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Takes place after Dark Wish Part 3

Chip, inhale, exhale, and remember how to breathe! That is very important!

I've come to a conclusion, if I am a legend warrior now, the very least I can do is to face my fears. Yes, I am going to do it! I am going to ask Vida Rocca out on a date.

At least… that's what I've been telling myself for the passed hour as I try to get the courage to ring the doorbell… My plan is being foiled by my nerves. I feel like I'm going to throw up. All of the "what ifs" are running through my head and making me dizzy.

What if she doesn't like me? I'll be heartbroken. But what if she does? What if it doesn't work out? Would we still be friends? Is that even possible?

I didn't realize I'd started pacing until I tripped and fell off the front step and into Mrs. Rocca's garden. A rabbit that had been hopping across the lawn froze as the front door to the house opened and Nick popped his head out. He looked at me doubtfully.

"What are you doing?"

"Inspecting the flowers?" I offered lamely.

He rolled his eyes, "Vida! It's Chip!" he called into the house.

Then it hit me, "Why are you here?" I asked suspiciously.

He didn't answer before Vida appeared at the door, "Chip, why are you laying in the flowers?"

"Don't ask…"

She nodded at me and Nick took this moment to scoot back into the house. I assume he was "visiting" Madison. Well good for them.

"So, what's up?"

"VidaIhavesomethingimportanttoaskyou."

Oh great, no way is she going to get that.

I tried again, "I have something to ask you."

"Yes?"

"Doyouwanttogoseeamovieorsomething?"

Dang it! I did it again.

"Sure, there's this new music place that opened up downtown, want to hit that?"

She understood me? Oh wait, no she didn't! She thinks I want to hang out like normal.

"Sure!" I squeak… squeak? That's not good, "No! Wait! Vida, uh… I meant like… you know… a date…"

I close my eyes. Her reaction is slow in coming.

"Like a date?" she repeats slowly.

I nod, not daring to open my eyes.

"… Okay. I'll go grab my coat…"

I open my eyes and she just smiles at me and gestures for me to come in and wait.

Not the reaction I expected, but a welcome one.

Because I am shameless... I have a High School Musical story up. It's kind of weird, but if anyone would like to read and review that too, that would be great ;)