As the days turned into weeks, Iris and Alexander's friendship blossomed into something more. They decided to go on their first date, a quiet picnic in the park, just the two of them.
Alexander spent hours preparing the perfect cake, a masterpiece of chocolate and cream, adorned with delicate flowers and intricate designs. Iris, meanwhile, packed a basket with sandwiches, fruit, and cheese, her heart racing with excitement.
As they sat down on a blanket in the park, Alexander took Iris's hand, his eyes shining with nervousness. "I'm so glad we're doing this, Iris. I feel like I've been waiting for this moment for a long time."
Iris smiled, her heart skipping a beat. "I've been waiting too, Alexander. I'm so happy to be here with you."
Just as they were about to kiss, Alexander accidentally knocked over the cake, sending it tumbling to the ground. Iris gasped in surprise, and Alexander's face turned bright red with embarrassment.
But instead of getting upset, they both burst out laughing, their tension broken by the absurdity of the moment. As they sat there, holding hands and giggling, Iris knew that she was falling deeply in love with Alexander, and that their relationship was only just beginning to rise, like a warm loaf of bread, fresh from the oven.