Chapter 36: New Love

Hey guys Zachmoviefan here, I have a few things to say I would like to thank Alexriolover95 for having this as his most romantic story question in his Q and A.

Jewel: Another question from Blackfeathers33, he wants to know, "What's the most romantic FFN story you've ever read?"

Alex: Certainly, Minnesota Love by Zachmoviefan. I love how he put the setting in Minnesota, because I find that most romantic stories either take place in the Amazon or Rio, which is really cliche in my opinion. Zach's story is unique in just the setting. It also presents not only Blu and Jewel as a pair of lovebirds, but also other couples as well and there are many differences along the couples that make them also unique. Not only that, he completely changed Blu and Jewel's kids, based on this theory, which was really interesting. I really felt this story should have won an award at the 2015 Rio Awards.

Thanks so much Alex, that's got to be one of the best compliments to my story I've ever had and I guess I'll have to thank Blackfeathers33 for asking the question.

Now that that's out of the way let's not waste any time for the next chapter.

This takes place right after the last chapter.

"Alex?" Chloe asked as she stood behind him.

Alex felt as if he could die right there, he tried desperately to close his eyes and wake up in his cage as he hoped this was all a bad dream.

He turned around and looked to her.

"Alex… do you really feel that way about me?"

Alex knew that if he said anything he might vomit so he only nodded his head nervously.

He began to envision her reactions in his mind.

'Haha! You stupid pet! I'm way out of your league!'

'Why would you feel that way about me? I never want to see you again!'

'Why do you think that way? I'm going to kill you!'

Although those reactions were a little unlikely he still thought about them.

As Alex was picturing Chloe smacking him or chocking him he was snapped out of it by Chloe.

Chloe wrapped her wings around Alex and hugged him tightly.

"Oh Alex, I feel the same way!"

Alex was absolutely dumbfounded by this, the girl that he loved felt the same way towards him.

Alex wanted to scream with excitement and fly to the sky and shout to the world that he had found the girl of his dreams.

"Ever since we had that talk at the pond I've had these feelings." Chloe said as tears of happiness began to run down her cheeks.

"You have?"

"Yeah, you're so sweet and caring." Chloe smiled.

After separating they looked into each other's eyes.

"So… what should we do now?" Alex asked.

"Maybe we should go on a date sometime?" Chloe suggested as she wiped the tears away.

"That sounds like a great idea!" Alex exclaimed, "When should we do it?"

"How about tonight, maybe at sundown?"

"Sure, that sounds fine for me."

"Great I'll see you tonight."

Chloe then placed a kiss on his cheek before flying back to her nest.

As Chloe flew back to her nest Alex began to prepare for the date.

He flew back to the pond and after a short search he found the perfect spot for their date.

The sun began to set over the small town, parents human and animal were bringing their children in for bed, mates were enjoying their last few hours before bed.

Alex was finished with his set up and then flew to Chloe's nest which was on the far end of the pond.

"Chloe, are you ready? I-I mean if you're not its okay, I can wait." Alex called.

"Yeah I'm ready." Chloe responded.

Chloe pushed aside the tall grass that gave her privacy in her

nest.

Alex was awestruck, she was absolutely beautiful!

She had used a straight stick to curl her head feathers, after removing the stick it left the curls, she had also placed a flower on her head feathers.

"Wow… Chloe… you look amazing!" Alex said before mentally slapping himself in the face for what he had said.

"Thanks, you look pretty good too, handsome."

Alex nervously smiled and blushed at this compliment.

"Are you ready?"

"Yep, lead the way."

Alex lead Chloe to the area of the pond that he had set up for the date.

He pushed a part of the bush away to reveal a large flat rock with a candle and two apples, a few days earlier Chloe told him that he favorite food was apples.

Chloe was touched by this, this was the nicest thing anyone had ever done for her.

"Alex… this is so sweet! Thank you." Chloe smiled as she hugged Alex to which he blushed uncontrollably.

They then sat in front of rock, facing one another.

There was an awkward silence between the two as they ate the apples.

"So…" Alex said breaking the silence.

Chloe looked up and smiled, glad that Alex managed to free them from the awkward moment.

"How are you liking the first date?"

"It's great so far." Chloe smiled.

"Great, we should do it again sometime." Alex smiled before panicking thinking that he was being to controlling, "I-I mean if uh… if you want to, if not it's okay I was just seeing if you wanted-"

Chloe chuckled as she placed a wing on his cheek.

"Alex, calm down, I would love to go on another date." Chloe smiled.

"Okay." Alex said smiling like an idiot.

Chloe giggled before placing a kiss on his cheek.

As the date came to an end they were preparing to return to their own homes.

Before they left they shared another short conversation, Chloe was the first to speak.

"This was great! I can't wait for the next date."

"Me neither, when do you think we could do it?"

"How about tomorrow, maybe just a little fly around town?" Chloe suggested.

"Sure! That sounds good." Alex smiled.

"Great, well here's a little reward for being so sweet." Chloe then gently placed her bill against his hooked beak.

Alex was shocked but after a few seconds of processing what was happening he relaxed and closed his eyes.

Alex had never kissed a girl in his entire life, he felt as if his heat would explode with love, he wrapped his wings around her as they continued the kiss.

It was not a passionate kiss but it was enough to express her love to him.

As she separated Chloe looked to Alex whose eyes were closed and beak still puckered.

She giggled at his reaction, she then placed another kiss on his cheek.

"I'll talk to you tomorrow cutie, see you then." Chloe smiled before taking flight back to her home.

Alex was still in his trance before opening his eyes, a large smile grew on his beak as his heart began to pond with excitement, he had finally found a girlfriend!

He rocketed into the sky and flew out of the area so Chloe wouldn't hear him and shouted to no one in particular.

"I finally kissed Chloe!"

As the days went on Chloe and Alex became a very close couple, soon Chloe moved into Emily's home with Alex, she even began to work with them at the pet store.

They had even made friends with some of the pets and even helped them get adopted.

Alex had never been happier with his life now that he had fallen in love with Chloe, they had now felt the wonderful feeling that neither of them had felt before.

So Alex and Chloe are now a couple!

And as always I hope you all enjoyed!