[JEREMY WYATT KIRBY]

Jan 26 2024 • outfit • DAHLIA ARI BAKER

It had taken Jeremy longer than expected to ask Dahlia out on a proper date. There were a lot of surrounding pressure about it from people who cared about both of them. In the back of his mind, there was always a fear of rejection - even at his age. 

He had finished work after typing in yet another reservation for a room made online. Jeremy had become better about shutting off his work brain when his shift was over. After a quick shower and change, he headed to the car which was parked in the parking lot of the Hotel. Jeremy drove off towards Dahlia's flower shop - hoping she was done work by the time he got there. 

After parking and getting out of the car, he headed inside the shop - the bell ringing as soon as he entered. "It's just me, don't rush if you are with a customer." He quickly busied himself by looking at what Dahlia had out on display. 

thanks aofie!

[DAHLIA ARI BAKER]

Dahlia was extremely thankful that the holiday rush was over, even though the month of love was right around the corner. Today, she and her staff had mainly started to clean up and begin the process of drying flowers that weren't sold. They would be used for scent bags or for upcoming weddings as compostable confetti.

She was in the back when an employee let her know there was someone looking for her. Almost like an impish smirk on their face, which made Dahlia give them a suspicious look. But nevertheless, she was the boss and owner.

After washing her hands and drying them off, she made her way out to the front. Her rubber boots squelched a bit, and her apron covered in some dirt. A polite smile crossed her lips as Dahlia crossed the threshold. To see Jeremy, out of all people.

“Oh, hey! What brings you around?” She greeted.

[JEREMY WYATT KIRBY]

Jan 26 2024 • outfit • DAHLIA ARI BAKER  

Jeremy smiled as soon as Dahlia came around the corner. He could see a few of her employees working in the background, but keeping a close eye on them. "I know this is a bit last minute, but are you free for dinner? I'd like to take you out. On a date, for real this time." He felt silly not asking her beforehand, but he was doing better at not staying at home after work - just to work some more up in his apartment loft. “Don’t worry about getting changed or anything, we aren’t going anywhere fancy.” However, his attire would make someone think otherwise. For him, a sweater and dress shirt combo was considered casual.

He glanced around the store, seeing that the store was decked out for Valentine’s Day. There were already hints of pink and red in the store. “Are you ready for one of the busiest times of year around here?” His parents had already prepared the Hotel’s Valentine’s Dinner with their in-house Chef for the hotel guests. All he had planned for the holiday was working, giving time off to those employees who had significant others. 

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