Ok, this chapter is a little sad, but short. Don't worry, it's fluffy too.

Disclaimer: Ok, I've checked a billion times by now, and I still don't own Kingdom Hearts or any of its characters.

2 Years Later

Zack's POV

I sighed as I watched the sun set for the last time here. I was 13 now. Guards were after me everyday for stealing the apples, even though the merchant still beat me daily. I had been able to stay hidden, but I didn't know how much longer I could stay that way. I had to bring sad news to Aqua tonight- and it wouldn't end well.

Princess Aqua's POV

I got ready quickly to go and meet Zack. I couldn't believe that in a week, Zack and I would be 14! We found out just a few weeks ago we had the same birthday. I climbed out the window, through the garden and through the hole in the wall. I ran through the streets to our secret spot. I ran around the corner, but there was no one there. Had I really beat Zack to our meeting spot for the first time? I celebrated in triumph.

"Yes!"

"Nope, you still can't beat me." A dark figure came out and I quickly recognized Zack.

"….Dammit."

"I didn't know princesses had such dirty mouths. I hope that's not contagious when we kissed." I gave him an evil grin.

"Well I hope it is." At this he gave me a glare.

Zack's POV

"Um, Aqua? There's something I wanna talk to you about." She cocked her head to the side in confusion. I loved that.

"What Zack?" I held my hand out to her. She took it as I led her to my rooftop. Her eyes filled with excitement when she looked up at the sky and the over the town.

"Wow, the view's amazing!" I smiled and sat with her, hand in hand, and watched the stars. We laughed and smiled together as we pointed out the constellations and made our own. Then the memory of the news came back into my mind. I frowned and knew it was unfortunately now or never.

"Aqua? There's something I need to tell you. Ummm, you know how I'm being hunted down, right?"

"Yeah…?"

"Well last week they almost caught me. I've come too close too many times. I'm sorry Aqua; this is my last night here."

"What?!" She whipped her head around to me.

"Aqua, if I stay any longer I'll be caught, arrested, and hanged. I really don't wanna leave you, but I have to."

"What? No, no…" She stood up fast and lost her balance. I stood up with her and caught her as she fell forward. She cried into my chest as I held her in my arms. I felt awful. But then I had an idea.

"If I give you your birthday present now, will that make it a bit better?" Aqua looked up at me and nodded. I smiled and dried her tears with my thumb. I swallowed nervously. I was going to tell her- tonight. "Okay, close your eyes Aqua." She closed her eyes. I grabbed her waist and explored her mouth with my tongue. She wrapped her arms around my neck as I felt her smile. She then explored my mouth with her tongue. I smiled. This was definitely the best kiss we'd shared. We unfortunately pulled back, breathing hard. "Aqua…" I started nervously, "You're the most beautiful girl I've come to know. Your smile makes me smile and whenever you laugh I can only smile. I know how fortunate I am to know you. From the first moment I saw you, I knew I was in love. Aqua…I-I love you." My heart was beating so fast you could probably hear it from miles away. I waited a minute, and then she smiled.

"I love you too, Zack." We both smiled and laughed. We joined hands again and continued to sit and watch the stars. I set Aqua in my lap and we just enjoyed each other's company while it lasted. Her breathing slowed and I realized she had fallen asleep. I carried her back to the palace by sneaking in. I laid her in her bed and kissed her cheek.

"Goodbye Aqua. I'll be back someday, I promise." And with that, I left her. But I knew I'd see her again soon.

Princess Aqua's POV

I opened my eyes to see my room. I yawned and stretched. Then I realized that I didn't remember sneaking home. I remembered Zack's kiss and his words to me. Then his voice came back to me…

"Goodbye Aqua. I'll be back someday, I promise."

Zack. He carried me home. I looked to my left. The window was open. But what caught my eye was what was sitting on my nightstand. It was a red rose with a note sitting next to it. I picked up the note and read it.

"Forever yours,

Zack"

I smiled. I missed him already. From that day on I decided to visit out secret spot every day until he returned. I whispered to myself:

"I'll be here always Zack, waiting for you."

Sorry this chapter was so short. Don't worry, next chapter will be action filled with a little fluff. And it will be longer. Let's just say there's interesting news in the next chapter… :) I'm not sure when the next chapter will be up.

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