Blakely Arcas was, by no means, a morning person. If she had her way, most of her life would take place between the hours of noon and midnight, preferably with intermittent naps in between. But today was special. Today was Day Two of her self-imposed dating marathon, and her girlfriend Iris was next on the list.
Yesterday's picnic with Maven had been perfect—plenty of food, laughter, and a well-deserved nap under the cherry blossoms. But today's date with Iris? That was going to be a different kind of adventure.
Blakely rolled over in bed, squinting at the clock. 9:00 a.m. Far too early for her usual standards, but Iris was an early riser. And not just an early riser—she was organized, focused, and full of boundless energy. Where Maven liked to let loose and enjoy some chaos, Iris preferred structure and routine.
