Rose chuckled. "Let them have their fun, Caiden. We'll catch up with them later anyway." As she spoke, Dexter appeared from the back. He looked at Caiden, seemed confused, and turned and walked back the way he came. Rose could not stop herself from laughing. "That dog..."
Penny was surprised when Zach paid for hers. She smiled as she took the ice cream from him. "Thanks Zach," she said softly.
Caiden laughed. “Guess he thought I was Zach.” He said. Caiden kissed her cheek. “You’re so perfect.” He told her.
Zach smiled. “Yeah, of course.” He said. Zach tried his ice cream and laughed. “I’m always going to listen to your suggestions.”
Rose looked up at Caiden. "And so are you," she said softly.
Penny chuckled with delight. "That good, hu?" she said, taking a bit of her own. She hummed in delight to the flavor.
Caiden smiled and shook his head. “That’s far from true.” He said. “Thank you though.”
Zach smiled and nodded. “You don’t think so?” He laughed. “I trust your opinion, really.”
Rose rolled her eyes. "Stop lying to yourself," she retorted
Penny blushed as she looked down at her icecream. "You're one of the nicest people I've ever meet, Zach," she admitted.
Caiden laughed. “Lying? Why would I do that?” He teased.
Zach blushed at her compliment. “R-Really?” He said shyly. “You probably haven’t met a whole lot of people then.”
"Because you are perfect just the way you are," Rose said firmly.
"I've meet plenty of people," Penny murmered softly. "None of them are like you."
Caiden started tickling Rose and laughed. “Uh huh.” He teased her.
Zach looked away as his face turned even more red. “A-Are you sure?” He asked her.
Rose squeaked in surprise. She began squirming, trying to get away from him.
Penny nodded, keeping her gaze downcasted. She was just as nervous as him.
Caiden stopped and stood up, walking off to tease her like she did with him. he hid in the bathroom and waited to see if she would find him.
Zach was somewhat relived she was just as nervous as him. "I really appreciate it." He said. Zach bit his lip. "To be honest, no one's ever affected me like you have."
Rose knew what he was doing immediately, and she would not fall for it. She remained sitting on the couch.
Penny looked up at him, clearly surprised. "That makes two of us," she whispered.
Caiden hid for a while until he gave up. He returned to couch whining. “Prim, this isn’t fair.” He said.
Zach looked back at her and blushed even more if that was possible for him. He bit his lip. “Do you want to go on a date sometime?” He asked.
Rose looked over at him. "I have no idea what you are talking about."
Penny was taken aback by the question. But she slowly nodded. "Yeah. Yeah, I would like that."
Caiden gave her a look. “Uh huh.” He said, pretending to be annoyed.
Zach smiled. “Really?” He said, surprised she agreed to it. Zach messed with his hair, unsure what to do now that wasn’t jumping in joy. “You’re not a picky eater, are you?” He asked.
Rose crossed her arms. She matched his look. Two could play that game.
Penny chuckled some as she nodded. "Really," she assured him. When he asked about her eating, she shook her head. "I'm pretty much game for anything."
Caiden gave her a playful glare. “Don’t copy me.” He said. “I’m the mad one, not you.”
Zach smiled and nodded. “Good.” He said. “So, sushi is okay?” He asked.
"Who says I'm not mad at you?" Rose teased him. There was no winning with this girl.
Penny nods with a smile. "As long as it is not raw," she told him.
Caiden glared at her again. “Why would you be mad? I’ve done nothing to make you mad.” He told her.
Zach smiled. “I’m the same way. You’ll be fine.” He said. Zach finished his ice cream and then offered to throw hers away
Rose suddenly started pouting. She turned away from him, acting as though he had offended her.
Penny thanked Zach. She stood up, a smile still upon her face
Caiden wasn't buying it. He stood up and walked into the kitchen and started cooking.
Zach returned next to her and smiled back. "Ready to go?" He asked. "We don't have to go back to the house if you don't want to. I just want to spend time with you somehow."