Panda and Charlie walked through the forest and into the city, they searched to find a place to eat dinner. They looked until they found a nice looking Chinese restaurant. Once they entered they were greeted with a typical 'Hi how are you this evening'? by a friendly waitress. She led them to a nice table by the window in the back, she gave them the menus and said their server will be with them shortly.
"This is nice". Charlie said admiring the scenery.
"Yeah it is and so are you". Panda blushed.
"What'd ya say pan man"? Charlie asked.
"Oh…uh nothing". Panda blushed.
"Okay". Charlie chuckled.
"Um…Charlie there's something I need to tell you". Panda said.
"What a convenience I have something to say to you to". Charlie said.
"Okay you go first". Panda said, before Charlie could answer he was interrupted by a waiter.
"Hi guys I'll be your server this evening, can I start you off with something to drink"? He asked.
"Um….I…I…I would like um". Charlie said nervous.
"We'll take two waters please". Panda said saving Charlie from having an anxiety attack.
"Right then coming right up". He said as he dashed back into the kitchen.
Once they were alone Panda noticed Charlie's hands shaking and he looked really scared. Panda took his hands and gently rubbed them. The two of them blushed and they were to shy to speak up. All was quiet until the waiter came back with waters.
"Here you go, do you know what you guys want to eat"? He asked.
"I'll have the chow mein please". Panda said.
"Alright and you sir"? He asked.
Charlie looked at his menu he looked like he was going to have another anxiety attack, Panda noticed this and decided to intervene.
"Charlie why don't you point to the meal you want". Panda said.
Charlie pointed to the sweet and sour chicken. Panda turned to waiter and requested the meal, the waiter took the order and rushed back to the kitchen. They sat in silence until Charlie spoke up.
"Sorry pan-man I've never really been around people all that much so being able to talk to one throws me off". Charlie said.
"That's okay….um Charlie"? Panda asked.
"Yeah"? Charlie asked.
"Were you going to say something"? Panda asked.
"Yeah that's right I've been wanting to tell you this for a long time". Charlie said.
"Okay". Panda said.
"*Clears throat* Panda when I first met you I thought you were the most wonderful bear I've ever met. Sometimes I'm annoying and messy but you've never turned me away or shunned me and I'm real great full for that. Panda I love you". Charlie said.
Panda was stunned, his face lit up with so much emotions. He was happy that Charlie felt the same way, secretly Panda always knew he was just wondering when Charlie was going to say it. Panda started crying tears of joy.
"Panda what's wrong?! Was it something I said"?! Charlie asked worried that he made his sweet Panda cry.
"No, you said just enough…I love you Charlie"! Panda said crying tears of joy.
Panda got up from his seat and ran to give Charlie the biggest hug he's ever given him. Charlie wrapped his arms around Panda and was overjoyed. They embraced until they were interrupted by the waiter bringing them their food.
"Sweet and sour chicken with chow mein…oh I'm sorry did I interrupt anything"? the waiter asked noticing Panda and Charlie's heartfelt hug.
"No, we're fine thanks for the food". Panda said blushing.
Once he left Panda and Charlie ate their food, the date was going wonderfully nothing was going to ruin this romantic evening. Little do they know there was someone watching them and this someone was not happy seeing this sort of romance. Watching them smile and laugh lovingly at each other made who ever it was sick knowing this sort of thing was normal. To this person it was a crime against nature.
Charlie and Panda were cut off by something and that something was music. Panda instantly recognized what was playing, it was Beauty and the Beast. He immediately jumped at the chance for him and Charlie to dance.
"Charlie would you like to dance"? Panda asked.
"I'd love too but I don't know how". Charlie said.
"It's easy I'll show you". Panda said taking his hand and leading him to the dance floor.
Once they took the center Panda took Charlie's arms and placed them on his sides, the bigfoot looked nervous and he felt like he was embarrassing himself. The black and white bear noticed his date looking a little scared.
"Just look at me and no one else". Panda said comforting the nervous bigfoot.
"Are you sure? I won't embarrass you will I"? Charlie asked.
"No, it's okay I don't care who looks. The only reason they'll look is because we look great together". Panda grinned. Charlie let out a small chuckle.
Tale as old as time, true as it can be
Barely even friends then somebody bends unexpectedly
They slowly swayed along to the soft music, Panda led while Charlie followed. At first Charlie was nervous about whether he would step on Panda's toes, but Panda gave him a look that was saying 'don't think just do'.
Just a little change small to say the least
Both a little scared neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast
Once Charlie got comfortable dancing with Panda that's when he really got into it. Charlie then decided to lead which was fine by Panda. He enjoyed seeing Charlie so comfortable around people it may not be the best, but this was a step up.
Ever just the same, ever a surprise
Ever as before ever just as sure as the sun will rise
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast
Panda rested his head on Charlie's chest, this moment brought him back to his dream where Charlie rescued him from the homophobic bullies. Charlie looked down and let out a big silly smile which made him go from green to pink.
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
Once the song stopped and the lights turned on, all eyes were on them. Panda and Charlie stood there awkwardly for a few seconds until Panda spoke up.
"Great song am I right"? Panda asked awkwardly.
Everyone clapped and cheered they admired their bravery and courage. They were saying things like 'Aww what a cute odd couple' or 'Good for them', Charlie and Panda awkwardly smiled and decided to go back to their seats.
"That was fun". Charlie said.
"Yeah that was wasn't it? You're a pretty good dance partner". Panda said.
"Aww thanks Pan-man". Charlie blushed.
"Your check sir". The waiter said.
"Thank you". Panda said.
Once Panda paid they decided to leave, the same stranger who watched in disgust decided to follow the strange couple. This hateful person wanted to stop this sick love once and for all, even if it means heads will roll.
End of chapter 4, things are getting interesting; will everything turn out alright for Panda and Charlie? Who knows what can happen?