Chapter 22 Shaggy and Crystal's Date
For the next few days Shaggy was in a much better mood. He was no longer depressed about the fact that Velma had moved on with her life and never wanted to date him again. Scooby was happy for Shaggy because he met a nice girl who had a dog that he really liked. His friends noticed that Shaggy was smiling more and was day dreaming when they met up to have lunch one afternoon. "Hey Shaggy are you ok?" Freddy asked who was just as concerned about his friends as the rest of the gang. "Like yeah Freddy I'm fine why do you ask?" responded Shaggy. "Well from the look on your face you seem happier. Did something good happen to you?" asked Freddy. "Yeah something good did happen to me and I'm hoping it will get better within time" answered Shaggy as he got up from the table and with Scooby right behind him they went to their next class. "I don't know what got Shaggy in a better mood but I'm happy that he is ok now" Velma thought to herself as she recalled how bad she felt telling Shaggy off the night she confronted him which ended with Shaggy kissing her. Velma felt guilty keeping the secret from Johnny which was she and Shaggy kissed but at the same time Velma was afraid of how Johnny would react. "Are you going to call her?" Scooby Doo asked because he was eager to see Crystal's dog Amber again. "Like yeah Scooby but do you think she'll say yes to a date with me?" Shaggy nervously asked. "Why wouldn't she? You're a good person so take a deep breath, don't be nervous and call Crystal to ask her out because you like this girl and I want to go on a date with her dog Amber" Scooby suggested to Shaggy who patted him on the head realizing Scooby was right. "Ok Scooby Doo I'm going to call her" Shaggy promised as he took out his cell phone and dialed her number.
Crystal: "Hello?"
Shaggy: "Um hi Crystal it's me Norville. Shoot why did I just say that? I remember telling you that I don't like my real name and I prefer to be called Shaggy" he said stupidly and out of nervousness because he was shaking like a leaf.
Crystal: "Hi Shaggy how are you?"
Shaggy: "I'm doing just fine. How are you?"
Crystal: "I'm good as well."
Shaggy: "I'm glad to hear it. Listen the reason why I called you is because I was wondering if you would like to go out on a date with me? If you don't want to I understand."
Crystal: "Shaggy of course I would like to go on a date with you. I was wondering when you were going to ask me out."
Shaggy: "Oh Crystal that's awesome that you said yes!" Shaggy exclaimed over the phone with a smile.
Crystal: "Would Scooby like to go out with Amber as well? We can make it a double date with our dogs if that's ok with you." Asked Crystal.
Shaggy: "Like yeah that would be great. Scooby wanted to ask Amber out but he was too nervous to ask her himself" lied Shaggy.
Crystal: "It's ok when do you want to go out?"
Shaggy: "How about tonight that is if you and Amber aren't doing anything."
Crystal: "Sure Shaggy tonight sounds perfect. I know this restaurant that allows dogs that is near the University called Bow Wow. Let's meet there at 8pm."
Shaggy: "Ok and we promise not to be late."
Crystal: "Groovy I'll text you the address. See you and Scooby Tonight."
"Crystal said yes. I'M SO HAPPY!" Shaggy shouted excitedly with a smile on his face. "I'm happy for you Shaggy but I can't believe you told Crystal that I was too nervous to ask her dog Amber out. You're the one who was nervous!" stated Scooby. "You're right and I'm sorry. But look on the bright side we both have dates for tonight so we start getting ready" Shaggy said as he and Scooby went through their closet for something nice to wear. "Zoinks I just realized the only things in my closet are green t shirts and brown pants which is most of my wardrobe. Like I have to go shopping soon" stated Shaggy as he continued to look for something different to wear. After who knows how long of raiding his closet Shaggy finally found something to wear. It was one of those t shirts that looked like a suit. "I know this shirt is goofy but it's all I have at the moment" Shaggy said as he showed Scooby what he was planning to wear. "I like it Shaggy and I think Crystal will like it as well" Scooby Doo said assuring Shaggy that he wanted to wear tonight was just fine. After finding something suitable to wear Shaggy and Scooby groomed themselves for a while before heading to the restaurant. On the way to the restaurant Shaggy bought Crystal a bouquet of Daisies and Scooby got Amber a chew toy shaped like a steak. As soon as they got to the restaurant Crystal and Amber were already there. "Hi Crystal you look beautiful tonight" Shaggy said as he noticed the dress she was wearing which had colorful designs from the 60's. "Thank you Shaggy. You look handsome as well. I like your shirt" Crystal said which made Shaggy feel better about wearing a t shirt that looked like a suit and tie.
"Like I got you these flowers" Shaggy said he handed Crystal the bouquet of daisies. "Oh Shaggy there beautiful. Daisies are my favorite flowers. Thank you so much" exclaimed Crystal as she hugged Shaggy. "You're welcome and Scooby got Amber a present as well since this is their first date too" Shaggy said as Scooby walked up to Amber and gave her the steak chew toy. Amber saw her present and loved it right away because she picked it up and started squeaking it. "Aw Amber likes her present thank you Scooby" Crystal said as she petted Scooby on his head. "Shall we go in?" asked Shaggy as he offered his arm for Crystal to hold so they enter the restaurant together. "Yes" answered Crystal as she took Shaggy by the arm while he led her in. "Good evening folks how many are in your party?" asked the hostess. "Four" answered Shaggy as he pointed to himself Crystal and their dogs. "Right this way" said the hostess as she led them to a table for four. "Someone will be along in a moment to take your order." "Please allow me to pull up a chair for you" offered Shaggy. "Thank you Shaggy that's very gentlemanly of you to do" Crystal said as she sat down after Shaggy pulled out her chair. "Here Amber please sit down" Scooby said to Amber when he pulled out a chair for his date in which she climbed on to her seat and sat next to Scooby. "Good evening everyone my name is Walter and I'll be your waiter for tonight. May I get you anything to drink before you decide on what would like to order?" Walter asked Shaggy and everyone else. "I'll have a root beer" said Shaggy "What about you Crystal?" "I'll have a root beer too" Crystal answered. "Sparkling water for myself and this lovely dog sitting next to me will have the same if she wants" Scooby told the waiter and Amber who nodded her head yes. "I'll be back with your drinks and I'll take your orders as well in a moment" the waiter said as he left to get their drinks. "So Shaggy tell me a little about yourself. I would really like to get to know you better" suggested Crystal. "Well I'm from a town called Crystal Cove where I lived all of my life with my mom, dad and Scooby Doo who has been my best friend and loyal dog ever since my parents gave him to me when I was a little boy. I'm a student at Miskatonic University majoring in Culinary Arts along with Scooby because we both dream of becoming chefs. My friends are students here at Miskatonic University as well because there from Crystal Cove too and we're into solving mysteries" Shaggy told Crystal. "Wow really? I go to Miskatonic University too. I'm a photography major and I also work for the school newspaper as their photographer" exclaimed Crystal. "Like that's great. Now I know why you wear that camera around your neck" Shaggy said as he wondered why Crystal has that camera on her.
"Ok folks I'm back with your drinks. Have you decided on what you would like to order?" Walter asked as he placed the drinks on the table. "I'll have the garden salad with the grill chicken and lite Italian dressing" said Crystal. "I'll have the double cheese burger with French fries" said Shaggy. "My date and I would like a plate of Spaghetti and Meatballs" Scooby told the waiter. "Very well then I'll be back with your orders" Walter said as he took the menus away and submitted their orders to the kitchen. "You're going to enjoy the food here Shaggy and Scooby. It's really good!" stated Crystal. "Like I hope so because I'm hungry and I'll eat anything" Shaggy said as his stomach began to growl. "Me too" agreed Scooby. It was about ten minutes later when Walter finally came back with the food that they ordered. "Here is your food please enjoy" said Walter as he went to another table to take more orders. "Like your right Crystal the food here is delicious" Shaggy said as he was eating. "I'm glad you like it and I see that our dogs are enjoying their meal as well" Crystal pointed out as she noticed Scooby and Amber enjoying their dinner together. "Hey Scooby what made you want to order the Spaghetti and Meatballs?" Shaggy curiously asked. "It's because tonight is Lady and The Tramp night and the menu I ordered from said if two dogs or a human couple who are on a date tonight ordered Spaghetti and Meatballs they get their entire order for half price" answered Scooby. Shaggy and Crystal were rather happy to hear that their bill was going to be cut in half and they noticed that there were decorations from the Disney movie Lady and The Tramp that came out in 1955.
"How did we miss all of this?" Crystal asked Shaggy. "Like I have no idea but let's enjoy the fact that we're going to get our bill cut in half" Shaggy answered as he, Crystal, Scooby and Amber were eating. "Here Amber you can have the last meatball" Scooby Doo offered. "Aw Scooby that's so sweet of you to do" Crystal told him. As Scooby and Amber were finishing off the plate of Spaghetti by sheer luck both Scooby and Amber were about to eat the same strand of Spaghetti. They ended up accidently kissing causing both of the dogs to blush. "Aw Scooby and Amber had their first kiss just Lady and Tramp did when they were eating Spaghetti" Shaggy said as he noticed Scooby and Amber blushing deeply. Scooby's face was a deep shade of red mixed with his brown fur. As for Amber's face her cheeks were pink mixed in with her golden fur. As soon as they were finished with their meal Shaggy did something that he wasn't proud of. He accidently burped out loud. "OMG excuse me that was disgusting" Shaggy said was very embarrassed for burping out loud in a restaurant while on a date. "It's ok Shaggy. To be honest that was the loudest belch I've ever heard. It was both gross and fascinating at the same time so no worries" Crystal said making Shaggy feel better. Their waiter brought them the bill when they requested it and were happy dinner didn't cost that much. "Here Crystal let me take care of the bill" Shaggy offered as he pulled out a credit card that his parents gave him to use for School and to buy food. "Thanks Shaggy I appreciate it" Crystal told him as Shaggy paid for dinner and left a tip for the waiter.
"Would you like to go for a nighttime walk before heading back?" asked Crystal. "Like yeah that sounds great" answered Shaggy. "Groovy let's go" Crystal said as she, Shaggy, Amber and Scooby walked out of the restaurant together and went for a walk. "The stars are gorgeous out tonight. I have to get pictures of this" said Crystal as she took out her camera and started taking pics. "Like they are beautiful. Crystal can I tell you something?" Shaggy asked. "Of course Shaggy. What's on your mind?" Crystal asked who became curious to know what he wanted to say. Then Shaggy began to speak, "This is my first date I've had in a very long time." "Really you dated before?" Crystal asked. "Like yeah I did. In fact I used to have a girlfriend but I broke up with her because I made dumb choices and when I wanted to get back together she told me that she longer had feelings for me and just wanted to be friends. At first I was upset about it and I wanted her back for a very long time. Then I realized that it was time for me to move on with my life just like my ex-girlfriend did. I hope that doesn't bother you." "Of course it doesn't bother me. I'm glad you told me this because I believe that people should be honest with each other especially when their on a date. I'm going to be honest with you too. This is both mine and Amber's first date with anyone" Crystal said which shocked Shaggy and Scooby. "Like how can this be your first date?! You and Amber are beautiful. Who wouldn't want to go on a date with you?" Shaggy asked. "Aw you're so sweet Shaggy. I guess not a lot of guys are into girls who look like hippies" Crystal told him. "Well if any guy isn't into you they're not worth your time because their idiots for not seeing how beautiful you are" Shaggy said which made her blush. "Would you like Scooby and I to walk you and Amber back to your dorm?" "Yes Shaggy that would be wonderful thank you" Crystal smiled as she, Shaggy and their dogs started heading back.
"Oh Shaggy I had a wonderful time tonight and so did Amber. Thank you so much" Crystal said to Shaggy as she hugged him. "Like you're welcome and I had a great time tonight too" Shaggy said to Crystal. "Um Crystal since you and I along with our dogs had such an awesome night together I was wondering if you consider maybe being my girlfriend? Shaggy asked. "Really me?! I've never been anyone's girlfriend before so my answer is yes of course and I think Amber is Scooby's new girlfriend am I right Scooby Doo?" Crystal said as she winked at Scooby and Amber. "Yeah if Amber would like to be my lady dog?" asked Scooby. Since Amber couldn't speak like Scooby she barked and Scooby understood what she said which meant yes and made him a very happy dog. Shaggy since we're now a couple I hope to get to meet your friends soon" said Crystal. "Like sure I think they'll be delighted to meet you" Shaggy told her as he and Scooby wished Crystal and Amber good night. On the way back to their dorm Shaggy had a tune stuck in his head that he was singing to that he made up,
"I met by chance
a girl in bell-bottom pants
and she likes to say
"Groovy"
She came out of the blue
And in an instant I knew
Everything would be
Groovy
For her, I'd climb a mountain
Swim the deepest ocean
I'd even help her shopping
That's the depth of my devotion
It will be
A dream come true
She's even got a doggy for Scooby-Doo!
How groovy
Just us two
So groovy
([Scooby:] Don't forget Scooby-Doo!)
Groovy
Our love will never be blue
I'll take this girl
On a tour of the world
Going port to port
(Groovy)
We'll spend all our time
Every single last dime
At the best food courts
Groovy!
Her smile's so bright it lights up
My romantic feelings
And best of all she's so tall
like, I won't have to reach for high things!
And even when
I'm chasing ghosts
I'll quit in time for dinner
Six o'clock at the most!
How groovy
Just us two
So groovy
([Scooby:] Don't forget Scooby Doo!)
Our love will never be blue
She'll cook me all my favorites
Six or seven helpings
And when it comes to say "I do"
We'll have a tie dye wedding
Our house will be
So very fine
We'll fill it up with stuff from 1969!
How groovy
Just us two
So groovy
And Shaggy Jr. too!
Groovy
And maybe some baby dogs too
([Scooby:] Aww, heeheeheeheeheehee!)
How groovy (groovy)
So groovy (groovy)
How groovy."
When Shaggy and Scooby got back they both big smiles on their faces and in their hearts and for the first time in a while they were both very happy and went to sleep dreaming of their new girlfriends who they couldn't wait to take out on another date again.
Author's Note: OMG I think this is properly my most romantic chapter yet. Anyway as any of you know who are reading Rekindle Love I wrote in the author's note on chapter 21 that someone suggested that I should add Crystal to my fan fiction as Shaggy's new love interest. At first I had no idea who left me the comment that said Crystal should be added because the screen name said guest. Well I got a message from that person who gave me the idea and he goes by Rubberman85. To Rubberman85 if you see this thank you again. As I said before I welcome ideas and chapters for this story along with my other fan fictions that I'm currently writing. I don't own Lady and The Tramp because Disney does. I just wanted to include a little bit of it in this chapter because I'm a fan of old school Disney movies as well. I also don't own the song How Groovy. That song was one of three songs that were sung in Scooby Doo and the Alien Invaders which is own by whoever created that movie which I enjoyed as a child. Please stay tune for my next update.