XXXThe Next MorningXXX

"Good morning Kratos! So, what are we going to do today? Huh, huh?" Anna's hyperness hurt Kratos' ear. Kratos sighed.

"Go do what you want... I have errands to do today. And, Anna you still need to recover." 'MY GOODNESS! SHE'S SO ANNOYING!' How did Kratos manage to stay with her one whole day?! Kratos looked at Anna who had a sudden sadness to her face.

"Um... I'm sorry Kratos... I'll lay back down and rest okay?" Kratos blushed at her sad face which was so cute, but just said a 'hmph' and walked away.

XXXIn TownXX

Kratos walked up to the tree and noticed that his letter was taken. He looked around the tree and found a reply.

To Kratos,

Love, like a river, will cut a new path
whenever it meets an obstacle. Thank you for replying. But, I like you for who you are. I don't believe there's anything wrong with you. Don't worry. I don't deserve better. You're all there is for me.

Love,

Anonymous

Kratos blushed at the girl's words. No one ever said those words "You're all there is for me." For once, Kratos felt something different. His heart raced and wondered what was happening to him. Kratos wondered. Who was this girl?

For the next few weeks as Anna would recover so she could do stuff better and continue their journey, Kratos and his mysterious secret admirer would keep sending notes to each other. Before Kratos knew it, he was in love with his secret admirer.

XXX Dinner XXX

"Um.. Kratos?" said Anna, suddenly at dinner. Kratos looked up at her.

"Yes? Is something wrong?" asked Kratos. Anna started to fondle her fork on her food.

"What's tommorow?" Anna looked embarassed as she asked.

"It's Valentine's day." Anna looked up in shock.

"Really? Cool! So what do lone-wolves like you do for Valentine's day?" asked Anna, changing her mood.

"I already have plans Anna. There's a masquarade dance in Palmacosta's square and I'm going with someone." Kratos blushed as he said that, and got out the room and left.

That night, Kratos left noticing he forgot to bring the letter to his secret admirer. Just then, he saw a shadow looking by the tree. Before he knew it, the person was kissing him. And Kratos enjoyed it! But as soon as he opened his eyes, he couldn't believe who he saw...

"Anna?"