Under A Sparkling Sea
It's taken me a couple days, but I think I've finally worked up the courage to tell Hyoga how I feel. Now it's only a matter of getting the him away from the other guys. I've asked Sienna if she will get them to watch a movie with her. That's one activity where they won't notice if Hyoga's gone. She held true to her word and agreed to do just that. In fact, they're heading into the living room to watch it right now. It's starting to get dark out. Personally I think it's the perfect setup. If I can keep my wits about me that is. I think what's really making me the most nervous though, is the possibility that Hyoga doesn't feel the same way about me. As he starts to walk past me into the living room, I grab his arm. Lucky for me he's the last one. "What is it Shun?" Now or never I guess. "Would you mind going for a walk with me? I want to talk to you about something." He looks a little worried. "Sure, okay." I lead him out the front door and away from the house. I let go of his wrist some distance from the house, far enough away so no one could see from the windows. After I let go we start walking, enjoying the light breeze. "Don't the stars remind you of candles Hyoga? The way they light things up a little, all around the world." "I suppose you're right." He looks at me curiously a moment, "what was it you wanted to talk to me about Shun?" Sighing, I stop and turn to look at him. "Something that's been on my mind for quite awhile now. It's been tugging at me for weeks. The other day, I....I finally went and talked to Sienna. I guess I knew when I went what she would say, but I needed to hear someone say it." I look up at him, can't help noticing the way his crystal blue eyes glisten in the starlight. "If you don't want anything to do with me after this I'll understand." "Shun, what are you...." I hush him a moment. "I love you Hyoga. With all my heart. That's all there is to it." I fall silent, waiting for his reply. Finally he looks down at me, an odd expression on his face. "I see. Then that's how it is." I start to turn away, and suddenly feel a strong arm around my waist, keeping me from leaving. "You're a little quick with the assumptions, don't you think?" I look at him, surprised. I'd thought he didn't..... He pulls me closer to him, pressing me against his body. "You wanna know what I think of the starlight Shun?" Uncertain, I nod slightly. "I think it makes you look like an angel. And, I think that's what you are, my angel." Before I really know what's happening, he leans down and kisses me. I smile shyly, "Hyoga..." "Yes?" "I didn't, I mean I thought......" "You're thinking about it too much. Stop thinking and feel." "All right." He pulls me closer still, if that's possible, and leans down to me again. As he does we lose our balance and fall back on to the grass with a sparkling sea overhead, my lips sealed to his. Only the vast expanse of stars claim witness to our love. And truthfully, I only wish I had told him sooner. But really, three little words would be fine.
Chaos: Well there it is. The whole thing's done. And I think Ikki got sidetracked. Yea!
Shun: That was a nice story.
Hyoga: Is there going to be a sequel?
Chaos: Huh. I dunno. You think there should be?
Shun & Hyoga: YES!
Chaos: Well then a sequel there shall be. Catch you next time!