She brushed against her skinny jeans and adjusted her flannel blue shirt. She stood at the front door of the bakery, staring at the closed sign while she waited for Gideon to show up. The memories of last night still fresh in her mind. She giggled softly to herself by how embarrassed Gideon was when he finished kissing her. She thought he was cute. She also realized how much she needed a fox like him into her life. She was considering asking him to be her mate. She felt her ears heat up. But that would be difficult to ask. Normally it will be the male who ask, but she couldn't wait for that. Instead she woke up early to meet him.

"Miss Jesse?" She turned on her heels with a smile when she saw him. He was dressed in his striped shirt and slacks while wearing a clean pink apron. He gave her a warm smile when he took out a set of keys to unlock the door. "What are you doing here so early? It's nearly six."

Jessica pivoted her hips to the right when she placed her paws behind her back. "I...I wanted to see you."

He turned. "Huh?"

"T-to see you make pies! I want to learn how to make one."

Gideon laughed and propped open the door. "Well I do need a helper, I can show you how to roll the dough." He said as he walked inside, making sure to hold the door open for her. Jessica gave him a polite smile while kicking herself mentally for backing out on her question.

She never really wanted to make pies, yet she was holding a rolling pin and pressing the dough flat. For some reason, she couldn't get the dough right. There were parts that were too flat that it was breaking apart and other that were still thick. She groaned softly when Gideon came around the third time to see how she was doing. She was covered with flour up to her elbows and already sweating. Gideon gently patted her shoulder when he saw the dough.

"Maybe just one more time, Miss Jesse, it's all in stride." He said as he flips the dough and pressed it back into a lump of blob. Jessica ears lower and scowled.

"I don't think I'm much of a pie maker." She said when she pressed the dough down again. Already frustrated with herself and lack of baking skills.

Gideon smiled gently at her when he brought out his own dough and rolling pin. "Y'know, that's what I thought of too when I was a pup, but my mama was very patience with me. Even though I wasn't."

"Really?" She wiped her brow. "I thought you were always this way."

"Well, I was a very angry pup back at the end, I was actually a really bully." His ears lowered in shame. "I even scratched Judy." Jessica blinked in surprise. Gideon cut the dough with a knife and placed the perfect circle in an empty pie tin. "But I apologize, fixed my wrongs and realized that making pies were actually fun!" He glanced over to her dough and her ears lowered again as it wasn't perfectly flat like Gideon's. At this point, she just wanted the dough to be put out of its misery. Instead Gideon brought out the knife and cut the dough into a small circles, almost cookie shapes. He gave her a smile when he brought out smaller pie tins from under the counter.

"Now I can sell mini-pies for the kids." He said placing them gently inside the silver tins. He swiftly placed the creams and fruits inside the dough, shoving them inside the heated oven and ready to be sold once he opens his shop. Gideon turned on the sink and began to wash his paws, cleaning himself up. Jessica swallowed and couldn't believe how kind Gideon was being to her. She was rolling the dough for an hour but he never once got frustrated with her. She was touched that he actually used her dough to sell to his customers.

"Now Miss Jesse-" He began, rubbing soap underneath his nails. "Why are you here? I know it wasn't for making pies even though I appreciate your work." He chuckled softly.

Jessica shifted. She rubbed her elbow unsure of what to say. She wanted to ask, she really wanted to ask him if he wanted to be her mate. "I just wanted to...see you. That's all." She couldn't do it. Not yet.

Gideon hummed in intrigue when he grabbed a paper towel and dried his paws. "Well it's always good to see you too, Miss Jesse." His eyes fell on her when he noticed she was wearing her make-up. He took a step forward and slowly wrapped his arms around her waist. Jessica immediately smiled and cupped his face gently, she went forward, wanting to give him a kiss. Gideon pressed a finger against her lips, pushing her away.

She blinked in confusion, wondering what he was doing.

"Forgive me, Miss Jesse but I would rather kiss you, without your makeup." He said brushing his thumb over her left cheek. Jessica frowned and looked down. She pushed herself out of his comforting arms and stood in front of the sink. With water rushing out of the spout, she cupped the water and splashed it over her face. She rubbed against her face watching the make up drip off and stain the sink with yellow. She washed up her arms, the back of her neck and her collar bone. She blushed when she felt Gideon's arms wrapped themselves around her waist from behind. His hot lips brushed against the back of her neck, right over a spot she had. She covered her mouth holding back her gasp as she stared at her watery reflection. She stared at her spots and at Gideon, who was showering her cheek with butterfly kisses. She suddenly felt self conscious about him kissing her spots. The worse parts of her body.

"G-Gideon?" He stopped and tilted his head at her. "Can you not kiss me...there?"

"Do you not like me kissing your spots?"

She bit her lower lip and shook her head. She suddenly felt his paw move her head to the side and began kissing the left side of her face. She cringed and struggled against him.

"S-stop! I-I don't want you doing-!" She froze when he went up to her ear and whispered.

"I love you, Jessica." She sniffed as she felt her eyes water. "Don't feel so ashamed, I love your spots, it makes me want to kiss you even more."

She felt her lip quiver when the tears came out. She turned away, rubbing her eyes with her closed fists. Gideon frowned slightly and hugged her more tightly. Afraid that he might have hurt her again.

"Please don't cry, I love you...I love you so much." He said softly, rubbing his snout against her cheek. Nuzzling her. "I love you."

She quickly turned herself around and wrapped her arms around his neck. He really is the perfect fox for her. "I love you too!" She whimpered, crying right onto his chest. Gideon smiled down on her and patted her head. The sound of a bell ringing was a warning for Gideon to take care of a customer in the front of the store. Jessica sniffed and slowly let go of him, wiping her eyes. Another ring sounded off. It was time for her to go to work anyway.

"U-Um..I should go, since you're busy and-!" She yelled out when she was suddenly picked up and put on the edge of the counter. She blushed deeply when Gideon kissed her passionately. She closed her eyes and grabbed onto his shirt tightly. She took a breath when he separated her for a moment before coming back in. Teasing her every few sweet moments. She tried to push him away for him to continue working but he always manage to catch her lips again.

"G-Gideon...what about your-!" He kissed her again more firmly before pulling away. 

"They can wait." And he kissed her again. "At least one more minute..."