S E L C O U T H. || Ninjago

8. Once bitten, twice Shy.

—NYA: "SOME VILLAGERS UNEARTHED THE REMAINS OF THIS FANGPYRE A FEW MILES AWAY. It predates the Golden Age, and must be hundreds of years old. Although the venom in the fangs of the Fangpyre genetically mutate human cells into reptilian, I've learned there could be a way to stop the effects without having to create an anti-venom."

Zane and I were paying attention as he took notes and I nod. Kai was bored and Cole was drawing a picture of himself fighting.

Jay was staring back and forth between Nya and I. His hairstyle was different and he was wearing perfume.

'Hm? Is he going on a date?'

—Nya: "If one is able to wildly raise their heart rate, hypothetically it could reverse the venom's effects."

Her cheeks and nose turn red and I noticed it was an allergic reaction. I got up and places my hand on her shoulder.

—Me: "Are you ok?"

—Nya: "Yeah... uh, excuse me, is someone wearing perfume? I'm severely allergic to perfume."

I look at Jay who blushes and leans to Kai.

—Jay: "Hehe... You told me it was men's cologne!"

—Kai: "Meh, I get them mixed up."

Everyone but Nya and I laughs.

—Cole: "Ah, looks like class is over. Time to start stomping some Serpentine before they find any Fangblades."

—Kai: "Sounds like a plan."

—Zane: "I'm excited to join."

They all leave. Jay looks between Nya and I in worry. I signal him with my eyes to apologize.

—Jay: "Uh, hey uh, Nya, I'm sorry. The reason I was—you know—I went to Kai because—look. What I'm trying to say is—"

—Nya: "I know. It's just a cruel joke. I should be fine. Please, go fight snakes."

—Me: "I believe Jay was actually trying to be at his best appearance for this lesson today"

I amusedly corrected.

—Nya: "Wait, really?"

Jay awkwardly nods.

—Nya: "Aw that's so sweet"

—Jay: "A-And I was thinking if anyone of you..."

He gazes in between Nya and I.

—Jay: "If any of you are free then maybe we could out to a restaurant."

Nya and I look at each other in surprise.

—Nya: "As in a Trouple date? Or a hangout?"

—Jay: "...date...?"

—Nya: "Sure! [Y/n] and I would love to!"

She held my hand and pulled me closer as she answered for me.

—Me: "...Eh?"

She then drags me away with her.