A Valentine to Remember (The Devereaux Story)/Chapter 3

Charming followed Eska towards Smurfette's house to get some advice on how to woo Mona. After Eska knocked on her door, Smurfette flew the door open.

"Oh, why Eska!" Smurfette beamed, "What can I do for you?"

"I had yet another brilliant idea to help my friend Charming here!" Eska pointed to him, "I think what any girl likes is flowers, and since you are a gardener, we were wondering of you had any flowers we can borrow."

"Well, come right in!" Smurfette led them in, "I have just what you need! Teehee!"

The group followed Smurfette to the back where she grew many flowers of each kind. The group marveled at the different types she planted.

"Now, what do you think is the most romantic flower?" Smurfette asked the group.

"Daisies!" Bash answered.

"Tulips...?" Benny shrugged.

"Smurfette," Felipe arched an eyebrow.

"Gross, Felipe," Eska stuck out her tongue, "We don't need to hear your cheesy pick-up lines."

Smurfette giggled, "Though those are all good answers, I think the most romantic flower is the red rose," She motioned to the rose, "As pink symbolizes friendship, a red rose can symbolize ones feelings of love and romance."

"Now zat is my kind of rose," Felipe stated, rolling his r's while Spiro rolled his eyes.

"Try these," Smurfette handed a bundle to Charming, "This'll get her attention for sure."

I thank ye, my fellow Smurfette," Charming bowed, "You have proven yourself very helpful!"

"So...now what?" Spiro asked.

"We snatch the bait in the most obvious way possible," Eska rubbed her hands together, "Blind dating"

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Meanwhile, the Forest Scouts were helping Bristlette find her way home. As Peewit and Julia walked hand-in-hand, Bristlette looked at them in jealously.

"I spot the look of the Green-Eyed monster," Gerard stated.

"What?! Where?!" Bristlette looked around abruptly, "There is no green eyed monster!"

"No, missy, I'm talking about you," Gerard pointed to her.

"Me?" Bristlette, "Why?! I'm just looking at that blonde cutie up there! With that...brat!"

"If I may recall, Julia does her very best to protect the forest," Jackie walked backwards, "Secondly, Peewit loves her and started a relationship far before you came. Take it from me. I wasn't there, but Savina gave me the details."

"It's true, Bristlette," Savina agreed, "I'm sorry, you're disappointed, but try not to let it get to you. You'll find someone!"

Bristlette crossed her arms and muttered to herself, "But, I want Peewit."

When it was time to break, all of them sat by a nearby spot to rub their feet and get some grub. Johan punched a tree, and a whole fruit salad came down on his head, "Uh...fruit anyone?"

"Alright!" Peewit grabbed a banana and split it with Julia, "For you, my love."

Julia giggled and took it from him. As Jackie handed Bristlette an apple, the latter still stared at the young couple and glared. She decided to take matters into her own hands.

"Oh, Peewit!" Bristlette sweetly talked up to him, "I need your assistance for something."

"Sorry, Bristlette, but I'm kinda with Julia at the moment," Peewit replied, "But, you can ask Johan."

"Actually," Bristlette looked away, "I need someone as strong and small as you to help me with a project."

"Oh, well...," Peewit looked at Julia, and took her hands, "You won't mind, right, sweetie?"

"Well...," Julia looked at Bristlette, "Alright, but...I'm just not sure..."

"Don't worry, Julia," Peewit stroked her black hair, "Bristlette knows about our relationship. If I can just help her with this one thing, I'll make sure you're extra special tonight....I promise," After kissing her cheek, Peewit stood up and joined Bristlette as she led him into a bush.

"I've got a bad feeling about this," Julia toyed with her hair.

"Me too," Jackie agreed, but held up an apple, "I think I swallowed a worm on accident."

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