A village full of girls

After getting up, Nick and Jenny walk around in the village together.

It's pretty nice here, isn't it?
I could get used to this place.

Yeah, it's a nice village, especially on a beautiful, sunny day like this.
This village is more lively today than ours ever has been.

And the girls here are very cute, too.
Way cuter than the girls in our village.

Jenny is surprised how open he just talks about girls.
But then she remembers she's more like a buddy to him, even if they are pretty close for just friends.

She isn't mad at him. She knows, or she knew at least that she's not the feminine girl, who's popular with boys.
She's still a bit disappointed after being so close to him.

You think so? I didn't pay attention.

Jenny looks around while they keep walking.

Of course you didn't. You're a girl yourself.

But you're right. Some of them look pretty cute.
So you think, I wouldn't date a girl?

Why would you?

I think, I could. A bunch of people already mistake me for a boy anyway.
I'm not only more confident, I'm also good at talking.

Both of them laugh.

So are you really considering it?

I don't know. Probably not. What about you?

To be honest, I was thinking about it.

Jenny was hoping, he wouldn't want to date one.

You don't look happy about that.
Do you think that's a bad idea?

No, I was just...
I...

It's probably better if I don't-

No, it's a good idea.
If you want something, you have to do something for it.

I guess, you're right.
I just don't know how to start.
Maybe later.

Yeah, no need to rush.

They walk around in the village, take a few breaks at important spots like a nice fountain and some statue of a man carrying buckets of water.

After a while they see a nice coffee shop and decide to eat there.
There also are a lot of tables outside.

Jenny and Nick order some hot chocolate and a different piece of cake for each of them. Jenny also wants a shot of rum in her hot chocolate, and surprisingly this doesn't cause any problems despite her age.

While they are waiting, Nick notices a girl sitting down at the table next to them.
She's all alone.

Nick can't stop looking at her.
Jenny wondres where Nick is looking and notices that girl.

You like her, don't you?

Nick jumps up and looks back at Jenny.

Uhm..., no? She's pretty cute, but-

Don't be scared. Just talk to her if you are interested.

You really think that's a good idea? I have no idea, what I should say to her.

Just do some small talk. Or tell her, how you like her look. Girls normally like compliments.

At least Jenny would like to get a compliment once in a while.

Okay, I'll try.

The girl isn't too far away, so Nick only leans towards her and opens his mouth, ready to say something. The girl doesn't notice him yet.

Then he turns back to Jenny.

Uhm, Jenny, can you help?

Hey, you!

Jenny is loud enough, so the girl notices her and turns towards them.

Me? What is it?

My buddy Nick wants to tell you something.

Uhm...

Oh, what is it?

Hi! Uhm..., you're cute!

Uhm, thanks...?

You look like you're lonely. Wanna join us on our table?

No, it's fine. I don't want to bother a couple like you. I'm happy to eat alone.

Don't worry. We're not a couple. You won't bother us.

Yeah, we didn't have any company for days, probably weeks. I'd really appreciate to talk to someone other than Jenny.

The girl gets up.

Okay, if you insist on it...

She sits down at their table.

I'm Sandra. So you are Nick and... Jenny. Did I get it right?

Yeah, you're right!

So you didn't talk to anyone for some time?

Only to each other. And maybe once or twice to someone else, when asking for a place to sleep.

Have you been traveling?

Yeah, you got it.
We were traveling from our village to this village through nature. Jenny convinced me to accompany her.

Cool! Sounds like a real adventure. I wouldn't dare to do this.

Nick also was scared first.

I wasn't. I just-

So you're just friends, right?

Nick and Jenny smile at each other.

Yeah...

Cool.

Soon a waitress brings them their orders and asks Sandra for her order.

Nick and Jenny already start eating and drinking.

And you're from here?

Yes, I've been living in this village for my whole life. But of course I've been to places around, too. Which village are you from?

The one in the south from here.

Oh, that one. Isn't it pretty far away?

Yeah, why do you think we've been traveling for so long.

But I've been there. It's smaller than this place and feels much more rural. I liked it.

You probably came for the straw festival. It's very popular.

Actually not. I had a friend there. But I've also been to the straw festival already.

The waitress comes again and brings Sandra her order.

Oh, thanks!

Sandra starts eating, too.

And you've been here already?

Yeah, a few times with my family.

Same. We've never been here together, though.

Oh, in this case, you might want to check out...
Sorry, I forgot you're not a couple.

What are you talking about?

Just some romantic place.

I'm sure, Nick would like to go to such a place with someone like you.

Hey, what are you talking about!

Are you trying to hook us up?

No...?

Don't listen to her. But to be honest, it would really be nice to meet you in private. You're a cute girl, and you can tell me a lot about this village.

Oh, sure. What about this evening? I have a free house tonight.

Really?

Sure, why not? You're nice, and also seem pretty interesting.

Cool. So when do we meet? Should I come to your place?

Uhm..., I think it's better if I pick you up. So where do you stay?

The inn close to the waterfall. You know that?

Of course. We don't have many inns close to waterfalls.

Sandra laughs.

Cool, I'm looking forward to it.

Nick and Jenny already finished eating and drinking, so they get up.

So bye, see you later!

Yeah, bye!

Bye, see you!

Jenny and Nick leave and walk through the village again.
They still have some time to look around.

So if you're having a date this evening, it should be fine if I have dates as well, right?

Now that Jenny says it out loud, he doesn't like the thought of her dating other guys.
But they are not a couple, and he's dating, too, so it should be fine.

Like I said before, I'd just like to see if I could get girls myself.
I'll just dress a bit more boyish than now, and they'll think I'm a boy, right?

Oh, just girls? I guess that's fine. Sounds like a nice plan.

So you're fine with it?

Yeah, of course.

Cool.

After walking a bit through the roads and buying some clothes, they decide to go back to their inn, where they get dressed for their dates.