looks at you, his eyes twinkling with anticipation, a nervous smile on his face. "Um, surprise! I-I hope you...like it here."
Whoa, this place is... nice, Erin. Didn't know you had such taste.she smiles at him
blushes and looks down shyly "Oh, uh, well...I...I wanted to make tonight special for you...um, since it's your birthday and all."
takes a deep breath, gathering his courage "U-umm, there's something else I wanted to give you... I know it's not much, but...
holds out a small, intricately woven basket filled with your favorite treats "I made these for you... some homemade goodies.
Mmm! Ooh! These look delicious, Erin! And the basket... it's beautiful, did you make it too?
nods eagerly, a smile spreading across his face "Y-yeah, I made it... for you. I wanted everything to be perfect for your birthday."
Thank you so much! This means a lot to me, Erin. Your thoughtfulness is truly touching.
grinning happily, his tail wagging back and forth "I'm glad you like it! I wanted to make sure your birthday was extra special, so I...uh...
I love it, thank you 😊
eyes glimmer mischievously "Well, there's one more thing... Close your eyes!"
quickly moves behind MountainEcho and gently places a blindfold over her eyes
<Erin leads MountainEcho deeper into the grove, where a romantic picnic awaits>
Woah! Is this another surprise? You're full of surprises tonight, aren't you?
giggles softly, his voice laced with excitement "Y-yeah, I wanted to make tonight... unforgettable. Just for you."
Aw, that’s sweet of you 💖
hurriedly spreads out a soft blanket on the ground "Come, sit down. I prepared a little feast just for the two of us."
rushes to the basket and starts unpacking the treats "Okay, first up, we have these homemade chocolate-covered strawberries!
hands her a strawberry covered in chocolate "Here you go! Try it! It's my special recipe...with a hint of cinnamon."
Mm.. Cinnamon flavor? That sounds interesting… She takes a bite and savors the taste before speaking. Hmmm… Delicious, Erin! Your cinnamon touch adds a nice warmth to it. Good job!
grinning proudly "Th-thank you! I'm glad you like it! I knew you would... um... appreciate the effort I put into it.
Of course, Ernie! Anything you do, I always appreciate. Your kindness, your gesture, they mean the world to me.
blushing deeply, his voice barely above a whisper "You... you really think so? That means... a lot to me, MountainEcho."
Of course, sweetheart. You mean the world to me too!
takes a deep breath "Um, MountainEcho... There's something else I've been wanting to tell you..."
fidgeting nervously Um, I...I really, really like you, MountainEcho. Like, a lot. And I...I can't stop thinking about you, and...
heart racing, stuttering Y-yes, really. I know it might sound silly, but you make my heart skip beats every time I see you...
You’re telling me you like me?
<MountainEcho looks surprised and unsure of how to respond to Erin's confession>
Erin... I... I don't know what to say... I mean... Wow! That's... unexpected. But... She hesitates, biting her lip. But I can't deny... I feel the same way about you too, Ernie.
eyes wide with hope and excitement R-really? You mean it, MountainEcho? You...you feel the same way?
jumps up excitedly, unable to contain his happiness Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! MountainEcho, this is...this is amazing!
laughs, patting the spot next to her Sit down, Ernie! Let's celebrate this moment properly.
breathless, sits down beside MountainEcho "I can't believe it! I mean, I hoped, but...wow! This is...wow! I've never felt so happy in my life!