"Ah, g-give me a moment, please. I w-want to p-put them in a v-vase first before we leave." 

I nodded mindlessly, still more focused on the fact that such a wonderful lady as herself had never received something as innocent as a bouquet before. 

I watched as her tiny figure disappeared behind the door, leaving for a few minutes before returning with a light huff and a small smile on her lips. 

"Ready to go?" 

I nodded and unconsciously extended a hand out of ...