#needless to say she never has it because ben hogs it

[vtmb2s]

I had this from an ask meme from like 2 months ago or so and deleted the og post, I dunno why -_-  anyway it was in my google docs so I’m reposting it

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How did they first meet? What was their first impression of each other?

You know… fun Zion Canyon trip!! (credit for this one goes to Dany cause I don’t have good ideas but the whole ordeal would actually happen pre-game, because that’s when the courier would most likely sign up for a caravan I think) 

Audrey thought Follows-Chalk was just messing with her when he said who they were gonna meet, no way this guy is still alive. Needless to say she hates him, she’s heard enough horrendous things about him in her NCR days to form her opinion. He didn’t like her much either aaaghhh how can you see through my fake atonement thing where I’m basically doing the same as before. (she doesn’t really see through it initially, she’s just too stubborn to buy the whole redemption arc thing from the beginning and ends up realizing that she just happened to be right). Understanding why she doesn’t trust him but also resenting that. 

Who felt romantic feelings first?

fjjhdsjhd he does probably, vaguely. She has a much harder time accepting it considering his background and all that, so that came later.

Did either of them try to resist their feelings?

YEAH! Both actually, enemies to vaguely friends to lovers and all that but like I said, Audrey has a much harder time coming to terms with this, she feels a little stupid about it because she knows what this guy has done!!! ( and he knows that, hence why he’s pushing it all down in favor of his stupid little revenge thing) He’s so weird and just looks like a mummy, what is there to like objectively. But she does. What thematic parallels do to a mfer 😔

Who initiated the relationship?

She did… Canyon visit nr 2, she technically fucking hates it there but for some reason she wants to go back (well. you know why), perhaps just a little vacation. And well there was clearly something there so why act on it. The most embarrassing moment of her life but it’s worth it I suppose. 

Who said “I love you” first?

Also her… Sorry queen you have to do all the work

Who gets jealous easily?

I think him but not in a way where he’d say anything, he’s just like 😐 but you can’t see it because. bandages. And Audrey has no competition lol so. 

Who is more protective?

Also him, she gets into more stupid shit and isn’t as crazy. 

Who remembers the little things?

She does :)

Who uses the cheesier pickup lines?

God neither. They’re too weird for pickup lines. If anything Audrey would list a few bad ones she overheard on the strip as a joke.

What does a first date look like for them?

They don’t go on dates lmao. What is there to do in a canyon, they’d just go to some random place where there are no other people and talk about whatever.

What do they like to do together?

Just mundane things, doing random shit while one is talking about whatever. A lot of times it’s just Audrey chatting about something funny or weird that happened to her on her travels while she puts on one of her favorite holotapes and does something, her stories are more light-hearted after all :/

Other than that… nothing too insane, they’re too weird to have proper hobbies. Her making him read his stupid mormon bible out loud so she can hear his sexy grandpa voice 😍

Do they like PDA?

No -_- maybe hand holding when no one’s looking, if anything. 

What are their big spoon / little spoon arrangements?

God he’s probably gonna die if she tries to spoon.

Does one like the cuddle more than the other?

She does but it’s not really possible sometimes. Leans against him until he's like aha. okay that’s enough :/

Who hogs the blankets?

Audrey does. She never sleeps much when she’s travelling so when she finally does get a proper night’s rest it’s limbs thrown around. Taking the entire blanket for herself. Sleeping for 20 years.

Do either of them like to cook?

I can’t imagine either, she just does it out of necessity. She can’t cook though, it’s blamco mac and cheese every mf day.

If they get married, who proposes first?

Godddd realistically he would at least think about it but they don’t get married lol. The mental image of it makes me cringe too much.

What kind of wedding do they have?

:/

Did any of their friends or family want them to get together? Does anyone object to their relationship? 

NO LMAOOOOO no one wanted them to get together and pretty much everyone would object to it if they knew. She probably doesn’t tell her family but if they knew they’d be against it, for obvious reasons. She doesn’t tell her friends either except Callisto lol, who thinks it’s epic somehow. Great Khan past and all that, not that she agrees with the legion in any way but 🤷‍♀️

Do they have any kids?

Maybe they do… maybe not. Who knows, I don’t control them.

(I made up two but Idek if they exist. a son named Ben and a daughter, Rachel. they’re weird and that’s all you need to know)

Do they have any pets?

I was gonna say no but she still has Rex who she forgot to return to the King 💔

DIANA/KING

How did they first meet? What was their first impression of each other?

In the followers' camp, not long after she moved to Freeside :) iirc the King tells a story about how he went to the Followers Camp to seek help regarding Rex and ended up yelling at them and even knocking out a few doctors.. something similar, one of his guys got their ass beat and the King got impatient and asked why tf this is taking so long. And Diana told him to sit his ass down and wait, which resulted in an argument 🙄 As for the first impression. Diana thought he was just your typical annoying man, maybe sexy and in a cooler suit than the guys on the strip, but annoying nonetheless. And the King thought she was being rude and had a big mouth. But again, kind of in a sexy way.

Who felt romantic feelings first?

THE KING… pretty quickly actually. A few months after the argument they had at the old mormon fort. For Diana on the hand it took a little bit longer :/

Did either of them try to resist their feelings?

Hm not really, but like I said Diana didn’t really fall that fast for him. She met him shortly after she left the Gomorrah (she was a dancer, not a prostitute but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t seen and experienced some shit) so she’s not really thinking about men and pretty much ignores him flirting with her (also he stops once he finds out about her past lol). She figures she likes him because they do have the same principles and something about being good people in a shitty world and all that so there’s a lot of admiration there, also their shared love for music and stuff. Elvis things. But she’s trying to heal from the shit she witnessed at the strip so no thanks!! Until… until...

Who initiated the relationship?

Well… technically him, he was the first one to flirt with her probably but she never really paid any attention to it. The actual relationship though.. her.

Who said “I love you” first?

Diana but I think he would have said it too… she was just faster 😌

Who gets jealous easily?

Both do. She’s sexy so nasty old men will flirt with her while she’s doing her job but the King doesn’t have to know that because he would be MAD. Diana on the hand will act like she’s mad at him when random people are being a little too friendly with him -_-

Who is more protective?

HE IS… that one text post about saying “that’s my wife” and punching someone. Yeah.

Who remembers the little things?

He does :) Little things she likes, her favorite song or stupid little things she finds funny… sigh

Who uses the cheesier pickup lines?

THE KING but unironically. Some Elvis shit, telling her she got him “all shook up” or something and she’s into it!!!

What does a first date look like for them?

He wouldn’t say this counts (she would) but technically that one time she was doing some random music thing with her freeside kids for fun and he showed up to talk to her and Diana was like. Hey wait, why don’t you stay and sing something for these kids :-) it was stupid but fun I guess and they hung out after, her saying how impressed she was because her kids were having a good time and so was she :)

What do they like to do together?

Like on the (unofficial) first date, doing random performances together. I guess he can sing (I think?? all Elvis impersonators can sing in my mind) and she’s a dancer so.. fun!! Other than that, watching random Kings member #58 perform on their little stage, going to ugly Freeside Casinos and leaving immediately after they lose 3 caps, just fun things!! Also he likes to listen to her talking about random stuff she read in her magazines. 

Do they like PDA?

Fuck yeah… Diana constantly having her legs in his lap whenever possible, him having his arm around her shoulders or on her waist all the time. Physical contact but in a cool way. 

What are their big spoon / little spoon arrangements?

They wouldn’t spoon I think but she’d sleep on his arm :) wakes up and it’s numb but that’s okay

Does one like the cuddle more than the other?

Like I said. constant physical contact (but in a cool way) but actual cuddling WOULD be a thing in private.

Who hogs the blankets?

Diana -_-

Do either of them like to cook?

l can’t imagine him being able to cook but she can. Yes I do the cooking yes I do the cleaning. 

If they get married, who proposes first?

There’s no real proposal probably, It would just come up in a conversation and they’d decide to have one of these quick Las Vegas weddings.

What kind of wedding do they have?

Again. One of these quick Las Vegas weddings… people get married by the King but who marries HIM 😔 (probably one of the other kings). It’s not much but it fits them, I don’t think huge wasteland weddings are much of a thing anyway (or weddings in general) sooo...

Did any of their friends or family want them to get together? Does anyone object to their relationship? 

No one objected, except maybe annoying ass Pacer for literally no reason and some random followers :/ As for Pippa and Isabel (Diana’s besties), they didn’t meet before she started dating the king so they obviously weren’t rooting for them to get together but they wouldn’t object to it either, I think. Isabel certainly doesn’t, she likes the King and thinks they fit. Idk what Pippa thinks she’s not my oc, but I don’t think she’d object to it either.

Do they have any kids?

NO lmao. No biological ones at least, Diana has her Freeside orphans though that she takes care of (kinda), they’re basically her kids. She even refers to them as such :-)

Do they have any pets?

Heh… Rex :-)

GEORGIE/C*RVO

How did they first meet? What was their first impression of each other?

In the distillery district 😳 On the first mission, Georgie prob caught him sneaking around her clinic (by accident) and was like. WTF get out with your creepy mask… wait ACTUALLY since you’re good at sneaking can you get me [random thing for her medical research that she has tried to get her hands on for ages] and i can give you a discount on health potions and free leeches 😏 NPC behavior… 

Georgie thought the mask looked fucked up and he seemed mysterious but well. She meets strange people every day so 🤷‍♀️ Also she thinks it’s kind of sexy. He thought she was a bit strange, but ig he liked her. She’s funny. 

Who felt romantic feelings first?

GEORGIE. relatively quickly actually, she really likes him early on but she doesn’t really say anything with Jess’ death being so recent :/ He does… later on, about two or three years after dh1, probably when she’s on official business in dunwall tower (YES underqualified royal physician Georgie is a thing now 💕) and she remarks a random cut he has on his cheek & turns his face to get a closer look and he’s like 😳😳😳😳 why do I like that she just did that. Love Wins.

Did either of them try to resist their feelings?

Her kind of, again with the whole Jessamine thing because it was so recent and she’s like aaagh i'm not gonna hit on a guy in mourning so she tries to ignore it 😐 

Who initiated the relationship?

GOD technically Georgie, she didn’t say anything of course because she’s too weird but she does kiss him first... and makes him leave right after :/

Who said “I love you” first?

He does… Georgie would NEVER say it first and doesn’t say it right back immediately but. He knows she’s weird about things so it’s okay.

Who gets jealous easily?

Her. That is a thing. 

Who is more protective?

Both :-) 

Who remembers the little things?

Also both but mostly him. Remembering the weird little things she offhandedly mentioned she likes. Or her little plague research things. 

Who uses the cheesier pickup lines?

Both but they’d just whisper them to each other for funsies when they’re somewhere. In public.

What does a first date look like for them?

They wouldn’t have a proper official first date but it’d likely be some random event they’d both be at when she’s the royal physician (I don’t think she’d get invited to anything but well. Maybe the Boyles run out of crazy things to do at their parties and invite her) Or taking a walk at Dunwall’s somewhat nicer-looking docks. Something boring. 

What do they like to do together?

Also boring things. They’re old, nothing too crazy. Chatting about random stuff whenever she’s over at Dunwall tower, taking walks in the gardens together and watching ships or something, talking shit about aristocrats that they find annoying or just about weird hobbies, maybe she can bring him along to meet her friends (who he already knows) to look at rats in alleyways but he eats them idk. Summons a whole swarm of rats but they end up trying to kill them 

Do they like PDA?

NO. I don’t think she’d be too much into the whole ~aristocrat life~ after becoming the royal physician and just does business-related things but neither would want people talking about this. Semi-secret relationship for no reason and they’re both more private sooo

What are their big spoon / little spoon arrangements?

She’s the little spoon.. likes being held :)

Who hogs the blankets?

He does -_-

Do either of them like to cook?

No lol

Did any of their friends or family want them to get together? Does anyone object to their relationship? 

I think the only person really knowing of this is Marzanna (AGAIN. by dany… Georgie is also besties with Slackjaw… the Rat Smackers. but she wouldn’t tell him about this lol), who would probably not object to it?? but I don’t think anyone else would be rooting for them. I guess Emily likes her as her cool doctor but NO WAY that’s gonna be her stepmom :/

Do they have any kids?

No :/

Do they have any pets?

Georgie has a cat. Not together though, Pluto is hers.

[writingishard-loverandloser]

Hey! Firstly I love your writing (it's so good!!) Secondly, can I please get a ship for IT and ST? I'm a 5"4 bi girl with glasses, short brown hair and freckles. I'm very loud and swear like a sailor. I'm very sarcastic, but also a good listener. I'm a huge bookworm and write my own stuff. I love music a lot. I sing and play 4 instruments. I'm a big musical theatre fan, and have been doing drama for 6 years. I'm very academic and can speak French. I also have a massive family. Thanks!

Thank you so much, love, that means so much!😭💕

IT:

I ship you with Beverly!

God you guys would be fantastic. You guys met when Bev was taking abuse from Greta and her gaggle of desperate attention hogging try-hards. “How is she the slut when you’re the one actually jumping into the bed of any guy who so much as looks at you for more than a few seconds?” Yeah. That’s when Bev decided that if she’ll never do anything for the rest of her life she’d be happy if you and her became friends, and you did. Jesus you guys were inseparable. You had a huge crush on her all through middle school, especially after the whole Pennywise thing… that really made you appreciate her more. She always asked you to teach her to speak French but you never did because you didn’t want her to understand the pet names you give her. “Come on, please~?” “Nope. Sorry, Chaton.” “Please??” “Ne se produira pas, Charmant.” “Why not?!” “Je ne veux pas que vous me haïssez…” You’re also the reason Bev started singing. When she moved the two of you would constantly send each other mixtapes—the 80s language of love. Sometimes you’d even record your own covers of cute songs that reminded you of her and send them to her. Those were Bev’s favorites. During your Sophomore year Beverly came down to visit so you and the Losers’ had a karaoke party. You guys went all out and it was really fun. Richie—being the person he is—decided to bring alcohol to the little reunion. You were so happy and so depressed at the same time. On the bright side Beverly, your best friend and love of your life, is back and looking more gorgeous than ever. On the down side Ben and Bill are going at it. Both passive aggressively fighting for Beverly’s attention. It was really a side sight, so you took a flask of whiskey from Richie and started downing it. “Oh! Damn… You wanna—? No?? Okay.” It was Richie’s turn to be a little depressed. You weren’t shit-faced, but you weren’t sober either. You were that happy middle were you have no shame and will remember everything the next morning. You kinda had if after Bill and Ben started singing The Girl Is Mine. Like really, guys? So you kicked them off the small makeshift stage in Bill’s basement halfway through the song and broke out your guitar, deciding to go acapella. Sober you would’ve never done this, but for the love of God you’re gonna stop this bullshit even if it ruins your friendship. You start to sing C’etait toi(You Were The One). You refuse to look at Bev the whole song, scared of what you’ll see. “Me revoici Cherchant ton visage Et je realise Que je devrais en chercher une autre C'etait toi You were the one.” You finish and look directly at Bev. Bev can’t help but smile widely as you walk off the stage. She takes the guitar from you and walks up the stage. She strums the happy opening to Walkin’ On Sunshine and clears her throat. “I used to think maybe you loved me, now baby I’m sure.” That was all you needed. You cut her off with a kiss. It was hungry and urgent, like your life was on the line. I suppose in a way it was. 

Stranger Things:

I ship you with Will!

In a dramatic turn of events, you’re his knight in shining armor. When he went missing you lost your shit and kinda went off by yourself. You guys were always really close and bonded over music and being smart. You’d defend him from bullies and the two of you would sit in his room for hours doing nothing but listen to music and homework. God you adored him. After awhile of running in circles and finally figuring some shit out you ended up behind Steve’s house where you joined forces with Jonathan and Nancy. “What are you doing here!?” “What are you doing here?” You were in the hospital room when Will woke up, you waited until Jonathan and Joyce left before you went up to him though. “We just gave him something to numb the pain. He’ll be asleep in a few minutes so make it quick.” The nurse told you. “Oh my God Will are you alright? What happened down there are you okay I was so worried I—” “You look the same as the last time I saw you…” “W-what?” “…beautiful.” Needless to say you had some things to think about when you went home that night. You came to the conclusion that you did in fact like him and have for awhile. But you didn’t want to say anything to him because what if he didn’t mean to say it or didn’t mean it at all. He did have drugs being pumped into his system when he said it. He’s probably just happy to be back. These emotions conflicted you the entire second season. It didn’t help that you were on high alert protective mode because off all the assholes running around saying he should be dead and other bullshit. You felt almost like the third wheel to Mike and Will because you were always with Mike when Mike needed help. Sure, you know that Mike is his best friend and has known him longer than you but it still hurt. When Mike wasn’t with Will than you were. You let him talk about whatever he wants, not forcing him to talk about all the shitty things that keep happening. It really helped Will to just be able to talk about how the sky looked, or how the sunset made him feel, art class, the Clash, his brother, his mom. You could listen to all the things that make him happy for hours. It crushed you when he forgot you, although there was a dollop of triumph that he remembered you longer than he remembered Mike. “Do… do you remember that day we met in art class? The teacher told us to draw something we think is beautiful or admire. I looked up to think of ideas and you were staring straight at me… Everyone else drew pictures of flowers, a sunset, but you drew a perfect stranger. Near the end of class when everyone was packing up I walked up you, you looked so nervous… I asked you why you drew me. You said you thought that I was—” “—beautiful.”

Oh fuck I got a little carried away, huh?? Sorry about that!!

[ladyofdragonsblog-blog]

Y! Xehanort | Chubby S/O

[ I can't be the only one who appreciates the acting talents of Ben Diskin--he really sealed the deal on me adoring the villainous young Xehanort. This is my first post on tumblr (ever) and has been brought from my wattpad to here. Enjoy! Reader is female unless stated otherwise. ]

Young Xehanort : Thoughts on a Chubby S/O?

      • He probably wouldn't even notice weight differences between others and his s/o. He would probably be more indifferent and not mind it either way if he did notice, but wouldn't have a problem with it until it became a health concern.

      • Sometimes he'll make up nonchalant excuses to give hugs out of the blue, especially after you've had a bad day--

      • Speaking of said bad day, he'll get grumpy and go silent for a while, and most of the time it isn't even worrisome, but you'll catch him glowering at the people who make you uncomfortable with your weight.

      • If those people in question stop to chat, he will just quietly move to stand behind you (mostly, you ignore it because you're chatting away) and wrap his arms around your midsection and take to staring at the people in front of you, daring them to say anything.

      • People usually get a bit scared and dismiss themselves quickly and you, oblivious, carry on with your day, a silently smug Xehanort trailing behind you. (likeacatwhosgotitsway)

      • He would never tell you, but he has gotten into several brawls over some insult shot your way, mostly behind your back, and escapes unharmed 99% of the time for your sake. How would he explain the bruises? Plus, he wouldn't want you to freak out and go on a diet so he'd stop punching people.

      • Another thing he would never admit, but he finds your extra body fat quite comfortable, no matter where it is.

      • "Xeha, what are you doing?"

     • He peers up at you, golden eyes half lidded sleepily, and appearing almost like a content, overgrown cat. He'd just plopped down onto the couch and used your stomach like a pillow. "Taking a nap?"

      • "But why on my stomach? You could just get on the other side and--"

      • "That would defeat the purpose of it."

      • You wouldn't know what to say to that, every time, and he would keep saying it each time you inquired on it. Eventually, you just stopped asking and got used to it, feeling slightly unloved when he didn't do it, but he usually made up for it with random hugs throughout the next day.

      • When you weren't paying attention, he would catch you staring in a mirror a little too long, or poke your extra fatty areas uncomfortably with a frown, or exchange form fitting clothes for looser ones. He would become slightly more affectionate than usual, targeting the parts you were most sensitive of, and made a point to give you a frown when you shifted away from him.

      • Date night is usually a home affair, but when you both do go out for the occasional fancy dinner, it's filled with long silences, staring people, or you being uncomfortable around crowds. Most of the time you don't even eat, and Xehanort hates it when you do that, so he practically has to force feed you--

      • He isn't scared in the slightest to drag you across the table and into his lap so you'll actually eat--

      • Literally, he'll give anyone who tries to enforce the PDA code a death glare, and hold a knife up threateningly at anyone who makes even a snicker in your general direction.

      • It never fails to make you shut up, face as red as a cherry, and eat your food (which was actually his). After the initial shock and embarassment, you're usually happy to eat whatever's on your plate and forget about your problems for the rest of the night. ;)

      • One time, he completely blew a gasket after one of your friends made a snide comment about your clothes (which made no sense since they were perfectly suitable for the weather--it was cold and raining), saying they were baggy and unflattering, and that you needed to gain some more weight to fill then out.

      • Your feelings were hurt, obviously, and Xehanort noticed, so once you had excused yourself to the bathroom, he went on a full tirade in front of everyone in the restaurant.

      • "How dare you," he would say vehemently. "[Name] has only ever been good to you, and you start poking at her like that! Who do you think you are? She may not have the courage to say it to you, and cares about your feelings, but I don't."

      • You had left the bathroom and he was still going, but he had stood up from his seat and was shouting loudly. Everyone was either staring, making uncomfortable faces at their drink, trying not to listen, or all three. You'd caught most of it, but your eyes were burning too badly for you to make out your friend's expression.

      • Needless to say, your friend was shaken and had left quickly after that, paying the bill without another word. Xehanort was still pretty fired up, but calmed down almost immediately when you shuffled up to him quietly, hugging him and hiding your red face from the other customers.

      • "Thank you," you say, rocking back on your heels and glancing up at him sheepishly. "You didn't have to do that--"

      • "Of course I did," he replies easily, gathering up your stuff with one hand and hoisting your purse (which was strawberry pink and had cute little stars all over it) over his shoulder. "They made you cry."

      • By now, everyone had gone back to their food, but there was a cheery looking redhead at the checkout bar eyeing you both, waving money in one hand and holding the other in a thumb's up motion.

      • After that, you felt a tad bit more comfortable in your skin, and did your best not to revert to old habits, but usually ended up failing. Xehanort would be there, most of the time, cheering you up in his usual nonchalant way, and occupying your free time like an annoying gnat that wouldn't go away.

      • Literally, he could be as cool as a cucumber one moment, and a clingy, over affectionate cat the moment one negative word about your body slipped out of your mouth.

      • He would always say,"Sometimes, pointing out your flaws is alright the first time, but doing it like you do just... No."

      • Then came nighttime, when you were the most uncomfortable with your own body. When you slept, any extra weight you had seemed to flop with you when you turned, or when Xehanort liked to cuddle when it was cold, there was a new roll or buldge to hinder his arm.

      • He never seemed to mind it, but you did, and it always ended up with you moving out of his grip and sticking to your side of the bed.

      • Most of the time, he would just huff at you and keep to his side, but there were rare times when he would just move closer and closer until you almost fell off the bed and have no other choice but to turn to him and accept his cuddles.

      • Not to mention that sometimes he was just a rough sleeper in general. When he wasn't hell bent on getting cuddles, he was busy making new poses; the most recent one was an awkward spread-eagle with half of his legs off one end and you occupying the other, having fell asleep sometime during the shifting.

      • There were many times when you used your blankets as shields between you both. It was how he became, as you dubbed him, a blanket hog. At first it was completely intentional; he would notice you stuffing the thick duvet over your stomach and legs, and would carefully tug away until you were exposed and frozen, left with no other choice but to get rid of them. Then it became routine for him to do so, and routine for you to actively seek out his warmth.

      • It was funny when you woke up to either one, slobbering on some part of Xehanort and sleepily wiping it off, or in some wild position caused by his sleeping patterns.

      • Mornings are a peaceful affair. For the most part, there's maybe thirty minutes of no self hatred, or worry about weight, and it's those moments, that happy and content face you make when you open your eyes, that makes his day all the more brighter.

[drabblemesilly]

Matt Benning #1

Requested by Anon:  Heyy!! Can i get a cute first date with Matthew Benning? 💕 thank you !! [Enjoy! :)]

Word count: 963

No, there is no kale stuck between your teeth. You didn’t even get kale, what the fuck? You got the beef one, not a vegetable salad. Take your head out of the gutter, please. Also, stop chipping your nail polish with your fingers. Just… stop. Stop doing anything, stop fidgeting, you look like you want to fart and you don’t want him to think that, do you?

You gave a quick glance to Matt Benning, who was driving you home from a wonderful – at least for you – first date, and smiled to yourself. You did all right. He will never suspect you as the bumbling fool that you are. Good job, you! Go you!

Now, to make him ask you out on a second date…

“Thank you for coming out tonight,” he smiled, still looking at the road, “I really had a great time.”

You looked up at him and grinned, “me too,” you told him honestly, “I thought I was going to mess this up.”

You didn’t want to bore him with hockey facts you were sure he already knew so you stopped yourself from even mentioning Connor McDavid, you also didn’t want him to think you are thirsty for McCaptain and ruin the date. For the record, you are not thirsty for Connor McDavid.

He snorted, “I already know you like cats so you couldn’t have possibly messed this date up.”

You smiled when you remembered how you met just a week ago. By some twist of fate, you and your friend got invited to a local kid’s house party. You’re really not a big party girl so you had to be dragged to the house. You gave the party thirty minutes before deciding that it wasn’t your scene.

Then you saw the cat.

It was a white fat Persian cat with blue eyes. It was the most beautiful cat you have ever seen in your life and you couldn’t go out of that house with even trying to pet it.

Forty-five minutes later, you were still in that darkened corner of the den, petting the uncharacteristically-docile feline. In came Matt Benning, all six feet of pure hockey defenseman muscle. He took a good look of the nearly-deserted room before focusing on you.

Taking the eighteen steps to get to you, he hovered just in front of you before giving you a lopsided smile. He pointed to the cat and said, “you can’t hog the party cat.”

“Well, you have to share because she stays with me,” you said sassily, not missing a beat, “if I need to stay in this party, I need the cat.”

He shrugged before sitting down beside you, his long legs stretched in front of him, “luck has smiled upon you,” he grinned, “for this gentleman is willing to share,” you noticed the dimple on his cheek and it might have helped melt your resolve because you handed him the cat.

You spent another two hours with him, just talking about anything and everything. You even touched the holy topic of the NHL and you told him snippets of your life. It didn’t even come for a surprise when he told you he wanted to see you again. Look at your confidence go!

After the great dinner at a small but popular restaurant and the ice cream dessert, plus the after dessert coffee, you really should go back to that house and kiss the cat.

Needless to say, you enjoyed the date and you will be so frustrated if you don’t hear from him after tonight. You might burn the Rogers Place but that’s neither here nor there.

He turned the last corner to your house and you counted the light posts until he finally came to a full stop.

You unbuckled your seat belt and turned to look at him with a smile, “do you wanna come in?” you had to offer, right?

He shrugged before giving you another lopsided grin you’re very familiar now, “I’d love to but it’s getting late,” he offered, “I still have a long drive and an early day tomorrow.”

“Game day,” you answered, the closest thing you ever came to mentioning hockey tonight.

He nodded, “I can’t get out of morning skate,” he smiled sadly, “I’ll walk you to your door.”

Ah. The universal way of confusing you. Does he want to walk you to your door to kiss you or tell you that you won’t be seeing him again, ever?

Without missing a beat, Matt went around the car and helped you out. He led you to your front door with his hand on the small of your back. Good sign, right?

At the front door, you looked up at him, “I really did have a great time, Matt.”

He nodded, “I really did too,” he grinned, “I have to ask you something.”

You frowned, “what?”

He took a folded piece of paper from his back jean pocket and handed it to you, “will you make a sign for me?”

You unfolded the paper and chuckled at the free ticket for tomorrow’s game, “does this mean I’m seeing you tomorrow?”

He shrugged, “tomorrow and the next day, and the next?” he smiled, “this is me assuming you’d like to go out with me again.”

You laughed at that, “I’m making the sign,” you sniggered, clutching the ticket on your chest, “and this is me saying yes to going out with you again.”

You barely heard the whispered, “great,” because all you can focus on is the way he angled his head and how he was slowly leaning towards you. One of his arms held your elbow, the other one cupped your cheek.

You leaned up and met him halfway, giving him a gentle and soothing kiss.

Great indeed.