Author's Note: I'm back. With the holidays upon us I've been doing a lot of shifts at my occupation, and honestly been tired a lot. Finals are over so that's a bit less stress for me. I know I said an AU with a few OC's is next, but that's still in a review and editing stage so here's the next theme that was after. As a side note, the last chapter was inspired by a crimsondeaki picture. They are a pretty awesome artist and should check them out. I feel bad for the delay in these updates. Please enjoy this one. Kind of a continuation from Chapter 3.

Horror Night (Modern AU)

It was a muggy afternoon, one only a few months after the blind date. Cordelia and Robin had grown close since then, constantly surprising each other with their feelings for each other. But there was still something missing, they realized.

Three figures were seated at a cafe: Cordelia sitting across from Chrom and Sumia, with the redhead becoming lost in thought. Tonight was a movie date for Cordelia and Robin, and it was Cordelia's turn to pick the movie, so she wanted to pick one appropriate for the stage they were at in their relationship. The two had started truly dating about two months after the blind date, but the two had only ventured as far as holding hands and affectionate kisses on the cheek, only daring so far as a kiss on the lips during three special moments in their time together. Now, Cordelia wanted only for them to feel closer, close the gap they place between themselves.

Sumia spoke up when Cordelia returned from her thoughts and mentioned the movie night to Chrom. "What you need is a scary movie. One where the both of you are so scared you hold onto each other, and maybe," Sumia blinked with a flirtatious smile. "Maybe you'll both be too scared to even be left alone for the night!"

"Ah, yes, I remember our first horror movie together: An American Werewolf in London," Chrom interjected. "But I wouldn't suggest going with that one. Robin tends to overanalyze a lot of movies he sees, with monster movies being chief among them."

Cordelia looked down to the hot cocoa she was holding and swirled her finger around the rim of the cup. "Well, you are his friend, Chrom. Don't you have an idea of what'll scare Robin most?"

Chrom scratched at his chin for a minute, deep in thought. "Well, I do remember one story Robin told me, about a movie he glimpsed his parents watching when he was a kid." With that, Chrom leaned in and whispered into Cordelia's ear, as her mouth twisted into a mischievous smile.

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It was late into the night, and Cordelia was patiently waiting for Robin to return from the kitchen so they could start the movie she had picked out, which rested hidden away in her bag.

Before long, Robin emerged from the kitchen brandishing a bowl of popcorn in one hand and holding two bottles of soda in the other. "Alright, snacks are ready. Now we just need to put in the movie. I can't wait to see what you picked out for us."

He plopped down next to her, placing the popcorn bowl in between them. Cordelia smiled over to him. "It took a bit of deciding, but I think I got one we'll enjoy." Grabbing it from her bag, Cordelia held up a DVD case depicting a girl with only an eye staring out at the viewer, dark hair hiding most of her face. Cordelia saw Robin wince at the sight of the movie, but he almost immediately regained his composure.

"T-the Grudge huh? I only saw bits of that before. Can't… wait to watch it fully, haha." Cordelia could hear the shaking in his voice.

"Well," Cordelia started as she got up to turn off the lights, afterwards walking towards the DVD player and popping in the disc. "Let's get movie night started, then!"

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By the time the movie ended, and the credits started rolling, Robin was clutching onto Cordelia's arm, evidently scared for his life. He had turned the lights back on about a quarter of the way into the movie, and ran immediately to the comfort of his girlfriend.

Cordelia was the first to say anything afterwards. "Well, tonight was fun, but it's getting late. I should be getting home soon."

At hearing this, Robin quickly shot up from the couch. "Wait!" He took a minute to regain his composure, but soon continued. "It's a little late to be out on your own, you know. You can just stay here for the night. I'll sleep on the couch, and you can take the bed. I'm sure Sumia won't mind if you're gone for a night."

"Oh?" Cordelia walked up towards him. "Are you sure it's because it's late? Or do you just not want to be alone in a dark apartment by yourself?" She grinned up at him mischievously.

Robin turned his head to the side and scratched at his cheek nervously. "Well, umm, maybe a bit of both."
"Haha, well…" She trailed her fingers up his chest flirtatiously as she spoke. "Maybe I will. If you're a good boy, and make a promise of pancakes for breakfast then, maybe you can share the bed with me. Lucky for you, I brought an overnight bag."

Turning around with a smug smile, Cordelia walked off down the hallway to the bedroom and looked over her shoulder to her boyfriend. Robin was shocked, his mouth hanging open for a moment before was able to form coherent thoughts again. "Wait, you brought an overnight bag? Did you plan this!? Cordelia!"

Author's Note: Yeah I'm terrified of The Grudge. I like to consider myself a horror connoisseur, but that movie scarred me as a child, and I can't watch it at all.