Well, then. Here's the next chapter if any one is reading this. Enjoy. :) ~Trubslover~

Chapter Two

As it turned out, I didn't have to tell Mummy right away. She wasn't at home when I walked in at 6:00 that evening, so I was free to go without her asking any questions. She was probably at one of her book club meetings, so I was good until after 9, so I'd have to tell her then. But, that wasn't important right now. At the moment, I needed to set up things for tonight.

First thing, dinner. I quickly looked up the number to the new vegetarian restaurant in downtown Haven and booked a table for two at 7:50. That would give me 20 minutes to pick up Lili and get to the restaurant. Perfect.

Next... A movie perhaps? Grabbing my laptop, I searched through the movies playing at Haven Cinemas. There was the Hill of Tallite Trilogy, of course. But they always played that and just about everyone had seen it. Only the nerds and historians went to see that anymore.

Then there was this new romantic comedy out, called A Spark Of Love, starring three-time AMP winner, Skylar Peat. It was about a young elf, straight out of college, who moves to Atlantis and starts her new life there. She finds that she had gotten more than she bargained for when she meets her strange next door neighbor. Oddly enough the two start to find love with each other.

Hmm... That sounded like it might be good. I figured Lili would be interested in it and I was finding it to be a bit a intriguing myself. After buying two e-tickets, I quickly glanced at the clock. 6:30. Well, I supposed I might as well get ready now.

I started to search through my closet, trying to find something decent, but casual, to wear out. There was the orange polo Mummy got me for my birthday... But then there was the blue tee from our last shopping trip... So many choices...

Finally I decided on a pair of black jeans and bright green tee that went with my red hair. It also provided an interesting effect with my violet eyes. I tied up my black converses and sighed as I remembered that my hair was an absolute disaster...

Staring at my reflection in the mirror, I wondered how I could possibly fix the mess on top of my head that was supposedly hair. It was naturally curly and it never wanted to lay flat, something was always sticking up, no matter how much water or gel I put on it. Mummy insisted that my messy locks were cute, but honestly, I wasn't a child anymore.

After a painstakingly long amount of time, with no results, I decided to give up, especially considering that it was now 7:10.

Sighing at the state of my hair once more, I grab my jacket off the rack in the hall and head out the door. Time to go get my date... Here's to hoping this goes well...

Ten minutes later, I found myself knocking on the door of 1137 Golden Leaf Way, 5 blocks down from mine and Mummy's place. Attempting to flatten my hair once more, I stood anxiously waiting on the doorstep. I sure hoped Lili was ready...

After about two minutes, the door was opened and Lili's face appeared in the doorway. I have to say... I was stunned senseless.

Her golden blond hair was curled and it bounced as she moved. Her make up was unusually light for her, only a bit of blush, some eyeliner and mascara to highlight her sky-blue eyes. Her outfit was casual, but still stunning nonetheless. I must say, skinny jeans and a tight-fitting blue tee was enough to make anyone look twice. Especially on her. There was never a time that she didn't look amazing.

"Hello, Grub. You look nice."

I shook my head, coming out of my stupor. Time to get back to reality. "Thank you Lili... You look beautiful yourself."

"Thanks." She smiled and was that a hint of a blush? Impossible...

Opening the door wider, she motioned for me to come in. "Do you want to come in for a moment. I'm not quite ready yet and you're welcome to have a seat in here on the couch."

"Alright." I followed her politely inside and calmly took a seat on her dark plush couch. Hmm. Comfy.

"What time are the reservations?"

"7:50. Take you're time. I'm in no hurry."

So, with a quick grin, Lili dashed off upstairs, but not without showing me the remote to the television and giving me permission to help myself to a drink of water.

I sat and watched the daily news while I waited. It had been an uneventful day, luckily, and the news was mainly filled with stories of rumors circulating across the city. I sure hoped Lili and I didn't end up on there...

"AHH!"

I jumped up in panic, as something orange and furry leapt behind the couch. What in Frond's name was THAT?!

"Grub?! Are you alright?"

Lili came running down the stairs in a hurry. Was that the sound of worry in her voice?

I pointed a shaking finger behind the couch. "I think there's something behind there..."

She peeked behind it and laughed as she held out her arms. In a flash of orange, a small tabby kitten jumped into her arms.

"Grub. This is Alexander. Alex for short." She looked down at the kitten. "Alex, this is Grub. Mummy's going out with him tonight, so I want you to be a good boy while I'm gone."

Alex meowed in response and hopped to the floor, with what I was sure was a death glare in my direction. He then disappeared upstairs.

Lili laughed. "Don't mind him. He gets jealous whenever I have a date at the house. He was my Christmas gift from Daddy last year."

I laughed as well and held out my arm. "It's fine, he just surprised me as all. Now, shall we get going?"

Lili giggled and her blue-eyes sparkled, making my heart melt. "Of course. Let's go."

I've always seen Grub as a bit shy on the outside, but on the inside, a total romantic. He's just got to over come his cowardly nature. xD Oh, btw, this is set after The Atlantis Complex and as if the events of The Last Guardian will never happen. :P

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