Kasai glanced over the top of her book as Valentina dropped into the seat across from her and rolled her eyes at the dazed look in Valentina's eyes. Kasai snorted and continued to read her book as Valentina sighed happily. "It's just a few days away, Kasai. I just know this Valentine's Day will be different." Valentina whispered.
Kasai snorted again and flipped a page in her book. "Yeah right. It's probably going to be different for you. Your social butterfly with all the guys we know, I'm invisible bookworm who everyone loves to make me do all the work. I ain't expecting anything at all."
"Oh you're no fun at all. Maybe that boy with the freckles will ask you out." Valentina chirped. Kasai rolled her eyes and packed up her books.
"Who care. Let's just go home." Kasai said. Valentina hummed softly and started dragging Kasai toward the food district before slipping into the whitebeard café. Kasai shot Valentina a look and yelped softly as Valentina hipped bumped Kasai into the upper counters. Valentina snickered softly and slid into a booth to watch what will happen next before waving to Benn and Shanks as they walked in.
Benn slid into the seat across from her as Shanks sat down next to Whitebeard. "So has Ace asked her yet Valentina?" Benn asked her softly.
She shook her head and ordered a hot chocolate, mumbling, "No not yet. But he's headed Kasai's way now."
Benn nodded and glanced at her from the corner of his eyes before focusing ahead when the café went quiet. Benn blinked as Ace pulled the pie tin away from his face and Kasai quickly bolted out the door. "Well that didn't go as planned. Kasai looked upset to."
"Yeah but Ace is running after her so I'm not worried." Valentina said as she sipped her hot chocolate.
Benn nodded and glanced at the pink, red, and white heart shaped decorations in the café. "Speaking of Valentine's Day. Do you have any plans Valentina?" He asked. She glanced up at him and smiled behind her mug.
"Besides dolling Kasai up for her date with Ace. Nothing else. Why do you ask?" Valentina asked.
Benn hummed softly and tapped his fingers on the table. He took a sip of his coffee and glanced up at her over the rim. "Well I was wondering if you wanted to go out with me this weekend."
She blinked up at him and turned a bright pink color. Benn raised an eyebrow in question and set down his cup of coffee to show he was waiting. Valentina turned darker and fiddled with her glass. "Well I…I um. Sure. I'll go on a date with you Benn."
Benn smiled and set down enough money for both drinks. "Great to hear. I'll pick you up at seven this Saturday."
Valentina nodded slightly and bit her lip to keep from squealing out loud in the café. Benn waved to her as he walked out with Shanks and she happily waved back.
Valentina waited until Benn and Shanks walked out of sight of the café before quickly gathered up her stuff. She waved goodbye to Marco and Whitebeard quickly and took off in the direction of the park where Kasai had run off to earlier.
Valentina looked around the park slowly and finally spotted Kasai and Ace over by the swings. She carefully walked over to them, not wanting to interrupt them and waited as patiently as she could for Kasai to notice her.
Valentina bounced on the balls of her feet and grinned widely as Kasai looked up at her. "Take it you're ready to go home?" Kasai questioned softly. Valentina nodded quickly and bit back a grin to keep from squealing out.
"I better head back to the café to. It's probably picked up business since I've been gone. I'll pick you up on Saturday at seven okay Kasai." Ace told her as he stood up from the swing. Kasai nodded as she grabbed her bag and yelped as Valentina yanked her down the road to their house.
"Valentina slow down. I'm about to fall down." Kasai said quickly. Valentina rolled her eyes and slowed her pace down so Kasai wouldn't fall. Kasai quickly unlocked the door and Valentina pushed her inside. "Hurry up. I want to know details and I have news."
Kasai dropped into the couch and snorted up at Valentina. "You already know what happened at the café. I pied Ace in the face and stormed out crying. I then went to the park. You know it's the only place that calms me down."
Valentina rolled her eyes and plopped down beside her sister. "Yeah I know all that I want to know what happened after Ace ran after you." Valentina said as she poked Kasai's side.
"He found me, explained he was serious and it not being a joke, and asked me out again." Kasai said, waving away Valentina's hands to stop poking her. "There now you know what happened. And didn't you want to tell me something anyway."
"Oh yeah. Well you're not the only one going on a date this weekend. Benn asked after Ace ran out the door. I'm going on a date at the same time as you this weekend." Valentina said, grinning widely at Kasai.
Kasai twirled her finger in mock excitement and Valentina swatted her shoulder, giving her an annoyed look at her lack of enthusiasm. "What? I'm really not that excited. I'm going to screw up again and Ace will see I'm a person not worth dating. You remember what happened after my first date. It was a disaster." Kasai muttered softly, Valentina shook her head and nudged her sister's shoulder.
"Hey now. It wasn't that bad and you'll see Ace really does like you so give it a chance and if it gets really bad just call me and I'll explain to Benn what's going on. He'll understand." Valentina said softly. Kasai glanced up at her and shrugged her shoulders before heading off to her room. "When are you going to let those walls down again Kasai."
Valentina shook her head and headed off to her own room for sleep.
~~~Saturday Morning~~~
Valentina woke up early for once and glanced at her calendar before squealing happily into a pillow. She lightly kicked her feet in excitement and quickly scrambled up to wake up Kasai. Valentina quickly knocked on Kasai's door and poked her head into the room, ignoring the muffled cursing. Valentina rolled her eyes as Kasai refused to get up early this time and trotted over to her before yanking the blanket off. "I don't care. It's time to get up. Go take a shower so I can pick your clothes out. Enough with the look move it."
Kasai grumbled under her breath and trudged off to the bathroom as Valentina began searching through Kasai's clothes. She made a face at the lack of girly clothes and dug in the closet before grinning at a simple red dress. "Now why were you hiding this dress dear sister."
She dropped the dress on Kasai's bed and skipped back to her room, pulling a white button up shirt and a black and blue plaid skirt out from her dresser. She giggled happily and skipped off to the bathroom once she heard Kasai walking back to her room. Valentina quickly washed off and changed into her outfit before glancing in the mirror, humming in thought.
Kasai leaned against the doorway to Valentina's room and raised an eyebrow at Valentina. "Going to tease him or leave the skirt in the proper place this time." Kasai called, causing Valentina to jump in surprise.
"I don't know. I mean yeah we flirted before but this is a first date. So to sum it all up I'm torn. Should I tease him some or should I hold back this time." Valentina explained, pouting as she kept debating.
Kasai rolled her eyes and said, "You've jacked up your skirt to mid-thigh at school for Benn to stare at. That's not including the three top buttons of the uniform's shirt being undone. So I highly doubt this could be counted as a first date for y'all. I'm still shocked y'all haven't gotten together before now and went at it. Seriously." Kasai said as she plopped down on Valentina's bed.
Valentina hummed in thought and tugged up her skirt, saying, "True so I'll only tease him a little bit tonight. But for now, get in the chair so I can work my magic." Valentina stated as she pointed at the chair. Kasai rolled her eyes and plopped into the chair, knowing not to argue with Valentina.
~~~Time for the Dates~~~
Valentina clapped her hands happily as she stepped away from Kasai. She applied some makeup to herself and skipped down the stairs when she heard a knock at the door. "I'm coming. Hold on a minute."
She opened the door and grinned up at Ace before bounding over to the stairs. "Oh Sissy, your date is here so time to get moving."
"I'm coming. It ain't easy putting wedges on as you walk down the stairs." Kasai called back at her. Valentina rolled her eyes and tugged on her shoes. She smiled up at Benn as he knocked on the open door. Valentina raised a finger to signal to wait and pointed toward the stairs as Kasai stepped down the last few steps. Valentina snickered as Ace's jaw dropped some and cleared his throat, blushing a light pink color.
"Ready to go Kasai?" Ace asked. She nodded and looped her arm with his before they headed toward Ace's car. Valentina giggled happily and clapped her hands victoriously.
"You definitely had that boy star struck this time." Benn stated.
Valentina winked and looped her arm with his. "That was the point. Now where are we going for our date?" Benn hummed softly and lead her out the house.
"Well it's not far and it's not as fancy as others have planned." Benn said. Valentina hummed softly and looked around as they stepped into the forest near their home. Benn slipped behind her and covered her eyes. Valentina blinked and grabbed his wrists to hold onto him. "Don't worry. I got you."
Valentina nodded slightly and followed the nudges Benn gave her.
He smiled when they reached a clearing and said, "Alright ready for the date."
"Well I have been waiting for a week." Valentina stated. Benn chuckled and removed his hands and she blinked at the picnic blanket and basket set out in the middle of the field. Benn lightly kissed her cheek and lead her over to the blanket. Valentina smiled and sat down before taking the plate from Benn. They ate in comfortable silence and Valentina laid down on her back as she stared up at the sky. Benn settled down beside her and laved his fingers with hers. Valentina smiled at him and he leaned forward to kiss her cheek. She hummed softly and turned her head at the last minute causing Benn to kiss her.
He hummed softly and slipped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned into his chest. Benn slowly pulled away and rested his forehead against hers.
"I thought kissing was after the second date." Valentina mumbled against his lips.
"With the amount of teasing you give me. This should be considered a third date." Benn mumbled back before kissing her again.
