Dave huffed in frustration. This was too ironic to even be considered cool, something that was usually impossible. He was trying to make a new mix for Jade, but it was proving impossible. This feelings stuff didn't seem to be worth it yet. He had had enough of a hard time coming to terms with his feelings for Jade in general.

He replayed what he'd gotten so far and tried something new. When he played the track again, he groaned and slammed his head on the table. This shouldn't even be happening. What had happened to the perpetually calm Strider he normally was? Maybe he'd gone out and gotten apple juice or something. Apple juice was the best.

DING! It was from Pesterchum. Dave looked up from his not quite comfortable spot on the desk to check it. Jade was pestering him. He sat up and clicked on the window to look at her message.

-gardenGnostic started pestering turntechGodhead-

GG: hi dave!

TG: sup

GG: nothing much over here. more pumpkins are gone then usual, but thats about it. how about you?

TG: just makin some sweet music over here.

GG: oh thats so cool! your mixs are always the best! make sure that you send it to me when youre done!

TG: of course. whats the point of recording my raps if no one hears them? even if I dont like it ill send it over, makes it even more ironic.

GG: youre so silly dave! but anyway, i've got to go. bec wants me to feed him. bye!

TG: see ya.

GG: 3

-gardenGnostic ceased pestering turntechGodhead-

Stupid devilbeast dog of hers. That almost always happens when she pesters him. Three seconds of conversation then, whoops, gotta go feed the devilbeast, bye!

Dave stares at that little heart at the end of the log. She always ends with a heart, every single time. Looking at it gives him a new idea for the mix.

He opens it up again and adds a light, lilting flute bit in there. As he plays the track again, he smiles.

Dubstep and flute. Dave and Jade. The perfect mix.