Secret admirer

Secret admirer

The knocking on your door was more then unexpected.

Your name is (f/n) (l/n). And today is Valentines day.

You dont really mind, you're not seeing anyone so you have no reason to celebrate. You figure you'll spend the day watching some stupid rom-coms on your couch.

But as you were enjoying sleeping in, someone started to knock on your door.

You groan and roll out of bed.

It was probably just your landlord reminding you to get your plumbing checked or something. He liked to remind the tenets in the apartments about that stuff at weird times.

However, when you opened your door there was no one there.

You look down your hall but there was no trace of anyone, so you looked down.

There was a pale pink envelope sitting on your welcome mat.

You pick it up and walk back into your apartment.

Opening the envelope slowly you sit down at your table, curious as to who left it there.

'Roses are red
And shamrocks are luck
Please be my valentine
I swear it wont suck.'

Your face breaks into a smile. One of your neighbors must have made a bunch of cheesy valentines for the building.

You put the card on your fridge and started making breakfast.

Once you sat down to eat there was another nock at your door.

You walk over and open it, again to no one.

You look down again, this time the pale pink card has a little heart drawn onto it.

You open it eagerly.
'Roses are red
Your my missing link
Please don't say no
It'll make my heart sink.'

You giggle at the card and look at your neighbors doors. None of them had cards. Maybe one of your friends was trying to cheer you up?

The next came when you were cleaning your dishes
'Roses are red
Trust me on this
Id love to get lucky
But I'll settle for a kiss'
It had a small chocolate kiss taped to it.

Thats when the presents started, so far you've gotten three roses, a teddy bear, a box of chocolates, and a silver bracelet with (e/c).

Your thoughts were racing wondering who it was.

Maybe it was Karkat your family friend, or the shy boy Tav from your school, or your lab partner John.

There was never a single sound besides the nock and even if you were right behind the door you never caught the culprit.

Until now that was.

There seemed to be the sounds of arguing from behind your door.

"This is stupid," a whining little boy complained.

"Come on dude I've only ever asked for this once!"

"I don't wanna be cute to impress a girl. Girls are gross."

"Thats what I thought too little man."

You open your door and see a little boy wearing shades and a red shirt.

He beamed at you and spoke in a pitch that was a lot higher then earlier,"My brother thinks your pretty!" And handed you another note.

You smile a little,"thanks little guy. Whats your name?"

"Dave."

"Well can you tell your brother that I say thank you?"

He just gives you a thumbs up and walks away.

This note comes in an orange envelope and the note itself is written in an orange pen.

'To (f/n)
Hey um...kinda weird to be writing and actual letter to you but here goes. First I wanna say Im sorry if you thought any of this was weird or creepy but...I like you. So I guess I figured 'it's Valentines day. Fuck it, time to sweep this bitch off her feet' so here goes nothing I guess.
I saw you for the first time a few months ago. I walked into the building and there you were, carrying way to many groceries and talking on your phone. I guess thought you were pretty, because I asked the landlord about you. Let me state that at this time that I'm not a stalker and thought maybe you'd be a good babysitter for Dave. Honestly I still thought I was gay at this point. Sorry I'm getting off topic. The landlord tole me your name and what floor you lived on. I kept seeing you around and you just got more beautiful each time I saw you. Until I couldn't even breath when I saw you. Im not expecting for you to return this feeling or anything but I'll be in the lobby tonight at 7. I'll be the guy with the flowers waiting to take you on the sickest of Valentines day dates.
I hope you come,
Dirk Strider.'

You smile to yourself take a look at the clock, 6 pm. You'd better get ready.

*time skip*

You step into the elevator at 5:45. Your hair was curled loosely around your shoulders and you were wearing a short black dress with (f/c) flats.

When the doors spilt open a boy with spiky blond hair sporting a odd pair of sunglasses was standing on the other side preparing to get on.

His shaky hand was almost crushing a bunch of pink and red flowers.

"I'm not late am I?" You ask.

He chuckled nervously,"not at all. I just um..." He stared at his hands for a moment,"didn't think you'd come."

You find yourself smiling,"you barely gave me a chance to!"

"If it helps I'm sure I would have come down five more times to check."

"Well I'm here now."

He smiles brightly,"you are, aren't you."

He takes your hand and leads you out of the building.

"So whos watching Dave?"

"My sister Roxy."

"Exactly how many siblings do you have?"

"Three, you met Dave but he's got a twin Rose. Roxy's my age but she's only my step sister."

"And do you know how many I have?"

He chuckles,"I promise the only information I have on you is your name and that you're the most beautiful girl I've had the pleasure of seeing."

You blush,"that and where I live."

"Well how else could I have pulled this cute shit off?"

"Very true. I enjoyed the cards by the way."

"Oh just wait until you hear me rap."

"I'm sorry what?"

*time skip*

Over dinner you got to know Dirk and honestly wondered what the hell he was doing with you.

Aside being gorgeous was a genius. He worked for Croker and co as a developer in their mechanics department. He's hilarious, you'd barely been able to breath through the dinner and your sides aches from laughing so hard. He's single handedly raising little Dave and just gushes about his little brother.

While you were walking back to the apartment you tell him about your worry and he smiles at you.

"I'm relieved to hear that from you because I've been thinking that all night."

"No way."

"Yes way! Not only are you still incredibly stunning, but you're so sweet and sharp and witty. Honestly you don't need to worry. I do."

Even if you're not sure you believe him you do feel better after that. The conversation flows much better and your hands together feels so nice.

He walks you to your door and shifts on his feet a little,"is it too soon to kiss you?"

"First date and we only met officially today. I'd say ya."

"Oh," he runs a hand over the back of his neck,"would you care if I did it anyway?"

You smile nervously and shake your head.

He takes off the sunglasses he's been wearing all night and you get a small glimpse at his bright orange eyes before he's kissing you.

His first hand is on the back of your neck, tilting your head to meet his. The other is on the small of your back pressing you to him.

His lips are soft and firm at the same time and he presses them so softly to yours.

You place your hands on his shoulders pressing your lips to his with a little more force.

You feel him smile and he pulls off you.

"Happy Valentines day," he mumbles as he walks toward the elevator.

"You're not even going to ask for my number?"

"I already have it."

"Stalker!"

"I'll see you tomorrow. I know you're not busy because you only have Mondays off."

"Dirk!"

"I'll call you later, princess!"