Layle was lucky I guess he was able to find some sort of cave to stay for the night. He went inside but not too far away from the exit. Lays down and went to sleep the next day Belle kept on looking Layle she wanted to see his face so bad. When was the last time I saw him? Oh yeah, when he was getting ready for the final battle.

Belle "I really wish Layle will pop up out of nowhere" while she was walking to find something to eat. She was able to buy a sandwich to eat which made it easier for her. When she finished eating she got up to keep on looking for her best friend.

She didn't care how long it would take to find him. Then she started to realize that she likes Layle more than just a friend.

Which made her blush a little Belle shook it off and kept on looking for Layle. With Layle he woke up to get cleaned real quick. After that, he started to look for his friends he didn't care who he will find first Belle or Keiss. Then he made into a little town saw a lot of kids running around playing with each other. But no sign of his friends in this area Layle "damn just my luck their not here".

He keeps on walking so he can find something to eat he was to buy some fish to eat. Layle keeps on walking then a little girl stopped him and ask him "does he want to buy flowers from her". He didn't want to make the little girl cry so he asks "for one flower".

The little girl "thank you big brother make sure you give it to the person you love."

Layle "what did you say?" He was too late the girl took off running to sell more flowers. "Damn it why would she say something like that?" Layle didn't know where to put the flower at so he just put it in the side of the jacket. With Keiss and Cid, they were able to get the new machine working.

Keiss "finally! Now I'm sure Aletha will like this" "Cid yep it in good shape all we need is someone to take it to her kingdom".

We should send a letter to her "saying that your lastest machine is working that you should come and get it as soon as possible" Keiss said to Cid. Ok, what are we waiting for when Layle made it to the next town from a distance it looked like he saw Belle.

Layle is that really Belle? Only one way to be sure he used his powers to get to the other side. Belle, she turned around and she saw Layle. She didn't know what to do Belle in her head "if I run up to Layle everyone will say something". Layle he quickly made it to Belle. So without thinking he grabbed her hand and ran for it.

Belle "hey Layle where are we going?" "Somewhere private wear no one can see us was his" reply. She said "ok I trust you" both of them made it into the deep part of the forest.

Layle there we should be safe here "what's wrong Belle?" After he let go of her hand.

She didn't know how to respond back other than jumping on him. Layle "Woah he caught Belle was still trying to remind balanced.

Belle "Layle I missed you so much you have no idea how worried I was". Layle "you actually missed me?" While still holding her in his arms. She said "of course I do silly why else would I be looking all over for you? other than for Keiss and everyone else".

With that Layle put her down oh yeah I almost forgot here you go, Belle. "What is it?" Asked Belle He reply by saying "it's a flower a little girl talked me and somehow made me buy one from her". Aww, that sweet and funny at the same time takes the flower from him.

Layle "Belle, I need to ask you something it really important, and don't yell at me".

Belle "why would I yell at you?" Layle "you see what I'm about to ask is pretty serious and it not a lie to". He felt a little nervous so he took in a deep breath.

He said "Belle I want you to be my girlfriend I mean it to and what Blaze said he was right. I do want you to be my girlfriend I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you're safe happy. It's ok if you think I'm lying but I really like you a lot". Belle her eyes got big "you really mean it Layle? It, not a trick.

Layle "no it, not Belle I'm serious here if things get better along the way then maybe we can." Belle "wait to hold on you want to ask me to marry you later on?"

"Well yeah if you agree to it of course," he said to her. Belle well there one thing I haven't said to you yet.

Layle what is it? She leaned over to him give him a kiss after they broke from the kiss she rests her head on his chest and said: "I love you Layle and yes I want to be with you". Layle took Belle and said, "let's go and see Keiss I'm sure he will be surprised to see us". With that, they both went to pay a visit to Keiss at the gild ship. When they made it there everyone was surprised that Layle was still alive.

After the final battle Layle come on Belle let's go he gave everyone the look. If any of you guys tell one single person about this you will get it big time. All of the selkies took off running Belle "really Layle did you have to scare all of them away?"

Layle "of course I don't want any of them to say rumors about us that all".

Makes it to Keiss his jaw dropped when he saw Layle right in front of him. Layle "don't make throw a bucket of water on you Keiss to prove that it's me".

He said "there no need to that" but he was shocked that Belle was able to find Layle all by herself.

Belle walked up to Keiss see what did I tell you? I told you I can find Layle and look at what I just did. Keiss "you got me there Belle". Layle I surprised to I didn't think she will be able to find me at all. She boy maybe you guys should have a little more faith in me once in a while.

Keiss and Layle "sure whatever you say, Belle" while looking at her. Layle taps Keiss and said, "I need to tell you something".

10 minutes later Keiss "no way you actually confess your feelings to Belle after all this time?" Layle of course "is that a bad thing?" He said no it not and it about time to you know how worried Belle was ever since you were gone. Layle she was worried about me? Saw that Belle was giving a message to a mail moogle. Well then I and Belle are going now walks up to her takes her hand.

Belle where are we going Layle "I don't know maybe somewhere fun?" She replied back said, "who knew you can do fun".