fluff:
Spending a day on the yacht with Ralph<3
(i didn't check for mistakes so bear with me.
I'm following the au scenario where Ralph didn't betray Nicky and is soon to become boss)
* a month passed with him waiting for the perfect weather, a warm summer day, the ocean breeze moving the few clouds present on the perfect blue sky, the sun is shining bright and heating your skin.
* Mc is quick to notice that you will be the only ones on the boat
* "please don't worry, i know how to sail, and how to treat you" he said by handing mc a flute of champagne and leading him/her to a beach chair on the boat's bow with pillows and mc's favourite book
* - wow, you remembered the name? but we talked about this book like a week ago.
* - i'm used to remember the important stuff.
* After that he smiled and left for the captain's cabin without saying anything else
* the yacht quickly fastened it's pace. Wind in mc's face, the waves crashing against the sides
* "huh, he really knows what he's doing"
* after about half an hour mc felt it slowing down
* and another 5 minutes more and mc hears him approaching
* this is the first moment for today where mc got to actually see him
* and he looks so different from his usual self
* so carefree, instead of the suit he is wearing a simple white linen shirt, dark brown pants made out of a light material and matching loafers
* mc stands up and you both approach the nose of the yacht
* you stay silent for a bit, looking other the waves
* now that you're close, mc notices that it wasn't just the clothing that made him look different. His expression changed from the usual stoic facade to an unbothered one with an air of pleasure and satisfaction. The dark blue water reflecting in his big grey eyes. His whole face was illuminated by the light coming from the sun and the ocean itself.
* - you know mc, i've been waiting for quite a while to take you out here.
- Yes, i saw you checking the weather daily and arguing with Nicky about taking the yacht. He looks down again, embarrassed.
- Well, it all will be mine pretty soon - you know that. And if it bothers her highness so much, i'll buy a new boat. I'll buy 10, if you want to.
- I don't doubt that, and it never bothered me. I know you're doing your best.
- I'm my best because of you. You give me a reason to be better, to do better.
He grabs mc by the hand.
- Anyways, are you comfortable? Do you need me to bring anything? I've prepared.
- Well, did you bring our swimsuits?
- ...
Oh god... oh no. No i didn't
you could see panic slowly taking over him. At the moment where he was about to run off, mc stops him laughing.
- Ralphie, I'm teasing you. Not like we'll need them in any case.
- Huh, guess you're right. Still, what a sap i am. Honestly i've asked myself day and night how come you found anything good in me? Cuz i can't wrap my head around it mc.
- Because i could still see your worst flaws, how you struggle and how you fight and overcome things in spite of everything, and i love you for it.
The salty wind picks up, blowing his hair in his face. You tightly hug, with him burying his face in your neck, and whispering:
- Mc. I wasn't sure what love really felt like until i met you.