A/N: This chapter is a little longer, the next one will be the meat and potatoes of the story - the movie night itself. I just wanted to start off the story with a couple of brief chapters to describe both Eileen and Rigby's feelings leading up to their next evening together. Hope you all enjoy and review please! I appreciate those who have so far :)


Why?

Why love? Why her? Why now?

These questions were ringing in Rigby's head as he was in his room, getting ready to head to Eileen's house. It's not as if he was afraid of love, the raccoon loved everything from waffle cakes to time machines and beyond. It was just the thought of slightly maneuvering into love, a slow burn if you will, that scared him.

Eileen was that slow burn. She was annoying to him at first, too persistent and needy, Rigby thought. But then – her persistence turned into a pleasant camping weekend, minus an encounter with a deer/human hybrid. Before he knew it, the two of them were laughing, playing video games together and getting to know one another. If you would have asked him months before, he probably would have laughed at the thought of just spending time with the mole alone.

Now it's been every week for the last few months. With Mordecai spending more time with CJ, Rigby had to start finding some way to fill the void during Mordo's dates. It started innocently, when he offered to watch a movie at her house and help her with the Rock Tumbler. Next thing, he's seeing her every week just to hang out and enjoy time with the mole. He started to get to know her better and discovered the two of them have an awful lot in common.

When he finally put two-and-two together, the thought of falling for the mole still tickled him. But he couldn't get her out of his head. Her knowledge, video game skills, and those cute beady eyes when she took off her glasses – damn it! He knew he'd found someone that had so much in common with him – and he was beginning to fall for her as well.

Last week, he managed to stay up late with her, having a horror movie marathon in the dark at her home. As he fell asleep on her couch he noticed something, rather, someone pulling a blanket over him and telling him goodnight.

As he retraced his steps the next night it hit him like a ton of bricks – that was Eileen, and she did it intentionally. Does she know? Is this all an attempt to hook up with me? This entire time?!

The raccoon cleared his head and decided to push it forward tonight. He would talk to Eileen about this; or at the very least, try. He knew she liked him back; but would she really like the true Rigby? He wasn't so sure.

But as he left, he tried to get in a positive mood about the matter. "If she has liked me for me all this time; there's no doubt she'll be fine with the way I am. Maybe."

As he walked out, he gave Eileen a ring. "Hey, Eileen?"

"Oh, hey Rigby! Coming over earlier than expected I hope?"

"Someone's Eager.."

"Oh shush. Why else would you call?"

"Well, I guess you got me there. I'm on my way."

"Great. I'll order the pizza now then so it'll be ready when you get here. I picked a great movie for the two of us to watch, I think you'll enjoy it."

"Is it the Best VHS In The World? Because that didn't live up to its name at all."

"I don't even know what that is. It's this action/drama film I've always kept as one of my lesser-known favorites."

"Cool, well that sounds exciting. I'll see you soon!"

"Okay, by-" The raccoon hung up quickly leaving Eileen hanging.

Hopefully tonight works out, Rigby seemed excited, she thought, so maybe we're both on the same page and this will be the night we get together, or if anything I can make a move. "Eileen, you can do this. He likes you, you just need to say the right words.." she thought as the doorbell rang.

As she opened the door, she reached in for a hug to receive Rigby's backpack in her arms instead.

"So, is it cool if I stay the night again? Your couch is so comfy!"

"Sure thing, Rigby. Just don't try to eat the cushions in your sleep", she joked with a grin.

Off to a great start so far.


So Rigby and Eileen are starting the evening with some jokes and friendly conversation. Will it continue to heat up further? Find out in the next chapter :P
Thanks for reading so far!