Bo: Well here is chapter 12. Coming at you early because the write loves torturing me! –sulks-

Julius: But this is awesome! I'm sure everyone will love it!

Bo: Duh! Cause I'm in more awkward situations!

Bo fidgeted. This could not be happening. How did she end up in this situation? Why? Why? Was there someone out there that enjoyed her getting into these situations?

"Don't worry!" Luke smacked Bo hard on the back. "It'll be alright."

It was the day of the big double date. Bo and Luke were waiting by the pier but the cool waves from the ocean did nothing to calm Bo's anxiety. They were both dressed in nicer clothes than their usual wear but even on a date Luke had refused to get rid of his signature fire bandana.

Bo seriously wished she had taken up Julius's offer for option 2. It couldn't be much worse than this!

"What are you two doing?" asked Toby as he walked by, his signature fishing pole resting on his shoulder. When Bo had first met him she wondered how he could see with his eyes closed like that. Actually she still wondered.

"We're on a double date," said Luke. A giant grin lit up his face. "It's going to be awesome!"

"Oh?" said Toby. It was clear he didn't care. He walked down to the pier and casted his line into the water.

"They're here!" exclaimed Luke.

Bo's head snapped to look at the girls. They were definitely dressed up for a date. Selena was wearing some exotic red dress thing that showed way too much of her tanned skin for Bo's taste. Her hair was pulled up in its usual style but a red hibiscus was in it added to the exoticness. Renee on the other hand was wearing a simple blue dress that had long sleeves and a long skirt so her legs and arms were covered, making her a symbol of modesty. The complete opposite of Selena.

"Did you wait long?" asked Selena at the same time Renee said, "Sorry we're late."

"Nope," Luke grinned. "We just got here. Shall we go to the Brass Bar?"

Luke walked next to Selena and Bo realized that Renee was waiting for her so they could walk side by side. She quickly complied.

When they reached the door to the Brass Bar Luke held the door open for Selena. Following his lead Bo did the same for Renee. Before she walked into the bar herself however her eyes traveled down to the pier.

Toby was watching her, his fishing pole clutched tightly in his hands. For some reason Bo had a bad feeling for the stare even though Toby's face seemed to be the same. She couldn't really tell since she as so far away.

"Bo?" asked Renee from inside. "Is something wrong?"

"Nothing," replied Bo as she stepped into the Brass Bar, the closing of the door signaling the end of her thoughts on Toby.

Linelineline

"And then I grabbed Boss and wrestled him to the ground!" exclaimed Luke as he demonstrated with salt and pepper shakers.

Bo wasn't listening to the story. She had already heard it. Instead her eyes were set on Renee who sat opposite of her. The woman was shyly eating her soup she had ordered for their late lunch date and she kept looking up at Bo through her lashes when she thought Bo wasn't looking.

AWKWARD!

"So," said Bo. She knew she had to break this silence between them or she would go crazy!

"Yes?" asked Renee. She was now stiff as a board. Her eyes were down on her soup, face flushed.

Ummm," said Bo. Great. She didn't know what to say. "Are you sure you're okay? You know, from the tree incident?"

"Fine," replied Renee quickly. "I mean you were the one who could have gotten killed to save me."

"Oh."

Silence.

"What about the chicken?" asked Bo.

"I caught her," replied Renee. "She was a bit tired so that's why I was able to catch her. Umm, dad was really happy. And the chickens were as well. And the cows and…"

Bo sighed in relief. She was happy that Renee was finally talking. She listened attentively as Renee went on about the different animals that were raised on the ranch. Bo rested her head in her hand, her elbow on the table as she listened to Renee. The young woman's eyes were shining in happiness as she continued to talk.

Bo shifted her eyes to the left and saw Luke and Selena were in a discussion about dancing. Something involving break dancing or something like that. She watched as Luke's face shift and change from attentive to laugher in mere moments. Sure he showed all those emotions to Bo but the way he looked at Selena, there was some other emotion that was playing across his face. Something else.

"I'm sorry!"

Bo turned back to Renee. She was looking down again. "I'm boring you aren't I? I'm talking too much about myself. Oh goddess, I'm embarrassed."

"It's fine," said Bo quickly. "No bother."

"Umm, maybe you should talk about yourself?"

Bo blinked slowly. "Ummm, well…I like carpentry."

Renee chuckled. "I would assume that."

Oh right. She was a carpenter apprentice. It would seem weird otherwise if she didn't like carpentry. She ran her other interest through mind. She needed to find one that didn't scream girl. "Uh, well, you know-"

"Carving."

Bo and Renee looked at Luke. "Bo here is awesome at carving," he continued. "And he's an awesome cook!"

"That's because you and Dale can't cook," thought Bo.

"You can carve and cook?" asked Renee. "That's cool. I cannot carve but I can cook!"

Bo saw out of the corner of her eye that Luke was giving her a thumbs up. She released a small smile and focused her full attention on Renee as they discussed cooking tips. Maybe this day won't be so bad after all.

Linelineline

"Today was a good day," said Luke as the carpenter apprentices walked out of the Brass Bar. Luke had laced his hands behind his head and turned back to Bo. "Good luck," he winked. "Good thing it's only dusk since it's going to take you a while to take Renee home."

"Walk her home!?" cried Bo. She clapped her hands over her mouth and peeked back into the bar. Renee was talking to Kathy and Selena and didn't seem to hear Bo's outburst. Bo turned back to argue with Luke but he was gone. Bo could see him in the distance sprinting towards the mine cart. Her mouth dropped in shock. Luke had ditched her! He ditched her!

"Bo?"

Bo jumped and whirled around to see Renee standing there. "Oh. Hi Renee," Bo laughed nervously.

"You don't have to walk me home," said Renee. Bo felt horrible for the expression on Renee's face. She knew what a girl would feel in this situation. She would want her date to take her home and since she was pretending to be a guy…

"Let's go."

Renee's eyes widen but she didn't protest as the two began the walk back to Flute Fields. They walked in silence but it was a gentle one. They were both in their own little worlds. Bo wondered what the heck to do. What would she do if Renee asked for another date? There was no way she could do this again! She could come into this one thinking she was going out with a friend. A close female friend.

"I can walk the rest of the way myself," said Renee when they reached the middle of the bridge connection Flute Fields to Kasey and Hikari's land. Renee had turned to face Bo. The moonlight from above shone down making every little detail on the bridge appear in picture perfect quality.

"Ummm," Renee put her hands behind her back and rocked back and forth on her heels. "Again. Thanks for saving me. I mean-"

"It's fine," said Bo She smiled. "Like I said. It would be a shame if a pretty girl like you died like that."

Renee's hands were clutched tightly against her chest. "Bo," she began. She looked down and away as the gentle wind of summer wafted around them.

"What is it?" asked Bo.

"I…I've always dreamed of having a prince come save me. I mean, you know, there are no more princes around, well none that I know of but." She paused and took in a breath. What was going on here? Bo was really confused. "I don't know how to say this."

"Say what?" asked Bo.

"That I…"

"Yes?" asked Bo.

"I…"

Bo leaned closer to Renee. What was wrong with her? What was she trying to say? "What is it Renee?"

"That I…" her voice trailed off as she looked up at Bo, only a few centimeters away from her. "I…" Renee was leaning towards Bo. Slowly. Ever so slowly.

It clicked.

Oh goddess it clicked in Bo's mind. Bo's face turned red and she grabbed Renee by the shoulders and pushed her back. "NO!" yelled Bo.

Renee lost her balance and tumbled to the ground.

Bo looked down at her in shock and her hands went to her mouth. "I'm sorry!" she yelled before running. She didn't really know where she was going but she had to get away from there. She was almost kissed by a girl! How could she have let something like this happen? Her cheeks were wet as she ran through the night. She hated Julius. She hated Julius for suggesting the idea that she went through with this. If he hadn't. If he hadn't, then she wouldn't be in this mess.

Bo continued to run. It didn't matter where she went. All she had to do was get away.