Mikhail

“Hi Mikhail!  What brings you over so early?”

“Oh I wanted to see if you have time to walk up to the summit with me today.  I’ll treat you to a private concert if you do,” he said with a smile as he lifted up his violin case.

“I’d love to!  Just let me change into something cleaner real quick.”

“Alright but no need to rush, I’ll wait.”

“You’d better!”  Lillian hurried inside; she had an outfit planed out instantly.  She quickly changed into a white dress with light blue polka dots and tied a white ribbon in her hair.  She slipped on a pair of shoes and headed back outside.  

“Well you look pretty as a picture Lillian.”

She blushed and pushed Mikhail’s arm.  He laughed and held it back out.  Lillian linked her arm with his and they began to walk.  “So what enticed you to treat me to a concert today?”

“Oh I don’t know.  I suppose I just wanted to spend this beautiful day with a beautiful woman.”

Lillian giggled.  “Oh stop it Mikhail.”

He frowned.  “I’m serious.”

Lillian looked up and saw a blush creeping across Mikhail’s cheeks.  She chewed her bottom lip as her face turned red as well.  The two of them continued to walk in silence.  When they reached the summit Lillian let go of Mikhail’s arm and watched as he sat down and opened his violin case.  She walked closer to him and mumbled, “Mikhail?”
“Hmm?” He looked up at her.  “What is-“

Lillian interrupted him by leaning in and pressing her lips to his.  The kiss was quick; Mikhail barely had time to process what was happening.  Lillian pulled away and smiled at him.  “Thanks for always being so sweet to me.”

“Huh? What? Oh yeah no problem.”  He took off his glasses and began wiping them with his shirt.  

Lillian frowned, she was expecting a little more of a reaction from him.  “Mikhail is that all you have to say!?”  She stomped her foot and crossed her arms.

Mikhail jumped in surprise.  He put his glasses back on and stood up.  “Hey you kind of caught me off guard there.”

Lillian sighed.  “I know.  I’m sorry I just didn’t know how to tell you.”

“Tell me what?”

“That I lo- I mean ah,” she paused as the color rushed back into her cheeks and glanced up at him.

Mikhail smiled and leaned over.  He placed a gentle kiss on her lips.  “I love you Lillian,” he said as he pulled away.

Lillian covered her cheeks and giggled.  “I love you too.  Now are you going to play me a song or kiss me again?”

Mikhail grabbed Lillian’s waist and pulled her close.  “Well I could use some more inspiration for my music.”  

Lillian’s heart pounded as Mikhail’s lips met hers once again.  She definitely didn’t mind providing inspiration if that was what it took.