Ch.2
Dinner with Dexter
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Pashmina and her loyal friend Penelope traveled down the underground tunnel. Unlike other days though, she wasn't very excited to go to the Clubhouse. "Hopefully today will just go by quickly." Penelope nodded in agreement as Pashmina went to drab the doorknob. However, before she could reach the doorknob, a pair of paws grabbed her from behind, dragging her and Penelope away from the Clubhouse and around the corner.
"Go away!" shouted Pashmina as she held Penelope away from her captors. "I don't have any seeds!"
"Pashmina, calm down! It's just us."
The pink scarf-wearing hamster quickly snapped out of panic mode as she saw Sandy, Bijou, and Tennis.
"Oh…sorry about that," replied Pashmina as she placed Penelope back down. "What was that for?"
"We totally need to talk!" answered Sandy. "Especially after what happened yesterday!"
"Yeah, what's this 'challenge' thing you've got going on?" asked Tennis as she toyed with her racket.
Pashmina sighed with defeat. "I dunno. I was so stressed and annoy that…it just kinda slipped out."
"But you don't even like Howdy or Dexter like zat," noted Bijou.
Tennis shrugged as she sat on a nearby rock. "Who cares? This sounds like fun! So, what are the rules?"
"Each of the boys takes me on a date, the best date wins and I become their girlham," the pink scarf-wearing hamster replied quickly, uttering the words as if they were some sort of distasteful memory. "Dexter's date is tonight and Howdy's is tomorrow."
"And zen Kai ez zee next day?" added Bijou.
Pashmina shook her head, blushing slightly. "Come on, Kai and me are just friends!" The rest of the girls groan aloud with frustration.
"Okyuu okwee okwee," replied Penelope as she rolled her eyes.
"You have no idea what you're talking about," replied Pashmina, blushing a bit more while crossing her arms." Bijou, Sandy, and Tennis simply blinked.
"Um…translation please?" asked Sandy while scratching her head in confusion.
"It's nothing," replied Pashmina sharply. "Look, I'd rather not talk about my little situation. I just want it to be over with as soon as possible."
Pashmina's owner was out of town for the weekend, so it was easy for her to sneak out at late hours. As soon as she exited her home, Dexter was standing at the front door waiting for her. She could tell by the way his fur shined that he had spent a good amount of time prepping himself for the occasion.
"Good evening Pashmina," began Dexter with a gentlemanly bow. "You're looking as lovely as ever."
"Thanks," replied the girl hamster. "You too."
The boy hamster extended his paw to her. "Shall we?" Although a bit apprehensive, the pink scarf-wearing hamster took his paw.
Pashmina and Dexter laughed as they walked down the busy street. "Dexter, I had no idea you were so funny!"
"You're quite the witty one yourself," replied the boy hamster.
"So…where are we going?' asked Pashmina.
"You'll see when we get there," replied Dexter. "It's not much further."
After a few more minutes of walking, the two arrived in front of a hamster-sized door on the side of a tall building, a bright sign in gold reading L'azur est aAugmente'.
"Oh my goodness!" squealed the awe-stricken girl hamster. "I can't believe you got us a table at…um…I can't pronounce the name, but you usually need to call weeks in advance! How'd you pull it off?"
Dexter shrugged coolly. "I got the owner a good deal on a new pair of glasses, so he owed me a favor. Come on, it's even more beautiful on the inside."
After a short elevator ride to the top, the two entered a large, ballroom-like area. Red carpeting and golden chandeliers covered the room. To add to the atmosphere, the entire dining area was surrounded by large windows, overlooking the bright city lights below along with the starlit sky above.
"I must be dreaming," said the girl hamster as she and Dexter followed a waiter to the empty table by one of the windows.
"If you're dreaming, then I guess we're dreaming the same thing," replied Dexter. "And this would definitely be the best dream I've ever had." Pashmina couldn't help but blush.
"Good evening," replied one of the waiters. "My name is How…Howard. Can I start you two off with something to drink?"
Pashmina was the first to reply. "I'll just have water."
"Me two," replied Dexter.
"Alright then," replied the waiter. "I'll be back in a minute." A mischievous smile reached 'Howard's' lips as he entered the kitchen and grabbed a pitcher of water. "Hehehehe, good thing Dexter's too stupid t' see me through my disguise." Howdy tipped the pitcher, filling two of the glasses. "He ain't gotta chance of winnin' with me as their waiter!" He grabbed a nearby salt shaker, sprinkling some into one of the cups as he grabbed a packet of sugar. After creating his special concoction, Howdy placed the two glasses on a tray. "Great, now I gotta speak all proper again."
'Howard' soon arrived back at Pashmina and Dexter's table. "Here you are. Have you decided on what you would like tonight?"
Pashmina nodded. "Yes, I'll be having the tonight's special soup."
"I'll have what she's having," replied Dexter as he stared dreamily at his date.
The waiter did his best not to hint his disgust for the other hamster's behavior. "Right, good choice. That'll be ready in a few minutes." Dexter took a sip of his water before immediately spitting it back out into Pashmina's face.
"Oh my goodness!" exclaimed Dexter as he grabbed his napkin. "I'm so sorry!"
"It appears there's something wrong with your water," noted 'Howard as he took Dexter's glass. "I'll bring you a new one." The waiter quickly made his exit back into the kitchen, a pleased grin plastered on his face. "Hehehe! Score one fer Team Howdy! How ye like them apples four eyes?"
Pashmina sat in her chair, staring out the window. There wasn't much else for her to do while she waited for her food. Dexter had used all of his witty conversation skills on the way to the restaurant and didn't know what else to talk about and after the little water incident, she wasn't in much of a mood to talk to him.
"How can tonight go from great to bad so quickly?" Pashmina thought as she flet her damp scarf. "The way here was good, but now…well, you mess with the scarf, you're asking for trouble. The date's not over yet. Maybe Dexter has another surprise to reveal."
"Your dinner has arrived," said the waiter as he placed the two bowls of soup in front of Dexter and Pashmina. "Enjoy!"
Howdy hurried back to the kitchen, hiding behind the door as he watched the two begin eating their soup. "Ha! Ye just ran outta luck Dex! Yer date ain't gonna last much longer thanks to my friend Mr. Laxative! Ye'll be on the can fer a while after this kicks in!" He watched the two continue eating, the time passing gradually. Ten minutes went by as Howdy tapped his paw impatiently. "What's takin' so long? It shoulda kicked in by now! Why isn't Dexter makin' a run t' the bathroom?"
Dexter chuckled nervously, desperate to make some sort of conversation to end the awkward silence. "Um…enjoying your meal?"
Pashmina smiled politely and nodded. "Yes, thank you." As the words left her mouth, she felt something twisting in her lower stomach as pressure began to build.
"Um, are you alright Pashmina?" asked Dexter worriedly.
"I…I gotta…go," replied the girl hamster. She quickly exited her seat, practically sprinting towards the bathroom.
"Oh dang it!" wailed Howdy from the kitchen. "I got the bowls messed up!"
Dexter exited his chair, hurrying after his date. Pashmina wait! What's wrong?" He pushed past the door, not noticing that it read 'ladies'." What result was an array of squealing girls, the sound of paws beating the luckless boy ham, and unearthly bodily functions from the unfortunate Pashmina."
Howdy simply shook his head in amazement. "Wow, I didn't even plan that part! I didn't mean fer that t' happen t' Pashmina, but I'll make it up t' her tomorrow. Looks like my work here is done."
One of the cooks walked up to Howdy. "Hey bub, the couple on table twelve is waiting for their food."
The 'waiter' slipped off his disguise, walking towards the exit. "Get someone else t' do it buddy. I don't even work here!"
I hope you enjoyed the chapter! Sorry if anyone was offended by the use of bodily functions. Please R&R!
