Ariel had a whole day of pampering by Alana and Adella. They picked out her clothes, and did her hair and makeup. Her father wondered why they were doing this, but they told him it was just a makeover. At six o'clock, Eric called. Adella and Alana squealed. She shushed them.

"Hello?" "Ariel!" "Hey Eric! What's up?" "Nothing, just making sure we were still on for tonight." "Yes we are." "Alright, pick you up at 7:00." "Okay." "Bye." "Bye." She hung up.

Eric looked at himself. He hoped that Ariel liked what he was wearing. He thought she was amazingly wonderful, and he couldn't wait to see her. He looked at the time 6:45, he got in his car, and drove to find Ariel's house.

Ariel sat on her sidewalk, waiting for Eric, when her friend Scuttle came along. He sat next to her. "Hey, Ariel, what's up?" "I'm waiting for my date.""Well, a date! Did your father allow you?" She shushed him. "He doesn't know, so hush!" He nodded his head. Then, Eric came in his camaro, and Ariel smiled. "Bye Scuttle!" "Bye Ariel!"

Eric opened the door for Ariel, and he smiled. She hugged him when she entered the car. "Hey." "Hey." He looked at her; she was beautiful. Her hair was loose and free. She was wearing a blue spaghetti strap dress with a bow on the waist. She had on some makeup, but she was prettier without it.

"You look amazing tonight, in my opinion, you look prettier without makeup, but either way, you're still pretty." He saw Ariel blush. "Thank you, you look good too." He chuckled. "Thank you." They looked at each other, and then turned away.

Once they were at the movies, Eric allowed Ariel to pick what movie they wanted to see. She chose an animated movie about two Pandas and their struggle to get back home. He bought popcorn and soda for both of them. While watching the movie, their hands touched when they were both reaching for the popcorn. Soon after, He pretended to stretch and put his arm over her shoulder. She rested his head on his shoulder.

Ariel was pretty sure Eric liked her. He gave all the signals. He bought her popcorn, he put his arm over his shoulder, and he said she was pretty. They were having a fun time, as soon as the movie finished, they went to get ice cream. They sat down, and talked.

"So, tell me about yourself." "Alright, well, I have five sisters: Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Alana, and Adella. My dad doesn't like people. He only likes his best friend Sebastian, who is like my uncle. And he loves all of us, but he doesn't seem like it. I sing, and I love collecting things, how about you?" "I live with my uncle. I moved here from San Francisco after my parents died, and I have a dog name Max, he's a sheep dog. I play basketball, and I surf and sail."

"Wow! I would love it if you took me sailing one day!" "Okay. How about tomorrow?" She smiled. "I'd love to." He put his hand on her arm. "You are magnificent, Ariel Stanley." She blushed. "So are you, Eric." She stared at Eric. He smiled. Her stomach did a cartwheel when she saw this. "Look at the time; we need to head back home!" It was 10:30.

He grabbed her hand and they walked to his car. She wanted the night to never end. Once they were at her house, he stopped his engine. "Here's your stop." She stayed in his car. "Thanks for the night, Eric, it was wonderful." He smiled.

"You're welcome." He kissed her on the cheek. Her heart stopped. She blushed. "Bye Eric." "Bye Ariel."

She ran inside and shut the door. She sighed. "Hello, Ariel." Her father scared her. "H-Hi daddy." "How was Flounder's party?" Her sisters lied to their father, just for her. "Great." "That's wonderful." "Daddy, I'm going to go to sleep, goodnight." He kissed his daughter's forehead.

"Goodnight." She walked to her room, where Alana was sitting on her bed. "So?" "It was wonderful! He asked me to go on another date with him tomorrow! We are going sailing!" "That's wonderful, and?" "He kissed my cheek!" "Oh, He's in love! I'll plan the wedding!" Ariel rolled her eyes. "Okay, but let me sleep for now." She smiled and walked away. Ariel plopped on her bed and sighed. She closed her eyes and fell asleep, waiting for the next day to come quickly.