[center][img]https://25.media.tumblr.com/18f4fb924a903a537030bee32e2a0c6d/tumblr_mri2opYWZ91rbz9cko1_500.gif[/img] [/center] [center]A collab between [@sailorsadie] & [@haleytherandom] featuring [color=teal]Delaney[/color] & [color=74BF4C]Rowan[/color][/center] [color=lightgray][indent][indent][indent] It was finally the night of the Coven handover party, and Delaney had successfully gotten the night off work. Which was saying something, since their employees consisted of other Coven members. She knew it was going to be a big night and decided to go all out with her dress. Her eyes glanced over at the clock and she swore under her breath when she realized Rowan was going to be showing up at any time. Why hadn’t she just decided to get ready at his place? It wasn’t like she didn’t spend almost all her time over there anyway since they had become official. Bending down to check herself out in her vanity mirror, she rubbed at a spot where her nude lipstick had smeared onto her chin. She groaned and hurried to fix the spot. Rowan had never seen her in anything this extravagant, and she knew that was the reason for the separate houses. She wanted his eyes to bug out of his head when he saw her in her [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/59/77/18/597718860b97ce2c69085bde17b9ac8a.jpg]dress[/url]. She swiped at a few loose locks of her hair before walking over to her bedroom door and slipping on a pair of nude heels. Letting out a breath, she heard his truck pull up and she hurried over to her window to sneak a glance at his attire. She wasn’t at all disappointed. With a groan, she smirked. [color=teal]”That is all mine. Good gods.”[/color] Shaking her head, she hurried to her door to start making her way downstairs. Getting used to being a taken man hadn’t been as rough of an adjustment for Rowan as he imagined it was for some of his friends. Perhaps it was his old fashioned brain, but he had always wanted someone to share his life with. The way that Delaney had been so open to Rowan’s ideas of life and thinking only made him fall for her faster. The night of the Coven Handover Ceremony, Rowan had spent literal hours contemplating what to wear. Dressing up for him was a pair of unstained blue-jeans and a decent button down - and a small part of him guessed that Delaney would have been disappointed if he arrived on her doorstep that way. Rowan wasn’t a stupid man - he knew his charm could only get him so far. That was why he had found himself speeding into Seattle that evening to find the nearest men's department store. He knew that he was cutting it close time wise, but there was no way he was going to show up looking like trailer trash next to the prom queen. Rowan arrived at exactly 6:30 sharp that evening, dressed in a [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/67/57/90/675790e02d73f87bd71545648ab49188.jpg]proper suit[/url]. He hadn’t even bothered with purchasing a tie - knowing good and well that he wouldn’t be able to stand the choking feeling around his neck all night. Hopefully Delaney wouldn’t mind that small fact. Parking his truck, Rowan grabbed the few gifts he had bought for Delaney before stepping out of his vehicle. They had been on a few official dates over the last few weeks, but tonight felt oddly special - so he had decided to go the extra mile. Adjusting the collar of his shirt, Rowan knocked on the front door. [color=teal]”Move, move, move!”[/color] As she came down the stairs, she kept shoving at her brothers who stood in her way. Her mother came over and gasped, putting her hands to her mouth. Delaney shook her head at her mother and put a hand up. [color=teal]”Nope. No tears tonight. It isn’t like prom or something. Just a Coven party.”[/color] Her mother scoffed at her and shook her head. [color=teal]”More like the biggest Coven party of the year.”[/color] She rolled her eyes at her daughter as she went to the door, opening it. Eleanor beamed at the sight of the man in her doorway. “Rowan dear, you look fabulous!” Coming up behind her mother, she stopped when she noticed Rowan. Looking him over, a giant beam spread across her face. She’d definitely be ripping that suit of his off later that night. She moved past her mother in the doorway and stepped up to her man. [color=teal]”Look at you all fancy.”[/color] With a simple nod of his head as his cheeks turned a light shade of pink, Rowan responded with a simple [color=74BF4C]”Thank you ma’am,”[/color] to Delaney’s mother before turning his full attention to the beautiful woman before him. Hearing Delaney’s words, Rowan could only hope that the fading sun could hide how red his face was. He had never realized how much of a blusher he was until he had spent more time around Delaney and her family. [color=74BF4C]”Nothing compared to you,”[/color] he responded before gently placing a kiss on her cheek. [color=74BF4C]”You look absolutely amazing tonight. These are for you,”[/color] he complimented her before presenting the bouquet of blue poppies and white roses. Gods, he was such a gentleman and so unlike anyone she had ever dated before. She absolutely loved it and adored the attention he gave her. Her eyes went down to the bouquet and her smile grew even more. [color=teal]”My favorites. Thank you.”[/color] Delaney turned and handed the bouquet to her mother. [color=teal]”Can you put these in some water for me?”[/color] “Of course, dear.” She winked at her daughter and put a hand on her arm. “You two have a fabulous time.” [color=teal]”Thanks, mom.”[/color] Quickly grabbing a tan coat, she slipped it over her torso before grabbing Rowan’s hand and leading him back to his truck. [color=teal]”We need to hurry up and get out of here before the woman remembers she has a camera.”[/color] [color=74BF4C]”You mean to tell me you don’t want some cute pictures of us posing on the staircase,”[/color] he joked as he was led away from the house. Opening the truck door for her, Rowan waited until Delaney climbed in before taking his place on the driver's side. Leaning over and reaching into the glove compartment, Rowan pulled out a black rectangular box that he then held out to Delaney. [color=74BF4C]”I thought about grabbing you a corsage, but I figured it might be cheesy, so I decided on that instead.”[/color] As she settled back against the seat, her brows furrowed at the box. He got her a present? Delaney took the box from her and opened it before gasping. [color=teal]”Oh, hunky dunk..”[/color] Lifting the bracelet from the box, she looked it over before quickly clasping it around her left wrist. She grinned up at him and leaned over, brushing her lips across his. [color=teal]”Thank you. I love it. Definitely much better than a corsage.”[/color] [color=74BF4C]”I’m glad you like it,”[/color] the man responded, now cranking the truck. Rowan had really wished that he had hand crafted something for her - but life had been busy. He was glad that his gift sufficed. Once he had carefully backed out of Delaney’s driveway, Rowan began driving at a comfortable speed down the road. [color=74BF4C]”So how was the time at home?”[/color] Huffing out a breath, she leaned back against the seat and shook her head. [color=teal]”I really need to get my own place.”[/color] She glanced over at him. [color=teal]”Mom is absolutely [i]thrilled[/i] about you, by the way. Thinks you’re going to whisk me away on some fairytale. Think it might be the hair.”[/color] Delaney smirked and reached over to play with a strand of his. [color=teal]”How’s the chickens and Sassy?”[/color] [i]A fairytale?[/i] Rowan couldn’t help but smirk in the shadows at the thought as he drove down the winding road. He was far from Prince Charming, but if a fairytale was what Delaney wanted - she could gladly get it. Each time she brought up getting her own place, Rowan couldn’t help but grip whatever he was holding at the moment even tighter - in this case, his hands growing tight around the steering wheel. He really didn’t want to rush things, or to tell Delaney he had had her a key made after that first morning they had spent together - but he couldn’t help but feel the cold metal weighing even heavier in his pocket as she spoke. [color=74BF4C]”Oh you know - the usual,”[/color] he chuckled in response. [color=74BF4C]”Took Ol’ Sas for a hike the other morning up to the falls. She always really likes going up there. I think it’s because of all the squirrels she can harass.”[/color] Dimming his lights for a passing car, he asked [color=74BF4C]”So do you wanna make a bet with me? See who throws the first punch of the night at this thing?”[/color] A hike. Her nose scrunched at the thought. She was definitely not a hike person. How would she be able to walk over gravel with her heels? Delaney blew out a breath at the thought as she shook her head to herself. Rowan was a hiker. An outdoors man. She would have to adapt. Somehow. Looking back over at him at his question, she snorted and raised a brow at him. [color=teal]”How do you know it won’t be me?”[/color] Her brow raised higher in question as she tilted her head. Chuckling as he continued to drive, Rowan nodded his head in recognition, a small smile creeping upon his lips. [color=74BF4C]”You got a good point,”[/color] the young man responded, keeping his eyes focused on the road. As the pair carried on their journey, they continued to talk about things and make small jokes here and there. Once they had arrived, Rowan had found a relatively decent parking spot. Putting his keys in his pocket, Rowan walked to the other side of the truck, opening the door for Delaney. [color=74BF4C]”Ready for all this,”[/color] he asks, offering her a helping hand. Her eyes fell on the Coven and all the cars lining the drive. Sure, she loved a good party. But this Handover thing? Delaney didn’t want to be a part of it. All she wanted was to have a good night with her boyfriend. Letting out a breath, she put on a grin and took Rowan’s hand before moving herself out of the truck. Her eyes moved back to look at the building and she took in an unsteady breath. [color=teal]”Not really. I give it twenty minutes before someone starts a fight.”[/color] Delaney looked back at him before kissing the side of his jaw. [color=teal]”I’m sorry in advance if that someone is me.”[/color] Rowan couldn’t help but smile as he closed the truck door behind her. [color=74BF4C]”I’m sure you’d have a good reason for doing so,”[/color] he joked, the two of them now heading up to the Coven house. He’d be lying if he said that he wasn’t nervous. Sure, he had always taken care in grooming his beard and making sure that he had showered - all of those basic things - but it was rare for him to be this dressed up. It felt like his shirt collar was choking him. He was a house party sort of guy - not the private events sort. Rowan approached the front door, greeting Carlisle and Mary as he did so. Stopping to let Delaney say her piece, Rowan continued to hold her hand as they stepped into the Coven house. [color=74BF4C]”Would you like to grab a drink first,”[/color] he asked her, his eyes taking in their surroundings. As she looked around the massive amount of people, Delaney took in a shaky breath. This was too many. She really hoped Rowan wouldn’t want to stay the whole night. Clearing her throat, she looked up at him as he offered a drink. She wouldn’t need just one; she needed several. The woman let out a rushed breath and nodded eagerly to her boyfriend. [color=teal]”They so better have rum here and not just the bubbly crap.”[/color] Squeezing his hand, she led him over to the drink table. A relieved breath released from her chest as she noticed her favorite drink. [color=teal]”Well. At least Aston didn’t mess this part of the night up.”[/color] While he wanted his attention to be focused on Delaney, Rowan couldn’t help but take note of every familiar face and exit. He truthfully wanted to bail already, but unfortunately, they both had responsibilities. The young man knew that this was a ‘classy’ event, but his heart still sank when he saw that the red solo cups had been replaced with actual rocks glasses and champagne flutes. The bourbon sitting on the table seemed to even out everything. Promptly pouring both himself and Delaney a shot, Rowan passed Delaneys drink to her before he found his eyes being drawn to the developing scene by the doorway. [color=74BF4C]”Looks like he’s fumbling that part though,”[/color] Rowan nodded towards the group. Studying them, his brow furrowed. [color=74BF4C]”Is that Claire Montgomery? I thought she was dead.”[/color] [color=teal]”Who?”[/color] Turning to look at the door, she furrowed her brows as she watched the scene. She blinked at the hit before downing her shot. [color=teal]”Well. I lost that bet. And have I mentioned that I hate magic?”[/color] She gave a small scoff as she poured herself another shot, already wanting this night to be over. [color=teal]”Dead should stay dead. Magic shouldn’t be allowed to bring people back.”[/color] Knocking back his shot, Rowan shook his head. [color=74BF4C]”I agree. I don’t think Lilith would be the sort of person to break those laws - but somethings definitely going on there. Don’t wanna worry myself with it or anything, but I think someone should still care about the Covens moral code.”[/color] Seeing her frustrated expression, Rowan planted a kiss on the top of Delaneys head. [color=74BF4C]”That was a pretty good throat punch, but I’m sure there’s plenty of time for you to get yours in. I’m sure you’re ready to go find Miles, and I should probably make sure Kolby isn’t starting trouble anywhere - unless you just want me to stay with you, of course.”[/color] She snorted a bit and rolled her eyes. [color=teal]”Only person dumb enough to do that would be Carlisle. But I’ll be thoroughly surprised if he’s capable of that kind of magic.”[/color] Delaney threw back another shot before grinning up at her boyfriend. She reached over and squeezed his hand. [color=teal]”You’re pretty much perfect, you know that?”[/color] Leaning up, she kissed the side of his jaw. [color=teal]”Even if you have bad taste in friends.”[/color] She winked at him as she made herself another shot. [color=teal]”Go. I’ll have you all to myself later.”[/color] [/indent][/indent][/indent][/color]