Top of the morning to you readers, I hope you're all good because I'm here with the 15th chapter of this story. This is the filler I talked about in the previous chapter. Anyway, Rage will give us the disclaimer now.

Rage: Do I have to?

Writer: I'll give you some of Storm's old beach photos if you do.

Rage: Ratchet and Clank belongs to insomniac Games so don't sue her. Can I have my photos now?

Writer: *Shoves Rage back into the story* enjoy.

Chapter 15: Dating 101

No one's POV

Ryan walked over to Rage who was working on their ship with Loyde, "Um Chip," he called.

"Yes, brother," he responded, "what is it that you need?"

"I need some advice," he said, "dating advice," he finished igniting excitement in his brother.

"Okay, what do you need to know?" he asked; putting his tool down.

"There's this girl I know and I really like her," Ryan explained, "I just don't know how to get her to notice me."

"Well, all you need is smooth talking and gifts," Rage said, "ladies like guys who get them gifts and make them feel important."

"Or you could just tell her how you feel," Loyde joined.

"Hey! He was asking me," Rage stated, "besides, I've got more skill at enticing chicks than you."

"Oh really?" Loyde Rhetorically asked, "Prove it, I see Storm over there. If you can get her flustered, he'll listen to your advice and if I get Cal flustered, he'll listen to my advice," he challenged.

"What if we both flatter them?" Rage asked.

"He'll decide," he responded, "so do you accept the challenge?"

"Game on," Rage smirked.

Rage's Attempt.

Storm was wiping the mud out of Shade's hair as she had just been involved in a mud fight, "if you want to keep playing with your friends then you should avoid the mud," she scolded her daughter.

"But mud wrestling is fun," the child whined.

"Stay away from the mud," Storm commanded.

"But mom," she complained only to be startled by the menacing glare her mother gave her, "okay, no mud."

Storm sighed as her child ran off, "Angela, if you could see me now."

"Hey Storm," Rage purred startling the female.

"Oh, hey Rage," she responded, "how've you been?"

"Great, especially now that I'm looking at you," he responded, "um can I ask you a question?"

"Sure," she responded curious about his question.

"Are you from Rionnosis?" he asked.

"Um no, why?" she responded.

"Well baby, you're Rio hot," he said.

"Wow, that's the cheesiest pick up line I've heard in a while," she giggled, "I've never smiled this much because of a pickup line," she confessed.

"Well why don't you tell me where you're from sweetie?" he asked.

"I was born on Fastoon," she answered.

"Maybe we can head to your room and you tell me how 'Fast' you want us to get it 'oon'," he stated earning a smack on his cheek, "ouch! That hurt."

"You won't even be awake to feel the pain next time you say something like that," she snarled and walked away flustered.

Rubbing his cheek, Rage quickly made his way back to his spectators, "see, I told you I could get her flustered," he said proudly, "now it's your turn."

"Watch and Learn," Loyde said; walking over to Calvary.

Loyde's Attempt.

"It's really cold out here," Calvary shivered, "I shouldn't have left my jacket inside."

"Maybe I could help," said a voice startling her.

"Loyde, how are you?" Calvary greeted.

"I'm fine thank you and you're cold," he said, "if you come closer I can help keep you warm."

Uncertain, Calvary inched closer to Loyde; only to be pulled into a warm embrace.

The embrace was silent and peaceful, only the gentle whistle of the wind could be hear as well as the calm breathing made by the two beings.

"Wow, you're really helping," Calvary confessed; blushing hard.

"I told you I would help," he said, "now tell me when you're ready to stop."
"I could stay this way fore- I mean, thanks Loyde. We can stop," she said breaking away.

"Okay, I guess I'll see you later Cal. I'm needed back by the ship," he said walking away leaving Calvary star struck.

End of competition

"You saw the look on her face," Loyde said proudly, "she practically in my arms," he continued, "Ryan, whose advice are you following?"

Looking a bit jealous, Ryan finally spoke up, "Rage, you were clear and straight to the point but I don't want to scare the girl off," he said, "Loyde, you were calm and gentle; allowing the girl to sink into your arms but I'm not confident enough to pull that off first attempt."

After a short silence, Ryan then spoke, "I'll take Loyde's advice and tell her how I feel but I'll tell her when I feel is right," he said as Loyde fist pumped and Rage scoffed.

"Fine, we'll see how that works for you," Rage muttered while continuing to work on the ship.

"Just be honest dude," Loyde said rejoining the Ottsel in fixing the ship.

That evening

"Okay Ryan, you can do this," said the nervous being; inspecting himself for any faults such as a wardrobe malfunction, "okay, I'm all set."

"I don't know Storm, just give the little guy a chance," Calvary said to the female Lombax who looked as annoyed as hell.

"Honestly Cal, would you give him a chance?" Storm asked, "That guy really needs to shut his mouth before I shut it for him, permanently."

"Storm, I think you should calm down and let it go by," Calvary tried to calm the ranting Lombax down, "just tell him how it made you feel."

"You know what, I'm heading to bed," she said; storming off into the house.

"She's really mad," Ryan said to the Markazian.

"Yes, she is. I'll have to talk to her in the room," she responded, "How have you been?"

"I've been great, today was rather interesting," he answered, "How was your day Calvary?"

"Quite eventful, I've never felt so confused before," she explained.

"Hmm, that sounds tiring why don't we sit down and we chat?" he suggested.

"That seems like a good idea," Calvary said sitting on a small log, "what did you want to talk about?"

"Um Calvary, we've known each other for quite some time now and I've really gotten to know you," he explained, "I have really seen you as an amazing person and I have grown to like you in a much deeper sense,"

"What are you trying to say Ryan?" Calvary asked; blushing lightly.

"Calvary Crag, the feelings I have for you are strong," he confessed, "I hope your feelings towards me are mutual and maybe we can form a relationship that involves us being more than just friends."

"I have no words for you Ryan. I must admit that I am flattered that you feel that way about me," Calvary said struggling to find words, "about your offer, Ryan I am really sorry to disappoint you like this but I am experiencing a lot right now and I don't think I'll be able to settle into a relationship," she confessed, "I am really sorry Ryan."

Hiding his disappointment, Ryan finally spoke up, "I-I understand, Calvary you are going through a lot and you shouldn't have to deal with more stress," he said, "I'll be going now, thanks for your time," he said before walking away.

Ryan made his way to the living room where he found the other guys downing beer, "Hey bro, you don't look so good, did someone's terrible advice mislead you?" Rage asked.

"It was actually fine, thank you Loyde," Ryan said, "she actually said she wasn't ready for a relationship."

"Tough luck bro, she'll come around," Rage said patting his brother's back.

"Maybe you can tell her when there is less stressful activity going on," Loyde said sympathetically, "she may be able to decide properly."

Ryan sighed and hopped onto the couch, "I hope so."

Aloha readers, that was the little filler chapter I talked about and I hope you enjoyed it. Anyways thanks to all those that are reading this fic and I hope you could tell me about it in the reviews section. Anyway we'll get back to the main plot in the next chapter for now,

Cheerio!