Warning: This is rated SSS for Sickeningly Sappy Shounen-Ai.
Beary in Love
It was in the shopping mall, on his way to the food court (there was a concession stand there which was known for its legendary caramel popcorn), walking past one of those corny card shops, when he saw it. Behind the glass wall, a coffee-colored stuffed bear stared back at him. But this wasn't one of those stupid teddy bears that Kevin always disdained. It looked like a real bear with the snout, little bear claws and everything, only smaller and cuter…
Croe would love it!!
It was the first thought that came to the Brit's mind.
Croe loved bears, they were by far his favorite animal. Big bears, small bears, black bears, brown bears, polar bears, he loved them all!
Within seconds Kevin was inside the store, picking up the little animal for a quick examination. The thick, soft fur felt nice under his ungloved hands, and it appeared to be very well made. He made a quick price check - expensive, but affordable.
It was then his golden eyes landed on the big, red heart that was attached to the bear's chest. It said "Beary in love with you."
Kevin's covered expression quickly darkened.
How corny.
Not only was it clichéd, but if he were to give something like this to Croe, it would give the older man a wrong impression.
If he were to give it to Croe, he would think…
Beary in love with you.
Kevin turned his back and began to walk away, but before he had even taken a few steps, his eyes returned to that bear. The Brit had never seen a stuffed bear that looked anything like it before, and knew for a fact that Lord Flash would absolutely adore it…and…
…who said that the impression he'd get would be wrong?
Kevin quickly shook his head, dearly appreciative of the iron helmet that masked his deepening blush. He didn't feel that way about Croe… the older chojin was just his coach, nothing more.
Besides…even if he did…Lord Flash would never share in those feelings…
…would he?
Either way, that didn't change the fact that this stuffed bear was unique, one that Croe would likely adore.
The Brit could even imagine the look in his friend's face as he opened the bag to see this squishy little bear staring up at him. In his mind's eye, he could see Lord Flash's shoulders rise sharply with a quick intake of breath - an indication of his surprise. He could see those red eyes (as they had a tendency to change color with his mood. Red meant that he was happy, despite common misconceptions) widening with inconceivable joy… Croe so very rarely expressed extreme emotions, be it sadness, joy, anger…to see him looking so happy…
With that image in his mind, Kevin finally made his decision.
"I'm sure your sweetheart's going to love it!" The cashier chirped as she counted out the exact change and placed the stuffed bear gingerly in a plastic bag. Kevin quietly took the bag and walked out.
"Yes…" He murmured, once he was out of the girl's range of hearing. "…yes, he will…"
Author's Notes: I hope you have a good dentist to go to, because after reading this, the sweetness has likely rotted your teeth! This didn't take me a whole lot of time to write, but I've had this in my mind now for a short time and it begged to be written. Of course it isn't one of the best demonstrations of my skills, but it wasn't meant to be. Overall, I like how it came out. X3 I do have a fan art dedicated to this fic, which can be found on my DeviantART account. Anyway, I hope you liked it!!