A/N: Hey guys! I can't sleep, so I decided to try something. I'm writing! (don't act like you haven't done the same lol) I am doing a little grab bag-ish thing. It's on a site called fifteenminutesoffiction . com and it's basically where you say, "I want a 4-word grab bag" or something, and it gives you something. I have:

self-destructive

long-suffering

congratulate

idiotically

And must incorporate those words into my story, even just once.

so, of course, I am choosing the fluffy route. I can't write well in general, let alone sad stuff lol. So, here you go.

GRAB BAG CHALLENGE #1

A Sage's Party

Swaine couldn't believe what he was doing. He was stressing out of control. He had heard Esther had taken the trials at the Temple of Trials, and passed with flying colors. He didn't know much, but figured that meant she was a sage now. So why didn't he think this through more?

He was standing in a room in the Porcine Palace, and it was decorated for a party. He told her to come over to get a book or two from Marcassin, since now she was a sage, she would need to study all she could, about stuff. He wasn't magical, but he figured it was cool magic stuff that the sages learned. So, she had agreed. Everyone else had started showing up, except for Oliver and Esther.

Oliver was driving Esther over to Hamelin from her home near Perdida. He had helped travel her to the Trials so she could be there, and then said he left "his" car (still technically the conductor's car) near her house, and was out of MP. The ruse was so clever and thorough, Swaine was surprised he hadn't thought of it. He almost smiled, but nerves stopped him.

He was a bit socially awkward as of late, for reasons he could not begin to understand. But he had been a long-suffering individual of this curse, with the self-destructive habit of acting idiotically any time he tried to do anything. But he had to do this for Esther. He wanted to congratulate her. She'd come so far, and made him prouder every day.

Just then, he heard footsteps approaching the door, and everyone except Swaine went to hide when they heard Oliver say the code phrase they rehearsed: "This is the library. Marcassin's already inside. Ready?" Swaine stiffened, nerves growing, when he heard Esther's voice outside the door as well.

"Of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?"

Swaine then recovered, and went to his and Marcassin's hiding spot. As Oliver opened the door and the lights turned on, everyone jumped out of their spots, yelling a variation of 'Surprise!' Swaine looked right at Esther, to find her staring straight at him. His tension melted as he saw her bashful smile, and adorable blush, and eyes as big as a deer in headlights. They met in the middle of the room, and Swaine lifted her up with ease by the hips while she wrapped her hands around his neck, as he spun her around, before setting her down and hugging her. "Congratulations on completing the trials, Little Miss Sage."

She laughed. "Is that my new nickname?"

"Why? Would you prefer something else?" His voice was clearly cocky, and she giggled, before sighing contentedly.

"No. I wouldn't want it any other way."

A/N: SORRY FOR THE CRINGE IT'S OFFICIALLY NO LONGER LATE IT IS EARLY…THAT'S HOW LONG I'VE BEEN UP. WOW LOL. But anyway, if I should continue this, let me know! Give me 4 word prompts! Make it either something like 'Relaxation At Long Last', 'Okay, Truth Or Dare?', or even 'Scared, Observant, Spat, Puberty' which is the kind I did. Either recommend A 4 word Title Prompt, Quote Prompt, or Word Prompt. I did Word Prompt today, but I'm up for a Title or Quote Prompt next. So, prompt away! Bye Y'all! BTW This will be NNK

Swaine: So, we're back with her again? Great. She wasn't joking.

Esther: Oh well, at least here I'm more successful than you right now.

Swaine: Not for long…

Me: NO EVIL PLOTTING UNLESS WE ARE PROMPTED, GUYS! SAVE SOME FOR THE FANFICTIONS!

Swesther: Sorry, geez…