[fancypost bgcolor= transparent; border: 400px; font-family: georgia; color=lightgrey][These kids are such awkward dorks, I love them.]
The time that lapsed between his confession and her speaking was an antagonizing wait. Firstly, he wasn't sure how she felt about him. He figured she at least like him platonically because she'd been hanging out with him for the better part of the day. Maybe she just wanted to remain friends or maybe she already had a lover. The whole thing might just be for naught. Whatever is was or wasn't, it made him nervous. This was one of the most nerve wracking situations he's ever been in. Surely it would be over soon. Surely he'd have some sort of answer soon.
Thankfully, he got the answer he was looking for.
And then, the drop. This was the drop that would lead to their adventure. It was fast and made his heart jump into his throat. It was unexpected and thrilling. It was an amazing thing to like someone and they like you back in return. It sent warmth into him and banished the chill that always wreathed around those in this Clan.
The biggest, goofiest smile spread wide across his maw. He could hardly believe his ears. All the nervousness and stress and doubt departed instantly. A relieved sigh escaped him, silently, one he'd been holding in for a good while. He noticed how Kimmy looked, but, to be honest, he looked quite the same. "So... Would you want to be my, uh, my girlfriend?"
