I'd like to say I planned this out. That I sat down, brainstormed, maybe even googled "romantic date ideas near me."
But no. I just drove. And somehow, the car ended up pulling into the parking lot of the city aquarium.
Beside me, Val was sprawled against the window, chin propped on her hand, watching the passing streets like they'd wronged her. She hadn't said much since we left the house, which was suspicious in itself. Celestia quiet? That was never a good sign.
When the big blue building came into view, she blinked, then turned to me, eyes narrowing.
> "An aquarium? Seriously?"
I drummed my fingers on the steering wheel. "Yeah. Problem?"
Her pout appeared instantly, like it was sitting in her pocket, waiting for the perfect moment. "You took me to look at… fish?"
"They're not just fish. There are seals. Maybe even penguins."
She slumped back in her seat with the most dramatic sigh known to man. "Wow. Be still my beating heart."
