Page 34 of My Date is a Polymorph
Khassi asked, “Where did you find them all, Dex?”
“I have been doing weddings in town for a few years.I remember everyone who has a useful skill set.There are going to be six pastry towers, cupcakes, mini cheesecakes, fantastical fruit.By splitting it with different specialists, the four hundred and fifty servings are a sure thing.”
Dex looked smug.
Keera grinned and leaned against Worro.They used to spend their days off like this, just in contact with one another.
The room dissolved in chatter, and Keera felt herself falling asleep.Worro stroked her hair, and she dozed off.She was surrounded by friends who had useful activations.No one was getting to her here.She was so tired of worrying.When she was a child, being alone with an infant sister had been far easier than being constantly on alert.At least there had been time to laugh and play back then.
She was in a happy, warm cloud, and it took her back to when they had first started dating.
Worro was standing in front of her, and he smiled.“Keera, would you like to go out for dinner with me?”
“Dinner?Um, why?”
He grinned.“Because you have been shifting shape and sparring all day.You have to be hungry.”
“Oh.Uh.Yes?”She looked up at him and his silky red hair, the gentle smile on his lips, and the sparkle in his eyes.
“Good.What did you want for dinner?”
“Uh, I just usually go for a burger or something.I have a high protein drive.”
He nodded.“I know just the place.Are you ready?”
She had showered and dressed in her street clothes.He was wearing jeans and a tight tee.He looked strong and warm, and his expression was so soothing.
She nodded, and he took her hand, walking slowly with her.“It’s a date.”
The first date had been steak and pasta, with ice cream for dessert.They had stayed at the restaurant for three hours, talking and laughing.He had driven her home on his motorcycle, and she had smiled the whole way home.
Worro said softly, “What is that smile for?”
“Remembering the first time you asked me out.”
He ran his hands down her arms.“It was nice and casual so that it wouldn’t spook you.”
“You succeeded.”
“I knew I had found my person.Even thinking you were human, I knew you were mine.It takes a brave woman to eat spaghetti on a first date.”
She laughed softly.“You have seen me eat tacos.I am fearless.”
“You also did a weird stretchy thing with your jaw.It was hot but disturbing.”
Keera chortled.“Animals are the first thing I learned to copy.”
“Promise that if we have kids, you will do that on Mother’s Day.”
She sighed.“That would be funny.I hope it happens.”
“Me, too.”
She laughed and smiled, putting her hand on his chest.“One more day.”
“And then forever after that.”He checked the time.“Fourteen hours until we make this happen.”
Khasta smiled.“I will take her home.Don’t worry.She’ll be safe.”
