THE GOLD IS SLEEPING IN THE RIVER

Trygve had done some thinking and well, he had already nearly died a few days ago only to frown. His mind being cluttered with several thoughts, his heart racing within his chest as he tried to figure out what he would do and his feelings for her weren't exactly hidden per say. He was sure if people put shit together they would know that he liked Aine and has for quite some time now yet he had been quiet about it with Aine seeing as he didn't want to risk their friendship. Or die from embarrassment that she probably didn't feel the same, he could only imagine how awkward it would be but he supposed if he never said anything then she would never know.

Trygve rose to his paws with a limp, his teeth gritted in pain but he'd get some poppy seeds later for now, he had to get ready. He had to look a lot better than what he currently looked like, which was shit. How did anyone even go about this kind of thing? He had seen his mother in several somewhat relationships yet it had been the guys who normally asked shit, he was definitely no expert on how to ask Aine if she would go on a date with him but he did know that she loved flowers. He would get her flowers. Maybe he was overthinking it? He was only asking her out to a date at the moment, he took in a deep breath. He went though most of the forest in search of a few flowers; hibiscus, marigold, white pansies, and some ferns to make it look a bit bigger than it actually was.

Everything hurt at the time but it was ignored, he wanted to go on a date with his best friend. That wasn't entirely weird, right? He swallowed as he made his way back to the treehouse where they both lived only to wince remembering Gael's existence, as if asking his own best friend on a date wasn't awkward enough... Her father would surely be there. It's now or never, Ry. He thought with a puff of his chest before finding his voice despite how hoarse it was at the moment "Aine? I gotta question for you," It was just a date. Just a date. Date. Anxiety took a grip of him as he stood there. He was really gonna do this, huh?

THE GOLD IS SLEEPING IN THE RIVER

When she walked over asking what was up, Trygve could feel his throat tightening as his anxiety pulsates throughout him. He could already imagine Natyli nudging him roughly to speak but unfortunately and fortunately for him, she wasn't here but he was certain that she could feel what he was feeling at the moment. His stature was already wobbly and shaky but this moment made it worse, he hoped he didn't look so stupid but seeing Dante from the corner of his eye did the boy finally take a deep breath slowly through the flowers. It was just a date, it wasn't like he was asking her out or anything. God, the thought made him inwardly wince hoping he wouldn't be so stupidly anxious if he ever mustered up the courage to ask out his own best friend out.

With another shuffle of his paws, Trygve would set down the flowers in front of Aine and sat down lifting a paw to scratch the back of his neck rather gently considering he had bandages there "Uh,"  He began trying to figure out what to say as both of his tufted ears pressed themselves flat against his skull, his gaze lowered to the ground though it lifted so he could make eye contact with Aine. "I was wondering if you'd like to go on a date with me?" The words spilled from his maw but he would add with a nervous chuckle "I know that I look like shit right now but, I assure you the date will look a lot better." Or that's what he hoped anyways, if she even said yes.

"Of course, you don't gotta say yes and I'll respect that." He would add with a curt nod of his head, he wasn't going to pressure anyone or let alone, Aine to go out on a date with him. If she said no, it'd probably be a flick at his feelings but he enjoyed their friendship more than anything else. She was his best friend, after all, and he wouldn't trade her for the whole world. She meant a lot to him.

THE GOLD IS SLEEPING IN THE RIVER

Seeing Jack approach made the boy feel a bit nervous but he tried his best not to think too much of it as both of his tufted ears would flick back and press against his skull. Maybe he had asked too soon? He wasn't certain but he hoped that whatever Aine decided would be quick, he didn't like that there was so many people gathering around... Even a few nosy NPCs had come over to see what was going on. The injured boy would hold in his breath feeling his face beginning to heat it and it wasn't due to anger this time, he almost felt feverish if that made sense but he doubted it was that. He bit down on his forked tongue in order to ease himself and hopefully not blurt out anything to make him seem or appear stupid... That was the last thing he needed despite how unstable he was at the moment.

Finally, she spoke and those words dragged him out of his own pool of thoughts, his ears swiveling forward as he listened. The way she had began to speak made him doubt that she even wanted to go out on that date, he was about ready to say that it was fine that she didn't wanna go out until he heard the rest of her words did he become silent. His heart hammering within his chest, his face feeling completely hot, and those tummy butterflies began to make him a little nauseated if he was being honest with himself. What was he supposed to say? Fuck, he hadn't been expecting her to say yes. "Uhhh," Trygve felt his mind go blank for what he was going to say and would piece up together a sentence to try and not look stupid "That's fantastic... That's wonderful, Aine... Uh, thank you..."

A nervous smile on his maw but he was very happy to say the least, he was about to say something else until Gael finally decided to show up making the draconic boy bite down on his tongue once more. Of course, he'd want them to be home by a reasonable hour and seeing that icy look that normally display itself towards the boy, Trygve didn't think it would be much of a good idea for him to playfully jab at Gael... Not this moment anyways. After all, the vulpine was his best friend's father and could easily throw him across the continent if he wished. The thought was enough to make Ry snort quietly but he would assure Gael with a slow nod of his head "Gotcha," The jaguar rose to his paws slowly only to turn to Aine once more feeling that flutter within his gut "Well, I'll see you then... After I make preparations, I guess..."

A part of him felt that it was going to be a disaster but, the other half hoped that it wouldn't be the case... Especially, if he ever decided to ask out Aine again on a date. He held his breath in that moment but with a wave of his tail in a form of saying goodbye, Trygve would limp away with a stupid grin on his maw. Holy shit! She said yes! He thought with both eyes closed in a happy manner.

/ out uwu