When we realized we didn't really have any date ideas left, me and Deceit had asked Patton for a suggestion. He mentioned that a shopping date was a great way to get to know someone better and what they liked, saying that he and Logan had bonded over a mutual love of the puppy shelter. We both agreed that was a good idea and had arrived at the mall the next morning.

It was fun for a while, spending some of our time in the charm store so I could get more charms to attach to his wrist. I got him several. One with a ghost, one with a rain drop, one with a flame and finally one with She-ra's sword. He loved all of them, attaching them to the black and gray pearls that jingled at the impact.

We contiuned to wander around the mall for the rest of the day, getting a few weird looks from people because of Deceit's snake face. We didn't really buy much but Deceit spent with the snakes at the. After a few moments, he would hiss and then all the snakes would hiss back. It was undeniably adorable. I found them scary but from experience with Deceit that snakes could be tamed.

Everything was going well until a sudden heat wave hit.

It got to the point most people were leaving to go cool down in the privacy of their own home and I felt as though I was about to pass out. I had taken off my sweater and tied it around my waist but it wasn't good enough even though I was in a tanktop and shorts. Not even taking Deceit's old hat off and fanning my face aggressively couldn't cool me down even in the slightest.

Deceit on the other hand, while wearing jeans and a leather jacket mind you, seemed to be enjoying the heat for some reason. He seemed more at ease I suppose. He ran to a shop full of random junk, I following after him at a much slower pace. I sort of just stood in the corner, sweating bullets while he rushed around, looking at all the shiny things in the room.

He found a crystal ball that had a slight yellow hue that he immediately fell in love with. He didn't have enough cash at that point and frowned, sad he couldn't purchase it. I offered to pay for it and he accepted with a thankful smile. I brought it and walked out of the store, him following behind me. When we exited the small corner store, I held out the glass ball for him to take from me.

Instead of doing that however, he pulled me into a tight hug. As much as I usually loved his hugs and found them incredibly comforting, I was practically on fire at that point, my cheeks were red and puffy from the heat. And his body heat was not helping. "Dude, don't hug me. It's like 75 degrees." I spoke in a slightly strained voice, not having the power to simply push him off of me.

He simply pulled me closer to him with a bright smile on his face. I genuinely felt myself go lightheaded. "I know, isn't it great?" What. Leaning back to look him in the eye, I searched his gaze for an explanation. Understanding why I was looking at him so suspiciously, he quickly got defensive, stepping back and folding his arms. "What? I'm part snake and you're always really warm."

He mumbled the last part shyly which I found adorable. Smirking, I leaned in closer to his face, attempting to flirt. "Is that why you like me?" A light blush decorated his cheeks. It made me feel happy that I could make Deceit just as flustered as he made me. I laughed and then he cleared his throat to regain his normally confident composure. "One of the reasons. You also look cute in my hat."

He took my hat from my grip and placed it on top of my head. I smiled as I put my hands proudly on my hips, puffing out my chest. "I feel cute in your hat." I couldn't explain but I just felt so goddamn gorgeous in that hat. He gave a peak on the cheek, getting my attention again. "You should." He winked at me and I smiled at his attempt to flirt but I didn't get any redder.

Why?

Because I had already reached maximum heat from goddamn satan  deciding to light the mall on fire.

I felt myself go lightheaded, stumbling on my feet and leaning on his shoulder. "Aww~ You're so sweet~ You know what other things sweet boyfriend's do?" He shook his head. "Buy his babe some goddamn ice cream so P/P doesn't die from goddamn heatstroke!" I yelled a little too loudly but I didn't care.

I was fucking dying.

Needless to say, he brought me ice cream and a can of soda that he pressed to forehead so I wouldn't pass out.

It was fun!

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