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Harper was nervous. It wasn't like she hadn't been to her fair share of weddings as more and more of her friends found the loves of their lives and settled down, but it was the first wedding she had been to alone, without a date. She had thought about asking a few different people but all of them had something going on and couldn't make it. "This is fine, you'll know plenty of people there" She said to herself in the bathroom mirror as she reapplied her lipstick for the third time, checking her hair to make sure the loose curls were just loose enough and made sure she smelled okay, again, before she finally went to put her shoes on. She had settled on a pretty rusty red colored dress that fell under her knee around mid shin, the fabric was satiny smooth and hugged her just right in all the right places without being too provocative for a wedding. The shoes were a good 4 inch heel, in a color that matched almost perfectly. She grabbed her small silver clutch and finally headed out the door to climb into the awaiting uber, she had a feeling the drinks would be flowing as was custom at a wedding, and didn't want to risk leaving her car at the venue. I hope I get sat with people I know. She thought to herself looking out the window as they drove. She was nervous that she would be sat at a table full of strangers and not have anyone to talk to. At least the majority of the night is spent mingling. The drive went smoothly as always, she had always been lucky with the ubers she ordered thankfully and there wasn't very much traffic on the way. When she stepped out of the vehicle she was stunned at how beautiful the venue was, the wedding was taking place at a popular vineyard and she could understand why her friend had chosen it now. Stepping inside the décor was nothing to scoff at. Fresh flowers in their chosen colors were placed strategically, waiters and waitresses were already walking around with flutes of champagne and hors d'oeuvres.

Maybe this won't be so bad. She thought to herself as she took a flute for herself before heading further inside to find her table. She was sat at number 7 and only recognized one of the names that was to be sat with her. Bummer. But she could understand. Now that she knew where she would be sitting during dinner she went to mingle with the people she recognized.

@Matt Writes

Oliver knew Amanda, the bride, from school, she was marrying Oliver’s work colleague, Matt, so he knew enough people to keep himself occupied throughout what he envisaged to be a lonely day. A beautiful wedding without a woman at his side. Oliver had been single now for 8 months. Today would possibly show him how ready he was to date again. Oliver was 6ft, tall dark and handsome. The modern man. An accountant, he cared for himself, dressed well, kept himself in shape and well groomed. His hair fresh from the barbers. Oliver had opted for a white shirt, floral bow tie and grey check trousers, brown leather shoes with a brown belt around his waist. He tapped his pockets. keys, wallet, phone… the Uber beeped the horn out front. Time to go. The venue seemed relatively busy on arrival, he glanced at his watch as he stood to his feet, 30 minutes until the bride was due to arrive. He was greeted by a waitress handing out a flute of champagne and he made his way through toward the bar to sit himself at, his eyes exploring the guests, who had arrived? @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She had started to make her way through the crowd that had slowly gathered in a glob in the corner of the venue she had been at, it had become a little too claustrophobic for her taste so she decided to make her way to the bar. Getting through the small glob proved to be a bit difficult God why is everyone so tall? She thought to herself when she made it through. She wasn't incredibly short but she often felt it at events like this standing at a mere 5'3. She took a breath of relief when she made it to the bar and ordered herself the "brides special" some sort of fruity cocktail made with vodka, her favorite. While she was waiting for her drink to be made she turned around, back against the bar to observe the other guests, turning back around when she heard the bartender slide her her drink. That's when he caught her eye, tall, well groomed and well, incredibly handsome. She gave him a polite smile from across the bar and couldn't help but notice the way they kept catching each others eye between sips. @Matt Writes

DM’d you ^-^

@⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

Oliver glanced at his watch. People were beginning to disperse and take their seats next door, drinks were being finished. The eye contact with the stranger across the bar hadn’t stopped. Oliver finished his drink, a confidence building final gulp before he approached her. She’d seen him getting closer, his own smile grew with each step. “I don’t believe we’ve met…” Oliver suggested confidently as he reached her, offering her his right hand to shake in greeting, his eyes rather unsubtle like in travelling her, her figure, her dress. “I’m Oliver…” he said, as his eyes returned to hers. “Yourself?” He asked, he wondered who he was in the company of, alone. “Ten minutes” the wedding planner called from the corner of the room, before disappearing out of sight, the normal behaviour for that role on a day like today. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She wasn't entirely surprised when the man she had been making eyes at approached her, his walk and everything else about him radiating a confidence that had her blushing the second he spoke to her. She reached out her hand to shake his, hoping that it wasn't sweaty from the nerves of the entire day. The way his eyes seemed to rake over her entire figure before finally meeting hers again wasn't lost on her either but she didn't mind, it was flattering. She had chosen this dress for a reason, she knew it looked good. "Harper. It's nice to meet you Oliver, I don't believe I've ever seen you around before." She peered over to where the wedding planner had just announced that they needed to be seated in ten minutes and then back at the man standing before her. "We'd better go find some seats unless we want to miss the most important part of the day." She wouldn't dare miss the wedding ceremony of the friend who had cared enough to invite her to witness her special day as she took the last few sips of her drink and set the empty glass on the bar. "Join me?" @Matt Writes

Their palms, soft met for a moment as Harper introduced herself. She had an air of confidence around herself, just like Oliver did. She was aware she was attractive and looked good today. She welcomed his approach. Oliver nodded as Harper suggested following the crowd in to find seats, he was comforted by the fact she suggested they join eachother, they were both guests alone for the day, why not attempt to get so know someone also alone. “Absolutely, after you” he smiled, gesturing for Harper to lead the way. She took two steps forward, Oliver wasted no time in checking out the view from behind, her hips swayed as she walked. Was that on purpose? Did she expect the glances he gave? He couldn’t decide. They found seats on the right hand side, relatively in the middle of the rows, not so near the front with family, but not right at the back either. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

Harper smiled at him before she took the lead to go find seats for the ceremony, she had never been necessarily insecure about her looks and she knew that Oliver would more than likely be watching her as she moved so she made sure to give him a little extra to watch, not that it was much effort, she had always been blessed with a curvy butt. When they found some seats that were t too near the front or the back she leaned over slightly to speak to him while the sound of soft piano music filled the air "Are you a friend of the grooms? I don't recognize you." It wasn't as if she knew everyone in the brides life but she wanted to keep making small talk with the man, he was delicious to look at and she had a feeling he knew it too. @Matt Writes

“kind of. I kind of know both of them” he explained. I went to school with the bride, and I now work with the groom, but I wasn’t the match maker” he smirked, laughing gently, their voices low in the crowd as the music continued, it was beautiful, calming. The perfect setting. It was nice that Harper initiated and continued a conversation. Perhaps she was attracted to him. Physically, harper was his type, he’d made that clear, possibly with his eyes so far, though she hadn’t seen the way he’d stared at her as her hips walked down the aisle to their seats. “It’s a shame we don’t recognise eachother” he whispered. “Though I’m sure I’ll get to know you more as the day grows” he raised his eyebrows. He was flirting, was it obvious? @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Ahh that's why I don't recognize you then probably, I didn't go to school with her, we didn't meet until after graduation." She smiled at his smirk and crossed one leg over the other as they waited for the bridal parties to make their entrances, the ten minute countdown slowly ticking by as the people around them also made small talk. "Is it?" She asked wanting to be coy as long as she possibly could, she was definitely interested in him by what she saw so far but she'd learned a long time ago not to judge based solely off of first impressions. "Are you saying you'd like to get to know me more Oliver?" She asked with a slight tilt of her head and a soft smile, in her head she was already saving several dances for him later on after dinner. "Because if that's the case then maybe after the ceremony you can get my next drink." @Matt Writes

Oliver’s eyes shifted from the moment her legs made to cross over the other, back to her eyes as she continued. Her flirting seemed slightly softer, reserved than his, but it was definitely present and being reciprocated. He nodded. “I’d love to be the reason you have a next drink, if I’m worth that time to you, I don’t want you to waste your day” he smiled playfully. “5 minutes, seats please” the wedding planner called out, frantically trying to have everyone where they needed to be, she seemed the most nervous person here. “Just here alone for the day, are single and available for me to steal you for the romantic dances throughout the evening?” His playful grin growing quickly into a smirk, he was happy for her to know he liked what he saw, what he knew so far. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Well then it looks like we'll be making a trip to the bar after this." She smiled back just as playful, mischief clear in her eyes. "That poor woman I can't imagine planning big events like this, how is everyone still not here?" She turned to look around watching the people lazily filtering into their seats and rolling her eyes at how inconsiderate she found it before turning her attention back to Oliver. "Ahh I did indeed come alone as well, didn't really seem worth the trouble trying to find a date I wouldn't be interested in. Although I don't seem to be having that problem anymore do I?" She bite her lip ever so slightly, the idea of him wanting to dance with her too making me stomach flutter with butterflies. "Are you from around here?" She wanted to know more about him and that seemed like an easy place to start. @Matt Writes

Her smile was infectious as she agreed to a trip to the bar at the next available opportunity. She seemed she had a playful, confident side as did he. Oliver nodded, agreeing. “Not a task I could do, far too stressful”. He agreed with Harper wholeheartedly on the subject. Oliver noticed her biting her lip, a weakness for him, though of course she wasn’t to know that. It was a sexy thing to do. “I guess not, I hope that’s a good thing” “I used to be from round it, obviously when I went to school together with the bride. But I’ve moved away, but I work remotely at home with the groom. So, a bit of both I guess, I have to travel here to the office sometimes. What do you do?” Oliver kept the conversation going, enjoying it together. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She hummed to herself at his response and wondered just how far away he lived in comparison to her but it seemed too invasive to ask this early on, it had only taken her a quick twenty minute ride from her apartment to the venue and she imagined he must not be too far if he had to travel to the office on occasion. "Ahh I see that must get annoying, having to go to the office I mean." She laughed softly. The fact that he seemed interested in knowing more about her made her smile. "Okay don't laugh but I'm an interior decorator, I have clients all over the city and sometimes I travel for the people who are willing to spend the big bucks. Oh and by the way, it's not a bad thing. I was sort of dreading spending the entire night solo." She smiled softly at him as the music changed and the bridal party started to enter taking their places underneath the wedding arch, the groomsmen doing the same. "It's finally time" She whispered before falling silent to watch the ceremony. The bride and groom exchanged such beautiful vows and she couldn't help but feel the nagging longing of finding something that special someday. Someone that she could spend the rest of her life with seeming so happy just to be together. @Matt Writes

The ceremony passed, the bride and groom shared their first kiss and cheers swept the room. Everyone stood to watch the bridal party exit up along the aisle. Oliver and Harper finally shared a smile together, the romance of the occasion obvious. Oliver had always seen his future with a bride, a family, the perfect setting, it just hadn’t arrived. People began to leave the venue, the bar back across the lawn. It was time for photos with family and friends, the meal was scheduled for 2 hours from now, giving guests time to mingle and relax. Oliver offered Harper his arm as it began their time to leave. “Drink?” He suggested. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

Harper stood along with everyone else, clapping her hands together softly for the newlyweds as they made their exit together as husband and wife down the aisle before she turned to match Olivers smile. "Yes definitely, I didn't forget." She took his arm as they made their way across the grass, thankful that she had chosen a chunky heel that wouldn't sink into the grass like a few of the other unfortunate guests. The weather was perfect for the occasion too, the sun shining only dipping behind a cloud on occasion and with all of the string lights she knew it was going to be gorgeous when it went down. It wasn't too hot either just warm enough to be comfortable, which she was grateful for, she didn't want to be a sweaty smelly mess in front of the handsome man who had seemingly taken interest in her. "So are you single or are you just here alone today?" She couldn't help but ask, her nosiness getting the better of her, plus if he was taken she didn't want to intrude on something. @Matt Writes

Of course neither of them were mind readers, neither of them knew the thoughts and feelings they were having toward the other, be them physical or mental. But it was clear something was present by the flirting and ease at which they seemed to spend this time together, even as total strangers. He smiled as she intrigued over his relationship status. “I am single, fully available for anybody who finds that interesting” he smirked, it was intriguing that she had shown that interest, perhaps she felt the same as he did about what he could see, about what he knew about her so far, perhaps it was reciprocated. They arrived at the bar, as did many guests. “What would you like?” Oliver asked Harper. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Interesting, that's good to know. Hard to believe someone so handsome doesn't have a woman waiting for him." She wasn't sure if it was too bold of her to say but she figured she didn't have anything to lose, they were practically strangers so if he left her in the dust it wouldn't be any skin off her back. "I've been enjoying the brides cocktail special so far I think I'll take another of those please, also highly recommend it if fruity vodka mixed drinks are your thing" she laughed softly. Harper had a pretty laugh from what she'd always been told, her ex once told her it was intoxicating to hear it and she believed it. @Matt Writes

Oliver bit his lip playfully, a blush and smirk growing across his cheeks. It was bold and brave, he liked it. He took a deep breath, he decided he would join her. “It’s healthy to know such an appealing woman is available on today of all days” he told her, confidence in your tone of voice. Oliver looked to the barman. “2 of those please” he requested. “I’ll take your word for them, hopefully they’re good” he laughed playfully. Her laugh was cute, it was attention catching. Oliver’s smile was deep, easy. Was he quickly being caught? @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Ahh well I appreciate the compliment" she couldn't help but watch the way he bit his plush bottom lip, it was so effortlessly sexy and she found herself mirroring the action. "I think you'll find they're rather delicious." She said with a smile watching as the bartender got to work on their drinks. Once they were handed to them she clinked her glass against his. "To weddings and how they manage to bring perfect strangers together." She took a sip, keeping her eyes on his the entire time before she licked her lips clean of the sweet fruity alcohol. @Matt Writes

Oliver ensured his glass clashed gently with hers, it wasn’t the only sound of glasses meeting at the bar, it seemed there was a lot to celebrate. “Cheers to that” he nodded, his smile clear and bright. She intrigued him. He couldn’t help but stare as she licked her lips, immediately wishing he got the opportunity to share that touch at some point. She was quickly becoming the most special part of the day, she had his attention, that was clear. “Mm” he nodded. “You’re right, it’s delicious…” he put down his glass after sampling it, the harpist setting up next to the bar to play softly as the guests mingled for the time being, people being pulled for photos sporadically. “Where are you staying?” @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She noticed the way that he watched her and she had a feeling that she had his attention by this point, it was definitely a boost to her confidence since she hadn't been with someone in awhile. Relax you don't even know if he's that interested in you. He could just be being friendly. She reminded herself not to get too far ahead of herself too soon like she had the habit of doing. "I'm staying at the hotel not far from here, the bride and groom booked a block for guests and it's closer than my apartment so I figured why not take advantage of the opportunity. Plus I hear they have amazing showers." Which she would definitely need in the morning and she was already planning on taking full advantage of the endless hot water supply. "How about you? Where are you staying Oliver?" @Matt Writes

Oliver’s eyes widened for a moment. “The Swan? Are you staying at The Swan?” He asked. “They put me up at The Swan…” he felt he’d said those words too many times so close together. He laughed at his own embarrassment. “I’ll have to take your word for it, I’ll try the shower myself” he smiled gently. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Thaaaats the one" she laughed at the way his eyes went wide and he repeated the name of the hotel so many times that it started to sound funny. "I'm not surprised they sprang for the best one in the area, and I'm definitely not complaining." She would be lying if she said her mind wasn't racing with the idea of him staying at the same hotel that she was, along with tons of other wedding guests she was sure but still, this one had caught her attention already and the night was still so young, the sun having just started it's descent in the sky. Dinner was planned for right when it would set, the entire day was set up to be perfect. "Do you know which table you're at for dinner tonight?" She had already forgotten the other names that were at her table when she stopped briefly to look when she arrived, only that it was table seven. @Matt Writes

“Well perhaps we’ll find ourselves enjoying eachothers company long into the night”. His statement was bold, very forward, but their flirting and advances toward eachother hadn’t gone unnoticed by either of them. He smirked as he took another sip of the cocktail. “Uh, hang on. I took a photo of the table I was given because I knew I’d forget”. He laughed, reaching for his phone in his trouser pocket. “I am on table…” he paused, finding the photo. His smile grew. “Seven. They’ll be a familiar face at least” he smiled broadly. They continued to enjoy eachothers company, that wouldn’t be a bad thing to continue. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"I guess we'll find out won't we?" He was forward, almost too forward but given the occasion and how weddings always made her soft she was letting it happen, and the idea of spending the night with Oliver certainly wasn't the worst thing. He was handsome and he seemed kind enough so far. "Smart" She laughed when he told her that he took a photo of the table. "Oh no kidding? Thank goodness I was worried I wouldn't know anyone else at my table, I only know one person sitting there other than you." She smiled at him and then sipped on her drink again. "So tell me something about yourself that I don't know which now that I've said it out loud I realize could be absolutely anything" She laughed softly feeling a little embarrassed by her own flub. @Matt Writes

Oliver nodded. “But at least you know someone else at the table. You don’t just have to spend all your time glued to me now” he laughed gently. Though, even though he hadn’t admitted it to her, he couldn’t get enough of Harper at the moment. There was a lot that intrigued him about her. A lot. He pondered for a moment, taking a sip again from his cocktail. They were both easily enjoying her choice of drink. He laughed at her seemingly embarrassed state. “How about two facts?” He smiled. “So, I strangely enjoy it, but I run marathons for a charity close to my heart. I’ve just finished Boston…” he smiled. “& I adore to cook” he told her with a broad and truthful grin. “It’s so calming and therapeutic, I’m bloody good at it too” he said confidently. “What about you Harper?” He asked, his interest for more was obvious. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Two facts I'm being spoiled" She laughed softly and raised her brows in surprise. "No kidding really?" It made sense that he was a runner, he was in amazing shape it was obvious even with the suit on and she couldn't help but let her mind wander to what he'd look like shirtless. "I don't think I could ever run an entire marathon, I've done a couple 5ks but that's about it." She smiled again when he said he was a good cook, wondering just a little bit if she'd ever get the chance to find out for herself. "A man who can cook huh? That's always very attractive." "Let's see something about me.. I already told you my job.. I'm pretty great at baking but that feels like I'm stealing your fact about you" She laughed softly trying to think of something she could tell him that wouldn't be boring. "Oh! I'm a great snowboarder. I take a few trips to the mountains every year so I can get a bunch of time in on the slopes, learned when I was like 12 and never stopped." @Matt Writes

Oliver had no idea the image running through her head of him shirtless infront of her. He laughed with her as she teased him being spoilt with two facts about her. “Well perhaps if you behave I’ll cook for you one day” he smirked. “I’m attractive or the fact I can cook is attractive?” He ask, boldly smirking to himself as they shared intense eye contact. “Perhaps you could bring the dessert, as you’re such an accomplished baker” he smirked. Their flirting was becoming more and more obvious. “UHH, I LOVE to ski!” He said, excitement coursing through him. “I haven’t been in a few years, with COVID of course, I miss it!”. They had things in common, things they admired about eachother. It was refreshing. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"If I behave huh? I don't know I've always been a bit of a rebel" She smirked as well and sipped on her drink as they shared such intense eye contact. "Mmm maybe a little bit of both, but mostly the cooking." She teased enjoying the banter they had with each other, he was easier to talk to than other strangers for some reason. "No kidding? I've been going anyway, I always mask up on the mountain to keep my face warm anyway so I figure it wasn't much of a difference. Plus I didn't want to get too rusty." The fact that they actually had something in common made her smile more genuinely and less cockily. "Maybe we can go together sometime." @Matt Writes

Both of their smirks were in competition with eachother as their flirting and banter showed no signs of ending. “Being rebellious has never been a bad way to approach situations, in my experience”. Oliver nodded. “I’d love to get back on the slopes, I might be a bit rusty. Hopefully you stick around and I can hold you to that suggestion. A week on the slopes together would be fun, I imagine” his mind explored for a moment, the image of the two of them exploring and skiing together was a wholesome one. “So when are you back at the office? What’s your upcoming schedule?” Oliver asked, wondering what her plans were for the week. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She smiled at the idea of making plans with one another, she barely knew this guy but she liked what she'd seen so far and if things went well she could really see them hitting it off, maybe even potentially having something together. "That does sound pretty fun, just don't pout too much when you're eating my fresh powder." She teased playfully, she wouldn't ever actually leave someone too far behind on the slopes, she knew that was dangerous but teasing him was fun. "Oh I actually work right out of my home office, but I do start work with a new client this upcoming Wednesday. How about you?" One thing she prided herself on was making a name for herself, it was nice being able to work for herself when and where she wanted and being able to take time off when she needed a break was a god send. @Matt Writes

Harper continued to impress him. She was driven and clearly successful. Both attractive traits in a woman. “I’ve got the weekend off and Monday too. Im back to the office Tuesday” he told her with a smile. Oliver placed his empty cocktail glass on the worktop and turned to the barmaid. “Two champagnes, please” he smiled to Harper, handing her a glass as they arrived. “Shall we walk the grounds while we wait?” He asked. “Harper… Please have a photo with the girls”. The bride called out across the green grass, spotting the two of them together. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Ah well hey at least you get an extra day" she smiled and when he handed her the fresh glass of champagne she clinked her glass against his. "Cheers, and a walk around the grounds sounds perfect. It's beautiful here." They fell in step together just in time for the bride to call out to her to come take a photo. "Yeah of course!" She called back before turning back to Oliver. "Wait here for me? I'll only be a few." She gave him a coy smile before she made her way over to the bride. Finally able to see her after the ceremony she was eager to hug and congratulate her friend before taking several photos with the girls. It was easy to be herself around them having known most of them for multiple years and they all looked like they were having genuine fun together as the photographer snapped away. After around 20 minutes she finally made her way back across the grass to find Oliver, hoping he was still up for taking that walk as they still had another hour before dinner was to be served. @Matt Writes

Oliver smiled as the brunette reappeared back into view across the grass, a smile etched across her cheeks. “Ready?” He asked, handing her her champagne again. He offered her his arm as they fell back into step again. Almost as if the universe was giving yet another sign of their match together. They left the noise of the crowds and hugged the bushes along the edge of the grounds, led by a path. “So, what do you want to know?” He asked Harper, openly with a coy smile. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Yesss I was hoping you would still be up for it." She smiled and took her glass back from him, holding onto his arm when he offered it to her and she couldn't help but notice that he felt toned even underneath his shirt, it was attractive that he must have taken good care of himself or at least he worked out. "Well.. hmm that's such a tricky question." She thought about it for a few moments as she dipped on her champagne. "What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I know you like skiing but that's only in winter and you haven't been in a few years so what else do you enjoy?" @Matt Writes

Oliver felt her squeezes against his arm by the palm of her hand as they walked. Was she admiring the goods? He chose to keep that to himself, though he struggled to hide the smile it created. He nodded at her question. A smile grew visible again. “Im a fun uncle to my nephew. I babysit on my days off sometimes. We ride the train, head to the zoo, do colouring and painting. I like to explore, walk the wilderness, the woods.” He paused. “You want children?” He asked. It was a forward question. “Sorry, thought of my nephew and wondered what you felt on it” he smiled apologetically. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

Harper found herself smiling as they walked along, she found that she could listen to him talk about his nephew and the things they did together all night if he really wanted to. There was just something so attractive to her about a guy that was good with kids, it seemed so hard to come by these days. His next question did manage to catch her off guard though. "Oh um-. It's sort of complicated." It made her think of her shitty ex and the one scare they had had, sleeping together one night the condom managed to break and he had been such an asshole about it. Forced her to take the morning after pill and didn't even take care of her when it had made her sick. It was the reason they broke up. She wanted a furture and a family and a man that took care of them both. "I do want kids someday though yeah. What about you?" @Matt Writes

Harper’s smile as they walked seemed natural and easy. She seemed warmed at his apparent want for children and that he seemed to be good with them. She mentioned that situation was ‘complicated’ & he didn’t explore it any further, he didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. He nodded. “I would love children, of course.” He said, an excited, beaming smile grew his cheeks. “Two or three, I think, I hope”. He laughed playfully. “You have any siblings? Are you close with your family?” He asked. Important questions for a first date, which this of course wasn’t, though, there was some sort of spark between them. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Oh wow a whole bunch of them" she smiled with a soft laugh. "I think I'd like at least two myself to be honest. It would be nice for them to have a brother or sister you know?" She squeezed his arm again a little taking the last sip of her champagne. "Nope I'm an only child, I'm super close with my parents though, they mean everything to me. What about you? I know you must have at least one sibling but brother? sister? Are you close with your parents?" It was nice that he was actually trying to get to know her on more than just a physical level, hardly anyone took the time to ask her about things like this, stupid tinder. @Matt Writes

“A whole bunch!” He laughed with her. “Though, it’s not my body being squeezed and ballooned, so I need to be considerate” he laughed. “I have an older sister. I think you’d get on with her well. She’s playful and fun like you. Driven, successful” Oliver explained. “She’s a biomedical scientist, specialising in cancer treatment!” He explained. “Y’know, I could do this with you all night. Just talk…” he smiled, releasing the honesty into the air. “My dad passed away a few years ago, but moms still here. I try to see her as much as I can. She keeps telling me I need a woman in my life. I need the wedding she says”. Oliver explained. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Well I'm glad you realize that at least." She smiled at the fact that he did seem considerate, in more ways than just hypothetical children and the women who would be carrying them. When he told her about his sister she couldn't help but smile, it was cute that he thought she would get along with someone in his family, especially someone that he seemed to be pretty close with. "Oh wow she sounds incredible, I don't even know if I have the drive it would take to be in that line of work." She laughed softly and looked at him with a slight blush. "I could too you know, you're really easy to talk to." They kept walking and she felt her heart ache for him when he told her that he'd lost his dad, she couldn't imagine the pain of losing a parent, she tried not to think about it too often or she'd drive herself crazy. "I'm sorry to hear that Oliver." She dropped her hand from his arm, opting to lace her fingers with his instead, swinging them just slightly between the two of them as they walked. "Ah you too huh? My mom was devastated when my ex and I broke up, she keeps telling me I'm wasting to much time." She thought for a few long moments before speaking again. "Do you want to get married someday?" @Matt Writes

Harper took the moment to wrap her fingers around his. He tried his best to hide a gentle smile which threatened to attack his lips. He’d wanted to kiss this woman for an hour or two now. She ticked all the boxes, physically and mentally. “We could just get out of here” he laughed, joking. He didn’t want to miss the rest of the day, & he certainly didn’t want Harper to miss her best friends important day. “Mhm, I do want a marriage.” He told her as their arms swung gently. “It’s uhh..” he paused. This was personal. “It’s actually part of a kink I have” he laughed. Was he saying too much? “A maternal bride. Kinda sexy”. He shrugged his shoulders, playing it down. “Do you want the marriage life?” He asked, throwing the question back to her. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Oliverrr we cannot" she laughed and shook her head, if it wasn't her friend's wedding she would absolutely be down for leaving but she wouldn't be able to live with herself if she left early. "Oh?" She gave him a sort of confused look. "Not judging just.. never really heard of that myself. Is it just that or do you want like.. the love part too? I know I definitely want to get married someday if I find the right guy I just haven't had the best luck on that department. All my exes have been, well, pretty terrible." Liars, cheaters, abusers, she'd been through the ringer when it came to romance and had gotten so fed up with it that she hadn't even entertained the idea of being with anyone since her ex, at least not for longer than a one night fling. Oliver though.. she couldn't help but want to get to know him on a deeper level. @Matt Writes

Oliver laughed, feeling the need to explain. “No, no. Of course, I want the love in my life, I need that. I want it all, I’m just…” he paused again, trying to find the right words. He nodded to himself. “I have a kink for my bride, for a bride, a maternal bride”. He laughed to himself, looking over at Harper. “I’m making myself sound crazy!” “Who knows, perhaps you can find the right guy at a friends wedding”. He smirked. He knew exactly what he was suggesting. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Ahh okay that makes a lot more sense then, I don't think it sounds that crazy I mean there are definitely way crazier things you could be into. Just don't tell me you like feet or this definitely won't work" She laughed harder than she meant to, the few drinks she'd had starting to make her feel a bit tipsy. "Oh you think so? Well if I meet any potential suiters I hope they ask me on a real date." She knew what he was implying and she knew exactly what she was implying back. She wanted to spend more time with him, beyond just this wedding and maybe, hopefully, the rest of the night after as well. @Matt Writes

“Not into the feet thing, huh? You don’t want me sucking your toes in a few hours time?” Their laughs infectious. It was easy for them to have fun, it seemed. “Do you uh, do you have your phone on you?” Oliver asked. “I’d love to give you my number. If we get lost at some point, I’d love to catch you again…” he suggested. She’d opened the door to it, and he took the hint. “Perhaps the shower in your room is better than mine, y’know” he smirked playfully. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Deeeefinitely not, I would settle for a kiss though." She smiled and felt her cheeks heat with a blush as she giggled along with him. Pulling out her phone to hand to him she watched eagerly as he put his number in it. "I was hoping you might ask, and just in case you want to find out.." she took her phone back from him when he finished plugging in the contact information for himself and sent him a text with her name and the number 312. "That's my room number in case we lose each other before the end of the wedding, I hope you find me for at least one dance before that happens though." @Matt Writes

Oliver bit his lower lip as he read the text message as she explained it’s meaning. He nodded. “A dance would be nice…” he squeezed her hand. Stopping them both still from walking. The sunset still visible, the heat still slightly noticeable on their faces from the setting sun. He stared at her for a moment. “I’ve wanted to kiss you for a while…” he paused, pulling her toward him with the hand he held, their chests touched. His other hand wrapped her neck. “Just once” he whispered, initiating a passionate kiss between them. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"I can't promise I'm the best dancer but I'll try not to step on your toes." She laughed softly before he stopped the both of them from walking. She looked at him as he stared at her for a moment, wondering what he was going to say and when he said he'd been wanting to kiss her for a while now she couldn't stop the butterflies she got in her stomach. "Well.. I certainly won't stop you." She smiled softer when he pulled her into his chest, the way the sunset seemed to make everything glow in a soft romantic way made the moment feel special somehow even though in the grand scheme of things he was still basically a stranger. When he leaned in whispering against her lips she felt her breath catch and before she knew it his lips were on hers. She let herself get lost in the feeling of his soft full lips against hers, bringing a hand to rest at his jaw as their lips moved together, parting hers to let their tongues meet in the middle and she couldn't help but hum appreciatively. @Matt Writes

“Just watch my shoes, eh” he laughed at the potential for her to stand on his feet as they hoped to dance. Their lips held eachother a lot longer than he first anticipated, Harper even ensured their tongues joined the party. “Shall we walk back? Perhaps get a refill before dinner is served?” He asked, their fingers still wrapped round eachothers. They shared a gaze as their lips parted. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She nodded just barely when he asked if they should head back and get another drink before dinner. "Yeah that's probably a good idea should be starting any time now right?" She blushed as they started to walk again. "You're a great kisser." She said with a small squeeze of his hand already wanting to kiss him again but deciding she should probably wait, she didn't want to be that messy girl at the wedding that everyone talked about for weeks to come. "So what else do you wanna know about me?" @Matt Writes

Both of their grips of eachothers hands were stronger than when they had walked the other way. They seemed more inclined to not let go, following their kiss. “You’re a great kisser, I definitely want more samples” he smirked as they walked, guests starting to come back into view and earshot. “She’s going to see us holding hands and have questions, you know that right?” He laughed. He pondered. He wanted to know it all, he just, couldn’t find the next question. “Surprise me, come on. Shock me” he said with a playful grin. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"That's fine I'm a fully grown woman I can hold whoevers hand I please" She smiled as he laughed and waited on him to ask her something, when he told her to shock him she was a bit taken aback, she didn't know what to say at first. It was then she realized she was really rusty at actually getting to know someone like this, in person and not behind a screen before some meaningless hookup. "Hmmm lets see lets see.. you know what I do for work.. you know I want kids and that I'm close with my parents.. Well I guess it might shock you that I haven't been in a serious relationship in almost two years now?" She felt her cheeks blush at the admission but it was the only thing she could think of that might have any sort of shock value. @Matt Writes

Oliver smiled as she blushed. It was a surprising admission, but only because of how attractive and confident she was, at least to him. “You seem embarrassed about that?” He asked her. “I think that’s nice. It’s important to have that right person in your life, not just anyone!” He smiled. “I think it’s something you can be proud of” he squeezed her hand, arriving back between the crowds of guests. “Please be seated in 10 minutes” another call came from the frantic wedding planner. “Finally, nearly time for some good food!” His belly rumbling with hunger. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"I mean a little bit yeah people always say that they're so shocked I'm single when I'm 'such a catch' as if I'm a fish or something." She laughed as they made their way back to the crowd of guests and found she already missed walking the grounds with him where it was quiet and just the two of them. "I could definitely use some food after all those drinks." She followed him hand in hand through the crowd to their table and took her seat, taking a sip of the water that was left for everyone. She wasn't anywhere near drunk yet but she definitely had a decent buzz working, just enough to make her more chatty and less anxious. @Matt Writes

“well, I think you’re a catch, but you’re not a fish” he laughed. Oliver agreed with her. He wasn’t drunk, but he could tell he’d had a few drinks. A water and some food was just what was required. Oliver sat next to her, pushing his chair into the table, stroking her leg gently as they sat silently for a moment. “If I’m honest, you’re my type, very easily my type”. He said with an honest grin across his cheeks. “Physically and mentally, very my type.” @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

Harper could feel the warmth from his hand spreading, she wasn't sure if it was because she was buzzed or if she was just that attracted to him already all she knew was that she felt it. She cleared her throat trying to hide the blush on her cheeks by taking another few sips of water before she finally spoke up. "Am I really? I never would have guessed." She teased with a sweet smile before she put her hand on top of his. "Maaaaybe we should go out sometime and see if that holds true when we aren't at a wedding then." @Matt Writes

Oliver bit his lower lip, smirking as her hand met his against her thigh. Her suggestion sounding like something he agreed with. “I think we should do that. Perhaps a dinner date? Or a bar? Or activity?” He suggested, smiling at the idea of any of them. “I think you’re very sexy…” @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"I would love to go to dinner, I'm a bit of a foodie I could always eat." She smiled over at him, uncaring of the people that had come to find their seats with them at the same table being able to hear what they were saying to each other. Cheeks a permanent shade of pink now. "Oh? Do you? I knew this dress was a good choice." @Matt Writes

Oliver smiled, nodding as the noise grew around them, though they stayed unaware. “We’re both foodie’s then, huh”. He paused. Oliver’s eyes travelled her body as she complimented her choice of dress. “The dress is amazing, I’m drawn to the body holding it as much as that though” he admitted, his grin growing with every word that left his lips. He was sexually attracted to her. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"Mhm big time I loveee food." She watched as his eyes travelled down her body and thanked herself mentally for choosing this dress today. "Oh is that so? But you have no idea what my body looks like underneath this dress yet Oliver, You shouldn't make assumptions like that you know." She teased with a playful smile. @Matt Writes

Her playful, teasing grin made Oliver all too aware that they envisaged the night ending the same way. “I can’t wait to see more…” He whispered, leaning into her closer to ensure she heard, but that nobody else would. She truly had what he could so far imagine to be an amazing body, a fantastic figure. One he wanted to explore sooner rather than later. She was a fantastic kisser, he just craved more. Waiters and waitresses arrived, placing various foods infront of everyone across the room, chatter quietened down as everyone, hungry began to enjoy their meals. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She blushed when he leaned in and said that he couldn't wait to see more, of course the thought had crossed her mind but she wasn't bold enough to just say it out loud like he was. "Guess you're just gonna have to come check out my hotel room after all aren't you?" She said just as quietly back feeling a little more capable of saying it now that he had already brought it up. When the food was served she started to eat, humming happily at how delicious everything was and doing a tiny little happy dance in her chair. @Matt Writes

A blush crossed his cheeks as it did hers as she suggested her hotel room. He nodded and they enjoyed the food, surrounded by everyone else before the speeches started once everyone had eaten. Laughter and love filled the room again as the speeches came to an end and the bride and groom encouraged everyone to enjoy the rest of their evening as the band began to play. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

She watched as the night carried on, trying not to tear up during all of the sweet speeches full of love and sentimental memories of both the bride and groom. She'd always loved how weddings seemed to bring out the best in people, at least they did with the people she knew, there was rarely any drama. Once the speeches came to an end a d the band began to play she looked over at the man sitting next to her. "Dance with me?" @Matt Writes

Oliver stood to his feet, pushing back his chair, his grin large like a schoolboy in love. He offered her his hand. “I’d love to…” he began to walk her to the dance floor, their fingers tied together as their hands held. They looked like a couple just as happy and content as everyone else around them. Oliver pulled her into his chest, swaying against their toes as the band played a romantic song. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

"I feel like people are staring at us" she said with a shy laugh as they danced to the music, the way he held her close to his chest was like they had known each other for so much longer than they had. If she was on the outside looking in it would look like one of those perfect chance meetings that she always swooned over in the cheesy romance movies she watched, she never would have imagined that she'd be living one though and she was eager to see where the night, and the following days, would take them. "You're a pretty good dancer, I'm surprised." @Matt Writes

He smiled and held her against his chest as they swayed against the music. “People can stare…” he whispered. “I like the idea of people seeing us and being surprised, or happy…” his low tone continued. His hand held her waist gently. “Your hips have rhythm. I wonder if they’ve still got rhythm behind closed doors” he smirked playfully as they danced. He couldn’t help but imagine a night alone together. There had been signs of a spark throughout the evening. @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽

Still interested? @⁺₊⋆ ☾ 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓲 𝓚𝓲𝓽