Author's note: Gaius's nicknames for people will be used when he sees something about them, and their real names will be used when they're thinking, or doing something Gaius can't narrate.
The morning sun had started to poke through the windows in Gaius's room, forcing his eyes to open. While he wasn't usually a morning person, he was looking forward to his date with Rose. Gaius was actually amazed at how quickly things went yesterday. In a flash, he was falling in love with some foreign princess, and then taking her out to town. Life's funny sometimes. He quickly got dressed, and walked over to the kitchen, ready to eat some breakfast. Unsurprisingly, Hunger (Stahl) was already there, and already on his second helpings. Having the eyes of a thief, Gaius was barely able to spot Vanish (Kellam) arranging some paintings since he was being ignored. Moneybags and Bubbles were sitting together, faces red and occasionally glancing at each other. Gaius smirked,
"So, Bubbles, how was it last night?"
Bubbles smiled, "It was simply divine."
Moneybags glared daggers at Bubbles, which caused him to change his tune, "I mean, what are you talking about? I have no idea what you mean…"
Moneybags rolled her eyes, but was smiling. Bubbles whispered to Gaius behind her back,
"It turns out a merchant's silver tongue is useful for more than taking down prices."
Gaius chuckled to himself. They really were a cute couple. Gaius went over to the serving area, happy that Playboy (Virion) was the one cooking. For all his flirting, he was actually pretty good at a lot of things, cooking included. Playboy smirked,
"Ah, dearest Gaius. I have prepared for you a meal greatly suited to your tastes…"
He pulled out… Gaius actually couldn't tell what it was, only that it had sugar and that he ate it so fast that Virion had to make sure he wasn't Panne. Playboy sighed,
"Yes, well… have a nice day, Gaius."
Gaius nodded, and went off to Rose's room. Of course, it was locked. Of course, he picked the lock. He was a thief, and he was a fan of mischief. Which was perfect, seeing as how Rose was fast asleep, cuddling with her pillow. A light bulb appeared over Gaius's head, as he got an idea. An awful idea. A wonderful, awful idea. He quietly took of his shirt, and slowly removed the pillow from Rose's grasp. He then silently put himself in the place of the pillow, and Rose quickly cuddled him just as hard as the pillow. Gaius smirked at his genius, but wasn't done yet,
"Say, Rose?"
Rose moved about, lost in a trance, "Yeah…"
Gaius smiled, "I had a great time last night…"
Rose smiled, "Yeah… all the eyes were on us. You're a really good dancer."
So she WAS dreaming about him! Gaius smiled. He was told he was a good dancer, so he might have to make that dream a reality someday. Gaius decided that he should end the charade,
"Rose, wake up. Now."
Rose shot up, but was still in Gaius's arms. She looked around, slowly processing what was going on. After her brain stopped processing, her face lit up again, something Gaius was finding cuter and cuter every time that it happened, which was often. She smiled,
"So… Gaius… can we just forget about the whole 'I dreamt about you thing'?"
Gaius looked up, "Yeah… I guess. On one condition."
Rose sighed, "What?"
Gaius smiled, "I get first pick on where we go on our date."
At the word date, Eirika felt her cheeks redden and her smile grow. It felt weird to be with a man like this, but it felt… right. It was strange, as well. It seemed so sudden, so forced, but it didn't feel like it. Eirika never believed in love at first sight, at least until it happened to her,
"Sure. What were you thinking?"
"I was thinking that you need a new wardrobe."
Eirika realized that he was right. All she came in was that dress, which morphed th the clothes she was wearing now. Speaking of…
"Sugar, can you leave? I need to take a bath…"
Gaius smirked, "Mind if I take one with you?"
While Eirika's 18 year old mind screamed 'YES, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GODDESS, YES!', her logical side said that bathing together was way to sudden. She sighed,
"Nah, I'll be fine."
Gaius sighed, "Ah, well. I tried."