As My Heart Dies-Chp65

[warp jump was initiated, n the odd couple listened to Marshmello n other EDMs songs along the way, until finally they reached the planet]

Awesome: Nice planet, eh? Kinda reminds u of the colour of whiskey

Sylvia: Yeah, kinda does.

Awesome: Should've named their planet Whiskey instead of Gintonic instead bcoz it's nothing like gin n tonic [chuckled as he flew the car pod into the planet, landing on the ship docks]

Sylvia: (giggle) Dumb joke.

Awesome: Heh, I try [got off the car pod, then opened the door for Sylvia n held out his hand] Shall we, milady?

Sylvia: :) (took his hand as she was helped out)

Awesome: [led her to a public hovercraft, helped her up on it, then stood nxt to her, holding her close] Hold on, this hovercraft can be a bit fast n u need a steady footing [types the name of their destination n the hovercraft started gliding along the road]

Sylvia: (does so) (thinks; so far he's being nice...) :$

[the odd couple glided dwn the road n soon they were at a big posh building bearing the sign "Chez Naomi"]

Awesome: Here we are, Bee [helps her dwn the hovercraft, slots in the credits on its meter n pressed the homing button to send the hovercraft away]

Sylvia: Wow, nice... :)

Awesome: Shall we? [held out his arm for her to hold]

Sylvia: ... (nod) (wrapped her arm around his)

Awesome: [led her into the building, where he was greeted enthusiastically by the usher, calling him "Your Highness" n led him to the best seat inside, then helped her with her seat]

Sylvia: :) Thanks. (took her seat)

Awesome: [took his seat opposite her n read the menu] Order anything u like, Bee. Don't be shy, I can afford it

Sylvia: Um...sure. (looked through her menu)

Awesome: I hope u don't mind I order us some wine first

Sylvia: Okay... :^)

Awesome: [told the waiter the wine he wants]

Waiter: [nodded n went to get it]

Awesome: [propped his chin with his hand, staring at Sylvia with a small smile on his face]

Sylvia: ...Well, this is new from you.

Awesome: :| Wat do u mean?

Sylvia: :^) Oh you know, the way you treated me back then compared to right now...?

Awesome: Well, contrary to wat u might think of me, I'm still royalty, n we royals know wen to be serious wen the situation needs to, n tht also means treating a girl right

Sylvia: That right? But what about any other girls you've hung out with...?

Awesome: [shrugged] Ehh, I had my flings, bt nothing serious. The day we met at tht planet, I felt we had a connection, bt I was in my party mode, so I wasn't reli thinking straight, thus the way I behaved

Sylvia: I see...

Awesome: I'm going to be honest with u [takes a deep breath] I believe we're soulmates, tht we're meant for each other. It took ur furball friend beating me at my own game n me having a sit dwn to think it thru to get me figured out

Sylvia: Well... shouldn't we make sure about this before we go into anything serious?

Awesome: Well I'm pretty sure abt it. It's my instincts as a Marina. Our species can tell wen we've met The One. It's like our basic gut feeling n intuition [takes her hand] N I intend to marry u [his face looked pretty serious as he said it]

Sylvia: (face went fully red, unsure how to respond)

Awesome: It's OK, u don't hv to say yes so soon, bt know that wen a Marina has found The One, we won't go for anyone else. We'll keep courting them even if they end up not choosing us n marry someone else, even if it means we would stay single for the rest of our lives for them, so just a fair heads-up for u

Sylvia: Oh...well... :$ I'd... like to wait at least to make the right choice...

Awesome: [shrugged with a smile] It's fair, take all the time u need [the wine finally came] U ready to order now, Bee?

Sylvia: (nod) Okay. (gives the waiter her order)

Awesome: [gives the waiter his order as well, then poured her a drink] U know, tbh, I thought u n tht furball were a thing

Sylvia: We're mostly friends, like brother and sister.

Awesome: I see. How did u two end up being friends?

Sylvia: Well... I was doing my own thing, he was doing his and we ended up bumping into each other. Didn't like the idea of his antics but grew used to them eventually.

Awesome: N lemme guess, he ended up inviting u to join him in whatever he was doing n the rest was history?

Sylvia: (nod) Pretty much.

Awesome: Did u, well, had any other guys u hung out with? Like an ex or maybe evn, I dunno, a current boyfriend?

Sylvia: Not really... Besides one guy but don't hear much from him anymore.

Awesome: Who might tht be, if u don't mind me asking?

Sylvia: His name's Ryder.

Awesome: :| Ryder? U mean the space bandit/pirate Ryder? U hung out with him?

Sylvia: That's him.

Awesome: Wow, u hung out with him, huh? Did u guys, well, u know, ended up dating or anything?

Sylvia: Only once, as least.

Awesome: I take it that it didn't work out?

Sylvia: (shake) Not one bit.

Awesome: Why? Not romantic enough? Not fun enough?

Sylvia: Clearly not romantic. |-(

Awesome: [chuckled]  I suppose being a space bandit/pirate doesn't reli leave much room to be romantic

Sylvia: I guess not.

[their food soon arrived n they ate n made small talk, enjoying the food n wine pretty well]

Awesome: Kinda curious tho... Wat abt ur family? Hv u ever visited them during ur travels with the furball?

Sylvia: Not recently. (shrugged)

Awesome: U...don't get along with ur family?

Sylvia: My brothers, yes. My Ma, not so much... What about your family?

Awesome: Ehh, we had a bit of falling out after I sorta trashed my own planet with my crazy partying. I made it up to them by conquering a deserted planet for them to rebuild, bt we're still a little strained, so I try to stay away n carry on my merry way to party n hv fun. YOLO, right?

Sylvia: Mhm...

Awesome: Bt if u want me to, I can stop partying n settle dwn. Like I said, once we meet The One, we'd do anything for them as part of the courtship

Sylvia: Well I could allow you to continue your party thing but at least tone it down.

Awesome: Ur wish is my command [takes her hand n kissed her knuckles]

Sylvia: (flushed again) Heh, yeah... :$ (began eating her meal)

[the duo ate n continued small talk. Wen they were almost done, a gentle romantic music was playing n there were some couples going to the middle of the dance floor near the stage to dance]

Awesome: [held out his hand to her] Care to join me, Bee?

Sylvia: (think) ... (took his hand) :)

Awesome: [led her to the dance floor n started a slow dance, waltzing along with the music, guiding her gently]

Sylvia: :$ (rested her head on his chest)

Awesome: [rested his chin gently on her head as he continued dancing] Would u consider the possibility of our marriage at least...?

Sylvia: I'll think about it...

Awesome: :) [continued dancing until the music was over] Ur pretty light on ur feet there, Bee

Sylvia: Heh, you too. :$

Awesome: U up for desserts? Or would u rather skip n blow this joint to party somewhere more livelier?

Sylvia: (think) ...What's a lively place you know of?

Awesome: There's Club Nocht just a few blocks away from here, unless u want to hv desserts first before we go? They make a pretty mean chocolate flambe pudding

Sylvia: Sure, why not? :)

Awesome: [led Sylvia bk to their table n ordered said desserts] U'll love it. Their chocolate came from the rich agriculture planet from the 9th galaxy, I heard

Sylvia: :)

[the dessert soon came 10 mins later, big enough for two ppl to share]

Awesome: Dig in, Bee [takes a scoop n tries to feed her]

Sylvia: (giggle) (took the bite) ... (hearteyes) Gob, that's good.

Awesome: Right? [takes a bite himself] Mm~ I nvr get tired of having this. I remember the first time I ate this was wen my parents brought me here for my 10th bday. I almost had a fight with my brother n three sisters coz I didn't want to share (giggle) bt Dad set us straight

Sylvia: :) Hehe... (notices a speck left on his chin) ... Let me get that. (leaned over, licking the speck off) :P Yum.

Awesome: O////O Oh umm... Th-Thanks...

Sylvia: ... Oh, sorry, sorry! o////o I don't know why I did that!

Awesome: Eh heh, it's OK... [smiled as he leaned in to kiss Sylvia on the nose] I'm glad u did tht. It means I got a chance ^_^

Sylvia: :$ Heh, yeah. Maybe.

[once they've finished their dessert n paid the tab, Awesome led Sylvia dwn the blocks to the said Club Nocht, making his way to the front of the line]

Usher: Oh, Your Highness! It's an honour for u to be here. Pls [makes way for them]

Awesome: Thanks, Willy [enters with Sylvia, holding her hand tight so as not to lose her in the crowd]

Sylvia: (stayed close to his side)

[the club was happening as they were playing amazing jams, ppl enjoying the booze n dancing their heart out]

Awesome: Nice digs, eh?

Sylvia: :) Sure is.

Awesome: C'mon, let's cut some rug! [led her to the dance floor n danced]

Sylvia: :D (danced with him)

[the couple danced the night away, with drinks in btwn, enjoying the moment together in the flashing club lights n booze]

Sylvia: :D This has been fun~

Awesome: Yeah, totally [danced closer to Sylvia, then leans in to kiss her gently on the lips] Ur fun

Sylvia: ;) So are you.

Awesome: Still wanna party? Or u wanna find some plc where we can 'party' in private, if u knw wat I mean ;) It'll be too late to go bk to Bonehead's ship n I'm a little tipsy to drive. Wat say u?

Sylvia: (giggle) Okay, mister~