The church bell rang loudly, echoing through the area of Queens, its mighty walls bouncing the sound of the bells to all the people. A red haired youth looked at the mighty church, its white walls almost glowing. Her ears, which rested on top of her head, each similar to that of a cat, twitched, her curiousity peaked. She headed toward the large doors, opening them with slight difficulty. She stared inside, seeing a young priest sitting in the center before a magnificent altar, kneeling with his eyes closed. She stared at the priest, her heart racing ever so slightly.

"um, hello?" She whispered timidly. The priest turned around, smiling warmly at her.

"Hello there young one." He proclaimed, his voice booming through the church as he arose. "Welcome to the church. I have not seen you around these parts before, have you come to pray to god?" He said, taking her hands into his own, her blushing.

"W-what's p-praying?" She stammered, her cheeks crimson. The priest gasped, covering his mouth with one of his hands.

"A newcomer who does not know what praying is? Oh dear oh dear, this cannot do." He said, grabbing her hands and pulling her towards the center, her blushing the entire time. "Kneel young one." He said, kneeling himself. She mewled hesitantly, following his order. He held her hands, holding them close to one another. "Close your eyes, and merely talk to god." He said, closing his eyes in prayer.

She couldn't help but stare, her eyes drawn to his face, his lovely brown hair flowing downwards. She blushed as she caught herself staring, blushing even more so when his blue eyes stared into her, a smile upon his face. Laughing warmly, he helped her up.

"Tell me young one, what is your name?" He asked, leading her out of the church.

"X-Xiao...My name is Xiao..." She stammered, her cheeks crimson.

"My name is Phil, I'm the priest of this church." He said, planting a gentle kiss upon her forehead. "Please, come back and pray soon." He said, giving a warm smile before heading back into the church, leaving a absolutely flustered Xiao in his wake.

This story was made for my friend's birthday, happy birthday!