Emberflame Ridge and they were roommates

a soft laugh slipped unbidden from between saarthal's lips at mallaidh's words because while she'd had a lot of different reactions before when she'd flirted with other girls, this was definitely her favourite — in the sense that it was utterly adorable, and saarthal didn't know what to do with it. "no, i was talking to the tree," saarthal teased, a mischievous smirk tugging lightly at the corner of her lips before she realised that this probably wasn't the best approach when dealing with oblivious girls like mallaidh. 

"really? i don't know, i've never dated anyone before," saarthal smiled lightly, "should i ask you out, then? if i want to get to know you better."