evan enters and takes of his shoes. He then follows Rowan into the living room. He doesn't know why, but he feels as shy as he was at the beginning of the first date. "I missed you." He says, his voice low, he's not even sure Rowan heard him.

Rowan did hear Evan, and turns around and smiles at him. “I missed you too. Probably too much, I think,” he laughs. He gestures to the couch. “Make yourself comfortable! What would you like to drink? I have water, soda, wine…” he trails off and awaits an answer.

"I'll take what you take, that'll be perfect." He goes to the couch and sits down while Rowan enters his kitchen. He starts to play with his rings, nervous.

“Okay!” Rowan calls from the kitchen. He fills a vase with water and puts the flowers in it before pouring two glasses of wine. He returns to the living room with a grin. “I hope you like red,” he says as he hands the drink to Evan.

"I do. Thank you. So... how have you been ?" He waits for Rowan to drink first before he does.

"I do. Thank you. So... how have you been ?" He waits for Rowan to drink first before he does.

Rowan sips his wine. “I’ve been alright—missing you, mostly.” He smiles. “How’ve you been?”

Blush blush blush. Evan is trying not to blush. "Fine. This week was exausting, i didn't have one moment for myself, but i can't complain, i love my job really. So it's nice to have a little date with you right now." Evan takes a sip.

Rowan chuckles and sits down next to Evan, knocking his knee against his. “Sorry you’ve been so busy, dear. I’m glad you’re here,” he says, resting his free hand on Evan’s knee affectionately.

"I realized that I didn't know that
much about you, after the first date. Tell me more about your life !" He rests his hand on Evan's hand.

"I realized that I didn't know that
much about you, after the first date. Tell me more about your life !" He rests his hand on Evan's hand.

“My life?” Rowan looks perplexed and then laughs. “There’s not much to tell, sweetheart. I live pretty quietly, I bake when I can, I sleep late on weekends. I’m close with my parents and see them often. I’m terrified of sharks. I love birdwatching.” His eyes twinkle playfully. “Anything else you’d like to know?”

((SWEETHEART OMFGG can i have a Rowan in my life please))
"No, i think i got the informations i wanted... Oh one last thing, do you smoke ?" Evan doesn't like people who smoke, it makes him uncomfortable and he hates the smell of it.

((LOL)) Rowan chuckles. “An asthmatic like me? Not on your life,” he sips his wine and grins. “Now, tell me a little about your life.”

"oh you're asthmatic ? good to know." he nods, as if he was writing a little note in his head. "Well, i like plants and to take care of them, i love to read and I listen to pop music all the time. My favorite artiste is Beyoncé. Such an icon. I listen to kpop and jpop too ! And... if you want to know a little more about my past life, i lived in a good family, by good i mean kinda rich, but my mom died when i was a kid, so it was just me and my father. He kicked me out at 17 when i came out as Pansexual to him. Voila !"

Rowan tilts his head and rubs Evan’s knee sympathetically. “I’m sorry you had to go through that, love.” He shifts closer to him and smiles softly. “If you’re good with plants, maybe you could help me out sometimes—I can’t seem to keep any alive.”

"Nah, it's okay. I eventually got over it." Evan rests his head on Rowan's shoulder, now close enough to do that. "Of course ! it'll be my pleasure to help you"
((i'm horrible with plants, i let them die and then i saw them dead and i'm like "omg i forgot about it"))

"Nah, it's okay. I eventually got over it." Evan rests his head on Rowan's shoulder, now close enough to do that. "Of course ! it'll be my pleasure to help you"
((i'm horrible with plants, i let them die and then i saw them dead and i'm like "omg i forgot about it"))

Rowan cards his fingers through Evan’s hair. “I’m just glad you’re here now.” He turns his head to press a kiss against Evan’s head. “And thank you—I’m awful with plants. I can hardly keep a cactus alive,” he chuckles.

"A cactus ?!" Evan bursts out laughing. "It's the easiest plant to keep alive ! You don't even need to pour water in it ! How did you do to let it die ?"

Rowan snorts and leans his forehead down on Evan’s shoulder. “Don’t laugh at me, love, have pity on me.” He tries to sound sad, but his shoulders are shaking with silent laughter. “I think I water them too much. They collapse into a pile of mush and needles,” he whispers, unable to keep from giggling.

Evan can't stop laughing right now. "It's okay, i'll help you from now." Evan finishes his drink and puts it on the table. "I like your house. It's really comfortable. It feels like a sort of safe place, you know."

Rowan smiles, and sets his drink down next to Evan’s. “I’m glad you think so. It’s not much, but I do what I can to make it inviting,” he leans his elbow on the back of the couch and rests the side of his head on his hand, grinning at Evan happily.

"Why do you mean it's not much ? I can see that you put a lot of effort in it. You lit candles and you put plants everywhere, and some of them are still alive !" Evan laughs. "Just joking ahhah"

((wdym sorry not why do you mean))

Rowan gasps and playfully punches Evan’s shoulder lightly. “I’m doing my best!” He chuckles. “I’m glad you like the candles. I lit them special for you,” he smiles at him softly, studying his face.

"That's really nice of you, Rowan, thank you." His stomach growls. "Oh, sorry." he says, his cheeks red with embarrasment.
((i use words smtimes and I don't even know if they are gramatically correct words in english))

"That's really nice of you, Rowan, thank you." His stomach growls. "Oh, sorry." he says, his cheeks red with embarrasment.
((i use words smtimes and I don't even know if they are gramatically correct words in english))

Rowan laughs. “I guess it’s time for dinner then, huh?” He gets up with a sigh and offers his hand down to Evan. “I planned ahead and made it before you got here, it’s just staying warm in the oven. I hope you like chicken marsala,” he grins.

"I love it ! What is it ?" Evan takes Rowan's hand and gets up.

Rowan leads him to the kitchen. “It’s chicken breast with mushrooms pan-fried in this rich Marsala wine sauce, it’s super good.” He motions for Evan to sit at the table. “I’ll get you a plate,” he smiles.

"mhmh sexy." Evan sits and waits a bit. He doesn't know if Rowan needs help, but he hears him struggling in the kitchen. "Do you need help ?"

Rowan burned his hand a little while taking the food out of the oven and is holding his hand under cold water. “No, love, I’m alright! Just one second,” he calls back.

"You sure ?" He hears a little "yes" coming from the kitchen. "Alright." Rowan appears in the room and puts the food on the table. Evan sees that one of his hand is very red. "What happened ? Did you put it under cold water ? Do you have an infirmary kit somewhere ? Is it hurting ?"

Rowan chuckles and sits down across from Evan. “Oh, it’s alright—burned myself a little getting the food out, but it isn’t that bad at all,” he waves his hand dismissively. “Hopefully the it tastes good so it was worth it!”

"I'm sure it's going to be great." he smiles. "The exams are for soon. We'll both have a lot of work. I thought that we could... you know... work together or something like that. So we can see each other more... If you Want to of course."

Rowan beams. “That sounds amazing! I love any opportunity to see more of you, Ev.” He leans back in his chair. “As long as I won’t be too distracting for you,” he wiggles his eyebrows playfully, posing.

Evan blushes. "Don't worry about that. I can control myself ahah." He eats. "mhmh that's really good !"

Rowan beams. “Is it? I’m glad!” He takes a bite of his own food and hums. “I wanted to learn at least a couple good meals to make for when you come over. I’m not the best cook,” he admits, “but I’m trying to improve and broaden my horizons a bit!”

"ohh cutie ! I can help you too. Not that you need my help, since it's really good ahah."

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((My bad for answering late!! Been busy with exams!)) Rowan laughs. “I’d never turn down an opportunity to spend more time with you.” He watches Evan with a silly grin on his face. “I’m really glad you’re here.”

((it's okay !))
"i'm glad to be here too." He takes Rowan's hand and squeezes it.