"Travis, what did you do to Aphmau?" I yelled, standing around the couch where Aphmau was lying unconscious.
"I didn't do anything!" Travis said, looking at Katelyn, Laurance, Garroth, and I.
"Shut up you dorks, she's waking up," Katelyn snapped at us.
"Aw, so I can't give her CPR?" Travis asked.
"Huh? What happened?" Aphmau croaked, sitting up slowly.
"Oh Aphmau, I was so worried!" Katelyn exclaimed.
"We saw Travis talking to you from across the street and didn't think nothing of it until we saw you turn bright red and faint," Garroth said.
"We rushed over here to see what happened," Laurance said.
"Then they brought you inside," I said.
"Kawaii~Chan has the water!" Kawaii~Chan yelled, running into the living room with a glass of water.
"She's awake now. We don't need it anymore," I said.
"Good," Kawaii~Chan said, placing the water on the table. She looked up as the doorbell rang. "Kawaii~Chan will get it!"
"So what happened, Aphmau? Travis said you turned red from his devilishly good looks, which we all know is a total lie," Katelyn said, glaring at Travis.
"I…don't remember," Aphmau said, blinking a couple of times like she was trying to see what she forgot. "All I remember is Travis being annoying and-"
"Hey," Aaron said, interrupting Aphmau as he walked in with Kawaii~Chan.
"Oh god, he's here. Now remember." Aphmau said, her face turning red again.
"Aaron," Garroth and Laurance growled, glaring at Aaron.
"Hee hee hee, this is perfect! Kawaii~Chan is going to go into the kitchen to make cookies!" Kawaii~Chan said, leaving the room.
"Are you alright?" Aaron asked Aphmau, the concern clear on his face.
"I'm fine. Thank you, Aaron."
"Perfect timing," Travis mumbled, "so Aaron, why don't you sit down close to Aphmau?"
"Travis!" Laurance and Garroth snapped, turning to look at him. "What are you doing?"
"I'm just helping Aphmau out. Aaron has some nice broad shoulders. She could lean on them."
"Travis, what are you doing?" Aphmau asked, her eyes blazing with anger.
"This way, Aaron. Come on, sit here."
Aaron walked over and sat on the couch, letting Aphmau lean on him as her face somehow turned a brighter red than before.
"There we go," Travis said, satisfied with how he's positioned them.
"Travis, we need to see you in another room for a moment." Garroth said, as he and Laurance practically pushed Travis out of the room. I sighed and leaned against the wall, watching Kawaii~Chan freak out and take pictures of Aphmau leaning against Aaron.
"Kawaii~Chan, stop snapping pictures before I snap you!" Katelyn yelled.
"Eep!" Kawaii~Chan squeaked.
"What's going on in here?" Laurance asked as the guys walked back into the room.
"So Katelyn, Aphmau and Aaron are going to join us for our Valentines Day date tomorrow. It'll be a double date," Travis said.
"What? This is a shipping dream come true!" Kawaii~Chan squealed, jumping up and down.
"You told her about that? Great, now everyone knows," Katelyn sighed. "Travis, you blabbermouth!"
"This is news to me," Aaron said, turning to Aphmau.
"I am so sorry, Aaron. I have no idea what's going on, this is all happening way to fast and I-"
"It's okay. I'm fine with it."
"Hey Travis, you have room for a few more people?" Laurance asked.
"Absolutely! Are you guys coming with us too?" Travis asked.
"Yep. With our dates."
"Dates?!" Everyone yelled, looking at them in surprise.
"You guys have dates? Aphmau is going with Aaron, you know," I said.
"We know and we're okay with that. We're sure you have a good reason." Garroth said. "I've already asked Lucinda to be my date."
"And I'm going with Violet," Laurance said.
"You are?!" Everyone yelled, including me.
"If you want to, that is," he said, looking over at me.
I had a small moment of panic. I knew that Laurance liked me and I didn't feel the same way. But he looked so hopeful. My eyes strayed to Garroth, who was standing behind Laurance. His eyes were wide and he was shaking his head, trying to tell me not to. But I'm an idiot.
"Sure. I'll be your date," I said, forcing a smile. Laurance's eyes lit up and he smiled.
"Great!"
"This actually sounds fun. All of us hanging out on Valentine's Day," Katelyn said.
"Yeah, but everyone has to bring a date. It's the day of love after all," Travis said.
"Ooh, can Kawaii~Chan come?" Kawaii~Chan asked, jumping up and down.
"Sure," Katelyn said, turning to her.
"Yay! Kawaii~Chan is going to invite Reese and Michi~Senpai!"
"Uh Kawaii~Chan, are you sure you want to invite Michi? She might try to get with Reese," Aphmau said.
"But Kawaii~Chan doesn't want Michi~Chan to be alone!"
"And I don't want Zane to be alone either. Maybe I can invite him and him and Michi can be pretend dates or something," Aphmau said.
"Perfect!" Kawaii~Chan squealed.
"This is awesome! Everyone's coming on the date!" Katelyn exclaimed.
"I just invited Dante. He said he'll be coming with Nicole," Travis said.
"What?" Katelyn said, all traces of happiness replaced with anger.
I didn't really pay attention after that. I was to busy panicking about the fact that Laurance had asked me on a date and I accepted.
Yes, I am still alive.
Today's song is At All Costs by Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine:
If happiness was a tangible thing
It would be you
If you'd have told me the feeling you'd bring
I'd think it untrue
And people search for a wonder like you
All of their lives
You still amaze me after all this time
You pull me in like some kind of wind
Mesmerized by the hold I'm in
Leave you here, I don't wanna
I wanna
Promise as one does
I, I will protect you at all costs
Keep you safe here in my arms
I, I will protect you at all costs
At all costs
What's pain? When I look at you? No way
I could explain you, even if tried to
I'll never dream like used to do
If someone tried to hurt you, I don't
See how that could happen
I'd fight for you in ways you can't imagine
Felt this, no, I haven't, I hope
It would be all right to stay right here beside you
And promise as one does
I, I will protect you at all costs
Keep you safe here in my arms
I, I will protect you at all costs
At all costs
If you're ever feeling like you're lost
I'll come find you
Man all fronts, there's no ocean I won't swim across
To be right by you
And not just once, here and now I swear on my response
I'll remind you
And promise as one does
I, I will protect you at all costs
Keep you safe here in my arms
I, I will protect you at all costs
At all costs