I can’t find the person who made this current user name but their old one is there if that helps
The Beginning of Something Great
Okay, while there was still segregation and racism, LET’S IGNORE IT BECAUSE THIS IS CUTE.
You have known Flip since schoolyard days. Your dad had gotten a promotion which made your family have to pack up from your home in Louisiana and move to the cold, land-locked Colorado. On top to make adjusting even harder you were the only black family in a middle-class white area, talk about alienation. You remember your first meeting like it was yesterday. As you were sitting eating your lunch alone, plotting how to get back to your friends and seafood boils, a scrawny boy with long black hair sits down next to you.
“Hi! My name is Philip, but most people call me Flip.” He says, starting to get his lunch out too. “Hi, my name is Y/N,” you say, confused as to why he is here. Catching on he says “Well I was new last year, and I know how hard it is to make friends. Plus, I liked your hairstyle, it is very cute.” He turns a bit red as he finishes his statement. Warmth creeping on your face you whisper a small thank you as you continue to eat.
“So where are you from, you sound funny.” He asks, trying to get you to open up more. “Louisiana and you sound funny too. Where are you from?” You say, slowly getting more comfortable. “Montana, we moved down here to be closer to my grandparents.” He says with a mouth full of food. Seeing this you say, “You shouldn’t talk with food in your mouth, it is not proper etiquette.” Slightly chastising him. But all he did was laugh and plaster on a smile you would grow to love more and more.
As that memory slowly fades away you are brought back to reality as a slight breeze hits you while you are sitting outside getting away from your buzzing engagement party. And as if he could hear your thoughts about him, Flip steps out of the house and comes to sit next to you on the porch swing. “Hello future wife,” He says with that same goofy smile you have loved for years. “Hello future husband,” you say scooting closer to him.
“What are you doing out here Mrs. Zimmerman?” he playfully questions with his detective's face on. “Just thinking about the first time we met. I mean who would have thought we would end up here?” You say looking up at Flip with adoration. Wrapping his arms around you he begins, “Honestly, I was hoping the new girl with the hair puffs bigger than her head would stay in my life forever when I first saw you. I guess I have been pretty lucky since I still have you around.” He says pulling you into a loving kiss.
“What! You have never told me this,” you pull back and look at him. “Well it is something I cherish daily; I love you more than you will ever know and until the day I die I will show you that love.” He says while kissing you again. As if he couldn't get sweeter he says things like this; you think to yourself.
Laying your head on his chest you question, “Remember when Bobby told you at football practice that he wanted to ask me to the junior high dance, and you were not about to let that happen. So, you ran all the way to my house after practice and asked me smelling like a dirty gym sock?” You recount, thinking about one of the many ridiculous things he had done.
“Hey! I couldn't let Brainy Bobby ruin what I had been planning for months. And do not forget I formally asked you soon after with those nasty spicy candies you like for some reason." He says in defense, poking your side playfully. “Uhuh, I will not sit here and listen to you disrespect Hot Tamales.” You say getting up from the swing dramatically. Barely getting stable on your feet, he pulls you into his lap, “Okay, I am sorry for criticizing your weird taste in candy.” He says through a fit of laughs.
And as he calms down, he turns more serious. “In all honesty, I cannot wait to have you as my wife Y/N. For so many years it was deemed wrong for us to be together. And although it is still going to be uncomfortable, we can freely love each other and that is all I have ever wanted.” He says staring at you with all the love in his heart. Pulling him close you whisper, “I love you future husband,” and he replies “I love you future wife.”
I hope this was enjoyable! Had fun making it, who knows maybe I’ll add to it every so often❤️
