Yuzu awoke to the sound of a beautiful melody. A melody in which she had never heard before. One so alluring and soothing that Yuzu felt her heart grow rather elated with each gentle strum.

She followed the call of the instrument into the living room, where she found her sister. Yuzu felt her heart skip a beat as she located the maker of such angelic tones.

"Mei."

Mei lifted her eyes to meet the blonde's gaze. She spoke in a gentle tone.

"Good morning, Yuzu. I hope I didn't wake you."

Yuzu was dumbstruck.

"Are you kidding?! I wish you could be my alarm clock. Waking up to such a melodious sound every morning would make my days forever blissful!"

Mei looked to Yuzu with perplexed eyes, confusion painting her face.

"Yuzu. It's just the guitar. It's not that magnificent. With enough practice, even you could learn to play these pieces."

Yuzu began to feel excited at the idea of herself playing such magical melodies.

"When did you learn, anyway? Did you have a teacher? Or were you self-taught?"

Mei set the guitar aside, and placed her hands onto her lap.

"Before my mother and father got divorced, my father signed me up for some lessons. He figured that mastering a musical instrument would be a good thing to add to my college resume."

Yuzu stared wide-eyed.

"But you were so young! Wasn't it difficult?"

Mei slightly shifted her position on the couch before answering. She exhaled deeply.

"I'd be lying if I said it wasn't. However, learning at such a young age gave me plenty of opportunity to practice and better myself at this current moment in time. I'd say I can play a fair amount of songs now."

Yuzu's mind began to tick as an idea popped into her mind.

"Play me something!"

Mei felt a blush run across her cheeks as she stared at Yuzu, her eyes filled with surprise.

"W-what?"

"Come on. Play me something. Serenade me"

Mei felt her face grow even hotter at the sound of that word. However, Mei swallowed her embarrassment and picked up the guitar once more.

"What would you like to hear?" Mei asked in tone filled with serenity.

Yuzu shifted her gaze to the ceiling, lightly tapping her chin with her index finger. A few moments passed until she spoke again.

"How about Everytime We Touch by Cascada?"

Mei had to look away from Yuzu at the mention of that song. It was so dear and true to her heart, and it was all because of Yuzu. Mei felt as if the song described their relationship perfectly. Anymore when she heard that melody, Yuzu would make her way into her mind and fill her heart with bliss. Mei began to trail off at the mere thought.

"Um….Mei?"

Mei regained her senses, and once again looked to Yuzu with kind eyes. She presented a gentle smile.

"Alright, Yuzu."

Mei patted the open couch cushion next to her. With a nod, Yuzu walked over and took a seat next to Mei.

She rested the guitar within her hands, and readied herself to play. Yuzu's eyes were filled with wonder as she awaited her serenade.

As Mei began to delicately pluck the strings one by one, Yuzu felt her heart soar.

She had always seen Mei as a treasure. A goddess, but witnessing her sister play such melodious tunes left her dumbfounded. Mei eyes shimmered and sparkled as she plucked the strings with care. Each strand of her beautiful black hair lay perfectly along her shoulders. She was mesmerizing. Truly a maiden worthy of the moon and the stars that illuminate the night sky.

"Your arms are my castle…..Your heart is...my sky."

Yuzu's eyes began to water as the sound of Mei's beautiful voice reached her ears. It echoed throughout her heart and was eternally locked within her mind to never be forgotten.

Mei peered into Yuzu's delicate eyes as she continued to sing. She could see true love and adoration within the blonde's irises, and blushed at the sight. She set the guitar aside and dreamily looked into her sister's eyes once again. Leaning closer to Yuzu, her voice became further gentle and sweet.

"Everytime we touch, I get this feeling….everytime we kiss...I swear I could fly…."

Mei took Yuzu's hand, and placed it upon her heart. She continued to lean in closer.

"Can't you feel my heart beat fast? I want this to last…."

They were now nose to nose, continuing to inch closer to one another.

"Need you by….my side…."

Those finally words escaped her mouth almost inaudibly as she sealed Yuzu's lips with a kiss. It was brimming with tenderness and love, just as the two sister's hearts were. They put every ounce of love into that one everlasting kiss. They caressed each other adoringly as they enjoyed their shared warmth.

There were no need for words. No need for gifts. No need for a heart-warming serenade. Their contact at that moment was the pinnacle meaning of the phrase 'I love you'.