– Hermes' P.O.V. –

I was taking my time to control again some documents in the next hall when Harry called me out. I wondered what he needed. I placed the papers on the desk to go to him... and when I crossed the threshold I saw a woman next to him, really beautiful I admitted.

I went in their directions and as I got nearer I noticed her turning redder and looking at me with shy eyes.

"Cute" I told in my mind.

Kindly I presented myself to her and as he returned the gesture I smiled; besides being beautiful she was really nice. Who knows what could I do with her, I wondered, among all the beauties I met in all my life.

When harry left us alone we both remained quiet until when I noticed that silence between us was getting awkward. So I made the first move when she was looking the statues around...

and as I turned when she pointed at Amor & Psyche I felt a shiver going down my spine by looking at the statue.

"What does this mean?" I asked myself as I felt strange for a moment.

"I felt strange for a moment".

– Back to 1st person narrative –

From that meeting in the museum I had such a nice impression of Lee that I decided to see him more, not only for work and not only in the museum. We began exchanging numbers to be able to see each other for a coffee or to see a movie together; just to do something together that in no time turned to be friendship; and what a friendship! At the beginning I thought we would remain normal friends but in us the adjective "normal" didn't exist. As time passed we grew fonder of each other. How could I put into words... Lee was fantastic, for me he was like a brother as he was protective over me and also a friend; but this vision of him that I had in no time changed when I recognized developing a crush on him.

I was always happy of my life, of what I did and had but never like in that moment; it was as if Lee was that person who had to get in my life to complete it; and indeed it was. He indeed made me feel so happy and I couldn't ask for anything more.

My heart was full of love, something new for me and I decided I wouldn't miss any chance to tell him because I didn't want to let go such a wonderful guy like him.

I kept on with my life as usual everyday. That morning, as usual, I went to work with a bright smile on my face; beginning work at 8 my 4 work hours literally flew until lunch time came. Looking at the clock I began preparing my bag to go out for lunch and as I wondered where to go my phone rang.

A SMS arrived and it was Lee who just texted he came to pick me up; I thought it was just a joke but indeed he came.

I turned my eyes towards the windows and there he was, out in the parking lot, waving at me. I blushed heavily not only because of him but also because of my colleagues who were whispering to each other laughing... obviously they were talking about me.

I couldn't resist at all that embarrassment so after grabbing my bag I rushed out.

"Lee? What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"I came to pick you up from work to do something together" he smiled.

"Yeah I see" I mumbled still blushing. "At least you could have texted me in advance".

He looked so innocent in my eyes I could only sigh; obviously he didn't do that intentionally so I smiled at him.. and then my eyes went to his hands where he was holding a basket.

"A basket? For what?".

"Our lunch" he pointed "as it's sunny I thought it would be nice to go for a picnic".

Nice choice he had and following him we went to his car.

"We're going out city?".

He nodded. "To Paris Mountain State Park" he added as he started the car.

25 minutes passed to finally arrive at the parking area and once we got out the car we took our things and following a path nearby we arrived to a lake where we stopped to picnic on the meadow before the shore.

And as I looked Lee opening the basket to put the lunch on it I was in awe.

"Wow! You did all of these?" I asked pointing to the many delicious things. There were vegetables mix, sandwiches and skewers some made with vegetables and the others with fruits; they were so amazing by looking and their flavours weren't so far behind.

We ate everything, relaxed a bit by chatting and then out of curiosity we decided to take a stroll around to enjoy the nature.

"Nature is always beautiful" I pointed out loud when we stopped to look the lake.

"Yes it is" he agreed. "but you're far more beautiful".

At those sudden words of his I blushed heavily. "D-don't joke please".

"No, I really mean it" he smiled back and I was sure he didn't joke because his smile was genuine; and because of that I turned redder than I was.

Silence took us both and we kept on walking quietly, until we stopped at the opposite side of the lake where there were paddle boats.

"Let's get on one of these" Lee suggested and I followed.

We hopped on a paddle boat and we pedalled into the centre of the lake to then go around it until when we decided to start returning to city; and on the way back we stopped by a restaurant to have dinner that Lee proposed and paid.

And then we arrived back in Greenville when in the sky the moon was shining bright.

We stopped again but looking out from the car window I saw a different view; not my house but I was looking at the Liberty Bridge in the Falls Park.

I looked at Lee confused still sitting inside the car.

"Oh I'm sorry... if you want I can take you home." he said ready to start again the car.

"No!" I almost shouted at him stopping him by taking his hand. "I-I mean, it's okay to take a last walk together" I adjusted my voice.

In this way we got out and went on the bridge enjoying the view of the houses enlightened.

We leant over the bar of the bridge and stood quiet until when..

"It was really fantastic this afternoon" I broke the ice. "Thank you for everything".

He smiled and then I returned silent. In that moment I didn't know how to act nor what to say and in no time that silence became so awkward I started fidgeting at first and then my heart began pounding faster and faster as seconds passed.

I started getting unease and somehow Lee felt my anxiety that he took my hand in his.

"Is everything okay?" he looked concerned.

I nodded to reassure him but he knew I wasn't right.

"Don't worry, tell me everything".

At that I turned at him, I adjusted some hair behind the ear and looking in his eyes I mustered courage.

"C-Can I tell you something?" I asked. "It's been a while I wanted to tell you".

He nodded as a gesture to make me go on.

"I.. uhm.. how can I put into words... I..." I muttered and then I couldn't resist. I closed my eyes.

"I love you Lee!" I told out loud and remained with eyes closed scared of how his reaction and how he was looking at me; but when I opened them again what I saw was him approaching me... to kiss me.

As I had his lips on mine I felt a shiver going down my spine and as that wave was powerful I closed my eyes again.

My hands went on his cheeks and stubble as we kissed lovingly because I feared I might lose him and I didn't want; neither he wanted to let me go and I felt that as with one hand he was holding me by my waist and the other one on my cheek.

The kiss lasted for quite a while and when we parted, as we both sighed, we rested our foreheads on each other's.

"I love you too y/n, I really do" he confessed as he caressed me and looking at me with his hazel eyes that made me melt inside.

"Me too".

And then we kissed again wrapping each other in a loving embrace.