The bartender raised an eyebrow at the girl as she set a box on the counter of his bar. “You’re that Summer girl, right?” he asked absently, and then nodded as he stepped away to find his employer. Several minutes later, he returned, “Vex’ll be out momentarily.”
And several moments later, the Mesmer appeared, walking over to where Summer stood at the bar. He was dressed in his finest. “‘Ello, Precious,” he greeted, “Ya called?”
A dark chuckle was on his lips before he could stop it. He wasn’t sure which she’d prefer, but he didn’t care, and he didn’t bother to respond. Instead, his mouth found hers, but there was a romantic edge to it that his kisses usually lacked. Not gentle, but not nearly as harsh. Valentine’s Day did funny things to the Dark Fae’s heart, things he never had understood.
Summer kissed Vex back happily, one hand cupping his face. She rather liked this slightly softer Vex, who showed a little tenderness. Hitching a little closer, she melted against his body and made a quiet sound of pleasure before breaking away. “Well happy Valentine’s Day to you too, darling.” She punctuated it with a swift kiss.
The Mesmer relaxed into the sofa as Summer melted into his arms, the slightly softer kisses warming his heart. It was a very nice change, one that he didn’t want to end any time soon, and he found a sincere smile on his lips as she pulled away. “Happy Valentine’s Day, Precious,” he agreed, returning the swift kiss and letting his hands absently rub her back. “Love you.” The words were quiet, nearly mumbled.
Ordinarily she would have teased him for those words, made much of him saying them. But not today, not just now. Instead she just gave him a smile as quiet as his words and bent to kiss him again gently. In between kisses, she whispered, “I know,” and “I love you too.” As far as she was concerned, they could spend the whole afternoon just like this. Well, maybe she could take her shoes off.