"Can you show me?"

Aria's inquiry came as a genuine surprise to Blake. Never before had anyone asked the mage to show them an example of what he could do with his powers; but who was he to leave his crush hanging?

And so Blake replied with a nervous "S-sure!"

Eyeing an unlit candle on the windowsill, Blake closed his eyes, took a deep breath, concentrated his willpower, and whispered an ancient magical chant. Almost instantly, the candle's tip was set alight by a small flame, much to Aria's amazement.

"Wow, that was so cool!" Aria beamed with excitement. "I can't believe I know a real-life magician!"

Without really thinking it through, the brunette scooped tiny Blake up into her hands and moved him close to her face before landing a quick kiss on his puny form. To Aria, it was a simple, affectionate peck; to Blake, it was the biggest kiss he'd ever received! Not that it was a bad thing - just a tad overwhelming.

Once he recovered from the dizzying pleasure, Blake spoke up. "Does this mean..?"

"Of course I'll go out with you, Blake!" Aria smiled.

Blake felt as though he was in heaven. He had finally won the love of his crush! "That's wonderful to hear, Aria! I can't believe this is really happening!"

Just then, something occurred to the shrunken mage - he'd never gone on a date before! He did, however, figure that it would be selfish of him to make the first suggestion of what to do for a first date, or where to go. Perhaps it would be best to ask his new girlfriend if she had anything in mind...

"So, uh, did you wanna maybe...go on a date or something?" Blake timidly asked Aria.