Ruh Roh (One on One)

“And what to eat?”

 

“Sounds good. You want to find a place to sit?”

 

He came over a minute later with their items.

"Here..."

 

He sat across from her, sipping on his coffee.

"Of course."

 

He rested his head on his hand, his thumb brushing the lip of his mug thoughtfully. He glanced over at her when he spoke, giving her his grin that she would know indicated deep contentment.

"Really? I'm glad."

 

He took it, kissing the back of her hand gently.

"You sure are special to me," he murmured, although it sounded more to himself. "Can I ask you a question?"

 

He hesitated, his violet eyes flickering to look up at her.

"Don't freak out, but do you want kids?"

 

He considered the table for a moment.

"I don't know," he said eventually. "I used to think that I definitely didn't, but... I don't know. Being with you changes things."

 

"No, of course," he amended, looking up at her. "It was just something I was thinking about."

 

He brightened, declining the croissant with a wave of his hand.

"Oh, you are?"