Hello to all and happy holidays! I considered since this was the holiday season, I just HAD to update! I typed up this chapter in a rush, that's why it's so short. Well, anyways, on with the chapter!

Kiss

Staring out into the open planes of the forever shifting Egyptian sands, I played with my hair. Atemu had just decided, or should I say, demanded that I stay with him. Since I refused to stay in any of the palace's many guestrooms, he refused to listen to my complaints when he suggested that I stay in his room.

"Anzu?" I turned obediently at the sound of my name and saw Atemu standing by the doorway, looking very regal in his newly sewn cape. I went over to him, trying to keep the blush from rising to my cheeks when he took my hand in his and led me over back to the balcony.

I looked up into his eyes, confused but yet inside, I was giddy with glee. "Yes?" His mouth curved into a smile and revealed a strange flower in his other hand. I stared, transfixed at its beauty, but asked, "What is it?"

He chuckled at me, making even more confusion rise in my mind. "There are no Egyptian lotuses in Greece?" he remarked questionly.

"O- Oh!" I giggled shyly. "Now I recognize it!"

When he held it out to me, my hand still held tightly in his grasp, I asked, "For me?" HE nodded, but didn't let me take it when I reached out. Instead, his hand brushed my ear, his closeness sending his sweet smell over to me and I began to feel lightheaded. It was not until he released his hold on me was when I realized he had laced the flower into my hair.

Standing back, he spoke softly, "Beautiful…" My cheeks flushed hotly and I began to turn away from embarrassment when he grabbed my hand again. This time, the look in his eyes relaxed me, I closed my eyes when he held the side of my face and gently ran his fingers through the first few strands of my hair.

Then, my heart churned with confusion. Why was he doing this? Why am I enjoying it? Suddenly, my mind flowed over to Seto. What about Seto?

All thoughts were pushed out of my mind when I felt his hot breath in my ear. The sweet aroma of Egyptian oils radiated from his body, while I could feel his hands move down to my waist.

"Anzu…" he whispered to me, and I answered back, barely thinking. "Yes?"

"Do you…" he stopped abruptly and I awaited patiently for his answer. "Do I what?"

"Do you…love Seto?" At this, I turned my head to look at him. When his eyes unfurled and I looked deeply into his radiant eyes, I noticed a ting of hurt. Why? "I… well… I-"

My breath caught in my throat when he leaned closer, his strong arms snaking their way around my back, pushing me toward him. But his eyes… they drew me in… making we want to explore the ancient secrets that they held in their depts.… Before I knew it, his lips enveloped my own, soft and warm… I was lost in his sweet kiss with all thoughts pushed out of my mind except his name repeating over and over…

Atemu…Atemu…Atemu…

A silent shadow watched intently from his safe hiding spot below the castle grounds. From behind the branches of a tree, his dark eyes flashed worryingly when he saw the Pharaoh of the North lean toward the lovely healer and claim her as his own.

"My Pharaoh is not going to like this…"

Well? What do ya think? My first try at writing a pov. I know, it sort of sucked, but at least I tried! This update will be my gift to you and many more will follow! Thanks to norestar-angel, Jellybob 15, the lady winged knight, seguha and Angel of Lonelyness who didn't give up on me! Love you guys!

And also, thanks to my original reviewers who I hope will one day forgive me and come back to me. Happy Holidays guys! See you on the next update!