A/N: And here's more AkuShi for those of you that like it!

"Ah! My eyes!" Xion scrubbed her face as the Pink Concerto's pollen seared into her eyelids. Stumbling blindly, she tried to move away from the battle, but ended up falling into Axel, who yelped as his final Firaga cast flew towards the Heartless and dissipated it. Turning, he grasped her shoulders worriedly.

"Xion?"

"I… I think I'm okay," she mumbled, the blinding effects slowly wearing off. She got up, but ended up falling again. He caught her easily.

"You sure?" Their faces were so close that she could feel his warm breath. Her own breath hitched in her throat.

"Y-yes…"