Kuri: It's about time that I decide to post stories here about Genovious x OC. This was written to celebrate my b-day, though I finished it late. Feel free to add this to your fave list and review if you like the story collection so much.

Disclaimer: I do not own CFV. Only my character.

It was that time of the year again, wherein I have grown a year older now. I was now 23, still working hard, but yet maturing as a cardfighter and as a person.

I stared at the gifts bestowed to me by my friends. The Seymour twins had given me a new set of clothes (especially with the scarf that I wanted to have in my favorite color), and Charles and Reina had packed a new set of coloring pencils as well as sketchbook into their present box for me. Reia and Sandra had brought me cake and all of us had a blast at the living room, more so with the food that I prepared. It was fun, but once again, I was alone in my room, staring at the reflection at the mirror.

My hand clasped the shimmering sapphire pendant that rested on my chest. It was shaped like a heart, dangling from the argentine chain. My mouth whispered the name of the one whom I loved so dearly. Your name.

It had been a long while since I last saw you. Because of your duty as the leader of the Ripple brigade, we could barely see each other, only murmuring our wishes, accolades and sweet nothings through telepathy. But sadly, even our communication was only on rare occasions wherein you would be free to see me. I could only hope that you would visit me on this special day.

But alas, I sensed the gentle breeze, followed by the mesmerizing ocean scent. That's when my heart leaped, instinct kicking in to face you, your regal figure just right behind me.

"Hello, Kuri," your voice was like a soft wisp, faint yet enough to linger close to my ear. Immediately, I ran towards you, hugging you so close like it was forever. Your gloved hands were resting on the small of my back as you embraced me.

"Long time no see, Genovious."

Your fingers rested on my chin now, silently coaxing me to gaze into your eyes. "Happy birthday, my love. I know I haven't prepared a gift for you, but I can show you something better."

I blinked. "What is it?"

That's when you gently pushed me on the bed, my raven hair now in disarray like a rough halo on my face. Your hand rested on my cheek as your reply was faint.

"Let's relieve our first time… ok?"

And before I could voice out, your lips claimed mine in a passionate kiss. I closed my eyes, slowly giving in to the love that you would shower upon me, the bottled-up feelings to compensate for our long separation.

Our kiss was languid when we recovered from our high, and as we gazed into each other's eyes, the yearning and adoration towards me were within those emerald orbs of yours. I now felt the blossom of sincerity in my chest, my cerulean orbs now shining with tears that released because of pent-up grief and sadness of wanting to have you by my side during the darkest days. Having you to accompany me on this beautiful night was enough to dispel such emptiness, to bring back such joy into my life.

I closed my eyes as you kissed the tears away from my flushed cheeks and underneath my eyelids. "Now I feel so alive again…" I murmured, a soft smile forming on my lips.

"I know… It has been a while since we've done that," you agreed. "I admit that I still wish that you'll stay beside me." Your fingers caressed the soft skin of my face that was underneath my eye. "If I can take you with me and be by my side always, I will do that. But I don't have the power, at least for now. Unless there might be a possibility."

"Then, I'll be looking forward to that, even if it may seem impossible, even if it meant having to wait for a long time," I leaned into the touch, wanting to savor more of it.

"Even if you'll no longer be human?"

I nodded. "Even if I'll be reborn as an aquaroid and become someone else, as long as my place is with you, my beloved."

You were perplexed at my answer, but nonetheless, you smiled and detached yourself from me, disposing the spent condom properly and then pressing my body close to yours in a tender embrace. Your hold on me was tight, like we haven't seen each other for years, which was almost true. "I'll be looking forward to the next time that we'll meet again. Hopefully, during Valentine's day, I'll take you on a date that you'll never forget."

I simply giggled. "Then this will happen again, much to our delight." I traced random patterns on the skin of your chest.

"More like towards yours," your lips were on mine again. "But I can't blame you if you miss me so much."

I then sank closer into your chest, your steady heartbeat drumming close to my ear. "Yes… So much. But I knew that in my heart, we'll never be far apart."

"I know…" your hand reached mine, and our fingers intertwined, the spaces just fitting perfectly. "You'll always be near me."

I half-closed my eyes. "You'll still be busy… right?"

"Sorry, princess, if I still can't stay here longer. But I'll still contact you if I'm free. The situation in Magallanica is still of urgent matter and I have to settle it as soon as possible, for the sake of my brigade, the clan, the entire Cray, and even for us both."

I then shut my eyes completely, focusing only on the scent as well as the pulsing beat. "Then once it's over… I can be with you… right?"

And I could feel your smile as your lips were on my hair.

"Yes. As much as you want."

I could imagine it, you and me, growing old, being together as we held hands, walking on the sunset. The shining bands of our wedding rings glistening under the soft light as we both savor that tranquil moment. The future that we would both have, even if we would end up having a child some day. It would be alright.

I could feel the drowsiness of sleep taking over me. "Good night, my beloved prince. I love you… so much."

"I love you, too, my dearest princess," you replied, resting your chin on my head. "Again, happy birthday, Kuri-chan."

Having you by my side was indeed my wish coming true, on that special night.

The next day, when I woke up, you were gone. I knew you had to leave because of your duties.

But before I could lament, I noticed a small square box, tied neatly in a dark blue ribbon. That's when I noticed your name on the greeting card attached to the package, and I immediately unwrapped the present.

It was a plush toy of you, with those cute eyes and the stout, super-deformed body. I giggled, but then hugged the plush simply because it was adorable. I would love to hug it every time I'm alone in my room.

And I would embrace that every time I sleep, so that I wouldn't be that lonely anymore, until the day that I would stay by your side, for all eternity.