Disclaimer: I do not own Shaman King. If I did, Manta/Yoh, Anna/Tamao, Horo-Horo/Ren, and Ryu/Lyserg would be canon couplings. ^_^ (\/)

I promised I would do it and I am! Be forewarned though, this isn't going to be pretty. I never was a good romance writer, so please bear with me. Oh, yes, and this ficcy is dedicated to Chibi Team Rocket-sama! Keep in mind, though, this is more of a Yoh/Manta than a Manta/Yoh. Sorry! Um... Is that it? Guess so. Enjoy! ...If you can. ^_^;;

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"Konbanwa, Yoh-kun." Manta said as he made his way to join Yoh in the hot spring. They hadn't seen each other much for a while, now that the Shaman Fights were over, homework had reared in it's ugly head.

"Konbanwa, Manta." Yoh replied, yawning. As was expected, Anna still made him train at least three hours a day, and he was exhausted.

"...Yoh-kun, your birthday is May 12th, right?" Manta said after a minute.

"Hai."

"That means you're a Taurus..." Manta mused.

"Eh?" Yoh said, looking at his friend quizzically.

"Your Zodiac sign is Taurus. I'm born September 5th, which makes me a Virgo." Manta explained.

"Ah, I see..."

After a moment of silence, "Manta?"

"Nani?"

"Are... Are Virgo and Taurus compatible?" Yoh asked, fidgeting with his fingers.

"Eto... They are both Earth signs, so they're bound to get along... Yes, I think they make great friends..." Manta replied, not at all catching the innuendo. There is a reason why Virgo is personified by the virgin, you know.

Yoh rubbed the back of his head, embarrassedly, and said, "Iie, I meant... Are Virgo and Taurus love compatible?"

Manta seemed surprised, "Ano... Y-Yes, they are..."

"Good." Yoh said, leaning over and placing a light kiss on his best friend's lips.

"A-Ano..." Manta stammered, blushing.

"Gomen, Manta..." Yoh said, blushing as well.

"No, no, I don't mind... But... What about Anna...?" Manta whispered, obviously touching a sensitive subject.

"...Manta, I don't need to know what Anna's zodiac sign is to tell you she and I aren't love compatible. Sure, I care for Anna a lot... But... We know it'd never work out..." Yoh said, not emphasizing whether he meant Anna and himself or Manta and himself when he said 'We'.

"I suppose so..." Manta replied.

"...Manta?"

"Hmm?" Manta said, turning his head to face Yoh, only to find himself being kissed once again. This time, however, he responded to the kiss, whilst Yoh intertwined his fingers with Manta's. They broke the kiss when they felt the need to breathe once more.

"Don't you see, Manta?" Yoh said, grinning, "We're meant to be." With that, he lightly kissed Manta on the cheek and whispered in his ear, "It's written in the stars."

Manta smiled, "...Hai, Yoh-kun."

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I dunno what to think of this particular piece... Feedback? Onegai?