Prompt from LifeLover: 3) date night for Velma/Fred.

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Freddie had shortened almost everyone's name, like his own personal pet names for them.

Velms.

Daph.

Shags.

Scoob.

Velma had always considered them to be sweet, and whenever Freddie referred to her by it, it sent a little flutter through her heart.

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"Is it date night already Velms?" Freddie asked as he opened the door to Velma? The week had flown by so quickly, especially with the case of the cursed science room.

The caretaker covered in green, sticky slime was something that would never leave his mind.

"Yes Freddie." Velma, thankfully, wasn't offended, simply smiling and shaking her head.

"… Oh" Freddie softly sighed as he put aside any plans for further traps. Date night was more important after all, "So… whose turn is it to pick?"

"It's all taken care of." Velma chuckled, "Go and get changed into something casual and meet me at the old observatory."

"… Don't you need a code to get in there?"

"Don't worry!" Velma gently pushed him back inside, "Just be there in half an hour."

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Freddie slowly entered the top area of the observatory, dressed for a casual evening out and was instantly blown away.

A little picnic had been set up, complete with candles and other romantic objects. Velma, who was wearing a lovely red dress, pushed herself to her feet and pulled him into a soft kiss.

"You are amazing." Freddie quietly whispered once the kiss ended.

"Yes I am." Velma agreed, giggling softly, leading Freddie over the to picnic area, where several of Freddie's favourite things to eat were sat. They sat next to each and eagerly took in, occasionally looking up at the night sky.

"I know it's not our anniversary…" Freddie began cautiously, "… right?"

"No, it's not." Velma quickly reassured him, "I just thought we should do something special, especially after how chaotic everything's been recently. I know Daphne and Shaggy are having a special night of their own, and now, so are we."

Freddie reached across and caught hold of Velma's hand, bringing it up to his lips and brushing a kiss against the back of it. "Thank you…" he whispered softly, "… You are the best."

Beaming, Velma shuffled closer to Freddie, snuggling up against him. "I love you."

"I love you too."