Author's Note: This is a 10-prompt series I set out to do for underrated Disney couples. This first set of 10 is Roger and Anita. I'll post a new story with the other couples' 10 prompts. The characters are not mine, but the story is. Enjoy!
As an apology after the park debacle, Roger Radcliffe was going to buy Anita a bouquet of flowers. He had already offered his home as a place for her to dry off, and as he fixed them each a cup of tea, he considered what flora she would most enjoy.
'I haven't purchased such things in ages. Is it still considered an appropriate gesture?' Goodness, he hadn't realized until now how out of date he was on such matters. Roger looked from his tiny kitchen to the bay window where Anita sat, her eyes flickering to his messy work/sitting room. Even dripping wet, she was dazzling.
The Dalmatians were at her feet, Pongo and Perdita happily engaging in silent conversation as Roger brought the tea over. The humans awkwardly sat beside each other in silence for a moment before the musician glanced at Anita.
"Miss Anita I was wondering what flo-" Before he even finished the word she waved her hand dismissively.
"Mr. Radcliffe, please, don't worry about flowers."
"I insist on getting you something to show my gratitude for your understanding."
She thought it over for a minute then smiled. "Seven o'clock tomorrow night at the café down the street. You can make it up to me over a nice dinner and a walk in the park."
Anita began drinking her tea but Roger just stared at her, unsure of what just transpired. 'I think she just invited me on a date.' That thought didn't bother him at all.