I'm so glad you people liked it! Yay! jumps for joy

Link: Yeah...I thought this was going to be a one-shot?

It was...but I kinda forgot to mention that, plus, all of my reviewers wanted me to continue it!

Link: Whatever.

Yeah, pretty much. I would like to thank my reviewers:

CopyCatShinobi: Glad you love it! And, yeah I did learn about the whole sneezing thing from a video game, as weird and lame as that sounds...

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Suzu Fujibayashi: Yeah, I am going to continue with this. Glad you love it too!

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SmileBeHappy: You know...when you really think about it, Kratos doesn't seem to be the kind of person who does sneeze. But it makes it more humorous if he does sneeze!

Luray123: Thanks for the complement! Yeah, I saw that scene, and I was like 'what's this?' and then after seeing it I decided it would make a cute romance thing.

Scarlet Kratos: Link: I'll do this...(pokes back) Haha! Triumph!

Er...don't mind him. Really.

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Midnight Eclipse713: Don't worry; they are going to hook up. Except for Kratos and Raine, since their already kind of hooked up...naw...you didn't use too many dotes.

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Martel: Yeah. I wonder where the Japanese got it from. Oh well. It works great with the story.

Ark Navy: Thanks. And I'm sorry, but I love Kraine! Woot! Yeah, the title did seem a little...anyway...yeah, it would be strange to suddenly burst into song. It's not like your everyday routine...Well, even if you don't like Kraine, I hope you still read it.

Krysti Ryou Auzuki: Thanks for reading it, even if it was out of boredom. That's what most of my stories are here for! Lol.

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Elven-Light: Pikim! I love them! They're so cute! Glad you love the story!

Kratos Man: Thanks for the compliment! And, obviously, I am continuing it. At least for a bit.

Okay, now...on with the story! Oh, one more thing. There will probably be just four more chapters. One for each of the couples, just so you know. Now, do the disclaimer elf boy!

Link: She doesn't own Tales of Symphonia.

Lloyd and Colette

How long had it been? Lloyd Irving pondered this question. It had been...what? Five...six months since he and Colette had set out on their journey to rid the new world of exspheres. It felt longer. Nodding to a few villagers, he strolled toward the port. His feet smacked against the wooden plank that attached a small boat to the deck.

"Lloyd, do you need any help?" his long time friend asked, exiting their ship's cabin. She was addressing a large box in his hands. After defeating Mithos and planting the new Mana tree, Lloyd, Colette, Genis and Raine returned to Iselia. A few weeks were spent gathering their strength, before they all left. The Professor and the Mage left to help lessen discrimination. While Lloyd and Colette left to gather all the exspheres. They bought a boat, with Raine's help, earlier. The villagers of Iselia helped furnish it, and offered good lucks and well wishes to them. It was a small three passenger boat. The cabin near the back had a kitchen and a dinning area. There was a hallway to the back, that led to three bedrooms. There was a small set of stairs. At the bottom was a small storage area, where the dried goods, apple gels, orange gels, and other first aid material were.

But after one month of traveling, they found out that it was easy to say, but difficult to do. People didn't always posses exspheres. The small gems were buried in the ground, birds' nests, and the like. Other times they were thought as family heirlooms, studied, and other such things. The last two had caused the most trouble with the two. Families wouldn't part with their 'treasures' and scientists wouldn't part with 'what would benefit mankind' if the exsphere's secret was unlocked.

After trying to explain what exactly the exspheres were (which wasn't an easy task either) Lloyd and Colette gave up. A few of the stones were left behind. Colette had made a small list of where the exspheres were that they couldn't get, and he vowed to get them later.

"No thanks Colette." Lloyd said, smiling. "Why don't you get some dinner ready?"

"Okay." A cheerful smile found its way on her face. Lloyd made his way towards the three bedrooms, passing by the angel. She was kneeling over, pulling out a pot. Of the three bedrooms only two were in use, and the last had been transformed into a storage room. That happened to be his destination.

Setting down the crate, the twin swordsman sat on it. There was the 'clink' and 'clunk' of exsphere's hitting one another. It was of little consequence. They were all going to be destroyed anyway. That was another pain. Destroying these monstrosities. It took a large amount of work, using his swords and her chakara. It took a whole day to destroy, on average, fifty of those things. The little angel was a real trooper. Lloyd was daily amazed at her, and the determination and loyalty to him. Still sitting on the crate, he began thinking deeper about his best friend. There wasn't a doubt in his mind that he cared for her, more so than the others.

But without any of the others around, Lloyd had really taken notice of Colette. Not just how sweet and polite she was. But other, insignificant things. The way she fidgeted with her shirt cuff, if she was nervous or thinking. How the wind caught her golden hair, and blew it in her face, making the little angel push it out of the way only to have it return. How cute she was when she blushed. The way she pout at something if it wouldn't cooperate. In fact, Lloyd could picture her doing just that at the dinner she was preparing. Always there was something, be it the pot or the stove, that wouldn't work for her. And then she would talk out load to it, wagging a finger as if scolding a child. He laughed at the image. It was like discovering something new about her everyday. And new reasons why she was so special to him. This is it. Yeah. There wasn't a doubt in his mind now. Lloyd was so certain. So certain that he loves Colette. After coming to this 'shocking' conclusion (he was pleased into thinking everyone would be surprised, too bad he didn't know that his friends placed bets on when they would hook up) it felt as if his heart was on fire. A warm feeling swept his body, and he suddenly couldn't wait to tell his little angel.

His angel. His little angel. Lloyd liked the sound of it, and he was sure that Colette wouldn't care. In fact, she might enjoy the nick-name.

"Lloyd!" the little angel's voice drifted back to him. "Dinner's ready!"

"Coming." he yelled back. Taking a deep breath, Lloyd left the storage room, intent on telling Colette his true feelings. As soon as he meet those blue eyes, he stuttered. "I...uh..." All anxiousness left. He was suddenly overwhelmed by something every lover goes through who intends to tell someone they love him or her. Nervousness.

She giggled lightly, obviously finding his actions humourous. Blushing, he tried again only to succeed like before.

Lloyd never had a hard time talking with his best friend. But now...his chest felt tight, his lungs out of breath, his legs weak. What was wrong? It was just three words. Three little words. Words that could change his and her life forever that is. Nothing too dramatic...right?

"Lloyd?" the little angel tilted her head to the side. He was awfully quite for a long time. At least a long time for him. "Is something wrong?"

"Ehhh...no." he finally said, although it came out more as a squeak. Oh great. Another problem. How was he going to tell her those three little words, if his voice wouldn't cooperate? At this point in time, Lloyd felt like a complete idiot. Colette watched as his mouth opened then closed at least twice, before he hung his head low, giving off a deep sign. This was a lot harder than he thought it would be. Now what? His voice wouldn't work...

It hit him. To express his feelings for Colette, Lloyd would use her old way to communicate, when she had lost her voice. Gently he grabbed her hand, and raised his own. He never realized how soft and small her hands appeared. Lloyd blushed lightly.

"Lloyd?" she smiled. A finger began tracing a letter. She giggled. "Lloyd, it tickles."

The swordsman smiled back. Blue eyes gazed at her palm. " 'I...lo...ve...yo...u...' " Colette read. "I love you." She jumped, her eyes sparkling. "You mean it? Really? Really, really?" Her hand slipped away from his, and entwined with her other.

"Yeah." Lloyd said, sighing. Oh sure, now his vocal cords worked. He felt so relieved. But now, the most important part was coming. What her exact answer would be.

"Lloyd...I..." A finger fidgeted with her sleeve. Then she grabbed his hand, repeating what he had done.

" 'I...love...y...ou...to..o.' " the swordsman spoke out load.

His dark chocolate eyes meet her rich blue eyes. And they blushed. An awkward silence followed, their hands still entwined.

"Umm...Colette...can I kiss you?"

"Uh huh." She mumbled. The light blush still across her cheeks. Carefully, Lloyd and Colette inched closer and closer together. Then their lips connected. It was defiantly no the most memorable kiss, nor the most glamourous. But it was sweet and innocent. It didn't last long, a few seconds, and the two clumsily pulled apart.

Then they smiled, and broke into tiny laughter. "What to try again?" the twin swordsman asked.

The little angel nodded.

Their second kiss wasn't as clumsy, and slightly more passionate. Shyly, and in his mind absolutely adorable, Colette cuddled into his arms.

"Love you." The words were stuttered. But Lloyd concluded it would become easier over time, and he knew Colette knew he meant it no matter how he said it.

There! It's done. At least, one chapter is done. I hope you all enjoyed it, and sorry for taking so long to update.

Link: That's what she says, but not what she means...

Ahahaha...not funny.

Link: I thought it was...(pouts)

Baby.

Link: Am not!

Are too, now shut up.

Link:...(Continues pouting.)