The Anniversary Date (Part 1; Prepare, Panic)

Sapphire was panicking. She had invited Ruby over for dinner at her apartment. It was their one year anniversary and she really wanted to make it special. She had planned it for weeks. She made sure everything was perfect.

1st Find the nicest clothes

2nd Look up the most romantic dishes

3rd Buy the ingredients

4th Decorate the apartment

5th Hide everything from a nosy Ruby

6th Get dressed

7th Do hair and makeup

8th Cook and set plates, utensils, napkins, and wine glasses

9th Step back and check to make sure everything's perfect, including a quick makeup check

10th Wait for my love to get home and surprise her

She thought she was prepared. But the most important thing she forgot about was the fact that she couldn't cook! She was so caught up in making it perfect that she spaced and forgot a detail that could ruin the whole meal. The meal itself!

She didn't know what to do. Alright, you know that you can't do this by yourself, she thought, maybe I can get someone to help me.

She sprinted into her room and grabbed her phone off the small lamp table that was next to her queen sized bed.

She turned on and unlocked her phone, quickly going into her contacts and scrolling down to find the name of the only person who she thought she could trust with this. When she got into the R's she pressed Rose's name.

She held the phone up to her ear and waited, listening to the soft song that played. To calm herself down she sang along.

"If I could, pretend to be, half of what you think of me, I could do about anything, I could even learn how to love."

By the second verse she heard a smooth voice say "Hello?"

"Oh, Rose. Thank goodness!" she breathed out.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Rose asked confused at the younger girl's relieved tone.

"I really need your help."

"With what? Wait-isn't it yours and Ruby's anniversary today?"

"Yes. And I made the worst mistake possible."

"I'm sure it can't be that bad-"

"I decided to cook."

"Oh god."

"So can you help? I'm still at home and I'm panicking. She'll be here in three hours!"

"I'll be right over. I'm going to bring Greg and Pearl too." She could hear Pearl groan in the background.

"Greg and Pearl are with you? As in in the same room? And they aren't killing each other?"

"Yeah, I'll explain when we get there. Bye."

"Bye."

She was putting her phone back on the table when she heard it ring. The phone played a little tune that she knew well. Looking down at the screen it confirmed what she already knew. Ruby's cute picture was on the screen. She hesitantly answered the phone.

"Hello?" she tried to sound as normal as possible.

"Hey," Ruby sounded happy.

"I-I'm glad you called."

"Of course I called. I haven't heard from you in a while, I was starting to get worried. Are you okay? Your voice sounds shaky." Sapphire's heart fluttered, she loved when Ruby called in to check on her.

"I'm okay, just a little tired."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. Just excited for tonight."

"Me too. I can't wait to see what you're wearing." Ruby said in a seductive voice. Sapphire's cheeks turned a shade of darker blue.

"Or the cute blush that's probably on your face." Sapphire covered her cheek with the hand that wasn't holding the phone. She began to calm down. Hearing Ruby's voice made her feel more calm and a thousand times better.

"Ruby," she whined.

Ruby chuckled. "Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I'm going to be there early."

"H-How early?" she asked, panic rising again.

"Like an hour. The roads are like, completely clear and my mom said she doesn't need help with finding Dad a present for his birthday next week anymore."

"Oh, okay." She said, in shock.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Love you."

"Love you. Bye."

She stood there. She heard the phone cut off. She was mortified. Why was this happening to her? Why now?

"Please get here fast Rose." She plopped down on her bed and blew a raspberry. She was screwed, and sad.

Fifteen minutes later she heard a knock at the door.

She had been sitting there the whole time thinking about everything that could go worse.

She sprinted to the door and turned the knob, yanking the door open.

An irritated Pearl, an annoyed Greg, and an edgy Rose were standing in front of her.

"Hello." Rose said her voice stiff, a strained smile on her pinkish face.

"Hi. Come in." The stressed out blue flower stepped away from the door. Rose walked through, Greg quickly following her. Pearl shoved him aside and walked faster so she was beside Rose. Sapphire sighed.

Sapphire walked up to Rose on her other side and led them to the couch. Pearl and Sapphire sat on both sides of Rose, Greg was stuck standing in front of them. Which he was not happy about, which was pretty easy to tell by the frown on his face.

Sapphire just rolled her eyes,but she knew they didn't see it because her bangs were covering her eyes. That reminded her, she still needed to do her hair. She knew Ruby liked seeing her eyes. She got up, offering her seat to Greg which he gladly sat in.

Sapphire stood in front of them, nervously fiddling with her fingers.

"Okay," Rose sighed out exasperatedly, "So what were you planning on doing?"

"Well, I wanted to cook her dinner. And a nice dessert. Then maybe watch a movie after."

"Okay, that shouldn't be too hard." Rose smiled reassuringly.

"It wouldn't be if I knew how to cook. I really want this day to be perfect. Please help me." She practically begged.

"Wait this is for Ruby, right?" Greg asked.

"Of course."

"So then why are you going through all of this? She already knows you love her. She would just watch a movie with you and call it a day."

"I know," she looked down at blue slippers. "I just…she makes me feel all gooey inside. Every time I see her I just want to kiss her. I love her. And I know she doesn't ask for much from me. But I want to show her how much I love her. How she makes me feel. Every time when I'm with her, she makes me feel special...Hopefully this will show her how much she means to me."

"That's the first time I've heard you express your feelings like that." Rose said, a sweet smile on her face.

"Mine too. And I've known you forever." said Pearl, who was looking at her strangely.

"When it comes to Ruby, I'm not afraid to express my love for her. She makes me brave. I remember when I asked her out. I was terrified. But for some reason her cute smirk and big eyes made me feel like I could conquer all my fears, like I could face the world, like I could ask out an intimidating girl without feeling like I'm about to faint from anxiety."

"You've really grown up." said Rose.

"Yeah. I guess I have."

"Now let's get to cooking."