end up stripping it away to get to the good parts of you. And I can’t imagine
putting it on would be easy. It seems like it would be a massive waste of
effort.”
Arabella giggled. She looked stunned and a little bit scattered by the
public affection, but she also looked happy. June took her hand again and
resumed walking.
“Well, I can think of one date idea, but you might think it’s a little bit
funny.”
“What’s that?”
“You commented on my plants. And you asked me about my air plants
again this morning. I was thinking that if you don’t have any, you might like
to get one. Something potted or an air plant. A succulent or a cactus.
Something easy to start with.”
“Yes! That’s a great idea.”
“I know a few really good stores that have some great plants. We could
go small or large. We could visit a few of them and look at everything
before you make your choice. Although, I don’t know that that’s a cheap
idea. Plants are to me like candy is to kids, and I’m not sure I could contain
myself.”
June wiggled her eyebrows. “I could keep you in line.”
Arabella blushed adorably again. “Oh. Maybe I should act up then.
Maybe I’ll be wicked and find lots and lots of plants to tempt me.”
“Maybe we should also go plant pot shopping. And then after we pick
one out, the one you think would be perfect for my place—”
“I’ve never seen your place, so I’m not sure what would be perfect.”
Arabella’s tone was teasing, but she was right. She hadn’t seen her place,
and June very much wanted her to.
“Well, you know me. You know what would match my personality.”
“I don’t know. I think cacti would match your skill level, or a succulent,
but you’re not a prickly person.”