Just thinking about their interactions causes a cuteness overload in my brain.

The night was still young and much was to be done. Tiredness was barely setting in and the brand new couple were planning on what to do next. Literally. Darjeeling had taken out a notepad and pen and was writing a schedule for the next times their ships will be close and for the holidays. Although the dates available were not few and far, they didn't have much time on their hands for much of them. Some dates were literally only a day or two long, others were thankfully a week. It would only be the finals in the next year when they could spend together the longest, and then it would be graduation, and then post-18 life.

They agreed not to plan anything after that, because they didn't know what the future would hold. They didn't want to plan too far ahead because it was needless. Darjeeling planned on going to a university in the United Kingdom, and Kay to the United States of America. That was as far as they got.

"So, hold on. When's the next time I see you then?" Kay fidgeted on the sofa that the two of them were sat on.

"Let me see." Darjeeling flicked back a couple of pages on the notepad and lead her forefinger along a line. "Four weeks' time." This elicited a groan, and Kay slumped down next to the other girl.

"That's tragic! I can't go four weeks without the hugs I've become so addicted to!" Kay carefully wrapped her arms around Darjeeling, her chin resting on her shoulder.

"I guess you'll have to, I'm sorry. We'll stay in touch, don't worry."

"Of course we will! That goes without saying." The two blondes sat in solemn silence for a moment. "Hey, Darj?" The enigmatic girl broke the silence quickly.

"Yes?" Darjeeling turned her gaze away from the pocket-sized notepad.

"Wanna watch a movie?" Kay slowly pulled herself closer to Darjeeling, just millimetres away, her arms loosely trapped the St Gloriana commander in place.

"How many have we watched already? Is this just a way of getting me to stay for longer? I have homework to do," putting away the notepad and pen, Darjeeling attempted to escape the embrace of Kay.

"Aww, come on! Just one, pleaseeeeeee!" Kay began pleading and squeezing Darjeeling's waist, subsequently pulling her into contact with Kay's body.

"Kay. We have tomorrow too, you know?" A certain seriousness appeared in Darjeeling's voice, causing Kay to fall backwards and groan loudly.

"Ughhhh. You're not a pushover at all. That's a good thing actually. But I digress! Pleaseeeee!" Kay pressed her hands together as if she were praying to a deity, in this case it might as well have been Darjeeling herself.

"No."

"Awww! It's only-"

"Nine in the evening." A rather impatient Darjeeling rose from the sofa and collected her coat. "I've stayed for too long. Orange and Assam are probably plotting another mission." She already began pulling on her coat and tucking the notepad in the inside pocket.

"Darjeeling?" Kay picked herself up off the soft furniture and walked close to the other girl.

"Yes?" Darjeeling turned towards Kay, and was met with a heartfelt embrace. The initial movement surprised her, but she smiled and leaned into the hug. Darjeeling now moved her arms up and returned the embrace.

"Thanks for coming over today. I... I would have been pretty bored if it weren't for you." Kay loosened the hug, but kept her arms around her lower back.

"I'm glad you invited me out today, I enjoy the time I spend with you, always." St Gloriana's commander showed a sweet smile, and her bright blue eyes shone in the living room's light.

"You always know to say the right things. I can walk you back to your ship?" Smiling back at her, Kay placed a hand on her own hip.

"I appreciate the offer but..." Darjeeling took a moment to think and looked at Kay's dejected face. It was almost saddening to look at her face. Her eyes were downcast, like she had been rejected. Perhaps spending time with her really did mean so much as she claimed. Darjeeling changed her mind and sighed. "You may accompany me if you want to."

"You won't regret it. I promise." Kay grabbed her jacket with glee and pushed her arms through the thick sleeves. Kay hopped about the door whilst pulling on her boots, making Darjeeling giggle quietly to herself like she was watching some slapstick comedy act. Once Kay had ceased hopping and had tied her laces, she took Darjeeling's hand into her own.

"Let's go," said the girl in the red coat, a soft smile warmed the heart of the Sherman commander to such comforting levels. The couple left the Saunders dorms, thankfully with no one getting in the way - and thankfully neither Alisa nor Naomi had seen them. The walk, although brisk, was compassionate. Their fingers tied together between them, with 100% confidence in one of them, and perhaps 75% in the other. Kay was proud to have Darjeeling by her side and would happily boast about her to whoever asked, yet Darjeeling still got embarrassed when the topic about her relationship with Kay arose with the St Gloriana girls.

Orange and Assam would pester her, but between the three of them, it was as a joke. If other girls had asked her about it, she'd be quite dismissive. There was no doubt in her mind that she was happy with Kay, but it was embarrassing to talk about her relationship with others and she didn't understand why.

Darjeeling glanced over to Kay's beaming face, and being met with a bright smile caused her to smile herself. The two of them waltzed down the grey path twisting and turning and stretching throughout the town. They happened upon a black cat on their walk, small and bright-eyed. Its emerald eyes turned towards the girls, and they returned with their own blue ones.

Darjeeling let go of Kay's hand and crouched down, offering a passive hand towards the cat that was just an arm's length away. The noire feline softly padded towards the girl and sniffed her hand.

"You're adorable, are you out looking for something to do?" Darjeeling's smooth and calm voice was heard by Kay, who was melting at the sight of Darjeeling playing with the cat. The crouched girl extended her hand and stroked the silky coal fur of the cat, and it started rubbing itself against her knees. Strike two for Kay's heart. Darjeeling stretched out her index finger and scratched behind the ears of the cat, lifting its head back in response to her actions. The cat seemed to be happy, the end of its tail twitching and it was rubbing its head against Darjeeling.

Kay had already brought out her phone and snapped a picture of Darjeeling interacting with the cat and instantly made it her background. 'Perfect' she thought as she watched on at the marvel that was Darjeeling and the gorgeous cat.

"I wish I had a cat like you, maybe one day... You're so cute... I hope to meet you again soon!" Darjeeling pampered the cat even more, and just as she began to rise into standing, the cat laid on its back and showed her its belly. Both Kay and Darjeeling turned into puddles after the grassy green eyes of the cat widened just like Puss-in-Boots would.

There was no other choice but to give the cat some more loving, there was no way they could leave the cat now. It'd be wrong, no, it wouldn't legal if they just walked away. Therefore, Darjeeling gently scratched the belly of the cat, and Kay snapped some more pictures. There was now a new album on Kay's phone called 'Darjeeling and cats'.

After a few more minutes of love-filled attention towards the most beautiful cat known to all humans, the two commanders regretfully left the cat and continued on their journey. Much to their dismay, the cat followed them for a little while before jumping into the night, probably to pursue any small rodent and add to tonight's feast.

"That was probably the cutest cat I've ever seen," Kay sighed, sad now that they had left the stunning feline. Darjeeling nodded in agreement.

"I hope that wherever I live next, they'll allow cats in the building," Darjeeling placed a hand to her heart as she looked solemnly into the distance.

"If you do, you better send me loads of photos," The Saunders commander joked, bouncing in a few of her steps.

"Of course I would! I'm not a sociopath," with a scoff and a smile, Darjeeling held herself closer to Kay.

"I hope not, that would be kinda awkward," Kay laughed to herself, catching Darjeeling's hand in one swing.

"Why would it be awkward?" St Gloriana's commander questioned, raising an eyebrow but making the hand-holding more passionate by interweaving her fingers.

"I dunno, sociopaths are usually really antisocial and mean. You're neither, so it'd be unlikely but... you're nice and out-going. I really like those aspects of you." Stuffing her free hand into her jacket pocket, Kay pridefully strode along the pavement.

"That's incredibly affectionate of you, I appreciate that. However, I hope that they're not the only things you like about me?" A perfect, brown eyebrow raised on an equally perfect face.

"Of course not! I like so many things about you! But, I can say that I love a few things too." There was now a mischievous grin on Kay's face. She was utilising their several years of friendship to her advantage for the compliments.

"Oh?" Darjeeling blushed, "what would those be?" and now she turned the tables. Kay stumbled around, attempting desperately to regain her balance after she was asked that question. She didn't think she would actually ask it, and now that she had she came up without anything to answer with. Darjeeling's many qualities are perfect yet she can't find the voice to state them.

"Gosh, you're really asking me that question, huh?" Kay's cheeks were painted a pink tint, looking down at her boots as she walked.

"I'm sorry, it was a silly question. You don't have to answer it." Darjeeling looked off to the side, her mind wandering down to their hands pressed together between them.

"Your smile." Blurted the enigmatic girl.

"Hm?" Now Darjeeling was as red-faced as Kay.

"I love your smile, I think it's cute." Kay gently squeezed Darjeeling's hand. The two of them looked at each other for a few seconds, smiling at each other.

"Thank you," the yellow-blonde girl turned her attention towards the path, smiling warmly to herself.

"I believe this is your stop, sorry I kept you so long, Darj." The couple stood at the entrance to St Gloriana's dormitories, they didn't seem to recognise how quickly they had actually gone through their ships on their walk so both of them were surprised.

"It's no problem, I had fun tonight. Thank you, Kay." Darjeeling wrapped her arms around Kay's shoulders and embraced her. Kay returned the hug and nestled her face in the crook of Darjeeling's neck.

"nu prbflm" Kay said, her voice muffled from Darjeeling's coat and hair. She took in a deep breath, smelling the sweetness of Darjeeling's hair and perfume mixed in an alluringly delicious way.

"Are you smelling my hair?"

"No?" Kay pulled back and shoved her hands into her pockets, her voice was filled with lies and Darjeeling could see straight through them. Darjeeling started giggling, covering her mouth with her hand as her cheeks turned pink. Kay noticed this and stared at her, watching her porcelain skin, her beautiful smile, her bright baby-blues. Kay could have died there and then because of how perfect her girlfriend is.

"What?" Darjeeling had noticed Kay staring, and she tucked a strand of yellow hair behind her ear.

"You're just too good for this world. I've taken up too much of your time already, I'm gonna go now." Kay stepped once back, signaling that she was going to leave.

"Alright then. Thank you for today, I really enjoy being out with you." Darjeeling placed a hand on the handle to the doors and the other was behind her back.

"Anytime, sweetcheeks. I'll see you around. G'night m'lady." Kay pretended to tip her hat before turning on her heel and walking away.

"Goodnight, Kay. Sweet dreams," waving goodbye, Darjeeling's lips curled into a small smile as she watched her girlfriend walk into the night.

Darjeeling entered the dorms and was met with Assam and Orange sitting on the sofas in the lobby. Immediately she knew that they heard everything and that they were now going to ask questions. This was her time to be dismissive because she was so very tired. Assam perked up as if she was about to ask a question, but Darjeeling beat her to it.

"Not a word, Assam. I'll answer any questions you may have in the morning. At the moment I am incredibly tired, so if you want answers you'll have to wait." Darjeeling strode past Assam and Orange. Assam deflated and groaned, shooting daggers for eyes at her commander. Darjeeling didn't care, what was more important at the moment was getting ready for bed and making sure Kay got back alright.

After going through the nightly routine, Darjeeling had finally plopped down on her bed and looked at the ceiling. Tonight was indeed a success, and she was already looking forward to the next time she saw Kay; which was most likely tomorrow. On her bedside table, her phone buzzed. Leaning over to look, it was a photo sent from Kay. She picked up her phone and opened the photo. It was the cat from earlier. Another sweet smile appeared on Darjeeling's face as she looked at the cat, and also Kay.

The picture was of Kay taking a selfie and posing with the cat, its belly to the sky and its front paws on show - The little pink toes were adorable and were simply just asking to be squished.

'That's so cute! I love it.'

'Couldn't help but say hello to the lil' fella on the way home. He immediately reminded me of you ;)'

'That's so sweet! I'd love to have a cat one day.'

'I'll be your kitty! Nya~'

'As promising as that offer is, I think I'll go for a real cat.'

'lol, only kidding. you going to bed now?'

'I'll be going to sleep soon, I have some reading to catch up on.'

'Ah, my beautiful, studious girlfriend. Want to read sometime together?'

'That sounds excellent. There's a cafe that I know that has an extremely relaxed atmosphere to it, perhaps we could go there?'

'I was gonna suggest my bedroom but that works with me too, when's the date?'

'Well, we had the cinema planned tomorrow so maybe afterward?'

'Perfecto, I love the sound of that.'

'Good. I'm going to put my phone down now, Kay.'

'Goodnight sweetie~~~ See ya tomoz!'

'Goodnight Kay, sweet dreams.'

With a warm smile now on her face, Darjeeling put down her phone and blushed. Kay was too confident for her own good, and it was a feature that Darjeeling admired but at the same time, she frowned at it. It'd be impossible to change that about her, so she wasn't about to complain. Darjeeling liked being complimented, yet she also felt she didn't compliment Kay enough, nor be 'lovey-dovey' (as Assam had put it) with her as much as Kay had been.

Darjeeling planned on returning the gestures tomorrow, after a well-needed rest of course. The yellow-blonde commander picked up a book from her bedside table and flicked to the page she was last on, removing the bookmark and continuing on reading. Her mind was filled with thoughts of Kay, and how she wanted to talk more to her. Was she asleep already maybe? No, this is Kay we're talking about here. Sighing, admitting defeat, and putting down the book, Darjeeling gave in to her thoughts as she picked up her phone again.

Her slender fingers hovered over her keyboard as she crafted the right message in her mind. Should she try to talk to her? She did just say goodnight, perhaps that's giving mixed messages. Maybe she's asleep and I'd wake her? Darjeeling groaned and laid back on her bed, placing a palm on her forehead, brushing some hair out of her face in the process.

As she lay in a state on inner confliction, a text notification escaped her phone. Hastily, Darjeeling picked up her phone and read the text. It was from Kay.

'U up still? I'm kinda bored'

'Yes, I'm still up. How can I help you?'

'Dunno, just want to talk to you still.'

'I was just trying to forge some conversation starter but I thought you'd be asleep or there'd be some mixed messages.'

'What are you on about? I love receiving texts from you, y'know?'

'I know, I like messaging you too.'

'Not to be a bother or anything but can I call you for a sec?'

'Of course.'

There was a short pause, and then Darjeeling began receiving a voice call from Kay. She immediately accepted and pulled the phone to her ear.

"Are you alright? Is something the matter?" Darjeeling asked, slipping under her covers halfway.

"No, I'm alright. I just wanted to hear your voice before I went to bed." A short chuckle could be heard from Kay, perhaps caused by embarrassment for the reason.

"I see. Is there anything you would like to talk about specifically?" Darjeeling stared at Assam and Orange entering the dorm and moving to their own bunks. They caught notice of Darjeeling on the phone and quickly turned their conversation down to a whisper.

"I dunno... That cat was cute, huh?"

"Yes, it was very cute. I loved that picture you sent too, both of you were very cute."

"Aw! Darj said I was cute! Not as cute as you though."

"I'm not going to argue over such a preposterous lie, it's quite clear who is cuter." Referring to Kay, Darjeeling felt like that that would present the final argument. Because of this comment, Assam wiggled her eyebrows at Darjeeling with a huge smirk. The commander shot her a deathly glare before turning her attention to a random corner of the dormitory room.

"So you then?" Kay replied, smugness exuding from her comment.

"W-Well, no... you knew I was referring to you,"

"Haha, I know. But I can't help but tease you sometimes! Can't agree with you on that though."

"If you say so, but ask anyone and they would agree with the fact that you are very cute."

"Mhm, sure, if you say so."

"I do." Darjeeling yawned and laid deeper under her covers, resting her head on her pillow.

"Getting sleepy, princess?"

"Don't call me that, and yes, I suppose I am. Not because of you, but I think all that walking today is catching up to me."

"Haha, sure sure~ Thank you for letting me call you."

"My pleasure, I don't mind at all. I'm glad you did call me in fact."

"Mind if I call you tomorrow morning? I want the first words I want to hear in the morning to be delivered by an angel."

"I can assure you that I don't sound or act like one even when I'm fully conscious, Orange can verify that."

"lol, alright then. Just text me when you're up, alright?"

"I will, don't worry."

"Kay-kay! See ya tomoz then, dream of me will ya?"

"I can't say that I will or I won't, but I'll think of you before I go to sleep."

"Meanie! Night night, Darj." Kay's voice seemed to get a little less excited, but still kept that cheery tone.

"Goodnight Kay, have a good sleep." Darjeeling smiled as she leaned into her phone, thinking about Kay and the day they were going to have tomorrow.

"You too, bye!~" With Kay's final goodbye for the night, the call ended and both girls laid their heads on their pillows, closing their eyes and thinking of each other until they fell asleep.