Chapter 4: The First Night

After that marvellous dinner, Hal and Bubbles decided to leave.

Hal: Thank you so much for having us here.

Bomb: And thanks for the lovely dinner too!

Bubbles: Our pleasure. We should do this again some time.

Red: Since the food you guys prepared is way off this world, who am I to say no?

Hal: *chuckles* That's good to hear! See you around!

All: Bye!

As soon as the front door closes, the 3 birds get on with cleaning up the dishes and the table. Once they were all done, they sat in the living room watching TV together. The TV was airing "The Dating Game". In the middle of the show, Bomb broke the silence.

Bomb: I never expected those two to be together.

Red: I suspected it, man. Ever since I saw them at the class, building the boat, I always knew they were together.

Bomb: I understand that they are trying to keep it discreet because it's a type of relationship you don't usually see, especially in this community. But still, it feels kind of weird even thinking about it.

Red: Whatever man. As long as they are happy, and not hurting anyone, it should be fine. Right, Chuck?

Chuck was the only one not engaging in the conversation. He was too busy focusing on the show.

Red: Chuck…?

Chuck: *surprised* Huh? What? Yeah? Yes?

Red: Too busy watching the show huh?

Chuck: Yeah, I am. Anyway, what is it?

Red: I said, as long as Hal and Bubbles are happy, and not hurting anyone, it should be fine. Right?

Chuck: Oh, yeah. I mean, love doesn't have to be restricted to one type. Love is unconditional. Who could stop two creatures loving each other, right?

Red: Yeah, you're right.

As the show ended, they decided to turn in for the night as it was getting late. Bomb was tucking his nest.

Bomb: *yawn* Goodnight, guys!

Chuck & Red: Goodnight.

As they both were heading to Red's room, or in this case, their room, Chuck couldn't keep his mind away from spending his first night in his crush's room. For sure he would be overcome with insomnia the whole night. It was the only time that Chuck didn't talk much. Red noticed this since the start.

Red: Hey, Chuck.

Chuck: Yeah?

Red: Are you really alright?

Chuck: I'm fine.

Red: You sure? Because you didn't talk much today. This isn't you.

Chuck: I'm sure. It's just that…

Red: Yeah?

Chuck wanted to pop the question, the question that he's been dying to ask. But he felt too nervous and the time wasn't right.

Chuck: It's just that, I'm just really tired.

Red: Oh, I see. Well, then. Get some sleep. Goodnight.

Chuck: Goodnight.

He knew he was regretting not telling him. He then thought he just have to wait.

It was already 2:00 am. Red and Bomb are sound asleep. The only one awake that night was Chuck. He kept tossing and turning, but still couldn't sleep. He couldn't stop thinking about Red. So, he sat up on his nest, rubbed his eyes and stared at Red. It was pitch dark, but the moon's gleam was bright enough to glimmer on sleeping Red. Chuck couldn't help but fall in love with what he was seeing. He slowly got up, and walked slowly to Red to get a closer look. He was just two feet away from Red, and couldn't help but admire the way Red was sleeping.

Chuck: *softly* If only I have the courage to pop the question. But I guess, that has to wait. And I am not sure if you are willing to accept my proposal.

Chuck was in total dilemma about this, and this wasn't even helping him with getting his sleep. So, he decided to head outside for a while for some fresh air. He slowly opened the door to avoid waking Red. Then, he slowly headed downstairs and slowly opened the front door to avoid waking Bomb. He didn't get far from the house. Just a few feet and was staring at the night sky filled with twinkling stars. It was really beautiful, and it just so happened, a shooting star passed by. Chuck always believed that shooting stars grant wishes. So, he made a wish immediately.

Chuck: I wish for me and Red to be happy together for eternity.