So all of this was genuine, then? The thought is equal parts embarrassing and, well… confusing. It’s not like Sapphire Birch was the first pick of girls when you wanted a Valentines date, much less when it came to someone like Ruby whose standards of beauty seemed so picky. Sure, they were friends but there was always that unspoken assumption that he found her gross or unruly or—-
”H-Hey now…. don’t put words in my mouth…” She mumbles, a hand rubbing at the back of her head. “I mean… ‘m fine with all’a that. Just a little confused why you’re askin’ me in the first place. Er… if you’re sure though….”
“Well… You’re a really close person to me. I wanted to do something nice. It is also Valentine’s Day and, though I’m not usually one to plan things, I thought maybe you’d want to do something for today…” He turned his head away from her, giving the back of his own head a rub. This seemed to be both awkward and worrisome for him. Should he not have tried to do something for her..?
“I made the plans… It’s up to you if you want to accept them. I won’t force you into going out with me tonight.”