"Jeez, you better invite me to the wedding"

Dash gave Star a unamused look, trying to cover the fact that his face immediately became beet red at her statement.

"I don't know what to do!" He groaned, burying his face into Stars couch cushion. Star looked at him in amusement.

Kwan may be a (sort of) good wingman, but Star gives better advice. He also knew she wouldn't immediately bad-mouth Danny despite never meeting her, unlike someone else.

Dash winced at the thought of Paulina. They always had an on and off relationship ever since their freshman year of high school. Dash had finally called it quits after graduating two years ago. It didn't stop her flirty remarks or attempts to start their relationship again, but Dash wouldn't have it. He still liked Paulina as a friend, they knew each other since kindergarten.

However, Dash felt more things with Danny then he ever had while with Paulina. He felt more happy, more alive (literally since she saved his life), and just overall more good. She was beautiful, strong, brave, selfless, and just perfect. Not to mention kind. He always got a twinge of annoyance whenever Paulina said anything bad about anyone. Sure, when they were younger his stupid brain thought it was funny, but it quickly grew old, annoying, rude, and just childish as they got older.

"Didn't she kiss you?"

Dash's face reddened as he nodded. Star smiled, mentally awing. She was beginning to like 'love struck dash'.

"You're adorable when flustered. I really want to meet this girl, first she saved your ass from a crazy asshole," Stars teeth clenched in anger at the reminder of that monster who tried to kill her friend. She quickly calmed herself down before she snapped the pen she was holding out of anger, "then she managed to turn you into a love sick puppy. I like her already"

Dash looked at her, eyes begging for some advice on what to do. Star sighed at him.
"Alright, next class you have, bring her something. Nothing too big, maybe a box of her favorite candy or something"

Dash immediately brightened up, now sitting properly on the couch.
"She did mention her favorite food was Muffins. I'll bring her a muffin! Then I can ask her out to dinner! Then a movie!"

Star smiled and nodded.
"There you go! Also, I want to meet her. So how about you invite her to our game night next month as well"

Dash's smile turned nervous. Not at the thought of Danny meeting Star, but at the thought of meeting Paulina. He quickly shook the thought out of his head. If Paulina truly cared for him, she'd accept him moving on.

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"Alright, that wraps up todays session" Danny said once she noticed the time. Everyone immediately began walking to the dressing rooms.

She turned to start packing her stuff back into her bag when Dash walked up. She turned to face him, face turning a dusty pink at the sight of his visible muscles through his shirt.

'Snap out of it, stop looking at his muscles! Look at his face instead!'

Her eyes traveled to his face, his bright blue eyes staring back at her. He gave her a grin then handed her a wrapped bakery box.

"I tried making some for you myself but ended up almost burning my house down" He smiled sheepishly at her. She opened the box and saw two delicious looking blue berry muffins.

'Holy shit I'm going to marry this man'

"Thankyou!" She exclaimed a little too loudly. She immediately cringed back.
"I-I mean, thanks, you shouldn't have" She replied more cooly.

'But thank clockwork you did'

"It's no issue, really. I also wanted to ask if you wanted to go out sometime. With me, that is" He looked at her anxiously, hands nervously fumbling with each other behind his back.

"I'd like that. To dinner? Or maybe a movie?" She asked.

"I was thinking both, dinner first then movie. I was thinking of seeing 'Zombie Teacher Six'" Dash said, hoping it was a right choice.

He immediately relaxed when she brightened at the name.
"I've been wanting to see that! It's one of my favorite movie series"

Dash grinned in relief.

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"Bro, you look fine. Now go and get her already!" Kwan said in exasperation. Dash shot him a dirty look then turned to look in the mirror once more.

"Don't rush me. And I don't look fine, I told you not to put the gel in my hair, now I look like a meerkat!" He grumbled, hands running through his gelled hair, trying to make it look somewhat presentable.

Star immediately burst out laughing from her spot next to a pouting Kwan.
"Holy shit, you do look like a meerkat!" She exclaimed, taking a picture of his annoyed face with her phone.

"You guys suck"

"Love you too. Also, Paulina said she's gonna be here soon so if you want to see her-" Star was cut off by Dash grabbing his jacket off the coat rack.

"Well jeez would you look at the time! I gotta go pick up Danny, see you guys later!" He opened the front door and walked/ran out.

"He does realize he's not wearing any shoes, right?" Kwan looked up at Star who shrugged.

The door opened and a hand reached out, grabbed his shoes, then retreated, the door closing once more.

Star sighed,
"He's gonna have to face Paulina eventually. I don't see why he doesn't just get it over with"

"I don't blame him. Remember the last time he tried introducing one of his little crushes to us. Pretty sure Paulina scared her off" Kwan sighed at the memory, remembering the girls nervous stammering of how she had to leave early because 'her dog ate her cactus and needed medical attention'.

Star nodded in understanding.
"Still, it's gonna happen eventually. And from what Dash told us, I don't think Danny would get scared off easily..." Star trailed off. She needed to have a chat with her best friend.

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Dash knocked on the door to the apartment, silently praying it was the correct one. His smile slowly dispersed when the door opened revealing a intimidating looking women. She had dark short hair and was dressed in dark clothing.

She didn't say anything, just continued to look at him with narrowed eyes. Finally, she stepped back and motioned him to come in. He hesitated, but was too nervous to do anything else.

"Danny's still getting ready, Dash" She turned to walk away.

"Y-You know my name" He squeaked. Later, he'd say it was a 'manly squeak!'.

"Of course, I deserve to know who's taking my best friend out on a date" He followed her into what seemed to be the kitchen.

He looked around, silently begging Danny to hurry. He turned and saw her grabbing a large knife.

"S-So, uh, what's your name...?" He stammered.

"Sam" is all she said as she walked closer towards him, knife still in hand. He took a nervous step back. She stopped, then pulled out an apple and began cutting it up.

"Jeez, someone's a little anxious. Just to let you know, her favorite hobbies are running, swimming, and she loves video games. Hurt her and I'll bury you in wet cement" She smirked at his frightened expression before walking off.

"Danny! Your date is here!" She yelled as she disappeared into, what he assumed, was her room.

"Alright, thanks Sam!" He heard Danny call back.

A few minutes later, he heard someone enter the kitchen. He turned to look and his breathing hitched.

"Oh, there you are, you ready to go? Sorry for taking so long" She sheepishly said, rubbing the back of her neck.

Dash stood there, eyes wide as he looked at her. Her long back hair cascaded down her shoulders, it was wavy and ended near her slim waist. She had on little makeup, just some mascara and a bit of lip gloss. She was wearing a light blue sweater with jeans, perfect for the chill weather. Overall, she looked beautiful.

He quickly shook out of his astounded state before nodding his head.
"You look.. beautiful" He smiled at her, causing her to blush.

"I could say the same for you. Especially your hair" She grinned.

Dash grumbled something about 'meerkats' and 'stupid hair gel' under his breath causing Danny to giggle. Dash couldn't help but smile at the sound.

He lead them towards the door and opened it for her.
"Such a gentlemen you are" She smirked. He walked out after her, making sure to close the door properly.

She followed him to his car and once again opened the passengers door for her. She smiled and so did he. He walked over to the drivers side and got in.

Just before he pulled out of the apartment complex, he turned towards her and asked,
"Before I forget, my friends really want to meet you and were wondering if you wanted to join us for our game night next month" He knew if he didn't ask now then he never would, then he'd have to face an angry star. That was never a good thing to witness.

She thought about it for a minute before shrugging.
"I don't see why not, also, I'd love to meet the people who let you walk out the house looking like a meerkat"

Dash slammed his head against the steering wheel, face red. Danny burst into gut wrenching laughter.
"I'm kidding! I'm kidding! You look cute!"

He peered over to look at her through the corner of his eyes.
"..I really do look like a meerkat..."

"Yeah, but hey, meerkats are amazing"

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I have SBA testing all week... I'm going to actually die. So, wish me luck because I'LL NEED IT ALL!

Hope you enjoyed :)

Tis all,

Good day.