the nerves that swirled in his stomach were unlike any he had ever felt. going out to crowds of people and having to work his ass off to ensure a good game is played was nothing compared to this. sure, he loved basketball. could see himself pushing for the nba someday. but this? this was important. making sure that romona knew just how special she was, not just to him but in general? it was of upmost importance. the one thing that he knew he couldn't screw up. her beauty and talent was unmatched, but beyond that was her kindness. he'd picked out flowers for her, and some expensive paints that he'd had recommended to him by a teammate that was also studying art. " hey, none of that, " he reprimanded playfully. " you are the person i wanna spend time with. you always have been. " he pauses, allowing himself a moment to bring up the gifts he had prepared. " i figured since your last commission you could do with some new paints, " he mused, setting the acrylics on the table. " and . . . you can never go wrong with flowers. i know roses are cliche, but i thought they'd match your blush perfectly. "