I Love You Is Just So Hard to Say

Chapter 3- Snow

Disclaimer: I still don't own it! Grrr…

MOMO and Jr. stood shoulder to shoulder, leaning against the railing of the Durandal's park watching the environmental bugs floating around in the dark. Kind of like fireflies in a summer sky.

"So, MOMO…," began Jr. softly. She turned to look at the side of his face. "What do you want for your birthday?" He gazed gently into her eyes. She blushed a little. They were very close.

"You don't have to get me anything. You're already throwing me a wonderful party!" The look on Jr.'s face told her he wasn't going to go for that. She sighed. "Well… I've always wanted to see snow. I know it's probably not possible but…"

"Snow, huh?" He paused thoughtfully. "MOMO, you really like this place, don't you?"

She looked at Jr. questioningly.

"I mean at the park," he clarified. "You come here all the time."

"Yes! This is my favorite spot on the Durandal!" She beamed up at him. But what she didn't say was that the best part about the park was sitting there with Jr. beside her watching the environmental bugs. Jr. was thinking very much the same thing.

"Mine too," he said, leaning his head against hers. MOMO tensed and blushed like crazy, but then she leaned into him as well, wrapping her arm tightly around his.

A few days later, Jr. walked down the corridor thinking about how he was going to pull of this master scheme. He was concentrating so hard he didn't realize where he was going.

Well, what if I… no… that wouldn't work either. AGGHHH! There has to be some way to do this! The party's tonight! If I don't do it now I- and then there's- but what if I- and

she doesn't--?

'Jr…. Stop thinking so hard. It's giving me a headache.'

Oh. Sorry Gaignun. What are you up to?

'Decorating.'

Decorating? Oh, for the party? This was unlike him.

'Something like that. Look, can you figure out a way to keep MOMO away while we set things up?'

Why are you doing all this?

'Hmm… I wonder.'

…whatever. I'll think of something.

He was running out of time. And now, he had to keep MOMO occupied and try to figure out how to make her present work.

"OW!" He stumbled straight into Shion, sending a large stack of papers all over the floor. "Ah! Sorry Shion! I wasn't paying attention to where I was going!"

"That's okay."

He bent to help her pick up the papers. He saw a picture of what looked like and environmental bug. Why didn't he think of it sooner! He dropped the paper all over again.

"SHION!"

She jumped a little. "Um… yes?"

"Do you know anything about environmental bugs?"

Haha. Can Jr. find a way to make MOMO's present work? Stay tuned to find out. The story is coming to a close. Will everyone be able to pair up… we'll just have to wait and see. Well, you will anyway. I already know what's going to happen. And sorry about taking so long to write. Some stuff came up. And now, onto the reviewers…

Kuza9- you were my first reviewer! Thanks a lot! You really encouraged me! And I'm so glad you like it! I try hard to keep them in character.

100series- You are a fanfiction goddess. The fact that you like my story makes me so happy. And once again, thanks for the advice on drawing.

EGBC- Is that it! 3 words! Well, I'm glad. There. You only send three words, you only get three words back.

KOS-MOS rox- Glad you like it! I love picking on Allen, but in reality, he's one of my favorites.

Summonershion3- I am happy to be of service. Lol Don't worry. Allen will get his moment. So will Shion.

Rubedo Kukai Jr.- yes…. I thought Cloud was just magical too… shudders lol I'm looking forward to writing the scenes!

Blue Mage Quartet- I just checked my email like five minutes ago and when I got back on, I already had a bunch more. They were all your reviews! I'm really glad you like it! Yay-ness!

Kyprioth- Yes, don't reinvent the wheel as I always say. If the old idea works, then use it. They really are oblivious. Lol And I'm glad you didn't think they were too short. I like the skirt analogy. I'm stealing it from you. Muahaha!

And last and definitely least…

Rubedo's Dragon- Get out of here! An author isn't supposed to review their own work!

sobs You're so cruel. I hope you get eaten by a rabid hamster!

This chapter is really short, but I want at least one chapter to be all about Allen. And that chapter just happens to fit in right here. Enjoy summonershion3. At least… I think it will be all about Allen. That's where I'd like to head with it. Ah, we'll see. It may be a while before I update again. Busy, busy! But keep a look out! OMG! The author's note is longer than the actual chapter. This is a problem….