Chapter 4: Let the Games Begin

I smiled happily as I slowly fell into a deep sleep. I awoke before everyone else the next morning. I watched the ceiling with boredom before I rolled over, facing ludwig. I watched his sculpted chest move easily with his breathing, my fingers going up his chest with a light airy touch. I stopped my hand where his heart was as I stared at the ring on my left ring finger. it was pure silver with the Celtic knot engraved in black going around the whole thing, the knots looking like hearts. I smiled lightly and closed my eyes again.

Ryah rose sometime after Elizabeth had gone back to sleep, she grabbed her flute and went downstairs to practice, and played. Her mom and siblings soon came downstairs and grabbed breakfast themselves. Back upstairs Francis realized she was gone, and then Gill awoke to the smell of breakfast cooking.

I yawned and sat up, feli stirring next to me.

Lovino stretched and yawned and sat up. Ludwig grumbled and sat up, and looked at Elizabeth and smiled, then sniffed the aroma of the air, "Smells good, hey do you hear that?"

I smirked. "Yeah, Ryah's practicing her flute. She very good, makes me kinda jealous sometimes though." I sighed softly and stretched, bending over on my hands and knees as I crawled off the bed, giving them a rather nice view of my ass.

Lovino grinned and gave her a nice tap on that ass.

I squeaked and giggled. "Come on guys let's go get some breakfast." I said, making my way down stairs and to the kitchen.

The boys followed her and they came into the kitchen, and they took a seat where they could, Ryah paid them no notice until she finished her piece a minute later and smiled and turned to them, "Mornin' everybody!" Her siblings chuckled and giggled at the fact that Ryah had five guys over. Ms. Brenton grinned and served up everyone some food, "Eat up you guys."

I giggled and slid onto the counter, nibbling on the corner of a piece of toast. "Mornin'."

"So you play the flute? That's amazing!" Feliciano said. "Ehh, violin's better." Lovino said. Ludwig leaned against the counter beside Elizabeth, "The flute is just as good as anything. How long have you been playing?" "Since the fourth grade." Ryah said. "Ah the flute, one of the most beautiful sounds in my opinion, which is aside from the purity of Elizabeth's vocal chords." Gilbert shrugged, "Elizabeth can sing better than Ryah can play." Ryah stuck her tongue out at him. "Better vatch your tongue fraulein or I might bite it." Gilbert said with a sly grin. Ryah reeled her tongue in and blushed, "You're a pain." "So what do you girls wanna do today, ve~?" Feli asked.

I blushed at the comment, wiggling slightly in happiness. "Well thanks Gil and I heard there's a carnival in town and my cousin Alfred is going to be working there so we could probably go there." I offered leaning against the tall German next to me.

Ryah nodded, "Okay, but can you keep that boy off my tail? He's been after my ass, trying to get me to join the co-ed boxing team."

I giggled, hopping off the counter." don't worry I will, Alfie isn't that bad but if he is I'll get Arthur to keep him in check." I said with a smile.

"Thanks." Ryah said. The group ate a big lunch and then got ready and headed out to the carnival.

I smiled in all my purple crop top and denim short-short glory. My cowboy boots Alfred had bought me clicks against the concrete as we walked. Immediately after we get there I was tackled to the ground by a rather hyper blonde. "Elizabeth!" Alfred exclaimed. "I'm so glad you came to see the hero!- who are they?" Alfred asked after he helped me up and spotted the guys. "They're our friends Alfie, don't worry." I smiled sweetly.

The others nodded or waved. Ryah sighed and gave a partial wave, "Hey Al."

"Ryah! You ready to join the boxing team or what?" He asked, his blue eyes sparkling. I rolled my eyes and smacked him upside the head. "ow!" "I told you already Ryah doesn't want to join so stop pestering her or I'll get Uncle Arthur to make you stop." I threatened smugly as he backed down like a kicked puppy. "So how much for wrist bands?" I asked, wanting to hurry up and ride rides. "15 as usual." he said with a grin, rubbing the back of his neck as I got out my wallet from my back pocket.

Ludwig stopped her and pulled out his thirty 20, 15 for himself, and five for Elizabeth. Lovino and Feliciano did the same thing. Gil paid up the 15 amount which made Ryah pout, "Last time I let you sleep next to me." Gil shrugged, Francis paid for himself and Ryah. Alfred grinned and paid Francis back, 7.50 back. "Don't worry the other part is my treat for her." Alfred insisted. "Thanks but I'm still not joining." Ryah said. "This is going to be fun!" Feli said.

"Thanks Luddy!" I kissed his cheek and put on my wristband before grabbing Ryah and pulling her to an alien looking ride that spins so fast it sticks you to the wall.

Ryah laughed as she spun in the gravity defying machine, screaming with a humor lit voice. Gil was having a blast on this, nearly everyone did but Francis looked like he might be sick.

I giggled and tumbled out of the ride. I smiled and stumbled to Lovino and feli, dragging them to the three person per seat Ferris Wheel. I sat between the twins, hoping to get to the top as soon as possible.

Ryah helped Francis to a garbage can, so he could relieve his retching stomach. Ludwig looked at his older brother, "Isn't she amazing?" "Vho? Oh! You mean Elizabeth? Jah she is...you crushing on her?" Ludwig grinned, "Jah...maybe just a little." He said. But Gilbert could tell from Ludwig's eyes, that the young blond was in the process of falling in love with her. "Vhat about you Gil, vhat do you feel for Ryah?" "Me? Pshah! She's fun to mess vith, but that's about it." GIl said but there was something amiss. Ludwig wasn't sure what it was. He knew Gil had deep feelings for her, it was obvious, but then there was something else. Confusion?

Lovino and Feli reached the top and they each kissed her cheek.

I smiled when we got to the top, my eyes brightening at the lovely view. "Beautiful..." I mumbled, blushing lightly.

Simultaneously both auburn heads said, "I know." Both Italians were looking at Elizabeth.

I giggled softly, happily getting out of the Ferris Wheel, hand and hand with the two.

Francis came back and Ryah gave him a breath mint. Francis took it graciously. "Wuss." Sneered Gil teasingly. Francis glared and was about to Say something when Ryah slapped him not too hard, but enough to stun the albino, "Why do you always have to be a jerk?" Gil and Ryah stood there eyes locked, and then Gil suddenly kissed her and at the same time squeezed her ass, "Because I love pissing you off." He then clasped his hands behind his head and walked off to where the Deadly Scream was, the most gut-turning rollercoaster was. But before Gil could take any more than ten steps, Ryah tackled him and she landed on his chest, "Vell if you had that in mind, all you had to do vas ask." Ryah turned beet red with embarrassment and anger, "You snarky piece of shit! I'm going to beat your ass!" She raised her fist and was about to pulverize him when Ludwig picked her up and handed her over to Francis who restrained her. Ludwig helped Gilbert up and punched him, and then helped him up again, "You're a dumknopf, how are you supposed to ever get a girl to like her vith that attitude?" "He can't!" Ryah huffed. Francis hugged Ryah close and stroked her hair, "Ignore him, let's just go to the next ride. Elizabeth what do you suggest next?" Francis asked.

I watched them, my face contorted in slight confusion and pain. "o-oh um... we should play some games, that usually helps." I spoke softly, grabbing onto Ludwig's arm, not wanting to see anymore fighting.

Francis nodded and held onto Ryah, Lovino and Feli walked on the other side of Elizabeth, and Gil grudgingly picked up the rear as they went to the games.

I sighed softly and watched them play games, standing against a gate next to the current game they were playing. I pinched the bridge of my nose with my thumb and forefinger, having hated nothing more than fighting.

Ryah walked over to her, "Elizabeth...I'm sorry, I know you hate fighting. And just because Gil started it, is no excuse for me egging Gil on. Please forgive me?" Ryah asked with sad eyes of remorse.

I smiled softly and nodded, hugging her. "Yeah I forgive you, go play, I have a headache." I waved her off and went back to brooding, playing with my ring.

Ryah nodded, and kissed her friends cheek in a sisterly manner, "I love you Elizabeth, I really am sorry...do you need some aspirin?"

"No, I'm fine" I smiled lightly, a small blush appearing on my face as Ludwig walks over.

Ryah noticed this and said, "Ahhh, it's that kind of headache." Ryah winked and walked off to go play ski-ball, her favorite game in the world and hitting several holes and winning bunches of tickets. Ludwig came to stand beside her, "Vhat's the matter Elizabeth? Don't like playing these kinds of games?"

"I do, I'm just a little out of it that's all." I said with a small smile. "What about you? You looked like you were having fun, why did you stop?" I asked, slipping my ring on and off my finger as a distraction.

Ludwig chuckled, "To check on you of course, that's vhat friends do." His eyes flickered with sadness at the word 'friends', as it rolled off his tongue.

I looked away also when he said friends, "S-so is it natural for friend to kiss like that?" I asked, looking up at him with soft eyes and a dark blush.

Ludwig blushed, "O-Oh...you mean last night? Vell erm...maybe...Maybe friends do, at least friends vho vant to be more than just-," But Ludwig was cut off when three figures approached. "Hello, little sunflower." Ivan said as he patted Elizabeth on the head. He smiled playfully as two girls walked up beside him. One was a dark haired island girl with red ribbons in her hair, and the other was the notorious Natalia, Ivan Braginski's little sister. Ludwig scowled at the fact that Ivan was being friendly with Elizabeth when he was trying to have a special moment with Elizabeth himself. "Guten tag Ivan, vhat do you vant?" Ivan smiled, "Oh nothing my friend, just to stop and say hi to my little sunflower." He turned to Elizabeth. "Have you been practicing for choir?" Ivan asked.

Ivan gave a small threatening discreet smile to Ludwig, "No, but would it be okay if we joined you? My sister and her friend have been losing interest since they're bored, and I figured some interaction with others might be just what they need." Ivan said.

"Sure I don't mind." I smiled to Ivan's sister and her friend as I brushed some hair behind my ear.

Ludwig put his hands in his hunter green jacket and clenched his fists, "Jah, that's cool." Francis looked up and his face paled, "Oh gawd no." He said in a voice barely above a whisper. The other boys beside him, looked at what Francis was looking at and exchanged worried glances. "What's going on?" Ryah asked Lovino. "Elle is Francis's ex-girlfriend from a couple years back, she broke his heart by cheating on him. That's why he doesn't settle for one girl anymore, he doesn't commit himself into a dating relationship because he's scared that the girl he loves will hurt him in that same way again." Lovino whispered into her ear. "Oh..." Ryah said and took Francis's hand. Francis tensed but smiled with false happiness as his face was etched with worry. Gil looked pissed as he looked at the island girl, "Vhat's that rat faced bitch doing talking vith-," But he stopped as Elizabeth, Ludwig, and Ivan and his two girls walked with him. "Um...These three vill be joining us." Ludwig said tossing Francis a worried glance. Elle smiled and walked up to Francis, "Long time no see sweetheart." She said in her sickeningly sweet voice. Francis looked like he had shrunk inwardly a little. "B-Bonjour Elle." Elle took his hand now, "It's so nice to see you here huh?" "O-Oui." Francis said, his eyes downcast. Already Ryah's fighting spirit was resurfacing, she wanted her gentle Francis back, and she did not want this bitch to hurt him again. But she didn't want to start a fight again. She owed it to Elizabeth not to do it again but from the way it looked she may not have too, because Gil looked like he was itching to fight off Elle. Even Ludwig was giving off pissy vibes as he strode beside Elizabeth, finally he took Elizabeth's hand.

I sighed rather heavily at the horrid mood, my face lighting up softly as I returned his hold on my hand with a bright smile. "so..." I said, breaking up the awkward tension. "Games or rides?" I asked with a sweet smile, hoping to whatever god was out there that this tension wouldn't be here forever.

"Rides!" Everyone said at once. The tension had caught on and had already seeped in. Lovino and Feli stood beside Ludwig, and Ivan was on Elizabeth's other side, as he placed a hand on her waist. Natalia was munching on some purple cotton candy, having threatened the cotton candy makers to make it that color or else having their balls chopped off. Elle held onto the cowed Francis like she owned him. Ryah held Francis's hand tight, worried that he might shrink to nonexistence had she not kept a hold on him. Gil stood on Ryah's other side, glaring just as intensely at Elle. Then Gil smiled as a plan formed in his head, "Lets go to the Deadly Scream." He said turning to the threatening rollercoaster. They all followed Gil, and Elle said, "Join me Francis sweetie." Francis said, "I can't I have a sensitive stomach." He said not letting manly pride get in his way. "You can do it for me right? Don't you still love me?" Elle asked with a piercing look. "No! He von't join you Elle because he's already dating Ryah!" Gil snapped. Ryah turned to look at Gil questioningly, Gil's only response was a look that said, 'Play along'. So Ryah raised her head and turned to Francis and Elle again. "Yeah, os back off." With one look Francis understood it all, "Right, I'm dating Ryah now." "Really? Prove it." Elle said. Ryah and Francis's lips met at the same time, his lips claiming hers. Ryah deepened the kiss, shivering with delight as she let her fingers entangle themselves with the blonde's hair. Francis's tongue prodded her lips, and Ryah allowed this, doing the same. They shared the passionate kiss until Elle pursed her lips and pulled away from Francis, she looked at Natalia, "Come on Nattie, we should go, I don't think we're wanted here." Ivan looked at Elizabeth with a bright but creepy smile, and then whispered huskily at Ludwig, "I will win her over Ludwig, so you'd better watch your back. Kolkolkol." He then waved and turned and left with the girls. The group breathed easy now as the tension died. Ludwig hugged Elizabeth close and Ryah kissed Francis's cheek, and hugged him, her head resting on his chest. Then she turned to Gil, but didn't know what to say. He looked away but shrugged indifferently.

I took a few deep breaths looking down sadly. "I-I'm sorry... I couldn't say no to him." I said sadly, my shouldered trembling as I sobbed silently.

Ludwig nodded as he rubbed his face in her hair, "I know, he's too intimidating to say 'no'. I von't let him get that near you ever again." Lovino snarled, "I hate that guy, him and his whacked up sister, and the bitch of a friend of hers." Feli nodded, "They're not good company to keep." "Thanks for the help guys." Francis told Ryah and Gil. Ryah nodded, not knowing what else to say. Gil then asked, "So anyone still vant to go on the Deadly Scream?" Gil said, still wanting to ride, even though he wasn't in a fun mood anymore.

I shook my head lightly. "I don't feel to good but you can." I said softly, tightening my hand with Ludwig's, looking up at him with eyes that begged for him not to go on either, and keep me company.

Thankfully Ludwig didn't have any intention of letting Elizabeth go until they left the carnival, in fear that Ivan would come an whisk her away if he let her hand go, "Actually you guys go ahead, I saw this one thing and jah, ve'll have our cell phones at the ready vhen you're done." Ludwig said. Lovino and Feli began to walk with them but Ludwig gave them a look that said 'I want some alone time with her'. The auburn heads didn't approve all the way, but decided it would be for the best. Gil had to have a partner, and the only one willing to go was Ryah. So the Italian twins, kept Francis company, despite that Ryah didn't want to leave her heart weary friend. GIl took her hand in a friendly manner and squeezed it reassuringly. Ryah tried to have fun but she couldn't help brooding over the incident. Gil hugged her, not fully enjoying it as he would've liked. Meanwhile Ludwig walked with Elizabeth to magic show, "You okay Elizabeth? Has he always been so forward vith you?" Ludwig asked knowing that she would know he meant Ivan.

"I'm fine really luddy, and yeah." I sighed softly, leaning against him as we walked. "I really am sorry for everything that's happened." I said softly, stopping, making ludwig stop also. "There's a park not far from here, do you think we could go and swing?" I asked, swinging being a very calming thing for me.

Ludwig nodded, "Of course, that vould be very relaxing." He led her there and on the way plucked up a flower and tucked it into her hair.

I smiled softly, blushing bright red as he did so. once we got to the park I took a seat on the swing, swaying back and forth slowly, not really making any effort to swing.

Ludwig held the flap and pulled back and started swinging her, such a childish innocence...she was so adorable. Gil got off the rollercoaster, and then said he'd be back. Ryah nodded and she, Francis and sat down on a bench. Lovino and Feli now were playing some games. There was an awkward silence, and all Ryah and Francis could think about was that kiss. That earth shattering kiss. Ryah glanced at him at the same time he did and they both turned away. "Gil must care about you very much to defend you like that." Ryah said. "Well we are best friends." Francis said with a light nod. "Francis...I-," But then Ryah stopped, she didn't know what to say, she would've loved to make something about that kiss grow more, but he didn't date any one girl. "Ryah?" Francis said. Ryah looked up, only to have her lips be met by his, he took the nape of her neck gently, and let his lips brush and hover over hers gently before attaching themselves to hers again. His eyes were closed, and after his lips claimed hers, her eyes drooped to a close. He moved her hair away and he kissed her again, open mouthed now, tender, soft, and gentle. Ludwig stopped Elizabeth when her back met his hands, he turned her to look at him, "Elizabeth?" He asked softly, his wondering eyes lingered on her lips and then wavered back onto her eyes. But he took his chances and he let his lips close on hers gently. Letting his teeth graze her bottom lip, wondering if she would return his kiss. ALl the while, Gilbert kicked a vending machine. He looked at the small dot that was Ryah kissing Francis. He kicked the machine in anger. He had started this, but it was for the good of his friend. He wanted to save his friend from the vindictive, manipulative brunette haired girl. Besides Ryah was a much better match for Francis. Gil knew he liked Ryah, she was cool and fun to mess with, but he didn't understand the growing feelings that were welling inside of him as he looked at his best friend and Ryah...was it? No, it couldn't be...it had to be...It was jealousy. But why in hell would he be jealous of Francis? Ryah was crazy, temperamental, a blushing mess, a fighter, a soft assed-, "Damn it!" Gil growled as he kicked the machine finally receiving the soda he had paid for. He popped it open and took a swig. He didn't give a damn that Francis and Ryah had it in for each other, he could have any damn girl he wanted. All except that fiesty redhead. His mind taunted him in a sing song voice.

I looked up at him with a soft smile. "hmm-" my eyes widened slightly but soon slid closed as my lips molded to his. My hands ran up his chest and to his neck, my arms snaking softly around it. my fingers entangling in his blond hair.

Ludwig couldn't handle it, he laid her on a lush bed of grass, wildflowers framing her perfect figure. Ludwig gave her a small but brilliant grin, "Vhy do you have to be so damn cute?" He asked. His lips trailing down her jaw and then settled on her neck, and started sucking, licking and then nibbled on the tender skin. His hands slid up and down her waist. A couple of miles away Francis and Ryah were now fully making out. Then Ryah pulled away, "Francis stop." Francis did so, but his eyes were glazed over with question. "What's wrong Ryah?" "Francis...you said yourself you never settle for one girl, that means you shouldn't be tempting yourself. Even if I were to be your girlfriend, I don't know if I'd ever break your heart or not, i mean I wouldn't mean to but-," Francis cut her of with another kiss. "I understand Ryah...but that doesn't mean i can't share you with Gil." "W-What?" Ryah asked taken aback. "Isn't it obvious? The only reason why you would say that you don't know if you'd ever break my heart is because you already are falling for someone else, regardless of the fact that you are falling in love with me as well." Francis said. "H-How would you know if I was falling for you or not?" Ryah asked astounded. "I'm French, love is a second language to us. It's obvious though not yet to you, that you are falling in love with Gil." "What? Heck no! He's just a trouble making friend! I don't like him like that!" Francis looked at her with a fatherly smile. "You'll learn to find the secrets of falling in love soon enough, and then you'll understand." Francis said. "Whatever...anyways, I'm not going to be shared, haven't you realized that Gil wouldn't hug me or kiss me out of feelings. He would only do perverted things because of his teenage hormones." Ryah insisted. Francis smiled.

My face flushed in embarrassment as I looked away from him, moaning softly at the new feeling. "L-Ludwig...when you kissed me before… the reason I pushed you away was because... it was my first kiss." I said innocently, looking away from him, my hair covering my face. "pathetic huh?" I asked softly, ashamed of my inexperience

Ludwig looked at her with surprise, "Oh...I-I didn't know. VOuld you not like to count it and do better this time?" He asked. "And no, I don't think it's pathetic, I think it's cute, and very pure of heart. Like an angel." Ludwig said then grumbled, "Damn that sounded abnormally cheesy."

I smiled lightly, running my hand through his disheveled hair. "I'd like that, thanks."

Ludwig smiled again, "Then let's pick up vhere ve left off at the truth or dare game." He said and lowered his lips to hers, letting his mouth claim hers, and his tongued slid across her lips, begging for entrance.

I nodded and complied, kissing him back softly, parting my lips shyly.

Ludwig's tongue plunged in, wanting to take in all that Elizabeth was, lapping at the sweetness that coated her damp walls. He moaned from the back of his throat, damn she tasted so good! He deepened the kiss and slid a hand into her crimson locks clenching and releasing, unable to control his desire for the beautiful, adorable girl before him. Ryah stood, feeling like she wasn't worthy of his kiss, when it should be the other way around. Yet, she also felt guilty as if she was the one cheating on someone. She couldn't understand the feeling, and then she noticed a dot with silver hair. Gilbert. Was he watching them? She tensed up and blushed; he couldn't have been could he? Guilt now overwhelmed her. She turned away and gathered up the Italian twins, "We should get back into our circle and then go look for the other two." Ryah said. Francis sighed, and then walked over to Gilbert. Gilbert finished up his third soda and crushed the can and tossed it into the trash bin. "Done swapping spit?" Gilbert asked not looking at his blonde haired friend. "Oui...But if it makes you feel any better she's the one who stopped...she said that 'even if she were to be my girlfriend, she wouldn't know if she'd ever break my heart or not, that obviously means she has feelings for someone else." "Jah so vhat?" Gilbert asked trying to make sense of his blonde haired friend. "So she doesn't want to be shared Gil, and she seemed genuinely upset that you would never kiss or hug her out of feelings but only for selfish perverted needs." Francis ended. "And she had every damn right to believe that." Gill said. Francis laughed unbelieving of his friends' inability to see that they cared about each other, despite their frequent squabbles.

My tongue caressed his shyly, testing out the feeling. I ran my hands up his chest, before gripping the back of his neck, my fingers play with the blond hair at the base of his neck.

Ludwig's tongue embraced hers, sucking deeply, battling her tongue into submission. He would have her mouth under his demand, to prove his manliness and to show that he was strong enough to always protect her. He grunted and shivered with longing as her cool hands touched his flesh, he wanted to warm those hands up. "Rub." He said, demanding her hands. "Warm your hands." He insisted. He shivered with delight again as she played with the hair on the back of his neck.

I blushed heavily, looking away with a slight smirk. "why not warm them up for me."

Ludwig chuckled and then sat on her pelvis lightly, aware of the suggestive position and rubbed hands vigorously between his hands and then kissed them. "Ve should get you some cocoa, and something to eat." He said, "After all ve don't vant you getting hungry." He said and then kissed her belly, and winked at her.

I giggled and nodded softly, a shiver running down my spine as he kissed my belly.

He then kneeled beside her and picked her up. "Ready to go eat something?" Ludwig asked.

"Yeah." I said smiling, shivering when a gust of wind hit me.

Ludwig scowled at the sky and then took off his own jacket and wrapped it tightly around Elizabeth. "Better?"

"Yes thanks." I smiled, kissing his cheek lightly, pulling away when my phone vibrated. "we should probably hurry Ryah and them are waiting for us."

Ryah put away her phone after having texted Elizabeth. She couldn't believe the two had been gallivanting off for goodness knows how long. They met Ryah and the boys at the food court. Ryah was being urged on as she bit into a giant chipotle pepper, Tears poured from her face and she ate up the pepper to the fist to table pounding rhythm to 'We Will Rock You' but it was her name that was being chanted. When the last bite was finished and she was shoveling food down her throat and tons of water she slammed the cup on the table in victory and blotted out her tears. "Whew! Hey you're alive!" Ryah said jokingly back into her normal spirits, as was everyone else, at least Gil was for the most part. "Did you see that Elizabeth!" Feli asked with shock, "An entire chipotle pepper!" Lovino laughed, "She's a nutter."

I giggled. "I've seen her do that before." I smiled, sitting next to Gil, pulling Ludwig's jacket closer to me, inhaling the scent.

"Does she have a death vish or is it just a quirk?" Ludwig questioned, giving an awkward face at her daredevil behavior, as he bought a cup of cocoa for Elizabeth.

"Quirk I guess." I said lightly, sipping the cocoa, careful not to burn myself.

"So vhat vould you like to eat?" Ludwig asked. "Because we're paying for it." Interjected the twins, "You got to have fun with Elizabeh, which means we should at least get the privilege to buy lunch for her." Lovino said. "Ve~ Will we get a reward?" Feli asked hugging Elizabeth.

"Well I'm not all that hungry but if you insist just some nachos." I said lightly. Looking down at my naturally small frame.

Lovino nodded, "Of course our little princess." He said giving her a sexy wink, and he and his brother went and bought her some nachos. Ryah sipped on a coke and smiled, "So did you guys have fun?"

"Depends, did you?" I countered, sipping my cocoa, trying to hide the blush on my face.

Ryah blushed then looked a little uncomfortable and sad and briefly glanced at Francis then picked at the rest of her enchilada. "Um...maybe that wasn't an appropriate question sorry."

"It's fine, I'm sorry also." I sighed, resting my head on the table as I get a rather sudden headache.

Ludwig frowned, "Maybe it's tine ve started heading back to Ryah's place." "Vhat! But ve haven't even taken the girls to the haunted house!" Gilbert whined.