The redhead Lord makes his way up to the Willow Residence home. Anthony put on this burgundy dress shirt featuring a spread collar and long sleeves with adjustable double-button barrel cuffs and button vents. This shirt was tucked inside his fitted white dress pants which were held by a light brown leather belt and a matching pair of loafers. A brown leather strap watches accessory on his right wrist and a white blazer jacket. Finally, his hair was tied into a lower ponytail, and in his hands was a bouquet of six white roses and six baby breaths with some greenery wrapped in beige paper and tied into a white ribbon bow.

When he walked up the steps of their front porch, he took a deep breath before knocking on one of the front doors and saw it open. What he expected was to be his date but it's revealed to be Silver's dad whose face is giving him a death stare and more threatening like he's going to chase him away.

"So," his voice was deep and intimidating. "you're my son's date?" He crosses his arms over his chest as he looks at Anthony.

Anthony gulped before nodding his head. "Ye-yes sir." He quickly bowed his head.

Silver's mom scoffed at her husband from behind. "This is our son's first date so please don't embarrass him or us Roberto." She then looked at Anthony. "Hi! I'm sure you remember me, I am his mom! Please! Come in! Come in!" She ushered the young man into the house. "Oh! You brought flowers!"

"I hope they're not too much," Anthony said nervously.

"Nonsense! They are perfect!" Paula exclaimed. "I will let my son know that you're here, he's upstairs in his room getting ready."

Roberto soon went into protective mode all of a sudden as he grins the young man's shoulder and guides him to the living room. "I need to talk to you before I let you take our son Silver anywhere." Paula rolled her eyes as she took that as her cue to head upstairs while the dad had a word with the son of the Duke.

In Silver's bedroom, he is sitting on his vanity chair checking out his face in the mirror. His two twin sisters are sitting on his bed with his puppy Buster laying between them. The young man is wearing a white shirt blouse featuring roll-up sleeves, and layer on top of it was this dark blue knitted vest with three white buttons and bright yellow trouser pants that he tucked inside which head up by a brown leather belt and a red bow. On his feet is a red pair of Chuck Taylor shoes with white long socks hidden inside of his trousers. Lastly, he's carrying a red apple-shaped crossbody bag with a red leather leash.

This look is completed with his black square glasses that sat on his nose, plain red headband and his black hairstyle is a rolled updo.

Silver finishes fixing his hair before looking at his little sisters who were watching him. "What do you girls think? Too much or too little?" He asked, his voice sounding nervous but confident at the same time.

Both of the twins look at each other before turning back to their brother. "Too much," they both say almost at the same time.

Buster got up as he came up to his master's lap.

"You don't think I look too much?" He asks Buster.

The puppy barks once. "No! You look great!"

"Huh...I guess they're wrong!" Buster barks again before licking his face again and his tail wagging.

Silver laughs and petted his dog. "Thanks, Buster. You're just an adorable pup." He pets his head.

His two sisters giggled and watched their big brother play with his dog.

Just then, a knock was heard on the open door causing all heads to turn to see who it was.

It was his mom, Paula, who stepped inside his room. "Silver, your date is here!" She announced with a smile.

Silver gasped immediately from his vanity chair. "He's here already?" He asked.

Paula nodded. "Yes, and he looks great!" She said with a giggle.

Silver soon started to feel nervous. "I can't believe he's here! Oh gosh, he's here!"

Paula gave her daughters a look and knowing what she meant, the girls left their brother's room with the door closing behind them. "Don't worry, Silver! You'll be fine!" She said to her son. "Besides, he's such a handsome man!"

"Yes, he's a handsome guy." Silver replies, getting up from his chair before heading toward his closet as his mother sat on the edge of the bed.

"You do know that just because you're both gay, this doesn't mean you two get to escape from giving us little adopted grandchildren in the future, right? Or hire a surrogate mother to carry your child... in fact, I am happy to volunteer!" Paula teases.

"MAMA!?" Paula laughed at Silver's embarrassed response, whose face went red like a tomato just like his plain jacket.

"Well, I think next time, if he asks you out again. I think next time is a special event, especially one that requires a family dinner." She smirked. She leads him back into the living room where his twin sisters, his Dad, and a very scared-looking Anthony stand. The redhead practically sighs in relief when he sees the young glasses-wearing man.

Anthony practically sighs in relief when he sees the young glasses-wearing man. "Woah… You… you look wonderful."

Silver smile. "Thank you. You look handsomer! I mean not fuller you don't look fuller, but, m-more handsome." He rambled. Letting out a small giggle, his heart beating fast in his chest.

Anthony smiled. "Thank you, are you ready?" Anthony begins so gentlemen, Silver takes his arms and walks forward the door.

Roberto grins. "And have him home by 10!"

"Yes sir!" Anthony says quickly. "You ready?" He asks, leading the glasses-wearing man out the door.

"As ready as I'll ever be." He says, getting out of his house.

"Oh! And uh… these are for you! Hope you like them, they are from the Flower Market in West Center Street at Magic Kingdom. Freshly picked out." Silver blush and see that he's holding a bouquet of white roses and baby breath.

"T-they are?" Silver asks softly. "For me?"

"Well duh!" He grins. "Who else?"

"White roses……" Silver spoke softly as he took a sniff. "My favorite type of flower!"

"Really? I never knew that!" Anthony was taken by surprise. "I will have to take notes next time I bring you flowers."

Silver handed his flowers to Paula who later went to the kitchen to grab a glass vase and water.

"Shall we?" Anthony has his right arm out.

Silver giggles "We shall…" He looped his arm and they began to leave for their date.

Roberto mumbled wishing the two good luck on their date before it closed and headed to the kitchen where his wife is at.

"Oh, I just love when someone brings flowers on their first date!" Paula sighs dreamily at the flower. "Unlike the flowers you got me when we were in high school." She groaned.

"What are you talking about?" Roberto scoffs. "The flowers looked nice when I gave them to you!"

"Roberto, my mother saw you plucking those flowers out of our neighbor's front yard," She stated.

"Ah.. well, I thought it would make you happy!" He defended himself.

She sighed and shook her head.

The place they went for their first date is Tony's Town Square Restaurant located on Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom. Decorated in iconic American Italian stylings with Artwork from Lady and the Tramp adorning its walls, the main room features a fountain, complete with a statue of the beloved couple, as its centerpiece. Anthony decided to have him and Silver dine in a patio area outdoors, after their waiter, Tony, led them to their table and the boys ordered their drink, Anthony paid for everything since he is paying for the date.

Anthony orders himself a glass of Rustico while Silver just orders plain cold water as he doesn't drink even when he's 21. While waiting for their food to arrive, Silver's eyes began to wander around the restaurant. With its whitewashed balustrades, French doors, and expansive front porch, which offers fantastic views for people-watching. It's the most beautiful restaurant to dine in.

"It sure is beautiful here tonight!" Silver said, taking a sip of his water.

Anthony nods his head. "Yeah, it really is." He smiles. "The atmosphere and the food they serve! It really tastes like real Italian food as if you're in Italy."

Tony came back with the food they ordered, he placed the plates down in front of them. "Here you go, guys. Enjoy!" He said as he walked away.

Silver and Anthony grab their fork and knife and begin eating their food, Silver gets a chicken parmigiana while Anthony orders a New York Strip Steak. And man does this food taste good! Anthony puts his fork down and lets out a loud moan. "Mmmm, this is delicious! I can't believe how good it is! This place is amazing!"

Silver laughs. "It's true! Tony's does have the best Italian dishes in Magic Kingdom!"

As the two continue eating their meal, Anthony notices that Silver seems distracted from his food with him. "Are you ok?" He asks, concerned.

Silver sighs deeply. "Not really. I'm sorry. I can't seem to focus on our date. All I can think of is how much you look just like someone I used to date for five years." He says quietly.

"He…. Well…" Silver felt like he was burning on the inside.

Anthony could tell that something is bothering the young man so he decided to ask. "That someone who looks like me? Does this guy also bear any resemblance to me?" He asked curiously.

"Depending on what form he used," Silver replied.

Anthony looks at him in surprise. "Wait, what did you mean by 'what form he used'?" He asked, arching his eyebrows.

Silver bites his lip.

"You see he-"

Suddenly, Tony emerged out of nowhere in front of them with an accordion in hand, before placing a spaghetti with meatballs and playing a fine tune. Joe appeared behind him strumming guitar. Anthony blushed profusely, as did Silver, and the music began to play.

"Woah! Woah! Woah!" Anthony stops them. "I-I don't recall ordering spaghetti with meatballs!" He then eyes Silver. "Did you order this?"

"No!" Silver shook his head. "I-I didn't order this! I don't think any of us order this spaghetti with meatballs."

Tony chuckled at the two. "We figure you two might enjoy this special meal, so we made it for you!"

As Tony began to sing, his deep voice echoed on the patio. Anthony and Silver looked at each other and eventually gave an "Oh well!" shrug and started eating this spaghetti.

[Song: Bella Notte - Lady and the Tramp - 2019 version]

Tony:

Oh, this is the night

It's a beautiful night

And they call it Bella Notte

As Anthony and Silver dined on the delicious meal, they exchanged pleasantries. As Silver listened to the lovely music being played, he burst into a grin. Anthony looked at him with a kind gaze that made him feel warm.

Tony:

Look at the skies

They have stars in their eyes

On this lovely Bella Notte

Tony's singing brought a smile to Anthony's face. It was his gaze that caught the attention of Silver. He was awestruck by the beauty of his dark brown eyes, his smooth skin, and his glowing soul as he absorbed the pleasant moments of music surrounding him. If only he could hold his hand, caress his soft skin, and let him know how much he loved him, he would do anything for him.

Tony:

Side by side with your loved one

You'll find enchantment here

Anthony smiled as Silver enjoyed the savory pasta and meatballs. He carefully slurped the long strand of spaghetti into his mouth, only to find himself face to face with Silver's lips as he had apparently been slurping the same piece. The redhead blushed profusely as well as the glasses, and the inadvertent kiss was broken. Silver shyly smiled and averted his eyes, blushing profusely.

Tony:

The night will weave its magic spell

When the one you love is near

Silver couldn't help but admire how handsome Anthony looked underneath the light above them, especially in a dress shirt, accentuating his figure. His deep, blue eyes were intense and affectionate as he looked at him, and he found Silver feeling quite warm when gazing at him. He was enjoying this evening far more than he had ever planned, especially in the company of the kind, gentle Anthony.

Tony & Joe:

Oh, this is the night

And the heavens are right

On this lovely Bella Notte

As the two stare lovely at each other, Tony and Joe give each other a wink before slowly backing away from the young couple. Silver and Anthony smiled and continued to eat their meal.

"That was……… unexpected." Silver chuckle.

Anthony gives him a quick smirk before he too chuckles with him. "It was certainly a pleasant surprise. Never would have thought we ended up doing the Lady and the Tramp moment."

Silver laughed. "I know." He said, smiling. "I never expected to end up doing a spaghetti scene like this with you."

Anthony gave him a quick smile. "Me neither." He replies.

"Oh my god just kiss already you dumb idiots!"

"Rachel, shush!"

"Don't you shush me, Logan!"

"I will shush you whatever I want!"

"Oh why you!!!"

"Would you two knock it off!!!"

"What the-?" Silver looked right across in front of him, finding all of his friends quietly watching the two of them. It didn't help when all five of them were hiding behind the bushes that didn't cover them that much and Adam tried to hide behind the lamppost as if that would help him from getting spotted.

"Y-y-you, how long have you guys been watching?!"

"Oh crap, we've been caught. Scram!" Toren jumped onto one of Adam's shoulders when he started running, scooping Gabriel up in his arm and carrying him along.

"Abandoned ship! Abandoned ship!" Logan exclaimed.

Gabriel looked back as he was being carried. "G-good luck, Silver! Sorry for watching youuu!"

Rachel followed not too far behind them. The brunette woman gave a smile and winked as she passed Silver and Anthony. "You guys can have your privacy, go for it, Silver!"

The two watched as they ran down the street, caught off guard by what just happened. Never would they have expected to see the Dream Defenders spying on them, not sure how long exactly but must be half long.

"I can't believe those guys…" Silver was hiding his face behind his hands, completely embarrassed by his friend's actions. "I'm so sorry about all that." He apologized. "They have never done this before with my last partner and now… Oh my gosh! What on earth were they thinking!!!"

Anthony waved his hand dismissively, "No, it's fine... I hope.." He shook his head and sighed. "Anyway, I think we better pay for our meals."

Silver nodded. "Yeah, I guess." He said, picking up his wallet.

Anthony stopped him before reaching for his own wallet. "Let me pay for our meals, after all, it's my first time going on a date." He said, giving him a sly grin.

Silver gave him a quick smile. "You really don't mind paying for our meal?"

Anthony gave him a quick nod. "Of course not. You look like you're having a great time, and I am enjoying this date as well." He took out his wallet. "OH, WAITER!"

"It was amazing eating at Tony's Restaurant. The food was delicious." Silver said as the two ended up sitting on the bench that showed the view of the Seven Lagoon Lake with the lights from the lampposts reflecting the dark water underneath it.

The two sat together, enjoying the sight of the view in front of them. Now, this was more like their usual dates. Then Anthony looked over at Silver with a teasing look on his face.

"Don't look at me like that! It's not my fault I am too easy to please," Silver scolded with his face flushed, turning away from him to hide it.

Anthony smiled. "You're very easy to please." He replied. "But gosh the way your face turns red whenever I flirt with you." He teases. "I could get used to this." He added with a wink.

Silver blushed again. "You don't have to flirt with me all the time you know." He told him.

Anthony chuckled. "I know, but it's fun." He said.

Soon a silence came, the two enjoying the scenery in front of them. They both enjoyed the quiet moments, taking in the beauty of the moment, as they gazed at the dark sky.

Anthony takes a deep breath before looking at Silver with a serious expression. "You were saying something about how I resemble someone you dated before?"

Silver heart skipped a beat. He felt his face turn bright red, and he stuttered. "Umm, yes. Yes, I was." He mumbled but not looking at Anthony.

Anthony tilted his head. "And who is this 'someone' you refer to?"

Silver gulped. He cleared his throat before speaking, there was no turning back now. "Well, he wasn't exactly a human."

Anthony raised his eyebrow. "Whatever do you mean?"

Silver swallowed hard. He stared at Anthony's face, hoping that he wouldn't freak out or panic. "He was a gargoyle." He finally confessed.

Anthony remained silent, his face showing surprise. "What…."

Silver soon explains everything and shares a story of his old relationship with a deer gargoyle he dated back then. From the moment he met "Anthony" in Animal Kingdom to how it is revealed to be Staghart this whole time before he explains how Puck turns him into a human as a joke but he didn't think there could be a real Anthony out there since he thought that he was just someone who didn't exist. Anthony was absolutely shocked to hear that this Staghart guy has his physical appearance as his own but he listened carefully to let Silver finish before he said anything.

Silver has explained to him that Staghart hasn't used his human form since they first started dating after the post-Hex era, but there was sometimes he used his human form but most of the time throughout their relationship he didn't. The young glasses-wearing man was in tears when he revealed this to him.

"……And that's why when you removed your mask at your family's ball, I was in complete utter shock that you turned out to be real!" He said, staring directly down at the ground but didn't make eye contact. "I didn't think there was a real Anthony out there in the world. All this time, my former partner wasn't aware that his human persona is real and not something that's made up."

He wiped away the tear from his cheek. "I'm sorry." He said. "I wish I could just tell you all this from the start but I didn't know how to say it." He added. "I'm so sorry….." He sobs into his hands.

Anthony was still in a state of stunned disbelief. He looked at Silver with a surprised expression, his eyes wide open. He placed his hand on Silver's shoulder. "It's okay." He replied. "I… I understand. It's understandable why you didn't tell me about this before. But I am glad that you told me." He gave him a reassuring smile.

Silver sniffled. He looked up, wiping the tears from his cheeks. He looked at Anthony with a surprised expression. "You… you aren't mad at me?"

Anthony chuckled. "Why would I be mad at you?" He asked. "You told me everything but the whole truth and I am grateful for it." He paused. "Actually, I'm a little bit confused though. Why did you hide this from me?"

Silver looked down. He took a deep breath. "I didn't want you to get mad at me for not telling you this." He admitted. "I didn't want to keep this thing from you."

Anthony nodded. "I understand." He said, before taking his hands. "I won't hold it against you." He reassured him. "I'm happy that you shared this with me." He continued. "After all, I wouldn't have gotten to know you this much if you didn't share this with me." Anthony gave him a warm smile.

Silver smiled back. He looked up at Anthony, gazing into his eyes. He felt his heart beating faster than before. He was nervous and happy at the same time. "I'm… I'm so happy to hear that." He said, his voice trembling.

"I'm so happy you feel that way too," Anthony said, with his finger, he wiped away the tears that were falling down Silver's cheeks.

When the two eyes met, they both felt a connection between them. It was almost like an electric current ran through them. Anthony knew he was staring into Silver's soul, and Silver felt the same. They both were thinking the same thing.

Anthony's hand touched Silver's cheek. He slowly leaned forward, going to place a soft kiss on Silver's lips. As his mouth was about to touch Silver's, Silver sighed before stopping him. "Wait." He said, placing his hand on Anthony's chest.

Anthony looked at him with a curious expression. "What. What's wrong?" He asked.

Silver stared at Anthony's face. "I'm not sure if I am ready for this yet." He said. "Especially everything that just happened about a few minutes ago."

Anthony gave him a reassuring smile. "If you aren't ready, then I won't force you." He said. "I won't pressure you to do this if you don't want to." He added.

Silver smiled back. He nodded. "Thank you." He said.

So rather than kissing him on the lip that anyone did on their first date, Anthony gently kissed Silver's cheek. He then stood up, pulling Silver up from the bench. "I better take you home," he said, "your dad would get mad at me if I kept you out here for too long."

Silver smiled. "Yeah, we better get going." He said.

Acting like an English gentleman, Anthony has his arm out to escort Silver back home which he takes it.

They arrive back at the Willow house. It was nearly almost 10 o'clock so they did make it back in time just as Silver's dad told him. Anthony escorted his date onto the front porch of the house where the inside of the house is dark with no light on through the front windows. Silver turned to look at him, giving him a smile and his hand a squeeze.

"I had a great time tonight." He said.

Anthony felt his face flush fully, fingers brushing through the feathers at the back of his neck. "So did I," he admitted, feeling his heart pounding in his chest and a warm sensation filling his body. He paused, scratching his cheek. "Y'know, Forever nighttime spectacular has temporarily returned to the World Showcase Lagoon following the end of Harmonious. If you want to go there, I mean."

"Anthony, are you asking me out again?"

"Mayyyyybe."

The young Hispanic man sighed and playfully shook his head, smiling softly before tilting his head to kiss his companion on the cheek. "I'd love to."

Silver walks inside the house after opening the door, right before he closes, he takes one look at Anthony. "Good night, Anthony." He smiled, he blew a kiss closing the door behind him.

Anthony stayed outside the door, touching his cheek where Silver kissed him. A smile slowly forms on his face.

"Yeah…. Good night to you too, Silver."

Their first date went really well, but they never ended up doing the Lady and the Tramp moment. Then again, Tony's Town Square Restaurant is the most beautiful and romantic restaurant to dine so it wouldn't be surprising if Tony somehow romanticizes the mood as they did in the animated movie.

As for our lovely Dream Defenders friends, who wouldn't have guessed they somehow spying on their friend's first date, consider that Silver is the second youngest of the group with Toren being younger as he's confirmed to be 17 years old in this future timeline by his creator, AvalorianJaquin, in the review section. Even though Silver is old enough to handle this on his own, sometimes his generous, trusting, and helpful nature can cause him trouble, as others might take advantage of it so they are only looking out for him just to make sure Anthony doesn't try to upper hand him for his own gain.

Lastly, a quick little announcement, instead of releasing two chapters a week on every Wednesday and Sunday that I normally did. I have decided to release it every Wednesday a week so that I would have more time to rewrite and edit some chapters before publishing.

Next Chapter on Wednesday: Silver and Anthony attended Vicky's Afternoon Tea party at her Manor for the first time as the official couple.