Ch 2
Lucus
Hmm, I bet you're all wondering.
Lucus
What did I say to that ridiculously handsome, out-of-my-league Duke who asked me on a date? (◔‿◔)
Lucus
You know the answer, right?
Lucus hoisted a ridiculously heavy pot of peace lilies, grunting as he maneuvered it across the shop floor.
Lucus
Obviously, I told him 'N0'!
Lucus
Do I look like I have time for dates?
Lucus
My life is a carefully choreographed chaos of flower emergencies and bill payments.
Lucus
There's not a single slot in my calendar for 'charming Man endeavors,' let alone 'potential kidnapping scenarios.'
He wiped sweat from his brow with the back of his hand.
Lucus
Seriously, you guys. Don't look at me like that.
He gestured vaguely at the silent flowers.
Lucus
What if he was a kidnapper? ⟵(o_O)
Lucus
A charming, super-rich, dad-dy kidnapper, sure, but a kidnapper nonetheless!
Lucus
These days, you can't trust anyone.
Lucus
Especially someone who asks you on a date while holding a blue rose.
Lucus
Is that a new trend I missed?
Lucus
'The Blue Rose Date Offer'? Sounds like a bad rom-com.
Lucus gave the peace lilies a stern look.
Lucus
Come on, don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.
Lucus
You've seen the news. And I didn't even know his name!
Lucus
Just 'Sir William.' Who proposes a date with a single name?
Lucus
That's, like, level one of 'How to Get Scammed Online.'
'Hi, I'm Sir William. Want to go to dinner?' And then bam!
Lucus
You wake up in a bathtub full of ice, missing a kidney.
Lucus
No, thanks. My life is complicated enough without adding 'missing persons report' to my to-do list."
Lucus sighed, the sound echoing a bit in the quiet shop.
Lucus
But... he was an eye-candy, though. I'll give him that."
A tiny, almost imperceptible smile touched his lips.
Lucus
Like, major eye-candy. Seriously, the kind of eye-candy you'd pay admission for.
Lucus
Wouldn't mind if he showed up every day. Just to, you know, brighten the place up.
Lucus
Like a very expensive, extremely tall, living sculpture.
Lucus
He doesn't even have to say anything! Just stand there and look pretty while I water the ferns.
Lucus
*chuckled softly.*
But he hasn't come back since. It's been three days now.
He slumped against the counter, a faint pang of... something, stirring in his chest. Was it disappointment? Relief? He couldn't quite tell.
Lucus
Guess he forgot all about me. 😔 Probably moved on to some actual Omega who actually wants to date a man.
Lucus
My loss, right? No, wait, my gain! No kidnappers here, thank you very much!
The familiar rumble of his scooter's engine filled the evening air as Lucus kicked it to life outside the shop.
The little vehicle sputtered, then purred, ready for his commute home.
Lucus
*muttering to the helmet he was pulling on*
Lucus
Yeah, he's definitely forgotten you, Lucus.
Lucus
Just another peculiar man running a flower shop. Nothing for a Rich guy to remember.
Lucus
Besides, you told him off. You insulted him.
Lucus
He's probably telling all his rich friends about the crazy flower guy who assaulted him.
Lucus
Oh, well. Better to be memorable for being crazy than for being kidnapped, right? Right.
He gave a final glance back at his shop, a strange mix of exasperation and wistfulness on his face, then sped off into the twilight.
Comments
Jinx Dude 😎
Our Lucus is really funny 🤣🤣🤣.
2025-06-11
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