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Reason 9: The way they fish for compliments even though you both know you think she's the most beautiful thing on the earth

(Oldrivalshipping)

"Green is my hair okay?" Blue smoothed down her hair for the eleventh time. Blue looked at Green's reflection in the mirror. He was sitting on the bed, looking bored out of his mind.

They were going to Red's surprise birthday party and Green unwitty got duped into helping her pick out an outfit for the special occasion.

But Blue had another motive for wanting him to help her choose a dress. Never once during their dates did Green call her beautiful and Blue had had enough. Oh, she knew he thought she was beautiful, she could see it in his eyes, but she wanted him to actually say it out loud to her.

Green inwardly rolled his eyes. "It's fine. The Red's surprise party is in ten minutes and we can't be late."

Blue pouted, was it so hard for Green to give her one compliment? "That's why I have to look my best. Its Red's birthday and I don't want to look like a mess in front of everyone! They'll think I don't care about one of my closest friends."

Green didn't really care what she wore, he loved her no matter what she wears; to be honest he was still confused on why he was even in love with her. He looked over at her in the fifth outfit she picked out.

"Do you think this one is better for a house party?" She asked him. Green knew her game, but thought that she already had too much confidence.

"It's fine." He said in monotone, hoping she'll tire of the subject.

Before she could ask another question, Green grabbed her hand and pulled her outside where there would be no more clothes to try on. He only stopped long enough to let her put on her shoes. He only prayed that the rush didn't ruin her hair or they'll be right back where they started.

He saw her shiver and regretted not letting her get a coat before he rushed them to the party. He draped his coat over his shoulder, "You'll get cold."

"Thanks Green." Well at least he was capable of the small forms of cherishing.

He grunted in response. Well that was one way of ruining a moment, Blue thought to herself. Green hoped now she would stop worrying about her looks and let him think for a minute.

Green should've known better.

"Do you think that the earrings are too much?" She began again.

"No, Blue, they're perfect." He prayed that if he gave her a straight forward answer than she'll stop her persisting, of course it only made her more determined. Blue wanted Green to notice her and tell her he thought she was beautiful. Really that all most girls want for a guy to do, notice and cherish.

He wasn't so bad, Blue reminded herself, he held her when she cried and smiled when she was successful on one of her plans, though he often tried to hide it.

"Do you think I used too much make up?" To be honest Green couldn't tell. He didn't like make-up anyway; he liked her just the way she was. For a reason he wasn't quite sure about himself.

It was time for her trump card. "Well if you're not going to tell me, I might as well ask Silver."

Green twitched at this, but kept his solid resolve. Green wasn't the jealous type, or at least he thought so until this moment.

"Why would you want Silver's opinion?" He asked in a hard voice.

If Blue noticed the edge in his voice, she didn't give any sign.

"Why shouldn't I ask him?" She asked innocently.

"Because Lyra would have your head and a fight between you two will likely ruin Red's party then Yellow would break out crying because you ruined all her hard work to make this surprise party." He said simply, as if an idiot would know the answer.

"Lyra knows that me and Silver are just friends. She wouldn't get mad if I ask him a simple question." She smiled wickedly, "will you be jealous if I ask him?"

"No!" Even as Green said it he was filled with rage at the thought.

"Oh really? Well speak of the devil; there he is right now with Lyra. Oh, Silver, may I talk to you." She said in a sweet voice as she saw Silver across the street.

Green grabbed her hand and held her back, "We're going to be late."

Luckily Silver didn't hear Blue call out to him.

"But I can't go the Red's party without looking my best. I have to know." She pouted.

That was the face Green was dreading, how can he resist that?

"Do you think I'm pretty, Green?" Green almost laughed, he thought she was the most beautiful thing in the world, but he wasn't going to tell her that, only an idiot who wants to ruin his own life would.

"Does it really matter what I think? Whenever I tell you to do something for your own protection, you'll run off ten seconds later and get yourself in danger."

"Of course your opinion matter to me!" Blue muttered.

"You're noisy, stubborn, and I have no idea why I love you." Green snap, listing off more of her faults that he loved in her, for each one made her who she was.

As he ranted on how he was crazy enough to love her, Blue couldn't help but smile. Green probably didn't even realize what he saying much less that he confessed his love.

She stopped him by softly kissing him. "You're the sweetest person I know."

Before he could grab her, she skirted away, "I bet you can't catch me!"

Laughing, he chased after her until he finally caught her at Red's door. Without saying a word he leaned down and kissed her forehead. Blue decided she didn't have to hear Green call her beautiful, he said it to her in every loving action he did.

"Well let's go in." Blue pulled Green through the door.

"Surprise, Red!" Everyone jumped out from their hiding place. There was an awkward silence as everyone stared at Blue and Green.

"Well looks like we ruined a perfectly good surprise on you two." Gold said. "Well cake time."

"No we have to wait for Red." Yellow insisted.

"Wait for Red, for what?" Red emerged in the doorway.

"Happy Birthday, Red!" Yellow throw her arms around Red's neck.

"Thanks, but my Birthday is next week."

"What?" Yellow looked as if she was about to cry. "But Blue told me it was today, I even check on my calendar that it's August 8th."

"Opps, did I forget to mention that I kinda cross some days of on your calendar Yellow." Blue laughed nervously.

"Blue!" Yellow cried.

Green could feel a headache beginning to develop. This day had been Blue's entire plan to get him the give her compliment.

"Don't worry Yellow," Red soothed, "I love this anyway."