(Ok, so the real-life story I posted yesterday was actually really fun to write, so I thought I'd write another! This one's a lot happier though!)

January 14th, 2020

"So, what's the plan for tonight?" Zaya asked her roommates.

Melody looked up from her homework. "Well, it's Tuesday, isn't it? I was thinking about just staying in and ordering pizza. That work for everyone?"

The youngest at the table, Connor nodded enthusiastically. Leona, however, shook her head no.

"What's up, Le?" asked Zaya.

"Well, I just have plans for the night, so I can't."

"What are these plans?"

Leona tried not to blush. "Ivy and I are going out."

Melody grinned. "Second date, huh?"

"It's just a friend-date, sis! Stop talking like that!"

"Le, you and her are crazy about each other. When are you going to ask her to be your girlfriend? You know, like that?"

Leona covered her face with her hands and groaned. "Why are you like this?"

"Because I'm your sister, little lion. Just don't scratch me."

Leona shot a death glare at her older sister before Zaya stepped in.

"Ok, you two, that's enough. Leona, if you have to go and meet your bestie-maybe-girlfriend, we're cool with that. C'mon Mel, let's go and get some smoothies, shall we?"

Melody nodded and the two teenagers left.

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That night, Leona was dressed in combat boots, her best black jeans, the only pair that wasn't ripped, and a silvery parka over a scarlet sweater. Her brown hair was pulled back in a Ariana Grande style ponytail and her hands were gloved. 

The reason why the outfit was so nice compared to what she usually wore was the fact she wanted to keep up a good impression. No matter what Leona told her big sister, she did have a massive crush on Ivy. And she did kind of consider these little meet-ups as dates.

7:42. She had to go pick up Ivy before she was late. Exactly three minutes later, she was standing outside apartment 485. She raised her hand shakily and knocked on the door.

Ivy opened it immediately. Leona's heart did a little relay race in her chest when she saw her. She was a truly beautiful girl: black hair that shimmered and shone when it moved, large blue eyes that could search your soul, and a round, kind face you couldn't help but like.

"Hey, Leona!" She said amicably. "You ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be."

The two girls started for their planned date, a quick walk in Central Park. They picked up some strawberry smoothies from Starbucks, then headed on their way.

The lake was frozen over and glimmered in the moonlight. The whole park was dusted in a shining coat of snow. The paths had already been cleared out, both of snow and people, so Leona and Ivy could walk without interruption.

They chatted and gossiped about schoolmates and teachers and joked about everything under the sun. Or rather, under the moon. After about an hour and the smoothies were gone, they had to sit down on a nearby bench to rest their legs.

Ivy shivered in her thin jacket. Instantly, Leona unzipped her own parka and covered her crush with it. Ivy's face went red and Leona hoped it wasn't from the cold. Ivy scooted closer to her and rested her head on Leona's chest.

"Uh, Poison Ivy? Everything ok?" asked Leona.

"Yeah, it's just..."

"What?"

Ivy looked at hr with admiration. "Leona, I wish these could go on forever."

"W-What do you mean?"

"I want these moments to last forever. I love these moments with you, all the things we do together, and I..."

Ivy drew in a long breath. "I love you."

Leona's heart stopped. "I-I...Ivy?"

Ivy sat straight up and covered her mouth with her hands. "Oh my god! I-I can't believe I said out loud! Did I-"

Leona wrapped her arms around her friend's waist. "Ivy...I'm really glad you made the first move. I was too scared to."

"What?"

"Ivy, I love you too."

They looked at each other. Without saying a word, Ivy wrapped her arms around Leona's neck. They pulled each other closer and, without any words, confusion, or hesitation, met in the middle. Their lips finally met each other.

(...I've been waiting so long to put this down on paper.)