"Okay, okay, Cage, you got me," Connor Kenway admitted, a blush creeping up his cheeks. He was a stoic young man, not given to spilling his secrets so easily.

Johnny Cage chuckled, crossing his arms over his chest. "You're not as stone-faced as you seem, Kenway. There's hope for you yet."

"I don't see why it's such a big deal," Connor muttered, averting his gaze. "It was just a date."

"Just a date?" Johnny Cage laughed. "With Jade? Kenway, you're playing in the big leagues now."

"I don't see it that way," Connor replied. "She's a friend. It's not like we're getting married."

"Whatever you say, Romeo," Johnny smirked, before a new voice interrupted their banter.

"Skip the details, how big was her ti--" Mineta began, but was quickly cut off by Sero.

A swift punch landed on Mineta's head. "Go to your room, Mineta," Sero ordered, looking exasperated.

"Ow," Mineta complained, rubbing the spot where he'd been hit. He scowled at Sero, but obediently left the room.

"Sorry about him," Sero apologized, turning to Connor. "He's... well, he's Mineta."

"I've noticed," Connor replied dryly, earning a chuckle from Johnny Cage.

"Well, I think it's great," Johnny interjected, clapping Connor on the shoulder. "Keep it up, Kenway."

Connor only sighed in response, shaking his head. "I'm not sure if I should thank you or not," he said, a ghost of a smile on his lips.

"Oh, definitely thank me. I'm your love guru after all," Johnny replied, winking at Connor.

"I don't recall asking for one," Connor retorted, rolling his eyes. Johnny only laughed, unperturbed by Connor's sarcasm.

"Well, you got one anyway," Johnny said, grinning. "And don't you forget it, Kenway."

Connor shook his head, unable to keep a small smile from forming. "I'll keep that in mind, Cage," he said, his tone light.

"Good, good," Johnny nodded, looking satisfied. "Now, about that second date..."

"Second date?" Connor looked at Johnny, surprise clear in his eyes. "Who said anything about a second date?"

"Well, it's the logical next step, isn't it?" Johnny asked, raising an eyebrow. "Or did you plan on stopping at one?"

Connor paused, considering Johnny's words. "I... I hadn't thought about it," he admitted, scratching his head.

"Well, think about it now," Johnny urged, a teasing glint in his eyes. "You don't want to leave Jade hanging, do you?"

Connor sighed, knowing that Johnny had a point. "I guess you're right," he conceded, looking thoughtful.

"Of course I'm right," Johnny replied, grinning. "Now, go plan that second date, Kenway."

"Right," Connor nodded, standing up from his seat. "I'll do that." And with that, he walked out of the room, leaving Johnny behind.

Johnny watched him go, a satisfied smile on his face. "Good luck, Kenway," he murmured, before turning back to his own business.

As Connor made his way to his room, he couldn't help but think about what Johnny had said. A second date with Jade... it sounded nice.

He smiled to himself, already planning in his head. He would make sure it was a date that Jade would remember.

And so, Connor Kenway, the stoic young man who had never been in love, found himself looking forward to a second date. Thanks, of course, to Johnny Cage.

As for Johnny, he couldn't wait to hear about it. After all, he was Connor's self-proclaimed love guru. And he took his job very seriously.

Whether Connor liked it or not, he had a love guru. And as long as Johnny Cage was around, he wouldn't have to navigate the challenges of young love alone.

And so, the adventure of young love continued for Connor Kenway, guided by the teasing but well-meaning Johnny Cage. And who knows? Perhaps there would be more dates in the future.

But for now, Connor was content with the prospect of a second date. After all, every great love story has to start somewhere. And for Connor, it started with Jade.

And no matter what happened next, he knew he could count on Johnny Cage for advice. Whether he wanted it or not.

But for now, Connor was focused on one thing: making the second date with Jade as memorable as the first. And with that thought in mind, he began to plan.