Title: Just One
Pairing: Minor Nalex (Nate/Alex)

Summary: How many licks did it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? He was curious. And she was impatient.

Author: RAWR.Im.A.Monster.
A/N: Yippee, my first Nalex. So, I'm basically obsessed with these two, and have been wanting to write this forever. It's pointless, but was Uber fun to write  if you have any suggestions, please, tell me. Haha, this actually started off as 100 word drabble but...Yeah...I had too much to write, and 100 words isn't as much as it seems... :P! I hope you enjoy.

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There was a common question that haunted every persons mind when sticking the mouth watering candy into your mouth.

How many licks did it take to get to the center?

Of course, you could count. But what happened when you lost track? Exactly that; you lost track. This set back would make you re-count, nearly losing your mind. And of course, no one had that kind of patience. But still, you try. And this is exactly what he did.

He stepped into the store, determination written across his face. He was on a mission, a mission where many have tried, but none have succeeded. A mission that he was almost positive he would prevail in.

Reaching into his pocket, he placed two quarters on to the counter, his face still as determined as ever. He quickly grabbed the candy, leaving the store, not looking back.

As soon as he arrived home, he ran to the backyard, ignoring the curious looks from his brothers. No, this was no time to answer their questions. This was far too important.

Plopping himself onto the ground, he looked at the small candy. Studying it, wondering if he could really do this! No, he shook his head violently. He was going to do this.

Not wasting another second, he ripped off the plastic cover that was wrapped securely around the candy.

This was it, he would make history now.

Slowly, he licked his lips, raising the lollipop to his mouth. One, two, thre-

"Hey Naters," His hand dropped, recognizing the voice. In any other case, he'd be more than happy to greet this lovely voice. But now was not the time. Instead, he ignored her, trying to keep his concentration on the object before him.

The brunette noticed this, frowning. Then suddenly, realization hit her.

"Oh! You were gonna try to get to the center today, right?" She received no answer. So she took that as a yes. Still, him not talking to her bothered her greatly, much more than it should've.

Plopping herself next to him, she played with the green grass surrounding her. It was beautiful, no doubt, but couldn't keep her attention. Her eyes drifted towards him again. His curls fell over his concentrated eyes, but he had yet to take a lick of the lollipop. What's taking him so long? She wondered. Staring at it all day won't make him figure anything out!

Not able to take the silence anymore, she jumped behind him, startling him a bit. But still, he refused to look at her. This of course made her pout, but gave her a brilliant idea.

"Fine Nate," She let her fingers roam across his hair, playing with the loose curls. "If you refuse to talk to me, I'll accomplish your mission by myself." His eyes turned curious. What did she mean?

"How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?" She wondered aloud, intentionally doing so.

Her hands took his, making him gulp nervously. Raising his hand to hers, she bit the candy right off the stick, giving it back to him. Her hot breath trickled down his neck, as she whispered in his ear:

"Just one."

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