When Our Stars Aligned

Chapter 6- Not so perfect first date

The Smosh office was busier than ever in the first two weeks of the new year. Cricket was happily busy helping Monica with new scripts and new sketches. But it seemed like she barely got to see Damien except for the mornings he would pick her up for work. But this morning he had two voice over auditions so his call time was changed but he promised he would see her at some point in the day. She loved and admired his passion for the work he got to do. She groaned as there was traffic in the Starbucks drive threw and she knew she would be late. But she called Sarah to let her know. Cricket hated being late for work, especially on Mondays.

When she walked into the office everyone was working on different things. As she walked into the kitchen her smile fell when she saw Shayne had worn a similar shirt to hers along with an army green jacket, but their jeans were different shades, and Damien was matching them as well. She chuckled softly and shook her head 'oh no, no sorry boys your changing this time. You both pulled the same stunt twice last week and I'm already on Matt's shit list for being late', She said sipping what was left of her coffee. Shayne chuckled "Sorry, Crick Damien and I got here on time unlike you, so you have to go change', he replied loving that he was messing with her again. Cricket noticed Damien trying not to laugh and decided it would be more fun teasing her boyfriend seeing that he really was trying not to laugh. "Oh, you think that's funny do you deems, well why don't you take it off", she replied with a smirk seeing him turn red. "N-no thank you", he replied shyly and kissed her head when it was time to go film.

By the time they broke for lunch Cricket was busy helping Monica by making copies of some re-vised scripts. When she was done, she went to sit in the lounge area's couch. she dozed off curled up in a ball until she felt familiar lips against her cheek. She smiled softly waking up "Hi beautiful I didn't mean to wake you", Damien smiled as Cricket sat up.

"It's fine. I didn't realize I was that tired", she replied. Damien nodded a little 'I was uh wondering if you would like to go on an official first date", he asked biting his lip. Cricket smiled touched that he asked and that she still made him nervous. "Aww Damien, that sounds amazing what did you have in mind?", she asked seeing him relax. "Well I was thinking I could cook us dinner and then watch a movie", he replied wanting it to be perfect. Cricket smiled feeling touched at how simple it was and that she loved simple dates. "A cozy night in I like the sound of that, but babe please don't add pressure to yourself or the dinner okay", she asked trying to help ease the anxieties' that were already in his head. "Speaking of which what should I wear?", she asked. Damien smiled and shrugged "what your wearing is fine but it's totally up to you", he replied. Cricket nodded giving him a quick peck to his lips going to get her lunch. Damien smiled but still felt nervous wanting it to be a perfect night. He knew Friday night would be the best since they weren't going to be filming a lot that day.

~Friday Night~

Damien was trying his best not to let the anxieties that were already making him more nervous about the date. He knew he didn't need to impress her but still he wanted this to be a memory they could look back at it. He was just finishing getting ready when he heard his roommate yell to him that the dinner, he had in the oven was burning. Damien raced to the kitchen before the smoke detectors went off. The roasted chicken was burnt black and there was no hope in saving it. He began to panic not having a plan B and he just needed to think of something because Cricket would be arriving soon.

Cricket drove to Damien's feeling nervous, but she knew she was lucky to have a boyfriend who cared so much about her unlike her ex who couldn't remember if her eyes were blue or green. When she parked next to Damien's car, she checked herself in the mirror one last time. after she knocked Mark let her in wishing her luck getting Damien out of his room. After he left Cricket went to knock on Damien's door and knocked "Hey sweetie what's going on? Can I come in?", she asked as he opened the door. "I ruined the food", he mumbled still upset with himself and told Cricket what he had tried to do but before he could finish his sentence Cricket kissed him. She smiled seeing his reaction "Thank you Damien. No one has ever gone through so much trouble for me before. You never have to worry about impressing me because I know you love me a lot and that's all I will ever need", she said kissing his cheek and hugged him. Once he was in better spirits, they made spaghetti and meatballs together.

After dinner they washed the dishes laughinghave a mini water fight and he gave her one of his shirts to wear since herswas soaked for which he apologized countless times. They sat down to watch amovie. During the movie Cricket curled up with Damien and fell asleep to therhythm of his heartbeat. Damien smiled and closed his eyes holding her closerto him. They slept on the couch all night. This was their version of a perfectway to end a not so perfect first date.