Me: Wow! A +Anima story! Yay!

Husky: Let's just get this over with.

Me: Meanie. Anyway, here goes! I own nothing except me!

Nana danced-slash-walked down the path in the village. She was listening to this new device called an O-Case (A/N It's a +Anima I-Pod! XD) which played music. She had gotten it at the last town, despite Husky's protests, and loved it. She was listening to 'Naturally' by some girl she hadn't heard of, and started singing to it.

"You follow what you feel inside~" She sang, until she bumped into a back. A very muscular back, covered by a black shirt at that. She backed up and blushed when she noticed it was Husky's. He turned around and glared at her. She pressed pause to hear what he was saying.

"Watch where you're walking," Husky said, annoyed, "stupid girl!"

Nana pouted at the insult, but let it slide. The group had been travelling for three years now. Cooro was now fourteen, Senri was eighteen, and Husky and Nana were thirteen. They had grown taller, stronger, and maybe smarter in their journeys. And, if Nana does say so herself, they've gotten much better looking that a bunch of kids, and THAT guy (Senri always stands out). Nana had grown small, but noticeable, curves, while the guys had gotten much toned and their voices lower. Except Husky. He's always had a low voice. And Senri too. Cause, he's already. . . Okay then! Enough on that subject!

Anyway, Nana wore a blue, patchy dress with fur boots she had gotten from a nice +Anima girl they had met some time ago. She also wore the necklace Husky gave her three years ago. Nana had cut her hair too, which resulted with much trouble from Senri, who kept forgetting about her, until she gave him a tulip to help. Now, her hair was at shoulder length and was shorter in the back, except for two long "tails", as Cooro calls them, in the back. Husky hasn't said anything about it.

Husky wore his usual; the black shirt, blue shorts, black leggings, and boots, along with his gloves, cape, and trusty pole. His hair was still shaggy and he's still called a girl. Cooro wore a brown shirt with a tan vest over it, and baggy pants, along with boots. His hair had grown, and he wore it in a long ponytail at the back of his head. Senri still remained the same.

Cooro grinned at Husky and asked, "Now what?"

"Well, let's get jobs for the day," he said. "Meet back here when the sun sets."

"Okay!" Nana said, enthusiastically.

The group split up and Nana turned her music back on. She sang again. "It comes naturally, mmmm it comes naturally~"

~TIME SKIIIIP! A FEW MINUTES BEFORE SUNSET~

Nana walked down the road again. This time, she was listening to 'Bumble Bee'. She had gotten a job at a café as a waitress. She had to, since they were staying for two weeks this time, because of money issues.

"Sweet little bumble bee! More than just a fantasy~ Doot da doot da do daaa dum! Doot da doot da do daaa dum~" She sang.

Then, just as she was turning the corner, she felt a weird vibe. It was as if she was being watched. Nervously, she turned up her music and tried to null the feeling. Just as Nana passed by an alley, a hand grabbed her mouth, and an arm wrapped around her waist, dragging her in. She tried to scream but the cries were muffled by the hand, she was sure. Her earphones fell off and she heard a voice hiss in her ear, "Now now, cutie. Let's not do that."

Oh my gawd! A rapist! She thought in horror and she was dragged deeper in. She stomped on his feet, screaming and struggling, trying to escape. She bit his hand and he just laughed at her. She remembered all the training she did with Husky and decided to use it. Grabbing his wrist, she used all her strength to claw him and twist it. He, startled, released his grip around her waist, and she used it to her advantage to flip him. He quickly kicked her hand away, got up, and, grabbing her hands, pushed her back against the other wall.

Nana screamed. No words, just an ear piercing scream. Quickly, her mouth was covered by his hand once again and he hissed, while holding her up from the ground, "Don't even think about it again, sweetheart. No one can get rid of me."

She shut her eyes and waited for the impact of a fist, but instead, she heard a thwacking sound and the grip was gone. Nana fell to the floor and opened her eyes. The man was on the ground, unconscious, and, standing over her, was Husky with his pole raised, her O-Case in his pocket. Nana shakily got up, and he grabbed her wrist, and began to drag her out of the alleyway. Nana, stunned, just walked. When they were a safe distance away from the alley, Husky stopped and turned to her sharply. Nana was sure he was furious, and became angry too.

"What?! So-rry I almost got r—"

"Are you okay?"

She stopped and saw he wasn't angry, but actually worried. He looked at her with eyes filled with pools of worry. He looked her over with his deep blue eyes. Like the sea. . . Nana thought. Then, he got furious. Here we go.

"What do you think you were doing around there?!" Husky yelled at her. "You should have been able to hear him lurking in those shadows! But, no! You were too busy listening to this thing!" He waved around her O-Case.

"Well, So-rry! It wasn't my intention! And, why should I always be alert?!" Nana huffed, reaching for it.

"Because of people like that! I can't be around to protect you all the time, Nana! You need to defend yourself! I really don't want you hurt, because I…" Husky trailed off, eyes clouding over with thought.

"You what?!" Nana yelled, furiously snatching her O-Case from his hand.

"I…I…" Husky seemed nervous.

"What?!"

"I DON'T WANT YOU TO GET HURT BECAUSE I LOVE YOU, NANA!"

Nana felt her heart nearly stop. Did he just…confess to her? She blushed furiously as her heart fluttered. He confessed to me! He loves me! She thought, happily. But…do I love him? A few people looked their way, and Husky blushed, grabbed her wrist again, and dragged her away. He seemed totally embarrassed. He stopped at the meeting spot. Cooro and Senri weren't there yet. Husky dropped her wrist and scratched the back of his neck.

"Husky…" Nana said, thinking hard.

"Look, Nana, I'm sorry," Husky said. "You must not feel the same…it doesn't—"

"Husky, are you serious?"

He turned to her, blushing, and said, "Well, yeah…" He straightened up. "Yes. I love you, Nana."

Nana blushed again. She shuffled her feet, unsure what to do. It was quiet for a bit.

"Nana?"

"Yes!" Nana jumped at her name.

"Do you love me back?"

"Husky…" Nana said, thoughtfully. "I…I…I think I…"

"Well, out with it!" Husky said, annoyed.

Nana was quiet. Husky turned away, running a hand through his hair.

"I should have known better that to confess to—"

"I think I…do…" Nana finished, quietly.

"Someone li—wait," Husky stopped, and turned to Nana, eyes wide. "What?"

Nana's green eyes glittered and she hugged him. She laid her chin on his chest and said, "I said, I love you, you girl-hating boy."

Nana heard Husky's heart beat faster and Husky smiled.

"I guess…I don't hate this one."

Nana laughed and then, they leaded their heads in closer and closer. Their lips were a breath apart when they heard a very familiar voice.

"FINALLY!"

They both jumped and turned to see Cooro and Senri standing there. Cooro was crossing his arms and smiling, while Senri stood there expectantly. Nana squeaked and let Husky go.

"I was worried if Husky, or if I had to make you two confess!" Cooro said, throwing his hands in the air. "If that wouldn't work, I would just steal Nana."

Husky fumed and took out the Cooro Punishment Stick. Cooro took off running, and Husky chased after him, yelling, "COORO!"

Nana sweatdropped and turned to Senri. Senri just smiled. Nana smiled back.

"Today was wonderful," she said.

"Indeed…" Senri said, and they ran after the two boys.

Me: DONE!

Everyone: AT LAST!

Husky: *blushing* I can't believe it took you a whole WEEK to write this!

Nana: *blushing badly* …!!!

Me: So-rry! Well, anyway, if you enjoyed it, please review! In fact, if you READ it, review! And, I will give you a cupcake! Maybe I'll make more chapters and storyline to this! …maybe…

Nana: She might not.

Husky: She probably won't.

Cooro: She's too lazy!

Me: MEANIES! I would! *Pouts* Anyway

Everyone: REVIEW!