This is for HermittpadRecap spring prompts challenge! The first prompt is "bouquet".
Word Count: 863 words.

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Red, orange, yellow,
Green, blue, indigo, violet, pink,
Black, etc.

Iskall had severely miscalculated how many types and colours of flowers existed - there were far more variants than he had thought.

He knew that there were many, many types of flowers but seeing so many grouped together, he realised he needed to brush up on his flower knowledge. Especially if he was with someone like Stress, who adored flowers and nature in general.

"Why are there so many flowers-?" Iskall mumbled.

Stress giggled, "We're at a flower market silly! Of course, there's going to be many flowers!"

"Yes, but still... there are more than I thought."

Whatever Stress was about to say was lost in the moment, as her attention was stolen by one of the nearby stands. "Oh! Iskall, look!" She grabbed him by the arm and slowly dragged him to one of the stands.

"Aren't they pretty!" She excitedly exclaimed.

"Very," Iskall agreed. He had to admit they did look lovely... just like Stress. Though he quietly kept those words to himself.

"Ooh! These are nice as well," She kneeled to check the price tag but found there was none. It was probably too expensive anyway, considering some bouquets were very expensive.

"Darling, I'm sure all of them are lovely to you," Iskall lightly laughed.

"Well, you're not wrong. They are!"

"Pick one," Iskall offered. He paused before continuing, "Or more than one if you want. My treat."

"Such a gentleman," Stress teased. "I'm not making you pay for them though," She added with a more serious note.

"Stress."

"Iskall."

Iskall let out a sigh, "We'll see about that one."

"How ominous," Stress smiled. "But no, please don't go buy the most expensive bouquet out of spite-"

He chuckled, "Can't promise that one!" He reached towards her hand, entwining his fingers with hers and gave them a gentle squeeze.

"Of course," She shook her head fondly.

"Iskall, Stress! Hello!" A voice spoke from behind them. "Gem is great by the way!"

They both turned around and spotted Gemini walking towards them with a bounce in her steps.

"Brilliant way to introduce oneself," Iskall gave a small clap. "Hi, Gem!"

"Hello!" Stress chirped.

"Why, thank you!" Gem smiled, giving a rather dramatic bow. They noticed she was carrying a sunflower bouquet in her hands.

"Been here for long?" Stress asked.

"Let's just say... all morning. And you?"

"We just got here actually."

"Say, by any chance, do you know what's the most expensive bouquet here?" Iskall asked, leaning against one of the stands. He was careful to not knock anything off; they were more sturdy than he thought.

"Iskall!"

"Hmm... I'd say no. Sorry about that," Gem replied, a knowing glint in her eye.

"That's okay! Don't worry about it. I was just... wondering..."

Stress let out a soft sigh, "Please don't encourage him-"

"I'll try my best not to! There are some nice bouquets that way though, you should check them out regardless!" Gem gestured in the direction she was referring to. "And on that note, I gotta run. See you around!"

"Will do! Bye Gem!" Both Iskall and Stress waved goodbye.

"Shall we?"

"Sure," Stress nodded.

They made their way towards where Gem had gestured, getting distracted by rows and displays of vibrant colourfulness.

But eventually, they arrived at the stand Gem had referred to. Nice was a severe understatement; the bouquets were beautiful.

There was even a deep dark red/black bouquet that was filled with wither roses, and red roses with its colour so deep it almost resembled black. Black particles twinkled around it. Even the leaves had a black colour intertwined in them. It was one of a kind; there weren't many bouquets that had wither roses in them.

Iskall picked up a bouquet that had alliums, sunflowers and cornflowers that were tied together with a delicate ribbon, as well as some coloured paper underneath. He paused for a moment, eyes glancing all over the bouquet before deciding that this one would be one he would be taking (or well both of them really) home.

Stress had found a tulip bouquet that had caught her attention and decided she liked it. "I'm almost tempted to go for the wither rose one," She randomly mentioned.

"You are?"

"Yes! I mean, it's very special. I haven't seen many like that."

"That's true... you should," He encouraged.

"Hmm... perhaps."

Iskall couldn't help but notice that in the end, Stress was carrying both bouquets. Iskall himself grabbed one more bouquet - a rose one.

So all in all, they went home with four bouquets and true to his word, Iskall did end up paying for all four of them despite Stress's protests that it would be too much. It was worth it for him to see Stress's bright smile and happiness.

Although, realistically speaking, that could have been done without spending as well. It would've been achieved in the end. But still, it was a treat for both of them.

"Thank you," Stress murmured, as they made their way back home.

"Anytime," Iskall earnestly answered. It had been a good day - four gorgeous bouquets plus many hugs and much appreciation followed afterwards.

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