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HYMN FOR[break]

THE WEEKEND

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oh, angel sent from up above, you know you make my world light up. when i was down, when i was hurt, you came to lift me up. life is a drink and love's a drug, oh now i think i must be miles up.

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YOUR LOVE'S ABOUT TO MAKE THE STARS COME OUT

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Cadence, for her part, had requested to take the day off weeks beforehand, gathering her gifts in way-too-early advance and making sure she had her outfit picked at least a day before. A striking maxi dress, dark blue enough to border black that shifted into a seafoam green at the bottom; completed with silvery beads patterned like stars over her chest and shoulders. A simple black shawl, turquoise necklace, and a pair of simple slip-on shoes completed the look, and of course her wedding ring; actually on her finger for once. As cheesy as it truly was, Valentine's day was a deeply significant holiday for her. Not only was it just three days after her birthday, but it was also the day of love! A softie at heart, Cade considered love to be the thing that had saved her life; a sentiment that only deepened with every moment she spent near her beloved Ryleigh. Could anybody blame her for feeling as though the sun was a little bit brighter every February 14th?[break][break]
That's why she'd gotten up so cheery this morning, giving her precious wife an extra kiss before work and dedicating her day to making sure tonight's date would be extra special. She pulled down the gifts she'd hidden in the top of the closet and put them in a pretty little heart-adorned bag, called to double check their dinner reservations were still in order, brushed her hair to perfect silkiness, spent an hour (or two) fussing over her makeup and dress, and headed out to the aquarium to meet her beloved![break][break]
Or at least, that had been the plan. It had now been nearly an hour since she'd arrived, and she was sat on a bench by the entrance, wrnging her hands together anxiously. As silly as she knew it was, she couldn't help but wonder if Ryleigh might stand her up. What if she didn't like her anymore? Sure, they'd been married for five years now, but what if? The question sat heavy and glaring in her mind as her heartbeat sped up, very nearly causing her to panic when her phone finally did go off. She fumbled it out of her purse, breathing a timid sigh of relief at the message from her wife. Okay, okay. Crisis averted. Everything is fine.[break][break]
With renewed enthusiasm, Cade promptly texted her love back, almost laughing at how silly she'd been for worrying. Slender fingers moved across the keyboard, still a bit shakily; 'It's okay darling, you're more than worth the wait!', finished with a series of hearts and kissy faces to top it off. Everything was fine, and she couldn't wait for Ryleigh to be here.[break][break]
Thankfully, she didn't have to wait much longer; as less than ten minutes later her tiny wife's voice cut through the crowd like a hot knife through butter. At once Cadence rose, partially walking and partially running to where Ryleigh stood and flashing the other girl an adoring smile.[break]
"Ryles! I'm so glad to see you, don't worry about the wait. We've still got more than enough time, I'm just happy you're here now!"
Still grinning, she gave her partner an appreciative once-over, lifting one eyebrow flirtatiously.[break]
"If you don't mind me saying, you're looking even more handsome than usual tonight, my love. The tuxedo look really suits you, pun unintended."[break]
She snickered at her own joke, faltering only when Ryleigh held out the bouque, at which she immediately covered her mouth with her hands and gave a delighted squeal.[break]
"Oh my gosh Ryles it's adorable!! I'm gonna call him Speckles... The flowers are beautiful, but the cuttlefish is almost as cute as you!"
She took the gift happily, grinning and placing a tiny kiss on the plushie's head. Never one to exclude her wife, she followed that by pulling the shorter girl into a hug, kissing her gently and giggling.[break]
"You're my favorite cuddle-fish. Oh but hey, I got you something too!" [break]
Suddenly remembering her own gifts, she reached into the little heart printed bag she held and pulled out the first of the gifts inside; a brand new pair of state-of-the-art headphones, colored in a striking pink; specifically the ones she'd noticed her beloved eyeing up every time they'd gone to the store recently.[break]
It wasn't the only present she had hidden in there, but the time for the others would come later on. For now, she offered only a hopeful smile.[break]
"I hope I got the right pair, but I know these are soundblockers with wireless reception and good sound, I've noticed how much you wanted them when we went to the store together."