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[Video] Flowers Bloom

*Selphie appears on the screen with a super sweet smile. She flutters her eyelashes and gazes into the distance, doing some kind of imitation of a model. On her head is a gorgeous flower crown, which she touches very gently*

Do you want to give flowers to your flower? Make the most beautiful person in your life even more beautiful? Or maybe you want to charm a special gorgeous man or woman in your life? Then buy them a stunning flower crown.

*She poses and pouts this way and that a little longer, before finally bursting into giggles at her own silliness*

Available as a very special limited edition from Kitten in the House Flower Shop, right here in the heart of Attleton!~

*And to finish her little advertisement for Aya's shop, Selphie signs off with a flourish, blowing a kiss as she blows soft pink petals from her hand*

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[Kirika saw Selphie's video, and waited for her back in the shop. Perhaps Selphie could help with her problem better than Aya, and this time it didn't involve bounty or killing. When she walked right in, Kirika lifted her head up and stared her way.]

Selphie?

[She called out to her, in her quiet tone.]

[Her advertisement for the flower crowns is just what he would want from Selphie. Adding her own personal flair is very much like her, and would appeal to many audiences. Later on in the evening, Aya surprises her with dinner he cooked himself. Mostly. He followed a recipe and video online for roast chicken with roasted vegetables to make sure everything went smoothly and so they wouldn't get sick. In his opinion, the food wasn't that bad. Maybe a bit more salt, but otherwise good.]

[As they turned in for the night, it isn't until about three hours later that the dreams he had, a simple life with Selphie, turns dark. They cause him to toss harshly a few times in his sleep. For whatever reason, bubbles had been floating around them as they walked in a park, and the bubbles accumulated to the point of becoming too thick to see. He lost sight of Selphie, and when the bubbles burst, Aya found himself in a graveyard. In front of him were his parents' graves, followed by an empty plot, then next to that another grave with Selphie's name engraved on it.]

[But that isn't the part that shook him to his core. It's the fact that the tombstone had 'Selphie Fujimiya' written on it. Aya had the unfortunate urge to look down at his hands, covered in blood, and holding a yellow dress stained in blood.]

["I knew you couldn't resist, Ran," said a voice all too familiar to Aya. With wide, petrified eyes, he looked over his shoulder to confirm. It was Kikyo.]

[It's then that Aya woke up with a jolt, covered in a cold sweat and heart racing. His eyes adjusted to the darkness while his grip on the sheets loosened enough so that he could allow himself to sit up in bed. He cursed softly. He really thought he was over this. A hand runs through damp hair as he felt his heartbeat starting to even out.]

*Selphie was so happy at Aya's reaction to her video - she was glad to feel that she had done his hard work and his shop justice. The dinner was a surprise, and Selphie was exceptionally happy the entire way through. Even going to bed, Selphie was in good and affectionate spirits.

Selphie, feeling loved and feeling safe, fell easily into a warm and peaceful sleep. There could be no way that she'd know about the horrors happening in Aya's mind.

When he managed to sit up, Selphie shifted and awoke, realising suddenly how hot it was in the bed. She blinks in alarm, waking quicker than usual when she sees Aya in such distress*

Aya...

*Gently, being careful not to startle him, Selphie reaches a hand out and rests it on his upper arm*

Aya, what's happened? Are you okay? Aya...?

*Done with her video, Selphie gets busy around the shop, helping out here and there, and looking after the flower crowns, sure they'll sell out soon. She looks up when Kirika enters and smiles with a bright wave*

Hi Kirika - how are you?

[He hears Selphie calling him, and feels her gentle hand, but it takes another moment or two before turning to her, placing a hand atop hers to reassure her that he hears her.]

I didn't mean to wake you. [Aya's pretty sure this isn't a dream as he gazes at her features longer than usual.] It's... [Telling her it's nothing would just make Selphie upset for keeping himself closed off, and not trusting her.] It's just a bad dream. I'll be fine.

[Not intending to sleep just yet, Aya moves to lean his back against the headboard, revisiting the images that just played in his head.]

[She gave a nod.]

I fine, thank you.

[Kirika set her stuff down and pulled the apron out. It was time to work!]

And yourself?

*By the time he seemed to recognise that she was there, Selphie was kneeling on the bed next to him, watching him with deep concern. She frowns further at the mention of the dream - it must be quite something to have him in this state*

Ran...

*It's upsetting to see him like this; her hand gently starts to slip away as he leans back*

Can I get you anything? Some water maybe?

[Flower crowns were always something Haru didn't get, more so since they couldn't be permanent unless they were those fake ones. At best they would only last a few days because you wouldn't be able to feed them to last longer.]

I assume they are actual flowers used, correct?

[ Calm ] People do not buy them for themselves?

[He's sure water isn't going to be strong enough, but it'll have to do. Aya looks to her as he replies.]

Water's fine. [Selphie's concern is, strangely, nice to have, but it's also putting him in a place he's not used to: making someone else inconvenienced and not having the luxury of dealing with the dream himself.]

*Selphie nods and slips out of bed. She puts her feet in some slippers and ties up her messy sleep hair on the way out into the communal kitchen. It took a little bit of time before she had fetched it, having put some ice in the large glass too.

Selphie delivers the drink as quickly as she can, handing it over to Aya and not getting back into bed yet*

Is there anything else I can get you...?

[Taking the glass, it's cool to the touch, which he knew would cool him off as well. At Selphie's question, Aya shakes his head softly, a faint smile given for her effort.]

Thanks, but I think water is fine for now. [He takes a sip of the water, which turns into a few gulps, leaving half the glass empty. Sighing, Aya leans his head back against the wall with his eyes closed, one leg propped up and the glass resting on that knee.]

*Despite his smile, Selphie struggles to believe that he's okay, and can't quite smile back. She gets back into bed slowly and carefully, then sits up next to Aya, pulling her legs up to her chest. She looks down at her feet, allowing for a couple of moments of silence. Then she turns to him, clearly still worried*

Anything you wanted to talk about...?

Honestly, I'd rather just forget it. [But he's come a long way from just bottling things up, at least when it comes to being with Selphie. Aya opens his eyes, at least, and continues to speak.] The dream didn't start out badly. We were in a park. It was warm. We weren't doing much, but we were together, and...

[Seeing the image of Selphie from his dream flash briefly makes him swallow his saliva.]

I don't think I've seen you that happy since we went to the carnival. [Their first date still stuck out in his memories. He gives a derisive chuckle.] I don't think I've felt that happy since then, either. As if we were just...bathed in it.

*Selphie just nods - if he feels so sure about not sharing his dream, she doesn't want to pry. She stretches her legs out in front of her and pulls the duvet over them to keep warm. Selphie leans against him and smiles at the sound of his dream*

That sounds lovely. Maybe we should do that sometime - go have a picnic.

*Selphie does want to be as encouraging as possible, steering his mind from what horrible things were in his dream. She nuzzles a little more into his side, her eyes growing teary with the tender way that he recalled things. But then...something about it all makes her stop and sit up, a lump quickly forming in her throat*

That...was some time ago now... and - and you've not been as happy, with me, all this time?

*She was choosing to look pointedly at their knees by this point*

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[The duvet and the closeness all help in relaxing him. Selphie sitting up in further concern doesn't. Not seeing her cause for worry immediately, Aya furrows his eyebrows in confusion.]

...no, no, that's not what I meant. [Okay, he can see where his foot entered his mouth. He brushes back a few strands of hair from her face with gentle fingers.] You make me happy every time I see you, and I consider myself fortunate. What I felt in my dream was more like jubilation, as if we spent the entire day doing something fun.

[He drinks more of the water, leaving a bit left before placing it onto his nightstand.]

I think a picnic is a good idea, though.

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*Selphie closes her eyes in deep relief as Aya touches her hair and her face. Instinctively, a hand reaches out to touch his waist, pulling herself closer and turning to face him more.

She smiles with her eyes closed before opening them again. For a moment her expression is loving, then her head tilts and she looks amused, like trying to figure out a puzzle*

Well then, I guess my next mission is to figure how to make you feel that way for real. A picnic might be a good start.

[Seeing her loving expression makes him smile back with equal emotion. He pulls her close, covering most of her torso with the duvet in the process.]

Just say when and where. Maybe before it gets too cold.

[Selphie making it her mission to feel that happy again gives Aya a very warm, content feeling inside. He isn't sure he wants to tell her the rest of the dream, not wanting to spoil the mood. So he settles for just holding her close, enjoying the silence for however long.]

Then tomorrow, at Genessia park.

*Selphie laughs quietly as she makes the suggestion, aware it's the middle of the night and that there are people asleep in their building. She scoops her arms around him, almost lying across him as they hold each other.

She is happy to enjoy the embrace for a while too, but it occurs to her that she has no idea what had gone so wrong. Gently, she peeks back up at him*

I hope that I didn't do anything too terrible to make it go all wrong... In your dream, I mean.

*A part of her is teasing, but there is some real concern there*

Tomorrow, huh? [He gives her a playful squeeze, but he's perfectly fine with the plan. Luckily it's the weekend, so there's plenty of time to think about details.]

[He peers down at Selphie, shaking his head at her question.] It definitely wasn't you. [Yet he couldn't say it wasn't him, either. The smile starts to fade as he recalls the dream.] There were these bubbles, and they made a wall between us. When they disappeared, the park turned into a cemetery. I was by myself, standing in front of my parents' gravestones, then...

[The name he found on the next one makes him pause for a moment.]

Then I saw yours. It was different, but definitely yours.

*These details alone are enough to upset her - it doesn't sound like a pleasant dream at all. She bites her lip as she looks into his face, deeply concerned. Selphie lifts a hand and places it on his cheek*

I'm sorry... That does sound horrible... But I'm here... I promise.

*Selphie reaches up to kiss him softly, in ignorance of how awful the images of the dream, and of the details he'd missed out for her*

*As for Selphie, she's done all her work for the day now that the advert is done. She leans back against the cash desk and smiles*

I'm good thanks! Just hanging around here, as per usual, waiting for Aya to be done with his deliveries.

*Selphie nods with a smile*

That's right! And they were grown with the utmost love and care.

Flower crowns? Sure. You can buy them for yourself or as a gift. Or even both!

[Aya closes his eyes for a moment when her hand is on her cheek, and opens them to look to her before their kiss, when they close again. In the time between, his hand is brought to her face, stroking her cheek with a solemn look afterwards.]

...Selphie, you have to promise me something.

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