Russell was frustrated. He and Zoe have been dating for weeks- which were some of the best weeks of his life, and he still hasn't kissed her! Every time they've gotten close, he's either chickened out or something interrupts them.
The hedgehog cringed at the memory of their latest date. The clear thought of holding her paw, the pet shop lights reflecting in her eyes, and the millions of thoughts running in his head- nearly all of them telling him to kiss her. I gotta do it this time. Come on, Russell. Until his annoying voice of reason stopped him. What with it isn't perfect? What if I mess up?
The hedgehog grumbled. They're getting nowhere, and he doesn't want Zoe to be the one initiating everything; this is supposed to be a two-way street after all. Ugh, why did he have to be so bad at this?!
"Ooh, Russell!" Penny Ling broke his train of thought with Minka tailing beside her.
"Yes, Minka, Penny Ling?"
The panda giggled, "We were wondering if you and Zoe had your first kiss?"
"What?"
"It must've been soooo romantic, right Minka?"
"Yeah! Come on, Russell, give us the details!"
The hedgehog internally groaned, but when he tried to speak, all that came out was an aggravated scream.