Already this hot out, and only 8 am.

Of course, he was used to it, but it still shocked him sometimes how hot the summer could get. Not so much the heat, per se, just how fast it came. But today, like every other day since summer came to Trampoli, Raguna wasn't worried about the heat. Nor much else, really. He took things as they where, and harbored no feelings of ill towards the earth. No point in getting angry at something that can't be reasoned with, nor any amount of moaning can make change, he had been known to say as an explanation of his easy-going attitude, I can only make do with what I get.

But as such, life was good for the young farmer. He had a peaceful, full life here, much like he did in Kardia, not counting having to save countries, fight evil or save air-headed Mist. Being surrounded by friends also helped Raguna enjoy his life. From being great sources of information, helpful merchants, and all-round wonderful people, the populace of Trampoli made Raguna feel at Home. Although, he mused, the quasi-harem he seemed to have here was somewhat difficult to a peaceful life.

Besides his chores around the farm, the majority of his day was spent trying to placate the bachelorette numbers in the area. Lord, he often thought, give me strength. Between visiting, talking, dining, walking, swimming, star-gazing, flower-watching, flirting, reading and writing, he seemed to have no time to really develop a strong feeling for any of the young women that seemed to want to have him as their own.

Wait, that's not true.

One girl stood out in his mind, one he usually starts (and often also ends) his day with. Shoulder-length platinum hair, a nice, lithe body (Raguna sometimes had trouble keeping his imagination in check), and a strong, honest personality (though, he knew from experience that she had a frail, emotional side), Rosetta occupied much of Raguna's mind. He knew she was the one, and had done all he could to win her favor. He was sure she felt love for him (why else would she go on dates with him, and only him, or allow him to know about her father's illness?) It also probably made sense that Raguna knew Rosetta the best (besides Mist), as she had also lived in Kardia, and he had spent a fair amount of time there thinking of her.

Raguna, finished watering his crops, straightened and headed for his house. There, on the dining table, was a letter he had been expecting for a few days now, from a far away friend. Tori, Raguna thought to himself while entering his house, please have the answers I'm looking for..

Raguna looked around his house, and felt that, yes, this was the day. Too long had this house only held him; now both the house, and he, had holes to fill; be they of the heart, mind or soul, he couldn't say for sure, he just knew that when he was with Rosetta, he felt alive. Having walked to the table, Raguna picked up, and began reading, his letter.

Dear Raguna,

Thank-you for your last letter, it means a lot to me for you to keep in contact. Yes, it's true, I married Camus. It was almost odd how we fell in love, but I am very happy, and soon, we'll be a bigger family again. If you don't know what that means, I'm pregnant. I know! Doctor Edward is both very happy and very worried. Happy, because I'm feeling great, and worried, because he's worried that Camus 'n I aren't ready for this yet. I feel ready, Camus (who says Hi, now that I think of it) feels ready, so there's nothing to worry about. Anyways, about your question.

Yes.

I think you should. After reading your letters over the last few months, I think you are ready for this. You are obviously not strangers, so just do it. I'm sure it will work out perfectly.

Any-hoo, I must let you go, I have lots to do (although Camus tells me to just 'take it easy, you're a lady', I know he's just being a doting husband. Or worrying that I'm gonna hurt myself), and you do as well.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Tori

PS: Do it sooner than later

Just do it. Wow, Raguna thought, easier said than done. I don't think I can handle this just abou-

*KNOCK KNOCK*

"Are you in there, Raguna?"

Upon hearing that voice, Raguna froze up. Solid. Rosetta, he thought, why is she... never mind, should I now... I only have a few seconds to decide...

"Yeah. Come in, Rosetta." Raguna tried to compose him self, but between working on his field, taking care of his monsters, and being surprised by the Girl of his dreams, Raguna only managed to make him self look slightly less scruffy.

Raguna looked at Rosetta, taking in her smooth skin, beautiful hair (My, he thought, how does she get it so beautiful?) , firm body, and, most enrapturing. her deep, deep eyes. Coughing to both clear his throat, and to take his mind off her for one second, he asked "Morning, Rosetta, what brings you here?". To bad it mostly came out as one long, jumbled word, but it was in the past now.

"Well, actually, I have some new seeds, and I thought... maybe... um, Raguna, what exactly are you doing?" she asked, trailing off when she noticed that he had both his hands behind his back, and he seemed slightly... high strung today.

"Uh... that is... um... nothing?" Yeah, he thought to himself, that will make her not pry more or anything.

Upon hearing his reply, Rosetta's face light up in preparation for what she was certain was gonna be a good chance to tease the young, lovable farmer. "Now, really. I'm not five anymore, Raguna. What is that you got there?"

Raguna happened to notice that during the course of her little talk, she had started to walk (or creep, he wasn't too sure) towards him, which caused him to start to inch backwards. Into a corner.

"Nothing important really", he replied, with a tone terribly unconvincing.

"Oh, then why so worried?"

"No reas- wait, Rosetta, look out!"

*THUD*

Neither of them noticed until it was too late. Tori's letter had fallen to the floor, and, almost planned, had caused Rosetta to fall forwards. Onto Raguna.

Rosetta opened her eyes, and noticed 3 things:

1) She was horizontal,

2) She was on top of Raguna, and

3) He had his arms around her, and what ever was in his hands was now digging into her back.

Although, at the same time, Raguna noticed 3 things as well

1) He was horizontal

2) Rosetta was on top of him

3) He didn't want this to end anytime soon.

Of course, that wasn't to be, because by the time he had noticed that he was quite enjoying himself, Rosetta was starting to make motions to stand up. But, he noted with a detached horror, not before she saw what was in his hands.

A wedding bouquet.

"Oh. Well. Um... I seemed to have bothered you this morning, huh?" Her comment, meaning to be casual, came out almost... lifeless. Mechanical, even.

"Anyways, I'll see you later, then." Rosetta made a quick run for the door, only to have a hand close on her upper arm. Oh god, she pleaded, please don't let him catch me crying.

"Rosetta, wait! I... uh... dammit, well... how can I say this.." he had started. but was interrupted.

"Don't worry about it" she said, almost on the verge of a breakdown, "I'm a big girl, I can handle my self"

"But, who is it. Wait, I know already. It's her, isn't it?"

The tone of her voice rocked Raguna back. What is she on about?

"Who?" was his only reply.

"Mist, who else? She gave you another home, company, and of course you risked your life to save her IT'S ONLY NATURAL, RAGUNA. WHO ELSE WOULD THERE BE?"

Raguna just stood there, not really focusing on anything. Her words were filled with contempt, almost hatred, at someone he considered only a friend. Ok then, he thought, here we go...

"Well, there's you. Rosetta... " he paused only for a moment, not for a dramatic effect, but to collect himself " I love you. I need you. Will you marry me?"

Silence. The painful kind. Then.

"... are you... serious?" Oh, how cute and vulnerable she looked then, tears staining her perfect face, how her shoulders were hunched up with sobs.

"Yes. I am. Will you marry me?" He asked again, this time with more authority.

"..."

"..."

"Yes."

"Yes, Raguna, I'll marry you." She said as she practically threw herself at him. At this moment, Raguna knew, life was perfect.