**Chapter 1: Seattle Shenanigans**

The Emerald City sparkled in the evening light as Skizzleman, Impulse, and Geminitay made their way to their accommodations for the Hermitcraft Gamers Outreach event. The trio, along with a few other hermits, had arrived in Seattle to spread joy and gaming enthusiasm to the local community. As they settled into their lodgings, Geminitay, or Gem for short, let out a frustrated sigh. "Seriously? My luggage got lost, and all I have is what I'm wearing," she said, tugging on her worn jeans. Skizzleman and Impulse exchanged a concerned glance. Skizz, being the gentleman he was, offered, "Don't worry, Gem, we'll get that sorted out. In the meantime, I have some spare clothes you can borrow." Later that night, Skizz knocked on Gem's door, a bundle of his softest pyjamas in hand. "Hey, Gem, I brought some PJs for you to wear. I figured you might need something comfy for tonight." Gem opened the door, looking adorable in her worn outfit. Her eyes widened as she took in the pyjamas. "Oh, Skizz, I couldn't possibly—" "Please, take them," Skizz said with a warm smile. "I have plenty, and I'd feel better knowing you're comfortable." Gem reluctantly accepted the pyjamas, her cheeks flushing. As she took them, Skizz tried to maintain a respectful demeanor, hiding the flutter in his chest. He had always thought of Gem as a younger friend, but lately, he'd found himself noticing her in a different light. A little while later, Skizz returned with a bag of food, hoping to catch a bite with Gem. She invited him in, and as they sat down, Skizz complimented her, "You look good, Gem." Gem's face turned bright red as she tried to brush it off. "It's just these pyjamas, they're way too big." Skizz chuckled. "No, it's not the pyjamas. It's because they're mine." Gem's eyes widened, and she looked taken aback. Skizz realized his mistake, feeling a little gross for saying that out loud to his younger friend. "Sorry, Gem, I didn't mean to—" But Gem interrupted him, laughing. "No, no, it's fine, Skizz. Really." Skizz stayed for a bit longer, and they chatted about the upcoming event. As he left, he couldn't shake off the feeling that he'd just crossed an invisible line. The next day, the Hermitcraft crew gathered for the Gamers Outreach event. During one of the games, Impulse and Gem were paired together, and they had a blast. As they played, Impulse handed Gem a party blower, which she happily used. After the game, Impulse tried to explain a strategy, blowing into the party blower as an example. Unbeknownst to him, Gem had just had it in her mouth, and Impulse's actions made her giggle. As the days passed, Impulse couldn't get Gem off his mind. Skizz noticed his friend's distraction and approached him. "Hey, Impulse, what's going on? You've been spaced out all day," Skizz said, a sly grin spreading across his face. Impulse hesitated before sharing his thoughts. Skizz listened intently, and a plan began to form... As the sun set over Seattle, the Hermitcraft crew prepared for another exciting day of gaming and outreach. But for Skizz, Impulse, and Gem, the real adventure was just beginning.