Maria delicately holds my hand and gently position my fingers. Her touch is soft and I blush a little at the contact. Carefully, she dips the brush into the polish and coats each nail. She does it so quickly and professionally, I can't help but feel impressed every time she paints my nails. She lets go of my hand and briefly admires her handiwork.
"Finished! Well, what do you think?"
"Wow ~ They're a lovely colour and so neatly done too. Thank you, Maria."
"I'm so glad you like it, I thought a minty teal colour would suit you well!"
Putting away her cosmetics into her handbag, she shows me that famous smile of hers and I smile back, swooning on the inside.
She's so kind and cute, just like a real-life Princess. I imagine her wearing an extravagant dress, living far away in a castle up in the mountains. Of course, not without her dearest pet cow; Elizabeth III, by her side. Maybe wearing a matching dress? Putting a hand to my mouth, I quietly laugh to myself at this thought. Maria notices me laughing and giggles herself.
"What is it you have found so funny, Sora?"
She even speaks like a princess...
"I was imagining Elizabeth III wearing a dress."
Maria covers her mouth with both hands and starts to laugh. Her laugh is pretty too. She's too perfect!
"Haha! What made you come up with something like that?"
I blush realising at how silly my daydream was.
"Ah, I was thinking how you would look as a princess, then I imagined Elizabeth III as your lady-in-waiting."
Maria claps her hands in delight.
"That is really funny, Sora!"
Maria giggles again and I join her. After we finish laughing, we sit in a comfortable silence and enjoy the nice view and summery breeze. I brush some of my hair behind my ear and from the corner of my eye I notice Maria looking down at her feet. Is she... blushing?
"Maria."
"Y-yes?"
"Are you okay? You look a little red."
She sits up straight and faces me.
"I'm absolutely fine, thank you for asking!"
Amused by her response, I chuckle a little. I rest my hand over hers and smile.
"What are you thinking about?"
Maria looks at me surprised and turns her face away. Worried, I squeeze her hand gently.
"Maria?"
"I... I was thinking how you would look..."
Turning towards me, I can see her cute blushing face.
"... as my prince."
I feel like Cupid had shot a million arrows into my heart. How can someone be this adorable!
Okay, so basically I caught up on Aikatsu! recently and I could not stop mentally shipping Sora and Maria together, especially in the episode where Maria is first introduced. I absolutely love them both, they were so cute as kids! Anyways, please enjoy my story and feel free to leave reviews :) Thank you!