I & II
One and two are a greeting to a handsome face. Theodore is his name, and he will be assisting her on her journey. He's sweet; too sweet. Minako samples from each cheek. Hello and nice to meet you.
III
Three is for the cards he fuses. She sits next to him (on his lap is too distracting, he says), watching the spread and the power that runs between them.
IV
They spin. They float. They combine; just like Igor said, and a new persona emerges from the sea of her soul! Eyes full of wonder turn to the man, "You did it!" she giggles. She pulls his head to her and buries her face in silver hair. "Mwwwaah! You're wonderful!"
Four happens without thinking. She hurts. She can't admit it; still holds out. He knows. He hugs her. She fights; still keeps fighting. She absorbs some of his steady strength. She clenches suit fabric where her hands are, and pinches the stripes on his shoulder within a pursed mouth.
V
Five is her favorite - friendly and fun. He wants to understand the appeal of the fountain at the mall, so she takes him. After marveling and musing in his childish ways, he simply sits on the ledge to watch the water flow. She tells him it's even more fun to see it upside down. She flops herself over his legs to show him how. He can't do the same, now needing to remain between her and the harsh concrete! Tilting back a bit, though, he can see the same sight. His hands find holds atop her waist and under her hair, the pair resting and watching together for a good while. The white noise drowns out the crowd, and his calming presence makes her sleepy. Her head turns to the side in his palm, and lightly brushes lips against fingers before she settles. She feels safe.
Any kisses after that feel more than friendly…