KL: Uh. . . Hey, guys? I meant to get this out earlier but I hit some major writer's block and I was feeling like crap for a long time.

Krios: That's no excuse for waiting this long.

KL: Shut up, you! *hits him* Well, SilverStaraptor requested a Matthew x Amiti story so, here you go! ^^

Krios: Hope you enjoy it.

Pairing: Amiti x Matthew (Hmm…..I'll call it marshshipping, maybe?)

Rating: T for safety.

Theme: Romance

Amiti scowled at Tyrell and Karis in annoyance. Why couldn't they have told the rest of the group that Matthew had absolutely no swimming ability before they entered the Watchtower? It would have been very helpful to know that little bit of information earlier. Matthew certainly wouldn't have had a near-death experience that way. Shaking his head slightly, he went back to comforting the terrified blonde beside him. "It is okay, Matthew. I won't let you fall in anymore water, all right?" the bluenette gently told the object of his affections in an effort to calm the softly sobbing teen.

"How is he doing, Amiti?" Sveta's concerned voice broke through his musings and caused Amiti to look up. Eoleo and Sveta had sat down beside him at some point. A quick glance to the right showed both Rief and Kraden were still scolding Tyrell and Karis for not telling them something so important.

Sighing, Amiti carefully shifted his position before answering, "Matthew's still not responding to anything I say. I don't know what to do. He's never been like this before." Eoleo shook his head in response to the barely audible second half of the answer, "Just try your best, okay? Sol knows only you know how to make him smile again." With that said the pirate stood up and went to his room. Sveta followed suit with a soft order to get some sleep as she went to her and Karis' room.

Amiti sighed before giving in to his body's need for sleep. Matthew would still be here in the morning. It wasn't like he hadn't stayed up late before.

"Amiti, Amiti wake up." Matthew? Instantly Amiti sat up and looked into a pair of gentle gray-blue eyes. "Matthew? What's wrong?" best to be cautious in this situation. The last time Matthew had woke him up had been when bandits had found their camp and Matthew had needed his help to fight them off. But this was an Inn on tiny Harun Island, what could be going on? A gentle, and nervous, smile was the reaction his question got from the younger Adept.

"I was wondering. . . Will you teach me how to swim?"

That was definitely NOT what Amiti had expected. The prince of Ayuthay narrowed his eyes at the earth Adept, trying to find signs of this being a joke. Finding nothing, Amiti sighed softly and nodded his consent. "In the morning, okay Matthew?" he muttered before kissing the blonde's lips softly and pulling him into a hug. "Okay, Amiti," Matthew whispered, blushing, as he snuggled against the water Adept's chest. If Amiti was his teacher Matthew knew he'd be able to swim soon.

KL: *blushing like mad* . . .

Krios: Oh sure, she can read all kinds of yaoi but when she tries to write it she looks like a tomato.

KL: Sh-Shut up! Here you are, Silver! Merry Christmas!

Krios: Or whatever you celebrate.

KL: *hits him*