Who: Rose and Lorcan Where: En route to a secret beach location. When: Saturday, at approximately 18:17 What: Commencing with the secret first date. Status/Rating: Incomplete, low
Garlic cloves, check.
Salt, double check.
Lacewing flies, check plus.
Lorcan knew he was ready in terms of gnome-protection. He was also ready in terms of picnic-baskets-full-of-food. What he didn't feel ready for was the part where he picked up Rose and took her out on their first date. First and maybe last date if he botched things up. Merlin, he did not feel ready. His palms were sweaty and his mouth felt drier than sand.
He took in air by the gulps before mustering the courage to knock on her bungalow door. "Rose?" Lorcan's voice almost cracked.