Week Two: Friday Night
Who: Clove and Frankie Where: House of Fire for a brief moment, and then on the grounds When: Friday night What: Clove wooing Frankie
Was Clove nervous? No. Okay, maybe a little, but it really wasn't his style. He had enough confidence in him to know that Frankie wouldn't be able to get him out of his head for awhile after tonight, but he really was concerned about his plans coming together in perfect formation.
He had spent the last two weeks working out ideas in his head, playing with his illusions and practicing them. In fact, he had skipped his classes today to set up the tables and chairs by the water, and making sure he could hold the illusions he had planned for a couple hours. With Frankie being a fire sprite, he didn't think she would like the water too much, but with what he had planned, it would be pretty cool.
In the morning, Clove rolled out of bed early, which was a miracle in itself. Heading down to the spot he had picked for their date, he set up a canopy, tablecloths, chairs, and all sorts of things a romantic dinner would entail. Only, Frankie didn't know anything about it. She also didn't know that these illusions he had been practicing tired him out so much that after his classes, he barely had enough energy to walk, nevermind talk to her. It would be worth it, hopefully. No, it better, because in his absence some random dude had managed to wrap Frankie around his finger - not good news. It even had Clove doubting what kind of girl she was, but that was an old issue, and he was sticking to his guns. He would find out soon enough anyway. Besides, he liked the girl he met and that's what he preferred to base things off of, not rumors and gossip.
Getting back to his room, he took a quick shower and shaved. He wouldn't be turning his hair black or hiding stubble tonight. Clove was already going to be using a lot of energy, and he wanted to save some for the end of the night...y'know, just in case. A shaggy blond head of hair was managed, he was smelling spicy, and a tux was donned. Looking in the mirror, he felt a little silly. But hey, he told her to dress fancy, and it just added to the mood he supposed. In his head he did a mental checklist, everything was set up and it was almost seven. Time to go!
Grabbing a blindfold and a bouquet of red roses and baby's breath, he headed to Frankie's room. On the journey, he earned some glances and whispering from some of the other girls. So he looked a little weird at the moment, but he just winked at them, amused at their reactions and went along his way.
Holding both of his items behind his back in his right hand, he knocked at the door with his left. Taking a deep breath, he said to the door, "C'mon gorgeous, I know you're in there." In the moment, Clove was more excited than nervous. He really enjoyed her company, and really hoped she was wearing heels - there were some rocks to walk over, and there'd be nothing better to have to carry her over them. Yeah, Clove did that whole super romantic, cheesy, knight in shining armor bit - but only for the girls he was absolutely smitten with.