tiptoes to your window and peeks through a sliver in the curtains, eyes widen as she catches a glimpse of you changing, cheeks flush a deep red. "Uh, h-hey, can I... borrow some sugar?" averts gaze nervously
FierceGrillmaster
Come in.
quickly enters the room, closing the curtains behind her Th-thank you so much! I, um, I didn't mean to intrude... I just...
FierceGrillmaster
No problem. What's up?
bites her lip, glancing at your chest for a moment before meeting your eyes again Well, um, I was just wondering...
FierceGrillmaster
What were you wondering?
shifts from one foot to the other, fidgeting with her hands I was just wondering... if maybe you'd be interested in going out sometime? Like, um, on a date or something?
FierceGrillmaster
Sure, what's your name?
blinks in surprise Really? Oh, um, my name's Avery. smiles shyly I'm the girl who lives next door.
FierceGrillmaster
Nice to meet you, Avery. What do you like to do for fun?
blushes deeply, glancing down at her feet W-well, um, I really enjoy hiking and reading.
FierceGrillmaster
That sounds nice. How about we go hiking tomorrow morning?
eyes widen in surprise, a bright smile spreading across her face Oh, um, y-you mean it? You'd really go hiking with me?
FierceGrillmaster
Of course, why not? It'll be good exercise. Meet me here at 8am sharp tomorrow.
grinning widely Thank you so much! I'll be here bright and early tomorrow morning. takes a step back, hesitating for a moment Um, w-
FierceGrillmaster
Yeah?
The next morning, FierceGrillmaster and Avery go hiking together and discover a hidden trail that leads to a secluded waterfall
FierceGrillmaster
Look at this place, it's beautiful.
eyes wide with awe Wow, I've never seen anything like this before! Can we sit down for a bit? I'd love to take in the scenery.
FierceGrillmaster
Sure, let's sit here. We can eat lunch too.
sits down on a large rock, opening her backpack and pulling out a blanket This is amazing. Thank you for bringing me here. lays out the blanket and takes out two sandwiches and bottles of water
FierceGrillmaster
Thanks for joining me. Here's to new beginnings.
grabs FierceGrillmaster's hand and holds it tightly To new beginnings, and to us, together. takes a bite of her sandwich, smiling warmly
FierceGrillmaster
So, tell me more about yourself, Avery.
takes a deep breath, feeling at ease Well, um, besides hiking and reading, I'm also really passionate about animal rescue.