"Are you actually buying flowers?" Micah arched an eyebrow as Gideon signaled him to pull the car over in front of a boutique florist's shop.
"Why not?" Gideon replied simply, exiting the car. Micah followed him closely, looking skeptical but intrigued.
Gideon moved through the display gallery, his eyes scanning the arrangements until they landed on the last remaining bouquet of roses. He picked it up, though the arrangement was incredibly large, spilling over his arms.
"Don't you think that's a bit much? You should consider buying a tinier one," Micah suggested, leaning against a display shelf. "Also... do you already love Adeline?"
"No," Gideon refused instantly, his voice flat as he handed his card to the florist.
The woman took the card with both hands, processed the payment with a respectful bow, and returned it. Gideon took the massive bouquet without another word, and the two men stepped back out into the cool evening air.
