Shira's eyes met the clock. She jumped. Quarter to six already? She was supposed to meet Inwe, but she defiantly could not blow off Gino. There was a knock on her door. She opened it.
"Oh, hey, Inwe, look, Gino told me to meet him at the Barton Fountain at six. Please don't be angry with me," she said, speaking rapidly.
"Oh, it's okay- OMIGAWD! YOU HAVE A DATE WITH WHOM!" Inwe exclaimed, her jaw dropping. Shira giggled and blushed.
"Well he didn't exactly say it was a date… Sasha came by and ruined our walk earlier, so he asked me to meet him at six to finish our walk… So I don't know exactly what he meant by it," she said, glancing at the clock. It was one minute to six.
"Inwe I gotta go! Sorry!" Shira said, leaving. Inwe nodded and returned home, planning on visiting Ian.
Gino sat on top of fountain, dressed as the Masque. He fixed the mask slightly.
"Oh, if it isn't the Masque. You haven't seen Gino Gambino around here have you?" Shira said teasingly, arriving at the fountain. "You see, I was supposed to meet him here. Gino smiled and jumped down nimbly next to Shira.
"I'm afraid not, my fair lady, but if you want, I can take his place instead," he suggested. Shira giggled.
"Sure," she said, gazing into his clearly visible eyes. Gino smiled, taking Shira's arm in a respectful manor and lead her to Bass'ken Lake. Shira sighed happily and held on to Gino's arm gently, resting her head on his shoulder. Gino led Shira to a small clearing were a picnic was set up.
"I'd hope you'd like to stay for dinner," he said. Shira's eyes widened.
"I'd love to," she smiled, sitting down with Gino on the blanket. Gino studied Shira for a moment. She blushed when she felt his warm gaze.
"You're too sweet, Gino… Really," she giggled, smiling cheerfully.
"It's my nature," he laughed. Shira joined him.
"I noticed, trust me. You also very understanding. I must say, I like that in a guy."
"You're interested in most things woman are not. I like that in a woman," Gino said.
"R-really? Thank you," Shira said. Sasha must not like some of the things Gino does… I can't help but wonder how strong his feelings are for her.
Gino looked up the sky. It was dashed with sparkling stars.
"It's beautiful," he whispered. Shira nodded, her eyes looking at the smiling reflection of the moon on the surface of the lake. Her heart raced as she found herself moving closer to Gino. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders. Shira's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at him longingly, finding her eyes drawn to his soft pink lips. Gino seized the chance and leaned in to kiss Shira. Shira's cheeks flushed as she closed her eyes, kissing Gino back passionately. The kiss lasted for several moments, but to the lovebirds it felt like an eternity. Gino finally pulled away, a bit flustered.
"That was…"
"Amazing," Shira finishes, her voice a bit breathless. Gino cradled her cheek with his hand. She gazed lovingly into his eyes. "Gino…I…"
Gino shook his head.
"I don't care about Sasha anymore… I love you."
Shira's eyes fill with tears of happiness and she smiles, burying her face against Gino's chest as she hugs him tightly, trembling slightly.
"Gino, I love you too!" she cries softly and happily. Gino smiled hugging Shira as she cries in his arms. His warmth comforted her. Gino pulled away and kissed her again. Shira kissed back, pulling away after a few minutes.
"It's getting late… I'm sorry but I have to go. I'll see you tomorrow, okay?" she said, standing up, still blushing.
"Until tomorrow," Gino said. Shira cast one smile back at Gino, then turned to walk home, feeling warm and fuzzy inside. She got in her night clothes and crawled into bed, falling asleep with sweet dreams running through her head.
A/N: The next chapter will be what Ian and Inwe are doing while Gino and Shira have their walk. :3
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