Have you still been thinking about this, Sil? ;)

Diego POV

Thankfully, Luke agreed to my plan – with excitement. As we ride in the mine cart, he asks me something about Chase. Wind whipped harshly through my hair. I yell, "What?"

"What are you giving Chase for his birthday?" he repeats. The mine cart zips past dozens of trees. Honestly, I'd rather travel to Harmonica Town by foot. Riding the mine cart is a ticket to my sickness. However, Luke persuaded me by stating, "We don't want to be late on Sil's birthday, do we?" Obviously Luke was too lazy to even think the word "walk" when there's a faster route.

While we're in this cart, I'm about to lose my lunch, and Luke asks what Chase's birthday present will be? Can't that wait until after? I glance at Luke's face, only to discover that he's his usual self, not bothered by his stomach at all. He's probably been on this hundreds of times yet I've only ridden twice.

"…I don't know," I choke out. Are we there yet? Moaning, I grip on the edges of our mine cart, urging my stomach to be on his arms around my waist. "What…the hell?"

I sense that Luke is shrugging judging by the movements behind me. "This will help, don't worry. I've ridden the cart a thousand times and you haven't." If only Sil were here. She would enjoy this, and here I am, very uncomfortable. But my stomach is settling down, so I'm grateful for that.

Think about how relieved I am when the mind cart gradually slides to a stop. Luke pulls me out and remarks, "Diego, you look a little green."

"Shut up," I say and we walk up the stairs to our Church Grounds. "You obviously can't wait to kill Sil so hurry up."

Silver POV

"How do you think Diego will react?" Renee asks. The tree of us are heading to the Church Grounds for who knows why reason. "Like, with you setting her up with Chase…" I wince. She's making me sound like a cruel girl who's trying to hook up two people.

Nervously, I reply, "I'm not setting her up. Simply, I am pushing them together." There has to be a difference! Then I swear Kathy and Renee exchange glances. "I think Diego doesn't even know she likes Chase." Honestly, that's totally like Diego. She may be so focused on tasks that she declares she has no time for guys. "I mean, it's Diego."

"What about me?" my sister is heading towards us with Luke at her heels. Why are she and Luke together? This morning Diego said she promised Gill something.

So I totally "sidestepped" her question. "Where's Gill?"

But Luke hugged me. I return the gesture; hopefully no one sees my blush. When Luke hugs me, I feel so safe. His arms are warm and protecting, lightly shielding me from whatever is out there. The scene around us disappears, while I'm focused on the two of us.

A white flash of a memorable camera, we turn to see a mischievous Kathy holding the sacred source. Twisting the camera in her hand, Kathy laughs and says, "Don't mind me! Keep minding your own business!"

I bury my face into Luke's chest; he's a head taller than me. "Argh!"

Diego rolls her eyes. "Kathy, we should leave, Renee too."

Renee gasps. "Dieg, I totally forgot!" Pulling her along towards the path of Harmonica Town, Renee reminds Kathy, "To the Brass Bar we go!" Renee then yells. "Perry! Get this show on the road!"

I raise an eye brow when they leave. "Did they just say…" what does Perry have to do with anything? The moment should either be Luke and I or Chase and Diego. I wonder what will happen with Chase…? My very simple plan should be able to work. It only involves grape juice and a sexy smile.

"Diego's pretty good at scheming," Luke explains. At that moment the doors to Celesta Church open and nineteen year old Perry carries a stereo. Winking, he places it on the steps and presses the play button. With that, Bruno Mars starts vocalizing as he slips back in. "Let's just say she set up the music plan, and left everything else in my hands." Luke grabs my hands and twirls me.

The snow crunches under my feet. Shimmering in the afternoon sun, it caves in with our weight.

His hands at my waist, we sway from left to right. We're dancing. I place my hand on his shoulder. Luke blushes. "I suck at dancing."

"Don't worry, I do too."

Her eyes, her eyes, make the stars look like they're not shining

Her hair, her hair, falls perfectly without her trying

She's so beautiful

I squeal, "This is one of my favourite songs!" There are too many favourite songs of mine to count. Music is amazing, but "Just The Way You Are" is the bomb.

After listening for a moment, he replies, "And now it's one of mine." I told you how bad ass this song is. Luke even likes it now! Currently our feet are stepping cautiously in unison. He's so immersed in the song I doubt he notices. "It describes you so much."

Blushing, I gaze into those golden eyes. "How so?" I'm lucky to be wearing a hoodie today, otherwise I'd be shivering. Ice stings us, but we don't take notice.

When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change

Because you're amazing

Just the way you are

Luke places his hand, tough and caring on my cheek. "I love the colour of your eyes. They're deep red orbs that swirl like shiny cherries." I never knew Luke could be emotional. Do my eyes really describe that to him? To him they're like cherries – how cute.

"I think…you're the prettiest girl on the island."

"Not Selena?" That girl with her man-trucking b– ahem, I mean Selena is usually called the prettiest girl on the island. Diego has never talked to her, not that she wants to. She's lucky that she's anti social to strangers whereas me – I have made an enemy.

Luke thinks I'm beautiful? I'm a simple girl – crimson eyes and hair, with a style of fashion mostly using the colour red….

"No, you're gorgeous."

I'm gorgeous to Luke…I find myself staring at his lips. I think he's staring at mine.

Our foreheads are touching when the song ends, our feet halting to a smooth stop. I can see his blue hair sticking in random places, his famous flaming bandana loosening. While Luke's arms are wrapped tightly around my waist, his neck is preoccupied by my arms.

The bump of our hearts quicken as we softly laugh at the same time. It takes all I can not to breathe heavily, wondering what will happen next. To drink in the moment, I close my eyes and smile.

Then a miracle happens. I feel like I'm in heaven.

Hot lips press against mine.

Diego POV

"What the hell? I do not like Chase." Laughing, Kathy and Rene drag me into the Brass Bar. "We're best buddies, what makes you think we like each other?" Exchanging glances, they snicker.

Honestly, I do not have romantic feelings for Chase. We've had our good times, like throwing mud at each other when we were eleven…or swimming at Harmonica Beach…even once I've ran to him crying because of how mean Gill was to me. When have we not been there for each other? We used to hug each other all the time. People teased us about it, but we'd shrug. The moment we stopping hugging it were turning a little awkward.

Sometimes I wish we could choke each other to death again.

"What?" I ask Renee. "C'mon Ren, you can tell me what's going on." She'd tell me. Renee's a nice girl.

"Um, well, you see, it's almost –" Kathy clomps her hand over Renee's mouth.

"Nice try, Dieg."

I groan. Never can I fool Kathy because she catches my tricks in a matter of seconds. What were these two snickering about? When Chase steps out of the back room, I figure it out. They want me to say that I have feelings for Chase!

He's mixing something in a tall glass. "Hey, Diego," he says. Kathy rolls her eyes, "…and Kathy and Renee." She frowns. "Uh…what?"

"You know what." Kathy pushes me towards Chase while he steps forward. Together we collide, and he spills his drink on me.

Blasting all over my favourite shirt, purple is streaked in multiple directions. Some manages to skim me face.

"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" Chase is gaping, and he put down the glass. "Are you okay? I'm so sorry."

I sniff. "Is this grape juice?" Tugging on my sticky shirt, I distantly sense my favourite food. Grapes weren't in season. Only the Ocarina Inn ordered non seasonal fruit from the city.

Uneasily, Chase says, "Heh, yeah, I was making some for you. Kathy "aw"s and he blushes. "The Ocarina Inn got some grapes…I asked Maya to give me some." He actually went to Maya? What a brave guy. I bet she jumped on Chase, squealing with delight. Chase tries to avoid her, because he doesn't share her feelings.

Wait, he made juice for me? I love grape juice!

"Ew," I glance at me shirt, "dude…grape juice stains." At least I am wearing a purple shirt today. It looks pretty cool now. When Chase sighs again I say, "It's okay, it's okay."

He replies glumly, "That's your favourite shirt…" Stalker. He knows this because…? "You wear it so much." Eh, I do wear this shirt a lot. I guess it's reasonable that Chase knows that because I do have a lot of clothes. They're hand me downs from Sil. Thinking of Sil, I wonder if she likes Bruno Mars…?

Then I see Chase's expression and laugh. How cute.

Renee giggles and Kathy says, "Chase, bring Diego to my room and clean her up. She can also choose a shirt in my closet." W-w-wait, change in front of Chase? Before we can protest, she swings the back door open and pushes us towards it.

()()()()()

Kathy has a bathroom. Phew, she's being a pervert if she's made me change in front of Chase. She's Sil's best friend, not mine; I'm closer to Renee.

Basically I chose a simple lavender v-neck long sleeved shirt. I come out of the bathroom and Chase grins. "That's almost identical to your old one."

I shrug. "I really like it." We start for the door.

"Wait," Chase pulls me back. "Diego, I'm really sorry." Why does he keep saying that? I really don't mind because I can just get another purple shirt. I am starting to grow out of it anyways. "I…"

"Yes?" Why are his purple eyes so stressed out? Am I a nuisance to him or something? "Are you okay?" He looks nervous, like he wants to do something, but he's too scared to.

"Here…I'll just explain it like this…" Leaning forward, his lips brush against my cheek, and I'm stunned. Chase brushes my cheeks after tucking his peach hair behind his ear. "I like you, Diego."

Smiling, I kiss his nose. "You're cute, too."

I don't think he can take it all in at once, because he seals my mouth with his lips.

Third person POV

He loves every second with her. When s he laughs, he laughs along because the sound of her voice makes him ecstatic. Those crimson eyes can be described as blood filled, but Luke will punch anyone who says that about her beauty. Luke things Sil's eyes are the prettiest on earth.

When he slowly pulls away from the kiss, Luke proudly sees that Sil is still leaning forwards. She opens her eyes and blinks, dumbfounded. "Am I a good kisser?" Luke asks triumphantly, twirling her shiny hair. Honestly, Luke thinks his first kiss went pretty well – enjoyment for twelve full seconds!

"No," Luke frowns when Sil says this. I guess I have to kiss her again. Before diving towards her mouth, Sil says, "You're an amazing kisser."

Luke then blushes, stopping. Then he remembers. "Happy birthday, Sil." She grins and he does the same. While Sil thanks him, Luke draws a fiery bandana out of his pocket. "I hope you like your present."

Sil responds by memorably kissing Luke's cheek (because if she went for the lips they'd never stop) and saying, "Oh my Goddess, you're freaking amazing." She fondly strokes the fabric. "Now we're matching!"

Chuckling, Luke replies, "You've always wanted a bandana like mine." Diego has very useful information when Luke needs it. Imagine how much she told him when Luke asked what Sil wanted for her birthday!

Sil raises an eyebrow. "How do you know that?"

"Diego."

Giggling, Sil says, "I wonder how Diego and Chase are doing right now?"

Luke shrugs. "What about Diego and Chase?" He knows Chase has the hots for her, but Diego has the hots for…no one. Somehow did Diego start liking Chase the past house? That's not possible, because she is not the type of girl who falls for a guy in an hour.

"Well, you see, for Chase's birthday he wants me to give Dieg a "push" towards him," Sil explains. (In return he will give her cookies.) "Then he can make some moves on her." Luke laughs. The only way Chase can make "moves" on anyone is with his cooking. Well, what does Luke know about Chase? They're not very good friends anyways. "If they kiss, this will double the bad assness of my best birthday ever!"

"I'm glad to be part of that birthday," Luke says, taking her hand into his. "Do you want be to put that bandana on you?" Sil turns around, releasing their grasp after pressing her bandana into his hand. Fumbling with the ties, Luke makes note on how soft her hair is. When Luke finishes, Sil takes a step back.

"What do you think?"

He thinks that white flaming bandanas are radiant on her glittering silver hair. The most gorgeous girl he's ever met is all his and no one can steal her away from him. Sil belongs to Luke and Luke only. Positively glowing, that bandana says Luke all over, didn't it?

Their personalities have their names written all over them as well. Saying "badass" frequently, being cheery most of the time, understanding each other clearly without a second thought…haven't the two shared coconut cookies and a banana smoothie one summer? Luke would have preferred spinach cake and coconut 7-up – we will never know if such thing exists – but Chase would never allow that.

Now both of them are fourteen. In ten years, will Luke be staring at Sil in a different perspective? They could be married in ten years. In ten years, they could hate each other's guts. Luke hops it's the first option, but he will never know until the time comes.

From the beginning he admired Sil for her craziness, the random tasks she carried out, like climbing the top of the lighthouse with a giraffe from Theodore's circus. It wasn't actually a climb when she was on a giraffe, but Luke thought it was genius.

He noticed how pretty she is last year. It just makes it a plus for Luke.

Then Luke realizes…he likes Sil, because of who she is, her personality.

Long eyelashes blink at him.

From now on, he is totally searching for a blue feather. When he does, he will stash it secretly away until he and Sil are old enough – and ready.

Taking her hand again, Luke says, "I think you're amazing, just the way you are."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE OTHER HALF!