Prompts: “Are you flirting with me?” “You finally noticed?” and “I just wanted to let you know that I think you’re beautiful.”
Pairing: EZ x Leah ( @morena-barbie)
Warnings: None
Word count: 649
***Thank you for being so patient mama. Sorry it’s taken me so long. I hope you like it.***
You smiled as you heard the knock at your front door. Of course, it was not a surprise; you had heard EZ’s bike as soon as he had turned onto your street. That didn’t mean that you were any less excited to see him though. You placed down your baking pan and quickly made your way over to the front door, smoothing your hand over your dark wavey locks to make sure it was all in place before you welcomed him inside.
It was just going to be a simple night here in your home. EZ was your best friend but you loved him as much more than that. You sometimes got the vibe that he felt the same, but you could never say for sure. The slight age difference was not an issue, your maturity and EZ’s boyishness evening the playing field. You did not want to rush it and had decided to just invite him over to help you bake. It was quality time that you could spend together which was what you loved.
Opening the door, you smiled as you saw him and he did the same, his eyes crinkling in the corners as he grinned.
“Hey, Leah.”
He stepped into you home then, wrapping his arms around your waist and hugging you tightly. Him being seven inches taller than you always allowed you to rest your head on his shoulder as his arms engulfed your petite body.
“Hey, EZ.”
The two of you separated and then stared at each other for a few seconds, goofy smiles on your face before you cleared your throat and motioned to the kitchen.
“I was just setting everything up so it would be ready for us.”
EZ nodded and shrugged out of his kutte, laying it down on the arm of your couch before following you into your kitchen. He looked at all the pans and spatulas, bottles of food coloring and sprinkles on the counter. You turned to him with a smile then and he could not help but feel like he was falling in love with you all over again. He had loved you for a while, you just didn’t know. A little birdie had told him you felt the same though and tonight, he was going to shoot his shot. He just had to take it easy and play it cool.
“So, what are we making, mami?”
He placed his hand on the small of your back, something he seemed to do more and more often these days. His touch was gentle and affectionate but still respectful and it brought that smile to your face like it always did.
“I want to make a fall type cake. Maybe we can decorate it with leaves or pumpkins or something like that.”
You shrugged, simply happy to be getting two things you enjoyed: EZ and baking. The prospect grinned and looked down at the counter.
“Let’s do it.”
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“This is so good, Leah.”
Your eyes sparkled as he complimented your cake. He locked his with your and returned the smile, the tension and chemistry nearly overflowing. You looked away then, but he kept his eyes on you making you look back up at him. With a tilt of your head, you inquired.
“What?”
He was quiet for the first few moments, still looking at you adoringly before he responded.
“I just wanted to let you know that I think you’re beautiful.”
You could feel the heat come to your cheeks and the tips of your ears and you cleared your throat, hoping that you weren’t reading his compliment incorrectly.
“Are you flirting with me?”
“You finally noticed?”
And there it was. The confirmation you had been hoping to get for months. Your elated laugh only made his smile grow. Taking another bite of your cake, you threw him a wink.
“So…you gonna take me on a date?”