Ask her if she would like to go on a second date

"I had a great time too," you smile back. "You're... amazing. I've never dated anyone remotely like you."

"Thanks," she murmurs, still looking at you.

"So," you steel yourself. "Would you like to go on a second date?" You wince at the bluntness of your request, but do your best to stay confident and charming. The seconds until her answer feel like aeons, every heartbeat slowed into a torturous thumping.

"Of course!" the French girl beams. "I can't wait. This time, I'll choose the date. How good are you at bowling?"

"Ah, not very," you say sheepishly.

"Me neither," Gabrielle grins back. "That's what makes it fun! Tuesday good for you?"

"Definitely," you nod. Even if it's not free, you'll cancel in favour of a date with this blonde goddess.

"Great. Goodnight, Felix!"

"Goodnight, Gabrielle," you wave, as she heads into her VIP lodge. You stand there, watching her hourglass silhouette in the doorway. She turns, sees you watching, and blows you a kiss. You pretend to catch it, and press it to your lips. She laughs, a beautiful, musical sound, then finally closes the door.

You head back to Lodge 69 feeling like you're on Cloud 9, floating on a natural high. You're already counting the hours until Tuesday.

Gabrielle: {if@ {Gabrielle's date}>=0}+{endif}{Gabrielle's date}%
+ [Gabrielle's 2nd date]