Disclaimer: I don't own Tiny Toons or it's characters.
A/N: Ok, this is just a little something I decided to write, because it's February, you know Valentines day, and also since my French teacher taught us some phrases in French that'd I thought would be cool to use. Hamton and Fifi, like all my current fanfics, are about 19-20 years of age. Ok, since this is going to be a Hamton x Fifi fic, if you have a problem against the two of them getting together, then you might want to go back. If that's not the case then, enjoy.
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A Shy Proposal
It is late morning on February 14th, in Acme Acres, and a certain Hamton J. Pig is currently looking at a large selection of gems at the jewelry store of the Acme Mall. He was trying find the right ring to give Fifi, who he as been dating for the last few years since the 'Prom-ise her anything' episode, on this lovely day of romance.
"O-ok, maybe a sapphire? Or maybe a diamond? Oh." Hamton said in frustration, knowing he is going to be late for his date with Fifi. "Jeweler, jeweler. I'd like some h-h-help here."
"What's up Hamton?" Buster rang out as he suddenly popped out from behind the display table/desk.
"B-buster! What are you doing here?!" Hamton asked as he almost fell over from the sudden surprise
"I work here." Buster said
"But, I thought you worked at Weenie Burgers?" Hamton said
"No, not anymore, or at least not very often. I still work there, but this place pays better, and I need the extra money." Buster said leaning on the table
"P-planning ahead?" Hamton asked as Buster nodded
"So what do you need help with?" Buster said
"I n-need help choosing what gem to buy for a ring, I'm giving it to Fifi." Hamton said
"Hmm...well, I'd have to say, that you probably aren't looking in the right place. These rings here, are too rich for your blood, I think you might want something over here." Buster said as he redirected Hamton to another display, "These here are fairly cheap and they are just perfect for a simple, yet beautiful gift, for Valentines Day."
Hamton took some time to look over all the rings, that were provided, though didn't like any of them, and said, "Well their nice, b-but if you don't mind I p-prefer the ones we were looking at before."
"I'm not sure Hammy, these here we're looking at right now, are the only ones that my manager said are the ones that are good for saying, 'I love you' and that's perfect for today. I mean I'm not stopping you if you want to get one of those, all I'm saying is that those, are normally designs for when you would ask someone for their ha..." Buster said, suddenly stopping when he thought he had an idea where Hamton was going with this.
"For w-what Buster?" Hamton said as a smile crawled on his face with a slight blush from the embarrassment as he knew Buster was catching on.
Buster just observed Hamton for a minute, trying to remember the tips of telling how you can read someone's face to see what they are thinking he learned from Shirley, then gave a chuckle and said, "Well, they are for more than just saying, 'I love you' that's for sure. Hmm...your going to ask Fifi to be more than just your Valentines Day date today are you?"
All Hamton could do was smile, stare down at his fingers, which he as been rubbing excessively, turn a bright red, and stammer
"Heehee, thought so. Then you're right, these definitely aren't the right kind of ring you want. Come over here." Buster said as he led Hamton back, "Ok, from what I remember, you were having trouble deciding between a diamond and a sapphire, right?"
"Y-y-yes, I was." Hamton said, regaining his posture
"I think your best bet, is to go with a diamond, it's very traditional and it sparkles a lot better too, can catch anyone's eye." Buster said as he pulled out a simple diamond ring.
"G-gee you really think so, I know this is going to get more expensive, but do you have any colored ones. I-I really wanted something that would also match her fur and what she wears." Hamton said, almost too quietly to hear
"So that's why you were considering the sapphire. Well, I do have this..." Buster said as he pulled the previous ring back and grabbed another from behind the desk, "It's a rose diamond (I think that means the diamond is pink not literally shaped like a rose) ring, and the band is also thick enough if you'd like an engraving too."
"Wow, t-t-that sounds like what I was looking for, but how much is it?" Hamton said, letting his voice lower as he asked.
"Well you were right on the dot, it is expensive, it's about $1500 today." Buster said
"Can't afford it, I'm short $250." Hamton said after giving a sigh as he once again began looking at any other choice
"Hmm...Hamton, here how about this, I'll tip you off that $250, from my own wallet, you just have to return the favor one day or at least pay back the money. How's that sound?" Buster said to Hamton with a smile and a raised brow
"You're really willing to do that for me." Hamton said, trying to contains his happiness, "Gee, thanks Buster!"
"No thanks are necessary, you're my friend after all. Just try not to take advantage of it, next time you try buying some jewelry here." Buster replied
"I w-would never do that, it's not me." Hamton said
"Then it's a done deal. Now, all you have to do is fill out some paper work, and this sheet of paper if you'd like to have a custom engraving on it." Buster said as he held up a small 3x5 paper between his index and middle finger, which Hamton gladly nodded for
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Meanwhile at the junkyard, Fifi was having her own conversation with Babs, as Babs helped her pick out a dress for her's and Hamton's date that night.
"'ow about zis?" Fifi said as she showed Babs a long green dress
"I don't know, doesn't look right to me." Babs said
"Zis one?" Fifi said, immediately pulling out a strap-less black gown.
"Close, but I don't think that's a good color on Valentines Day." Babs said, "Do you have anything that's the same color as your bow?"
"Hmm...Let me zee." Fifi replied then started digging in her closet again.
"So what are you planning to do today?" Babs asked trying to start a conversation.
"'amton said he vould surprise me." Fifi replied as she looked at a dress then threw it over her shoulder.
"You should know him, by now. Where do you think he'll take you?" Babs asked
"He'll probably, take moi, to zat restaurant close to ze mall." Fifi answered, "And probably to a movie, he'z been 'inting towards zat new movie." she added with a smile
"Isn't that the one, with Johnny Pew? But hate him." Babs stated curiously
"Oui, I do, but 'e iz ze enemy lackey, and 'ill die later." Fifi stated firmly, with a sneer
"Oh...that is insidious, are you sure your not, being too...you know..." Babs said with a slight frown
"Oh...no, I'm not, but still..." Fifi stated, getting slightly embarrassed at her slightly evil statement.
Babs just sighed, then gave a light chuckle and said, "It's quite alright, I've had my share of 'dark' statements myself."
Fifi just gave a smile and went on looking for something to wear. Babs decided to sit down on Fifi's bed, and watch patiently, when she felt a slight bump under the covers.
"Hey, what's this?" Babs said as she reached in and pulled out a small ring case
Upon opening it, Babs was stunned to see a small, gold ring, and it was still had that 'new'-ring shine to it.
"Fifi, where did you get this?! Did Hamton propose to you?!" Babs said with a smile
Fifi just shook her head and said, "No, he didn't."
"Then where did this come from." Bab said raising a brow
"Well...zat's my surprise for 'amton." Fifi said blushing, almost bright enough for her whole face to turn red.
"Wait, a minute...YOU'RE gotta propose to Hamton?" Babs said slightly holding back a laugh, "Sorry, it's just that I always presumed that it's the guy that proposes to the girl."
"It'z not always ze the guy's job, ze gurl can do et to. Especially, with a guy like 'amton." Fifi said brightly
Babs just chuckled and said, "Hopefully, you don't send him to the hospital; proposal, engagement, marriage, they're all life changing."
"And zat's a chance I'd like to take on." Fifi said firmly, with solid determination clear in her eyes
"So why is it you, that's gotta propose, instead of him?" Bab asked
"Well, I'd love to wait for 'im to propose to me, but he's so shy, I zon't t'ink 'e'll have the strength to." Fifi said sadly
"Oh, don't get down, Feef. I'm sure he will, it'll just take some time." Bab said trying to cheer up her friend.
"Oui,...I know he will, Merci Babs." Fifi said with a slight smile
"What are friends for. Oh, hold on, I'm getting a call." Babs said as she heard her cell begin ringing, "Oh, it's Buster, I better take this."
"Go 'head, but you better step outside, ze signal ez a lot better." Fifi said as she stuck her head back into her closet and Babs went outside.
"Morning, blue ears." Babs stated happily into her phone
"Morning to you to." Buster said over the phone
"You still take me out, tonight?" Babs asked
"You bet, but I think I'll be a little late, my boss wants me to do some overtime." Buster said
"Oh...well, just try to hurry over, 'kay?" Babs said, "By the way, why did you call?"
"I though'd be nice to share, that Hamton is planning to propose to Fifi, TODAY!" Buster said
"WHAT?! Really! That's good news, wait till I tell Fifi!" Babs said cheerfully, and slightly, loudly
"WAIT, DON'T! Hamton said he wanted it to be a surprise, for her." Buster said
"Oh! Ok, I'll try to contain myself. By the way how did you find out?" Babs asked curiously
"Remember, that I work at the jewelry store at the mall? Well, Hamton just bought a diamond ring from here." Buster stated
"Wow, that's good news. Fifi has her own surprise for him as well." Babs stated
"Really? What?" Buster asked
"I'll tell you, but only if you keep it a secret as well." Babs said
"You have my word as your boyfriend." Buster stated strongly
"Well...I just found out that Feef is planning the same thing." Babs said
"Really?! When did you find out?" Buster asked
"Just now, I found it under the covers, in it's case, when I sat on it." Babs said embarrassingly
Buster just chuckled, and said "Well, then they're both in for a surprise."
"How come you didn't know, aren't you the jeweler?" Babs asked, hinting a little interest in finding out in her voice.
"She probably bought it, when I wasn't on the job. My shift is only from 8am-to-1pm on the days when we aren't at school, and an extra four hours are only added to my shift on day's like this." Buster said
"Well, that's true. Oh well, I gotta get going." Babs said, "I'm suppose to be helping Fifi with her dress for tonight."
"Okay, I gotta get back to work anyway. And I'll try to hurry to pick you up." Buster said
"Just not so much, that our date will be at the hospital." Babs said
"Got it. See ya tonight." Buster said just before hanging up, followed by Babs
Babs just gave a sigh, then looked up at the sky, wondering what she'll be doing till the time Buster is off and they could go on their Valentines Day date. Babs walked back into the Cadillac, that made up Fifi's home, where she saw Fifi trying on some outfit that some would consider to be from the 80's.
"I think that outfit was considered 'curtain cloth' five years ago. Where did you find it anyway?" Babs asked
"I zon't know, I found et in ze back of my closet, didn't even know I 'ad it." Fifi stated as she started take off the cloths and throwing it onto the floor.
"Well, we got plenty of time to find a good outfit for you, maybe we should go shopping, I need to find an outfit too, for my date with Buster." Babs stated
"Okay, right be'ind vous." Fifi said as she picked her cell and closed her closet door.
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A/N: Ok, I never actually intended this to be a cluster of chapters, but my thought need to regroup, and find out how I'm actually going to go about this. I'm actually open to suggestions to what Fifi would wear, I really have no idea what combo she would wear, what can I say, I'm guy and I don't have much fashion sense, then again not many guys do. So your welcome to tell me in a reply or PM what you'd like her to wear. Later.