Ahiru sighed and leaned her head on Fakir's shoulder. I can finally do that now…

Fakir, still new at this stiffened slightly at this other unexpected act of contact. Ahiru lifted her head back up and stared curiously at Fakir.

"Sorry Ahiru. You can put your head…back on my shoulder if you like…?" As Ahiru smiled at Fakir's insecurity he wanted to beat himself up. Smooth Fakir…"Put your head back on my shoulder, if you like?" Fakir shook his head in disgust. And yet after those two mind-blowing kisses I still hesitate.

Ahiru reached out to stroke Fakir's hair. "It's okay Fakir. You're as new as I am at these things aren't you?" Fakir tried to get a look of superiority. "And what makes you think you're the first person I've ever kissed?" Ahiru smiled. "Well for one thing, I'm sure when you kiss you don't use your tongue." Fakir instantly began to blush, with no way to control it. Damn. She's so naïve sometimes. Fakir tried to regain control of the situation. "Uhh. Right Ahiru. If you don't want to use tongues, that's okay." Ahiru gave Fakir a mischievous look. "It's okay, I don't mind…"

The bush behind the two began to rustle again.

"Ohh!!!" Lillie swelled with pride. "Our little Ahiru is getting so NAUGHTY!" Pike just stared at the two. "Well, they've kissed, alls well." She turned to Lillie. "Why are we still here? Isn't this an invasion of privacy or something?" Lillie reached into her pocket and brought out a camera. "Nooo." Lillie turned toward the pair who were about to engage in another kiss. "Wait for it…Wait for it…" Pike stared at the lip-locked Ahiru and Fakir. "NOW!" And with that Lillie pushed down on the button. "PERFECT!"

As Lillie screamed "NOW" and as the flash went off, Ahiru and Fakir both jumped. Fakir turned toward the bushes, replacing his face of bliss to one of its standard grouchiness. "Who's there?!" The bush rustled some more. Ahiru seemed to be deep in thought.

"Wait! I know."

Ahiru then got angry. "Wait, I KNOW! Pike! Lillie! What are you doing spying on us two?" Pike and Lillie sprang up from their hiding place. "Awwww!" Lillie rushed up to Ahiru. "Us Two?" "So cute!" Fakir on the other hand was ready to punch these two girls, friend of Ahiru's or not. "What did you do?!" Lillie held up the picture. "Just took a picture…" Ahiru gasped and blushed when she saw what the picture was.

Fakir was shaking with rage. He lunged out to get the picture but Pike and Lillie were too fast. They both bolted off back to town.

Pike turned to Lillie. "Are you sure we did the right thing?" Lillie merely stated…"No, we didn't." She held a triumphant face. "Now THAT'S what I call an invasion of privacy!"

Fakir and Ahiru stared dumbstruck at the pair. "Well." Fakir sat down. "I know that the whole town will know by nightfall." Ahiru sat down next to Fakir. "Know what?" Fakir smiled to himself. "Baka. Know about our kisses…" Fakir stopped talking.

Ahiru smiled at Fakir. "You know, I've never seen you blush before, out of embarrassment." Fakir turned his head away. "I'm not blushing." Ahiru grabbed hold of Fakir's ponytail and turned his head toward her. "Yes you are." She gave him a huge smile. Fakir on the other hand was irritated. He pushed Ahiru away, and got up hastily.

"Whatever. We should be going home now." Ahiru looked up at Fakir. Why the change of mood? "Fakir, are you okay?" "I'm fine. But I am getting annoyed you taking your sweet time getting up." Ahiru was surprised at Fakir's instant change of tone.

He's just like he was before all this…

As they left the pond Fakir growled to Ahiru. "Don't be blabbing to everyone you meet happened today." Ahiru gave Fakir a shocked look. "Why do you think I would tell anyone that?" "Because of your annoying friends who would probably want to know what happened between us before they got here."

Ahiru stopped walking. "What's your problem?! One second you are acting like the nicest guy ever, the next you're back to cranky, suspicious Fakir-." Ahiru stopped. She knew she never told Fakir what she thought of him in his normal state.

Fakir stared straight ahead. "If you don't like me now, why don't you go with your spy friends?" Ahiru puffed up with anger. "Maybe I will!" "Then I won't care."

"I don't' care that you don't care."

"Ahiru, stop acting like a child."

Ahiru stopped. So THAT'S what he always thought she acted like.

"You think I act like a child?" Fakir stopped walking. He knew he probably took it too far. So even when everything is going my way I still mess it up somehow. Fakir just stared at the road before him. "Sometimes…" "Fakir…" "What." "Look at me." Fakir sucked in his breath. "Why?"

Ahiru knelt down to him. "Fakir, look up." Hesitantly, Fakir does. And he knows that in those eyes of blue he has to apologize. "Ahiru…"

"Fakir, you don't have to be defensive around me." Fakir gives Ahiru a look of surprise. "How would you know that?" "I'm a smart duck Fakir."

He returns her gaze again. "I know that…" And with that said Ahiru stands up. She offers Fakir her hand.

Much to her surprise however, he takes it. And he doesn't let go right away either.

"Gaimen for calling you cranky and suspicious." Fakir smiles and takes in Ahiru's innocent beauty. "Gaimen for calling you a child." Ahiru smiles and prepares to kiss Fakir again. He stops her however. "I haven't forgiven you yet Ahiru." "Oh." They continue walking home. Hand-In-Hand, Ahiru was pleased to add later on.

Fakir knows however he will have some explaining to do to Charon after the picture surely gets to him.

It's worth it for her though. Fakir remembers the quarrel they just had. Right?

THAT'S THE END OF THE STROY PART! please review! I have to know if it sounds good!

OH YEAH! I DON'T OWN PRINCESS TUTU! that counts for this and all future story parts! ;)