A Christmas Date

Arden was walking through the snow and ice. Like everyone else, she was happy Christmas was back. She remembered last year when she wore her pretty necklace to school. "You'd have to be stupid to not know that it's Christmas," she thought. She had almost reached her house when Hunter came by.

"Arden! Arden!" He cried Arden turned and there was someone she appreciated. She smiled.
"Um...Merry Christmas!" he said as he reached her. Arden's smile grew wider.
"Thank you," she replied. Before anything, Hunter started to talk.
"Well, um, I need to ask you something," he said. Arden nodded.
"Yes, Hunter?" she asked. Hunter's heart started beating.
"If you're not doing anything, would you go on a date with me?" he asked. Arden gasped.
"Well, we have known each other, so I guess so," she replied. Hunter smiled.
"Thank you!" he cried. He turned away and ran to his home, leaving Arden in the snow. She turned and rushed home

6:00 P.M

Arden rushed to the front door in a white dress and waited until he heard a knocked. She opened it and found Hunter in a tux with white roses in a bouquet. Arden gasped, but not as much as Hunter did, for he had never seen anyone so beautiful in all his life. Arden smiled. As Hunter looked, he tripped and fell into Arden's arms. Arden blushed.

Hunter got back up to his feet and gave Arden the flowers.
"Thank you," whispered Arden. A crash came and there stood Hiram and Olivia.
"What are you two doing?" asked Hunter. Olivia breathed heavily.
"Just as usual, trying to make a way to make Christmas special happens every year," she replied. Hiram coughed.
"Have a good time on your date, dear," he coughed. Arden nodded and she and Hunter jumped out the door. Hunter stared at her as they walked. Arden stared back awhile later.
"So, what now?" she asked. Hunter smiled.
"How about we walk through the park and then get a bite to eat! I'll pay," he replied.
"Sounds wonderful," replied Arden. Arden held his hand. Hunter held her hand tighter. He looked at her and noticed changes. Arden had been growing red hair. Her brown eyes glistened when the snow flakes reflected. He noticed that Arden was also thinner than she was. These new changes bewildered him. The last thing he noticed was how much the two had come closer together.

Hunter came to a fancy place where there were other mice there. Hunter and Arden took seats and looked at each other until a white mouse with black hair came by.
"Must be the waiter," muttered Hunter. Arden heard his comment and giggled.

The waiter gave them menus. As they looked at the choices, Arden kept staring at Hunter. Hunter did the same. Every time their eyes met, they turned away and Arden giggled again. Hunter kept blushing. He could not help it if he kept feeling his heart beating for her. He started to shake. He did not want to do something foolish or stupid. The waiter came back with glasses of water. The two ordered and paid for their food early. Hunter started babbling. He did not know what to say.
"A-A-Arden, I-I-I..." he tried to say. Arden felt confused.
"Are you alright?" she asked. Hunter started shaking.
"There's something I've got to say," he said.

"Yes, Hunter?" asked Arden. Hunter did not know what to say, until a few seconds later.
"I-I-I love...you!" he cried.

Arden stood there gazing at him. She was wide-eyed and speechless. She suddenly took his hand and leaned him forward, closer to her, until his head met with hers. She kissed him and Hunter closed his eyes shut and enjoyed it. Arden closed her eyes as well, and she started embracing the moment.

Arden and Hunter's kiss departed. Arden and Hunter then went back into their original position in their seats. Arden looked at him. When they were about to say something else, Basil and Dr. Dawson suddenly came up to them. They were dressed in red and green.
"ARDEN!! HUNTER!!" cried Basil. "I'M SURPRISED AT YOU BOTH!!"

Arden and Hunter stared at them. The two partners looked angry.
"What was that?!" cried Dawson.
"What'd we do?" asked Arden.
"You were...you were...YOU WERE MAKING OUT WITH EACH OTHER!!" cried Basil. Dawson looked at him shock.
"When your father hears about this, he'll..." he replied. Arden jumped up and stopped
"You won't tell him, will you?" asked Hunter. Arden reached in to her pocket and threw out some money and threw it at Basil.
"Basil, please don't! Here, have a 10 pound note!" she cried. Basil took it and looked at it. Dawson looked puzzled.

"...you're off the hook," replied Basil. Dawson started wondering. He took Dawson by the arm, and the two disappeared.

Arden looked at Hunter. Hunter reached out and held her hand.

"Arden, you know what's gonna happen, do you?" he asked. Arden nodded.
"I know. Life is going to change. After the holidays, I'm going to focus on my studies, since you and I are in Grade 8, and I'm also going to focus more on what makes Professor Ratigan survive my attacks," she replied. Hunter groaned.
"You're still not worrying about that rat, are you?" he asked. Arden glared.
"Of course, I am! He's been trying to take my powerful necklace and take over! I can't let that happen!" she cried. Hunter nodded.
"Well, I'm worried for you. I don't know what way to go with anything, and to make matters worse, you're in danger everyday!" he mourned. Arden touched his furry face. The two young mice smiled at each other...

Hunter blushed. He reached into his pocket and pulled out mistletoe. He hanged on top of them. Arden looked at blush. They kissed each other.
"Happy Holidays, Arden, and don't worry! My love is true," he whispered in her ear.