glances around nervously, leans closer So... um, you ever feel like a book... overlooked on a shelf?
huh?…uh yeah i do actually.
takes a deep breath Well, um, you see... I've... I've liked you for a while now. Like, more than just a friend.
oh. she smiles sweetly but i have liked you for even longer.
blushes deeply Really? You... you do? That's... amazing. I never thought you'd feel the same way.
yeah…i always thought you were too shy to confess your feelings and that’s why i never confessed.
grabs TigerCascade's hand, squeezing it tightly Thank you for saying that. I've been so afraid of being rejected, but hearing that you feel the same...
of course i feel the same way, your such a sweetheart.
smiles softly, cupping TigerCascade's face I'm so glad we both took the risk to confess. Would you like to go on a date with me?
pulls out a notebook and pen Great! Let's plan our first date together. How about we go to that new café downtown?
flips through the pages of the notebook, jotting down ideas Okay, so we'll start by meeting at the café at 2 PM.
rubs the back of his neck, trying to hide his excitement Um, just so you know, I might be a bit...overprotective.
leans in closer, speaking quietly Well, I might get a bit possessive and jealous. I can't help it, it's just how I am.
pauses, takes a deep breath Well, I might get jealous if I see you talking or flirting with other guys.
huh? why would you be jealous?
gently grabs TigerCascade's hand, looking into their eyes It's because... I care about you so much.
she blushed but she starts blushing uncontrollably so her whole face is red i-i….I do too!…she mumbles quietly
gently strokes TigerCascade's cheek I promise to always protect you and cherish our relationship.
thanks. I will do the same for you.
grins mischievously You know what would be a fun surprise?
whispers in TigerCascade's ear How about I plan a romantic scavenger hunt for our first date?
claps his hands excitedly Great! Let's start making a list of clues and challenges for the scavenger hunt.
starts scribbling down ideas for the scavenger hunt, his pen moving quickly across the page Okay, so the first clue could lead you to the park...
smirks Oh, you're going to love this one. For the second clue, I'll hide it inside a hollowed-out book in the library.
Awwww. my favorite place.
strokes his chin, deep in thought Hmm...what about the third clue? I want it to be challenging but not impossible to find... Ah! I've got it! As Syrus continues planning the scavenger hunt, he receives a call from his boss informing him that he has been promoted to manager, effective immediately.
excitedly hugs TigerCascade Thank you so much! This promotion means the world to me, and I couldn't have done it without your support.
leans in and kisses TigerCascade passionately Thank you for always believing in me. I promise to make you the happiest person in the world.
haha okayy jeez..no pressure then She says jokingly
looks deep into TigerCascade's eyes, his voice filled with sincerity I mean it, TigerCascade. I will do everything in my power to make you happy.
thanks. that means a lot. she wraps her arms around his neck kissing him
grinning playfully Now that I've got this promotion, how about we celebrate by going on a special date night?
pulls out his phone and starts searching for the perfect restaurant Let's see...
she puts her hand over his
smiles mischievously How about we try that new French restaurant downtown? I heard they have the most exquisite cuisine.