"I won't let you go out indecently." Dahlia rashly promised as if it were one of her friends and not a gentleman whom she had begun to form a crush on over the course of their letters. Of course it was only after she said the words that Dahlia realized what she'd said and blushed again, unable to look at him out of the sheer adacity of her forwardness. Instead she busied herself with the last few sips of her lemonade.

"Oh, there's no need." Dahlia tried to protest as she slipped off the stool and followed him. It felt like a useless cause to protest, after all he always included thoughtful treats with his letters. But still, what type of lady would she be if her didn't protest?

As they stepped into the store Dahlia tried not to focus on what Mr. Honeyduke was doing. Instead she watched the people until he addressed her and she noticed that a second box was closed in front of him. "Yes." She smiled at him, adding, "By the park."