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Author's Note: Thought I would post two together, since they are direct sequels to each other. The first one is a sequel to 1 - Star Gazing.

16 - Holding Hands

Words: 100

He was sitting with his back leaning against the tree bark. The Princess of Mercury was secured in his embrace.

"Zoi?" the Ice Senshi called out tentatively.

"Are we already at the stage for pet-names, love?"

"Zoicite," she tried again.

"I like Zoi better."

"Are we, you know?"

"Say it, love."

"Are we officially dating now?"

"Must you ask? I thought you were smarter than that, love."

"Zoi," she wanted him to be serious.

"Ami, I always thought that actions speak louder than words," he teased his Lady of Mercury as he indicated their intertwined fingers resting on his lap.


8 - First Kiss

Words: 100

"Ami, may I kiss you?"

She lifted her head from the position on his chest. "Yes."

"It will be our first kiss."

"I know."

"I want it to be special."

"It will be."

"How can you be sure? There is nothing in the records about first kisses."

"What are you saying?"

Silence and she turned away from him.

"Ami." He forced her chin up. She was crying.

"Don't cry." he traced each tear with his soft lips, until he was inches from her mouth.

"I'm being a fool. Our first kiss, it will be perfect," as he closed the distance.