The shy dawn mist swept under their noses, enhancing the serenity of the already peaceful morning. Their toes just barely dipped into the freshwater, their fingers lay interlocked and resting on the grass. A pair of energized cobalt eyes gazed into delighted amber ones. This scene was definitely the ideal third date for this young couple. Kiku's hand lifted from his boyfriend's and he wrapped his arm gently around the beaming American. A simple move such as that was a challenge of sorts for the more reserved one of the pair; he constantly feared he was scaring off Alfred. Of course, this was a very pointless fear, because with every little touch of endearment he made, Alfred grew more intrigued.

A woven basket packed with their picnic breakfast sat near the two, tilting a bit and nearly spilling out the contents. Kiku searched through the food for a snack, but when he finally grasped hold of his Wasabeef, it slipped out of his fingertips and - plop! - right into the lake. He let out a disappointed sigh and reached for a replacement. However, Alfred caught the woeful look on Kiku's face and refused to let him be embittered; clothes and all, he flung himself into the water to grab the chips.

"What are you doing?" asked Kiku in shock. After tossing the food back onto land, Alfred continued to romp and splash in the water. His red tee shirt clung to his torso, molding and curving all around him. He was up to his upper middle in Adam's ale and he didn't seem to mind. In fact, he was beckoning his lover to join him. "Are you kidding? I'm not going in there," Kiku laughed, "you're crazy."

"C'mon, babe, it's lonely in here without you," said Alfred with a pout.

"I'm literally like two feet away," Kiku responded.

"Two feet too far," came the plead.

"You're so stubborn," the Japanese male murmured while cautiously entering the body of water. He shivered for a moment at the coolness and Alfred ran to him, squeezing his palms and smiling ear to ear. Kiku felt the urge to push a strand of hair behind his hair, but the American held a strong yet sweet grip on both his hands. Alfred pulled him closer and a faint blush rose to both their cheeks, their hearts beating just a bit quicker in the excitement of the moment. They both leaned in and their lips met in bliss. A whispered "wow" escaped in unison from their grinning lips and they kissed once more, marking the second kiss of the relationship with many more to come.