Part II. Yes! I would have finished this last night but I got hooked to watching Holes on the Disney Channel. My apologizes, but I got it up eventually.

Inspiration: The inspiration for this one-shot was simple, the little Candy Heart's with sayings on them. I saw them at the store one day and then an idea came to mind, so this is what I had gotten out of it. Personally, I'm not a fan of the candy because certain ones taste gross.

Enjoy Part II.

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Lover's Candy
By Babygurl278

"Love is the enchanted dawn of every heart."
- Lamartine

"Peach! Can I have a snack?"

Peach Toadstool leaned her head against the couch as she turned to the young six-year-old who broke her concentration from the TV. Nana Climberg stood at the end of the couch patiently waiting for babysitter to answer. She contained a cheerful smile as her short brown pigtails bounced in every direction.

The teen nodded in response. "Sure, go ahead." Nana cheered running into the kitchen. Peach kept the volume low listening to cabinets open, and bags crumble as Nana searched for cookies, which Peach had found to be the younger twin's favorite. "Not too much though," she called.

"Okay," Nana replied faintly.

It was a typical Saturday afternoon, and Peach found herself babysitting. The only downside was that it was Valentine's Day. Peach didn't mind earning some money, but desired to be out with friends celebrating her favorite holiday. She knew her other friends were probably busy like her. Zelda unfortunately had to work, and Samus was heading out to dinner later on tonight. As long as she wasn't sitting at home, she was content. Although she sat at her neighbor's house instead. She couldn't really complain since she did agree to the job. Plus she loved the Climberg twins Nana and Popo. Even though they are fraternal twins the two were much alike appearance wise. Popo is only two minutes older than Nana. He tends to be more sensitive and clueless at times, while Nana acts older than she really is.

Peach reclined back on the couch as she began surfing through the channels on TV. It was an ordinary afternoon which meant most of the shows were re-runs. Peach found herself watching the weather channel, which was astonishing to believe.

"The Southwest is looking pretty quiet today with a few rain showers impacting the evening commute, while the Northeast is enjoying some lovely warm weather for this time of year. Enjoy the holiday."

Click.

"Why are you taunting me?" Peach muttered.

"Peach?"

The blonde teen turned her head watching as Popo and Nana both walked into the room. The twins were dressed in similar outfits, with the exception of the color. Popo was known for his taste in blue wearing a plaid blue shirt, and black pants. Nana wore a pink plaid shirt, and a black skirt with stockings. Pink ribbons were keeping her hair in pigtails.

Peach smiled at their arrival as they took a seat on the couch next to her. Popo rested on the arm of the couch while Nana sat in the middle looking up at their babysitter apprehensively. "Is it our fault you're not enjoying the holiday?"

"What?" Peach frowned shaking her head a little perplexed by Nana's question. "What gave you that idea?"

Nana shrugged. "I don't know. You seem upset."

"I'm not," Peach assured. "I only think it's a holiday if you have some one special. It's not like we get the day off."

"So you don't have anyone special?" Popo looked up at the older teen.

Peach shook her head. "No, I don't."

Nana and Popo both exchanged glances as Peach turned to the cartoons for them to watch. It was true that she didn't have anyone, but she didn't let that spoil her fun. She was okay not having a Valentine, despite that there was someone in mind she secretly wanted.

"I don't want to watch Spongebob SquarePants," Nana complained crossing her arms.

"This is my favorite show," Popo remarked.

Peach snapped out of her concentration as the two began to argue. She sighed with a smile amused at the two bickering over something so small. She grabbed the remote as the front door bell rung, and lifted up from the couch. Nana and Popo both immediately stopped listening briefly before they went at it again. Peach placed the remote on the TV as she turned to answer the door.

"Nana, the show is only on for thirty minutes. Let Popo watch it and then you can pick the next show to watch," Peach called over her shoulder.

Her suggesting must have worked for the argument had stopped. Peach smiled triumphantly before pondering at who was at the door. She found it strange that the Climberg's would get any visitors knowing they were out for the day, but then she believed the door for her. Though Peach couldn't come to any conclusions on who it would be.

She answered the door, and nearly fell where she stood. Her eyes widened as Roy Pyro stood on the other side with his usual cocky grin. He was dressed wearing causal blue jeans and a black coat with a white undershirt underneath. He held small box in his hands, but Peach was unable to guess what it was. She briefly looked at him speechlessly before abruptly looking around him to see if he was being accompanied by anyone else.

Roy immediately caught on as he lifted his hand into the air shaking his head. "No, it's just me."

"Why are you here?" Peach questioned.

Roy's mouth fell open as he raised his eyebrows astonished. He crossed his arms shifting his weight to one side. "Wow. That's the greeting I get?"

Peach frowned distraught realizing the mistake she had made. "Oh no, I'm sorry. Hi Roy, I just didn't expect to see you here."

Roy waved her off, "It's okay. I was just messing with you." He grinned, "I heard you were stuck babysitting the twins, so I wanted to stop by and surprise you."

Peach laughed sheepishly. "Well, this is a surprise."

"Mind if I come in?" Roy inquired. "We're letting in a draft."

Peach immediately stepped to the side inviting him in the house. She closed the door behind them, and turned following him deeper into the living room. She was content that her best friend decided to come visit, but didn't understand why he wasn't out enjoying the day. She found it strange how her secret Valentine came to visit her on this day. Peach watched as he walked over to the black desk sitting against the wall. Roy leaned up against it and waved at the twins who finally realized his presence.

"Nana, Popo you both remember Roy," Peach introduced.

Nana grinned and waved. "Hey."

Popo nodded turning his attention back to the TV, not even focused on the new guest. "Hi."

Roy laughed before averting his eyes to the cartoon the twins were watching. His eyes widened as he jumped up pointing to the screen. "Oh man, I love Spongebob!"

This caused Nana and Popo to both exchange glances before turning back to the redheaded teen. "Are you serious?" Popo raised an eyebrow.

Roy grinned. Peach walked up to him shaking her head. "He was only joking." She looked back her close friend eying the small box in his hands. "What's that?"

Roy lowered his head. "Oh this?" He chuckled handing the box to her exposing the candy inside. "It's the candy hearts. I thought you'd might like a Valentine's Day treat."

Peach blushed as she opened the box, and grabbed the first candy she touched. She immediately tossed it into her mouth oblivious as to what was written across it. With a thankful smile she handed the box back to Roy, and walked over to the empty chair next to the couch.

Roy's mouth held agape as he turned to Peach who finished chewing the heart. "Just one?"

"I'm saving the rest for later," she replied. "That was sweet of you to bring some."

Roy jokingly huffed. "I come all the way over here bearing a Valentine's Day gift, and you only have room for one tiny yellow heart." Peach smiled. Roy grinned as he held his hand out pouring a bunch of hearts into his hand. Peach's eyes widened as he held his hand back, and gently tossed them in her direction. "Take them!"

Peach gasped. "Roy!" She laughed as candy collided into her before falling to the floor below, and sinking into the chair. Nana and Popo both laughed as Peach shook her hair watching as two small hearts fell to the floor. "You're cleaning this up." Her voice trailed off as she focused her attention to her lap. One heart had landed perfectly right side up facing her direction. Her soft blue eyes swiftly read the print across the center before a smile appeared across her lips.

"If you would just eat them I wouldn't have to chuck them at you," Roy shot back as he stuffed one into his mouth.

Peach hesitated for a bit, before grabbing the heart from her lap and standing to her feet listening to more pieces of candy hit the floor. Nana and Popo both watched as she stuck the heart into her pocket, and walked over to Roy who continued to eat the rest within the box.

"You know Roy…" she called out stopping in front of him.

"What?" He questioned.

"I have a gift for you," Peach replied.

"And what's that?"

Forcing her fears behind her Peach stepped forward, and placed her hands upon Roy's cheeks inviting him in a sudden kiss. She closed her eyes as she felt their lips greet ignoring the rapid beating of her heart. Roy was staggered being completely off guard, but abruptly enjoyed the moment as he slipped his hands around her waist. The moment ignited the holiday feel into the room. It didn't before, but now it truly felt like Valentine's Day.

Peach could feel four inquisitive eyes watching them closely as childish "oohs" filled the room followed by Nana giggling. Roy was the first to pull back as Peach lowered her hands to her side. She opened her eyes only to find his affectionately staring back at her. Her face burned from embarrassment as she turned her head briefly looking at the twins smiling.

"What was that for?" Roy questioned softly.

Peach looked up at him. "The candy told me to do it," she replied.

Roy chuckled. "Is that so?"

Peach dug into her pocket, and pulled out the green heart shaped candy revealing it to him. She unfolded her hands showing Roy the candy that sat faced upward in his direction. She watched him smile upon reading the tiny print that read Kiss Me written across the center.

"Wow," he muttered. "That was pretty cool."

"It was interesting," Peach commented.

For some strange reason she couldn't seem to let go of the candy. It just wouldn't seem right to eat it.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Peach," Roy smiled placing his hands in his pockets.

Peach laughed wrapping her arms around him as she rested her head against his chest. "Happy Valentine's Day, Roy."

While the two embrace, the Climberg twins remained on the couch ignoring the TV completely still watching their every move. Popo raised an eyebrow curious as he turned around facing his younger sister next to him.

"I don't get it," Popo explained. "Why did Peach kiss him?"

Nana rolled her eyes at Popo's foolishness. "Because she loves him. There was something going on with the candy."

"The candy?" Popo repeated. "Is it a lover's candy or something?"

Nana could only shrug in response. They didn't understand what triggered the event between Peach and Roy. Whether it was the candy or the spirit of the holiday, it left the twin's minds drifting into wonder.

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Author's Notes:

Part II is finished, and hopefully Part III should be up tomorrow. I'm still getting the idea flowing through my head so it will be interesting. Obviously, the couple is no mystery.

I'm really glad about the outcome of this one-shot. I enjoyed writing it only because of the pairing and the situation. Hopefully it will have the same effect for everyone else. Again, I'm sorry for any mistakes. I tried to fix the ones I saw and improve from the last one-shot.

Until Next Time!