Valentine’s day, a lover’s favorite holiday. A time to spend a ridiculous amount of time and money for your significant other in order to keep the relationship afloat for just a bit longer. Once Asgore heard about it, his heart nearly leapt from his chest. He’s been meaning to do something nice for Toriel, but couldn’t think of a time for it to work. He set up the perfect date, a nice picnic at the park. The seasons were changing, the spring like weather came like a blessing. Sunny days and good weather were on their way. Asgore was giddy with excitement.

	Toriel came home from another day at work. It was Friday, so Frisk was out and about with friends and Toriel had some time to relax between then and Monday. She sighed as the door clicked shut, placing her bag on the hook next to the frame and walking to the kitchen.

	“Gorey?” She called out. She was used to being greeted by him right at the door, usually with a kiss, but he was absent from his usual routine. She looked around the living room, wondering if he was reading in his chair, looking out the window for him in the garden. She noticed something on the kitchen counter, her search veering off course. She walked toward the offending object, upon closer inspection turned out to be a single red rose, cleanly dethorned. She smelled the flower, the light scent making her smile. A small note was attached the stem. She picked up the paper, a soft smell of lavender wafting off the page. She placed the rose into a small vase, as she read the note aloud.

	“Dear, Tori. I love you and wanted to have a great time with you today,” She squinted at the next words, “Happy Val- Vale? Vale-in-times Day? Love Asg-” Before she was able to finish the note, strong arms picked her up from behind, lifting her off of her feet. She squeaked in surprise, Asgore’s burly laugh making her giggle in response. She playfully kicked her legs as he spun in a small circle, hugging her close to his chest. Their laughs filled the house, big smiles on their faces. Asgore stopped the spinning, turning Toriel in his arms. His deep brown eyes looking into her dark rubies, both filled with love.

	He gave her a small kiss, “Happy Valentine’s day, honey.”