A Valentine's Day Auction

Anna:

“What a beautiful day!” Anna exclaimed after putting down her belongings on the platform and looking around, smiling. She had missed this town dearly, situated picturesquely at the bottom of a gentle hill. Now that she was done with her studies, she was a major step closer to reaching her goal of opening her own pediatrist practice. She even knew exactly where it would be located and had spent many days dreaming about the interior…

Not caring what others would think about her, she excitedly twirled around herself. It would be her dream come true, and just thinking about it made her so happy, she thought her heart would burst.

Inhaling the fresh air deeply, her eyes widened. Was this really—?

“Brice!” For a second, Anna froze. Although she had hoped she would see him soon, she had expected her parents to meet her at the station. Seeing him here already… her heart beat so loud she was afraid he would hear it.

He waved at her and that was all the encouragement she needed.

“Brice! It’s really you! O, it’s so good to see you!”

Squealing with joy, she dropped her handbag and ran towards her best friend and secret long-time crush. It was really him! He had come to fetch her! Maybe he felt something for her too?

Brice:

“Anna! Finally!” An equally excited Brice opened his arms to catch her when she jumped at him. “I thought this day would never come!” Twirling her around high, he looked at the laughing beauty in his arms. She was radiant, and for a second he couldn’t believe she was back.

When she decided to temporarily move abroad, he had nearly begged her to stay. Yet, he had known it wouldn’t be fair to her so instead, he had smiled and supported her every step of her way. Hoping with everything he had that she would come back to him.

For as long as he could remember, he had been in love with her, but there had never been a good time to confess. Until it had been too late…

But she was back. She was here. His Anna was finally with him again.

He sat her back down, deliberately sliding her a bit too close along his body. Her sweet blush nearly made him chuckle, but instead he asked her: “Did you have a nice trip?”

They stood so close to each other that her fair waves tickled his nose when she nodded. He mock-sneezed, then took the opportunity to tousle her hair.

Ducking away quickly before she could retaliate, he grabbed her hand: “Come on, beautiful. We should fetch your things before someone gets the wrong idea.”