This story is the first of my stories that haven't come from AFC. I've been wanting to write something about Grub. Possibly romantic. Threw in Trubs as well and this is what I got. Lol. Well, read on and I hope you guys like it! ~Trubslover~

Chapter One

The scent of lilies makes me look up from my paperwork. I quickly glance at the clock and I smile as I see what time it is. 10:30.

Glancing at my reflection in my computer screen, I run my fingers through my messy hair, in an attempt to make it lie flat. No suck luck. I decide that it's a lost cause and quickly run to meet the elf who was quickly passing my cubicle.

I put on my best smile and wave as she walks past. "Good morning Lili. How are you?"

Lili Frond, for of course it was she, stopped and looked up at me. She smiled. I almost caved right then. She was just so freaking gorgeous.

"Oh, good morning Grub. I'm doing great thank you. How about yourself?"

I sighed and leaned against the cubicle wall. Time to play it cool. Or… at least attempt to. Hopefully those tips from Trubs will work… After all, he did manage to get Holly Short, THE Holly Short, to be his wife. So, today, I was feeling confident.

"Oh, I'm fine. Just busy as usual. Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork."

Lili shook her head in sympathy. "I understand completely. But, you'd think that as the Commander's brother, you'd get less?"

I laughed, amused by her logic. "Yes, most people do. But no, it's quite the opposite in fact. Trubs doesn't play favorites, he doesn't cut back on me, rather I think sometimes he gives me more work."

"Ah, but that's were you're wrong Grub. Commander Kelp doesn't play favorites, except when it's Holly."

Well, I couldn't argue with that. The two of us shared a quick laugh and upon realizing what time it was, Lili, unfortunately, had to get back to work.

"I wish I could talk more Grub, but you said it yourself, the Commander doesn't play favorites. I've got more than enough paperwork for the day."

I nodded. "Alright then."

She turned to leave and I suddenly remembered the whole reason I'd begun the conversation.

"Wait Lili!"

She paused and looked back at me, her blond hair shining under the fluorescent lighting of the office.

"Yes Grub?"

"Umm.." I looked down at my feet, stumbling over what words to use. Her beauty had made me a blubbering fool… Well, more so than usual. It was time to man up and just say it already! But… how?

"Umm… I was wondering… If.."

Lili raised an inquiring eyebrow. "If…?"

I looked up and nervously ran my fingers through my hair, successfully messing it up even more. "I was just wondering if you'd like to go out sometime? Like out to dinner and a movie perhaps?"

The look of surprise on her face was incredible. Finally she regained her senses and smiled suspiciously. "Like on a date?"

I nodded sheepishly, presumably blushing so much that I resembled the late Commander Julius Root. "Umm… yeah…"

Nothing could have prepared me for what Lili said next. Her blue eyes sparkled with an impish spirit and she smiled slightly.

"Why I'd love to. When?"

I hadn't thought of that… I was just concerned with getting the 'yes'. I wasn't sure if I'd even get it! Now that I had… Well…

"How about tonight? 7:30?"

Lili nodded in agreement. "That sounds great. I get off at 5 so that gives me plenty of time to get ready."

She started to leave again, but then turned her head at the last moment and winked slyly.

"See you at 7:30."

I nodded furiously, still blushing madly. "Yeah! Of course!"

Lili disappeared around the corner and I sunk down to the floor. I let my head fall into my hands in disbelief. Did I really just land a date with Lili Frond? It was so amazing and I couldn't wait until everyone found out.

But who should I tell first? No doubt Lili would be telling everyone else she saw the rest of the day. It was only fair that I get to tell at least one person.

I jumped up from the floor with amazing speed for my abilities, and dash off towards Trouble's office.

I sighed as the sound of someone banging on my door interrupted me from my paperwork.

"Yes?! Who is it? What do you want?"

"Trouble! It's me, Grub. I have come exciting news!"

Sighing again, I open the door for my younger brother. I don't mind talking to him, but when there is a lot of paperwork to catch up on… one doesn't have the time.

"Grub… what is it? What's going on?" I couldn't help but notice that he was grinning like a mad man. Something must have happened… I haven't seen him like this since the time Mum bought him that new pen for him birthday last year.

"She said yes!"

"Who said yes?" I had no idea what he was talking about. With my brother it was hard to tell who 'she' was. For all I knew Mum had agreed on letting him move out.

"Lili! You remember I told you about my crush on her. I used those tips you gave me and asked her out and she said yes!"

I stared at him in disbelief. Did he really just say what I think he said? If so… how was it even possible?

"What?!"

"I got a date with Lili Frond! Tonight. At 7:30."

I laughed with amazement. I had no idea that he'd actually succeed with that. There were tons of guys who had tried and failed to ask Lili on a date, but my brother, of all people, managed to get her to say yes on the first try. Unbelievable.

"Wow… Seriously? Congrats bro… Wow… How'd you manage that?"

He shrugged. "I honestly don't know. We talk just about everyday and today I managed to summon enough courage to ask her. And now I just can't wait for tonight and to see the looks on everyone's faces when they find out that…"

Suddenly he froze, a look of sheer terror and worry coming into his eyes.

I frowned. "What's wrong? What happened to all of the excitement?"

When Grub spoke next, the extreme happiness in his voice had been replaced with the sheer terror that was shown in his eyes.

"How am I going to tell Mummy?!"

So how'd I do? Did I keep Grub in character enough? Remember he was using the tips that Trouble gave him. Lol. What do think about a chapter talking about those helpful hints? Review!