"Don't you look spiffy!" proclaimed Master Roshi.

"I didn't even know that you owned a suit," said Gohan as he swiveled back and forth in the chair.

Krillin had just appeared on the stairs after taking over an hour to prepare. He wore a black suit with a baby blue dress shirt, topped off with a white tie and black top hat.

"Well you know, your dad and I always wore suits to the martial arts tournaments when we were younger," replied Krillin as he walked down the stairs. "Plus it's not every day that you get to go on a date with a beautiful woman. Or at least not for me."

Krillin stopped in front of a mirror on the wall and tried adjusting his already perfect tie. He tried to appear cool and casual on the outside, but he was freaking out on the inside. It had been a week since their victory over the super android, Solara. After getting everyone to safety that day, Krillin managed to ask out 18. He offered to take her to this week's debut of a new scary movie and to Krillin's surprise, she accepted.

Nervous wasn't even the word to describe how he was feeling at the moment. After fumbling with his tie, he checked his armpits. He had been sweating like a cow in heat for the past hour and ruined two other perfectly good outfits. He went heavy on the antiperspirant deodorant and prayed that he could make it through the date. After realizing that he had been staring at the mirror for the past few minutes, Krillin turned around to the scrutinizing eyes of Gohan and Roshi.

"Is everything okay, Krillin? You were standing there mumbling to yourself," said Gohan.

Great! Now I'm talking to myself, thought Krillin. "Uh…I guess I'm just nervous," replied Krillin.

"You shouldn't be so nervous," said Master Roshi as he walked over and wrapped his arm around Krillin's shoulder. "A couple of dogs like us keep em' coming and going all the time! If she don't wantcha there'll be another one coming, but don't be mad when I go after her. Oowhee!" laughed the old turtle hermit as he walked to the back while going on about how good looking 18 was.

They laughed as they watched the crazy old man leave the room. With Roshi gone, Gohan asked, "So what are you guys doing on this date?"

"I figured we'd go see a movie and then dinner," replied Krillin as he nervously checked his tie again. "Do you mind telling me what time it is, Gohan?"

Gohan looked back at the digital clock and replied, "6:22."

"6:22!" yelled Krillin and ran upstairs.

"What?!" yelled Gohan, jumping out of his chair.

"I'm supposed to meet 18 at 6:30. Why didn't you tell me?!"

"You said the movie started at 7!"

"But we're meeting thirty minutes early," Krillin said after reappearing downstairs. "I didn't want to fly because of my suit, but it looks like I got no choice." Krillin ran outside and took to the air, waving goodbye to Gohan.

Running outside after him, Gohan said, "Good luck Krillin!"

After arriving outside of the movie theater ten minutes late, Krillin looked frantically through the crowd for 18. Five minutes of searching later, Krillin thought that she must've left. He slowly walked away from the packed theater in defeat until he heard, "It's not fun to think that you've been stood up, huh?"

He turned to a frustrated 18. However, Krillin missed the chastising glare she was giving because he was too busy taking in her outfit. She wore a simple white sundress and sandals, but Krillin thought that she never looked lovelier. 18 cleared her throat to get Krillin's full attention.

"Huh…What…Oh. Um, I'm sorry. I lost track of time," Krillin messily replied. Trying to win her back, he said, "You look really pretty in that dress."

18 blushed slightly. Thinking back to how she stole it from a distant store and knocked out the salesclerk, she quickly changed the subject. "Thanks. You look handsome as well."

Krillin scratched the back of his head and laughed nervously. Realizing that they had fallen into an awkward silence, Krillin suggested they go inside and have a seat. 18 agreed and followed him inside.

After paying for their tickets and finding a good seat in the middle of the screening room, 18 and Krillin settled in to watch the movie. They decided against any popcorn or snacks since they were eating afterwards. As the movie began, Krillin inwardly patted himself on the back. The movie was rated as the top 5 scariest movies of all time so he figured he'd get a good opportunity to get close to the android as she cowered in fear.

He soon realized that everyone else's version of scary and 18's version was two completely different things. Instead of gasping in horror and fear throughout the movie, 18 spent the whole time laughing as if it were a comedy. He was even embarrassed when a really scary part came and jumped into 18's arms. After carefully climbing back into his seat, he spent the entire movie quiet while 18 laughed away.

"That was a riot," said 18 as her and Krillin walked out of the theater.

"Yeah," replied Krillin, still feeling embarrassed from earlier.

18 could tell what he was thinking. "Don't feel embarrassed. It was kind of scary." Krillin perked up until she continued with, "If you're a child." 18 laughed when Krillin returned to his defeated look.

Krillin smiled at her amusement. At least she's having fun. "I guess we should head to the restaurant now," he said. "It's just a short walk this way." 18 followed as Krillin lead the way to their eatery.

After their short walk, they reached the restaurant. Krillin held the door for 18 as she walked in. 18 oohed and ahhed at how wonderful everything looked. The restaurant was one of the most exclusive in the city. Not just anybody could eat there, but after saving Hercule's life from the androids, Krillin called in a favor. He was happy to see that all of the trouble he went through wasn't in vain.

The couple was seated in the corner of the luxurious restaurant. After filling their glasses with water, the waiter left to leave them to decide. 18 took another long look around the restaurant and remarked, "This is a beautiful place, Krillin. I can't believe you were able to get us a reservation here."

Krillin laughed nervously and blushed slightly. "Thanks. It wasn't easy, but I figured you were worth it."

"You were right," she said and picked up her menu, stopping any further conversation.

Krillin and 18 sat in comfortable silence as they decided what to eat. After not eating all day out of nervousness, Krillin was exceptionally hungry. I guess this is what it feels like to be Goku, he thought as he looked over the menu. He felt like he could eat everything on the menu plus seconds, but he figured 18 wouldn't exactly want to see him pig out. Krillin sat down his menu and realized that the waiter and 18 were watching him expectantly.

"Umm…Sir, are you ready to order yet?" the waiter asked.

"The steak and potatoes please," replied Krillin.

The waiter walked away as 18 said, "It took you that long to decide on a steak and potatoes?"

"It didn't take me that long, did it?"

"The waiter stood there a good three minutes," she replied, leaning over to rest on the table. "Can I ask you a question?"

Krillin had unconsciously leaned back from 18. The way she was eyeing Krillin was making his heart race. He clumsily replied, "Y-yes. Um…what is it?"

18 narrowed her eyes as she stared at her nervous date. "Why are you bald?"

Krillin's head turned bloodshot red as he succumbed to a new level of embarrassment. "It's a sign of a warrior's commitment to training," he mumbled.

"I bet you'd be cuter with a full head of hair," she said, sitting back in her chair.

Krillin perked up immediately at her words. She said I'd be cuter with hair, which means that she thinks I'm cute now! 18 thinks I'm cute! Krillin was doing backflips on the inside, but tried his best to seem unfazed on the outside. Looking at the small smile on 18's face, he could tell that he failed miserably.

The two continued to chat softly as they waited for their food to arrive. Krillin found out a lot about 18, including that she was actually human at one point and that her parents died a long time ago. Krillin informed 18 more on his history as well, including his journeys from the temple to the Kame house and his adventures with Goku and the gang. Krillin was able to finally relax and show his fun side. Though she feigned annoyance, Krillin could tell that 18 was enjoying his "charm." Finally, their food arrived and the couple ate in while trying to maintain a pleasant conversation.

After finishing their food and leaving a tip for the waiter, Krillin and 18 walked out into the now chilly streets. Krillin offered 18 his suit jacket and to walk arm in arm to offer more heat to the skimpy dressed android.

"Thanks, but no thanks. A perk of being an android is a temperature regulator. You can't be a successful killing machine if you're brought down by a simple change in weather," she replied.

"Oh," Krillin said as he looked down in embarrassment.

She reached down and lifted Krillin's head by the chin until their eyes were locked. "Stop trying so hard. I've enjoyed this date, but I'm tired of that stupid look you get every time I say something that embarrasses you. I suggest the next date we go on, you be a little more confident." She pecked Krillin on the forehead for reassurance and walked away, saying, "I guess I'll see you around."

Krillin was frozen in his place. He watched as 18 flew into the sky and disappeared in the distance. As if being broken from a curse, Krillin began jumping up and down, shouting for joy. He jumped one final time into the sky and blasted off. Krillin you old dog! You finally found the girl of your dreams!

I don't think DBZ ever explained Krillin and 18's first date, so I created one myself.