Flowers
"Mary? Are you okay?"
The white haired girl jerked up at the sudden noise before she whimpered again holding her hands to her chest. Kido raised an eyebrow before entering the room and peeking over Mary's shoulder. There sat a potted plant but it was wilted and seemed to be dying. Glancing at Mary, she could see the tears threatening to spill and the pink hue that came from crying. Kido sighed softly before picking up the plant and giving it a look over.
"Danchou?"
"Come here, Mary."
Mary stepped next to Kido before watching her place the plant in her hands although her hands never left Mary's. Glancing from the wilted plant back to her leader, she watched as Kido stared at the plant as if wondering what to say. It was supposed to be a rose that she had been growing for Seto, but it died from her overwatering it. She didn't mean to, she didn't mean to let it die but it wasn't growing fast enough and she wanted it for Seto's birthday.
"You did well, Mary."
"Eh?"
"I said, you did well. You were making this for Seto, and although it died - I am sure that he would appreciate the gesture. Mary, even if things die, it doesn't mean they're totally gone. It just means you can't see them anymore. You still have the memories of taking care of this plant, and you loved doing it right?"
Mary nodded.
"Then that means you did well, you cherished the time that you had and it was worth it. People are like flowers, Mary. We're born, we bloom, we wilt, and then we die."
Mary glanced down at her plant before looking away from Kido.
"It will be a while before I do any of that," she whispered.
Kido frowned. She forgot that Mary was a Medusa. She would outlive all of them in the long run.
"Then cherish the memories that you have with us now. Instead of being sad, be happy with what we have and when we're all gone - remember us fondly. We'll be waiting for you on the other side."
Mary looked towards Kido and smiled, tears slipping down her cheeks.
"Danchou?"
"Mm?" Kido asked as she made her way to the door.
"...Can I tell you something?"
"Ah. What is it?"
Mary looked towards her and Kido's heart leapt into her throat. The most beautiful smile painted her face, along with the sunlight caused a glow around Mary seemingly that of an angel. The plant in her hand didn't take away from her beauty, and Kido was dazzled for a moment.
"Thank-you."
Kido gulped before rubbing the back of her neck and looking away, a blush settled on her cheeks.
"N-No problem."
She felt herself tilt forward a bit, and soft lips pressed against her cheek. After they were removed, she smiled and turned her head a bit to return the kiss. Their fingers laced together and the plant sat on the window sill witnessing the blooming of love between a medusa and an invisible girl.
Seto smiled outside of the door before Kano dragged him away by the hand, the two of them smiling all the while.