Isabelle was the modern day pinup; she always had her strawberry blonde locks curled to perfection, decorated with some sort of flower. Her clothing on this particular day consisted of a vintage style dress, complete with five inch heels with an inch and a half platform. The woman was a vamp, her blue eyes outlined in black liner with wings and her full lips glossed over with a seductive red lipstick.
I oftentimes found myself staring whenever she came into my library. Whether from envy or lust, I wasn't entirely sure. In comparison I was just typical librarian: conservative, bland clothes; hair pulled back in a lifeless, dull brown ponytail; thick-rimmed glasses; and about as much makeup as a teenage girl just starting out.
Usually, aside from a gorgeous smile and a quick, "hello", Isabelle normally didn't pay me any mind. Today, however, I caught her glancing my way under heavy lashed eyes several different times as she lounged on the library's sofa, pretending to read a western which I knew she had no interest in. I felt my face flush at the mere thought that I actually paid attention to what she read and checked out. I haven't memorised any other patron's likes nor dislikes, but obviously hers stuck out for me.
"Miss Lara?" Her lilting voice was music to my ears and I looked up from cataloging books into the system. Her smile was almost mischievous this time, and I wondered what the hell was going on.
"Yes, Miss Malloy? And please, just Lara." I returned her smile, attempting to hide the flush of my cheeks.
"Only if you call me Izzy. I require assistance in genealogy." She flashed me a smile, and I did my best to remain poker faced.
"Our genealogist isn't in today-"
"Actually, I was hoping you would help instead," she interrupted me, and a lump caught in my throat. I mindlessly nodded and rounded the desk, walking her to the genealogy room. I wasn't really concerned that I just heard the lock click behind me, as I knew many patrons looking up family history wanted privacy. Regardless, I felt my pulse quicken at the mere thought of being alone with her.