"And that ladies and gentleman is why our future descendants may not have beautiful starlight at night" The tour guide paused before clasping her slender hands together and finishing "which brings us to the end of our tour". Rose breathed out deeply, almost in time with the other visitors. They all sighed in disappointment and laughed when they heard each other. Rose smiled to herself but kept her eyes fixed on the tour guide. The woman showing around the visitors smiled with them, "My apologies ladies and gentleman, I know space can be fascinating and I'm glad it kept your interest". Rose chuckled to herself and whispered, "It's only because you tell it so well". The visitors slowly started to disperse and look around as the tour guide pointed put areas of interest and showed them the gift shop. Rose pulled her hood further forward and began to leave. She'd been at this talk three times before; she'd seen pretty much everything there was to see. She couldn't help herself even so and looked back at the tour guide was packing her papers away.

Her name was Kanaya Maryam and she was a tour guide giving talks at this science museum. Rose thought her a true beauty, a classy lady who spoke as such. Her words were clear, articulate and so silky they slid through your ears and straight to your brain. Kanaya had pale skin, even paler than Rose's, and it looked soft and smooth to touch. Her jet-black hair was styled so it swept to the sides and showed off her perfect facial features. From the moment Rose saw her, she thought Miss Maryam was gorgeous. Just as she let her thoughts wander, Kanaya looked up from her papers and saw Rose staring. Her jade-green eyes gazed right at her and Rose's blue ones grew wide. Giving a polite smile with her green-glossed lips, and what great lips they were, Kanaya began walking away from the scene and down the museum corridor. Rose looked on as she left and then slumped. She truly enjoyed attending Kanaya's talks and not just because it meant she could see her. Kanaya had a way of making everything she talked about interesting. Even though Rose knew what she was saying by now, she always seemed to learn something new every time.

Having a quick look at the line-up, Rose checked the afternoon talks and tours. All the space ones were being done by Porrim Maryam, a name she'd come across before on this schedule. None for Kanaya left. Must be the end of her shifts. Rose sighed and pulled the lilac hood off her short blonde hair. She ran a quick hand through it and replaced her hands in her pockets. On her drive home, she wondered about the name 'Porrim Maryam'. She shared the same name as Kanaya. Her first thoughts would be that they were related…but what if that was wishful thinking? No, surely not. Kanaya didn't wear any rings so she was probably a cousin or something…right? The other cars passed and a noised pulled her from her thoughts. She snapped to attention and realized it was her phone. She pressed the little button on her hands-free and called out "Hello?". "Well hello smitten" A female voice answered. Rose smiled softly to herself and spoke, "Hello Terezi. What's going on?". "Not much, just got off work and wanted to know if you wanna hang out tonight" The voice giggled. Rose grinned, "Sounds like fun Terez. My place?". "Yes! I will bring snacks and all that jazz" Terezi answered. "Great, I'm heading there now" Rose informed. "Check ya later" Terezi shouted and ended the call.

"So you didn't speak to her?" Terezi asked, eating her way through a doughnut with red icing and sprinkles. Rose shook her head and turned her gaze downward as Terezi rolled her dark-blue eyes. "Urgh, this was the third time you've been to that talk now, just say something" Terezi sighed, flopping back on the sofa. "Fourth time" Rose spoke quietly. "...Rose!" Terezi moaned, "please just talk to her, oh my god". "I want to, but then I wonder what to say and then don't speak at all" Rose sighed. She paused before looking at the dark-haired girl next to her and saying "She smiled at me today". Terezi slapped her palm to her face and loudly begged "Come on Rose, it's not like you to get nervous". "I know but...it's different this time" Rose smiled wryly. Terezi smiled back and just softly told her to do something about it. "Well...I'm hoping to do just that" Rose grinned mischievously. Terezi turned her head to the side confused. Rose just continued to grin at her while she kept asking to know just what she had in mind.

With a familiar ringtone, Rose's phone began to vibrate on the coffee table. She leaned over and looked at the screen to see the caller ID. "Who is it?" Terezi asked. "Dave" Rose told her, grabbing up the device and pressing the answer button. Terezi became quiet suddenly and Rose knew why. Terezi had liked Dave for a while now. They had been out places together a few times and got on great but she hadn't told him about her interest. "Hey bro, how you doing?" Rose greeted cheekily. "Sup Rose, see your girl today?" The guy on the other end asked. "Yeah I did" Rose smiled. "Did you ask her out yet?" Dave responded. "What, no" She raised an eyebrow. Dave tutted, "Still? Oh man". "It's cool, I have a plan" Rose winked at Terezi. "Oh yeah? What's that then?" Dave spoke with a little more interest. Rose looked to see if Terezi was paying attention. She would tell them at the same time. Indeed, Terezi was staring intrigued.

The blonde paused before finally announcing, "I'm going to apply for a job at the science museum".