Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep

Before The Typhoon

Chapter Three: Months Blown By

It was nearly two months since I revealed my feelings for Aqua. We didn't really get to spend much time together thanks to her Keyblade Master duties and my long training sessions. The time we managed to spend together wasn't very eventful apart from us talking about everything we did during our mutual absences. She would always smile at me and always let me know that if I had problems, I could come to her and she would always make sure to let me know that she still wants to be with me. It was sort of frustrating that we hadn't shared a kiss during the entire relationship so far but I could understand Aqua's perspective; this was something completely new to her and she wasn't used to it. I was perfectly fine with her small gestures of affection; her lips were always soft and gentle on my cheeks.

We finally got a weekend break from missions and training thanks to our recent performance. I decided to sleep in for one day; I hadn't done that since the day before I revealed my feelings to Aqua. However, my idea was cut short when she somehow managed to get into my room without me knowing and poking me awake. I wasn't angry; in fact I was happy to see her.

"Hey Ven,"
"Hi,"

She smiled at me again and hugged me, which I returned. She lay down beside me, resting her head on my chest. I stroked her cheek with my finger. She never did this before.

"Do you know what day it is?"
"Uhh…Friday?"

She giggled at me and playfully smacked my shoulder.

"No silly, it's our two month anniversary!"
"I know, I'm just kidding," I said sticking my tongue out.
"You meanie,"

I poked her cheek and she stuck her tongue out childishly at me. Thankfully at least, she woke me up in the nighttime; I couldn't get angry at her for waking me up early.

"So what's up? Everything ok?"
"Yeah, I'm just glad we have this weekend to ourselves,"
"You going to sleep soon?"
"Nope, I'm kinda guilty for sleeping in too so for once; you weren't the only lazy one,"

I chuckled loudly.

"So…did you miss me?" she asked as she put a hand to my cheek.
"Of course I did,"

I smiled at her and held her close to me. To my surprise, she crawled up closer to me and rested her head directly beneath my chin and her arms encircled me. Her nose tickled my neck and her warm breath made my skin and nerves go haywire. Thankfully, two months of being in something with her has taught me to never lose my composure around her or by anything she does. It's not her fault she's so irresistible.

"Aqua…can I ask you something?"
"Sure, what's on your mind?"
"Are you okay with…you know,"

She looked at my eyes and blushed a little.

"You still remember my fear huh?"
"I'm not pressuring, I just want to know if it's okay yet,"
"Do you have to?"
"It's very hard to tolerate not being able to kiss my girlfriend,"
"I'm…nervous,"
"Aqua, I'm not going to hurt you…you know I won't,"

She nodded slowly and sat up in my lap. I could tell by her facial expression that her heart was running a mile a minute and she was definitely hyperventilating. I held her hand gently and stroked it slowly with my thumb before I leaned forward. She cringed a little but she didn't move and her eyes turned to slits. I at first gave her a small peck to let her feel it before I continued further. Her eyes were shut when I leaned away and she let out a loud breath. I could tell that she was still extremely scared.

"I'll stop, I was wrong to do it…I'm sorry…"

I pulled away but she squeezed my hand.

"One more?..." she whispered.

I nodded and pecked her again but this time, she didn't let me move away. She then took the lead and tried it herself, pecking me several times, each one getting slightly longer. She then stopped for a few seconds to what seemed to be, catching her breath.

"Are you alright?" I asked in deep concern.

She moved close to me and stared into my eyes. It was a gentle and joyful look. I was thankful I learnt how to read her eyes instead of having to rely on facial expressions, which she didn't really show very much unless she was overjoyed or something to that effect. I was astonished and I was in disbelief. Was this really happening?

"Ven…kiss me…and I mean it," she whispered.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm positive,"

I nodded and my hands went to her lower back and held her loosely before I brought my lips backs to hers. She responded by wrapping her arms around my neck and pulling me close. I still couldn't believe she was getting over her fear so quickly. Does she love me that much?