Chapter 3

Goofy's admirer watched Goofy's antics while laughing quietly. She had been trying to build up enough confidence to talk to him all night but with no success. He always seemed busy or, in this case, distracted.

Still, maybe now was the time to make a move. She discreetly checked her make up and reapplied the red lipstick she had bought just for Valentine's day. When she looked up she was surprised to see him walk towards her!

Goofy dragged his feet towards the kitchen, feeling more like a fool than usual. Nothing had gone right today and with Valentine's day nearly over, there was little chance his luck would change.

Nope, it was going to be another Valentine's day alone.

"Still don't got nobody." he murmured to himself as he walked straight into the kitchen without lifting his head.

He looked so downtrodden, it brought tears to his admirer's eyes. She hated to see him so upset and knew that now was the time to reveal herself. Quickly getting her things together, she confidently walked towards the kitchen, made a point to ignore the 'Staff only' sign and marched inside.

She found Goofy sat on a stool in a corner and crying into his apron. The kitchen was bustling and nobody took much notice of Goofy. She walked over and coughed nervously.

"Excuse me but why are you crying?" she asked softly.

"Cause I've got no date and Valentine's day is nearly over!" Goofy cried into his apron.

"But didn't you get my e-mail?"

"You mean the one from Mortimer, it wasn't a very funny joke. Or a very nice one."

The admirer looked confused "no, I mean the one I sent. Didn't you get it?"

Goofy shook his head. "You mean I had two e-mails? I actually have a secret admirer?" he asked astounded.

"Well, yes. Sorry its taken so long for me to talk to you." she replied shyly.

Goofy finally looked up and into the eyes of his admirer."You?"

She dried his tears and nodded, not really sure on what to say.

Goofy leapt into the air and yelled in delight. "Hurrah! I've got an admirer!" he gave her a big hug before bashfully releasing her and stepping back. "Sorry bout that, kinda got carried away."

She laughed and held his hand, before they realised the entire kitchen staff were staring at them.

"Do you want to get out of here?" she asked.

Hand in hand they walked through the loved up couples, not really noticing anyone else except each other. As they made it to the exit, Goofy caught a glimpse of Daisy and Minnie.

"I'll be right back." he explained.

Goofy strolled over to the front desk "say can you girls keep another secret?" he leaned closer "I think I've found out who my secret admirer really was!"

"You did!" Minnie and Daisy cried in unison, with matching worried expressions.

Goofy pointed to his admirer "take a looky over there!"

Daisy and Minnie looked in surprise.

"Her?" Minnie gasped.

"Yep, and we're going on a date. Don't wait up!" Goofy waved at them before walking back to his lady love.

Daisy and Minnie watched in disbelief as Goofy threw his apron on the floor and arm in arm with his Valentine, walked out of the House of Mouse.

Fin.