Just breathe... ((Anouk/Hirsch))

[ode]

Anouk felt his hands shake. Was he... could he?


Hirsch,

I... Well, I probably wont be very good company.

-Anouk.

[praiseofblood]

Anouk.

Nonsense. If worst comes to worsts we'll talk through notes. I think you'll be wonderful company.

Hirsch.

[ode]

Anouk bit his lip and, hands shaking, wrote,

Hirsch,

Okay.

-Anouk.

[praiseofblood]

Hirsch blinked at the one word message before smiling.

Anouk.

Great! I can't wait. Why don't you pick the day and I'll see if I can get them to open up a bit early so there would be no people around. Sound alright?

Hirsch

[ode]

Wednesday? Just let me know, I guess.

-Anouk

[praiseofblood]

Hirsch smiled.

It's a date then. See you Wednesday. We could also talk about progress on your edits, if you'd like.

Hirsch.

[ode]

Anouk gave a quick reply.

That Wednesday, Anouk sat on a quaint bench just outside of the restaurant, shaking. A notebook clenched in his hands as he awaited the man.

[praiseofblood]

Hirsh's transport pulled up to Fanatic's and he stepped out, smiling at Anouk. "Hello." he smiled.

[ode]

Anoulk jumped up into a standing position, his body so stiff his shoulders were actually hunches over as he sputter out a 'Hello'.

[praiseofblood]

Hirsch simply gave the male an easy smile. "Just breath Anouk. Like we talked about. It's just gonna be us in here, okay?" he said as he held the door open for the man.

[ode]

Anouk nodded shakily and made his way to a table far out of the way of the middle of the room. His hands were shaking so bad that he actually dropped his notebook but he did try to breathe deeply.

[praiseofblood]

Hirsch called the waiter over and ordered a water.

"Do you know what you'd like to drink?" he ased the man.

[ode]

"You... you can order for m-me," he said, trying for a smile.

[praiseofblood]

"Two waters for now, just to be safe." he said with a charming smile to the waiter before turning his attention to Anouk. "So, how have you been?" He asked the man.

[ode]

"Um... um..." he gulped before closing his eyes and taking multiple deep breathes. Opening them, he stared at the table as he answered. "Fine. I... I missed your... Your email yesterday."