the most romantic of anniversaries

[ghostytrainer]

Who: John Egbert and Rose Lalonde
Where: Saffron City
When: Saturday, 6/8 (evening)
Summary: John and Rose go out to dinner for their 2nd anniversary, only for John to keep glitching out of it because the dummy caught a glitch Pokémon and boxed it. It becomes an anniversary to remember.
Rating: PG-13 for (probably) cursing and John inevitably glitching into the tub with Rose. (but nothing naughty happened)

[Sometimes, John finds himself unable to believe that it's really only been two years since they started dating. Somehow, it just seems like it's always been a thing. And at other times, he finds himself stunned that his relationship with Rose has actually lasted two years. Because, gurl, you really could do loads better. Not that John is complaining.]

[In any case, this Saturday evening finds the two dressed up quite sharply and headed to a nice restaurant in Saffron. Not too much of a to-do, but a nice, quiet evening spent in each other's company, never the less. Or at least...that's what they assumed it would be. Little did they know that the glitch running rampant through Pokémon Land had other plans.]

[After waiting a few minutes for a table, the two were seated at a cozy little booth in a back corner of the restaurant. Ahhh, romantic candlelit dinners. Aren't they to die for?]

Comments

[ghostytrainer]

of course not! why would i do something like this on purpose?
it's a pretty shitty prank set up don't you think?

[tentacletrainer]

I don't know.
I think it would be a clever prank.

[ghostytrainer]

i would be pranking myself as much as i would be pranking you though!
so no, no thanks!
plus that would just be mean because it looks like i'm standing you up. :(

[tentacletrainer]

I wouldn't think that at all darling!
John Egbert is not the kind of guy to stand up a girl.

[ghostytrainer]

well yeah, i know that. and you know that.
but who is currently sitting alone in a fancy restaurant on her anniversary?
(btw, i'm almost there. i can see the doors! have they come to take our order yet?)

[tentacletrainer]

John.
It's fine.
Don't you dare feel bad about this.
(Not yet, though they did ask for our beverage preferences.)
(I of course ordered the most expensive bottle of wine they had.)
;)

[ghostytrainer]

little late for that.
(oh good. my wallet thanks you, darling.)
(as do i.)

[tentacletrainer]

John...
(I had a feeling you both would.)

[ghostytrainer]

[There's no text response from John. He didn't really see a point considering he just reached the restaurant. The hostess seems a little confused as John makes his way back to the table. Hadn't he already been seated? Did he have to leave and she just missed it?]

[Perhaps. How else would he have left?]

[Upon reaching their table, John leans in and presses a kiss to Rose's temple before sliding into his seat.]

What's this? This doesn't look like wine to me!

[It definitely looks like soda to him. Nice try, Rose.]

[tentacletrainer]

[[She jumps a little, but smiles warmly as he joins her once again.]]

They decided I was too young for wine just yet.

[ghostytrainer]

Darn! [John snaps his fingers as though actually upset about this. But judging by the giggling, he's actually not.] Oh well, I guess this will have to do.

[John takes a drink before placing his hand on the table, just within reach of Rose's and kind of tapping at it with his fingers in what is probably supposed to be a non-nonchalant sort of way, but is actually completely transparent.]

[tentacletrainer]

[[She sees that hand and chuckles, inching hers forward so her fingers can play a little at his.]]

I know, right? I was so looking forward to that bottle.

[ghostytrainer]

[Oh is that how they're going to do this? Okay. He wiggles his fingers at hers, not unlike a spider...saying hello with its legs or something. John what are you doing?]

I was too, you got my hopes up and everything! And now they're just laying there. Dashed all over the floor. Because we won't be getting crazy drunk tonight. I'm so upset, Rose. You have no idea.

[So upset that he's just going to glance at his menu and try to figure out what exactly it is that he wants to eat.]

[tentacletrainer]

I know. I'm sorry. But you'll have to take the complaints up with the waitress! [[Oh how about if she starts tapping your fingers lightly? What then?]]

[ghostytrainer]

[Tap tap. Tap. Tap tap wiggle. Tap.]

Oh and believe me, I will. Have you figured out what you want yet or are you still deciding? Since... you know you didn't wind up all the way over in Johto randomly.

[tentacletrainer]

I already know dear. We're just waiting on you.

[ghostytrainer]

Well shit okay um... [He pulls his hand away because apparently figuring this out is such serious business that it requires two hands.] If they come back, go ahead and order, I'll figure it out.

[It's not like he's picky, it's just a matter of what he's actually in the mood for and everything looks good wow...]

[tentacletrainer]

If you're sure. [[She chuckles, watching him scan the menu.]] Relax darling. It's not like there's a time limit for tonight.

[ghostytrainer]

I know I just...feel bad about the whole disappearing thing. That was kind of a waste of our time together, you know?

[tentacletrainer]

It's alright! We're going to have all night to spend together darling. It really is no problem.

[ghostytrainer]

Well... okay, I guess I can't really argue that. Because it is true.

[As he continues to peruse the menu, the waitress returns with pad of paper and pen at the ready. She smiles expectantly at the two and John hastily gestures to Rose.]

Go ahead and order first, sweetheart. I have it narrowed down at least.

[tentacletrainer]

Ah, alright. [[She smiles to the waitress.]]

I would like to start with a side salad of baby greens, raspberry vinaigrette dressing. For the entree I would like the crab legs with an extra cup of the lemon butter sauce. No dessert please. Thank you.

[ghostytrainer]

[John has to suppress a small giggle once Rose is done ordering. No dessert? Rose? It's not the apocalypse outside is it?]

Alright and I'll also start with a salad, but just a normal one with ranch dressing for me. Aaand... I will have the strip steak, medium well. With mashed potatoes on the side. No desert for me either.

[SURPRISE, SURPRISE. John folds his menu up, handing it to the waitress who repeats their order back to them before disappearing with a smile and a cheery "I'll have that right out!"]

[Once she's gone, John smirks at Rose.]

You feeling alright, Rose? No dessert? I'm stunned.

[tentacletrainer]

Well I was hoping you and I could make something when we get home. [[Look at that loving smile.]]

[ghostytrainer]

Oh is that so? Hmm... well I think that might just be possible! [He puts his hand back out on the table, palm up and wiggling his fingers again. He's hoping that this time she'll actually hold his hand instead of just tap at it...]

Do you want your present then too? I have it with me now so if you don't want to wait I could give it to you now while we wait on our food.