A/N: Last one, and now I can officially label this little oneshot collection complete! Thank you all for reading this utter pile of cutesy fluff; I hope you enjoyed it too, and perhaps have gained a new appreciation for Sanjay like I did in writing this. I still can't stop laughing at "San-BAE."-CCM

010. Starry Night

Stars glittered like tiny silver sequins in the dark velvety fabric of the night sky, entrancing in their own mysterious way. The cold winter air was crisp and clear, and the young couple could see their breath escape them in puffs of icy vapor. A faint creaking sound could be heard from the bare tree branches under the weight of the heavily layered snow, which was crunchy and densely-packed underfoot, but soft and light to the touch. Everything was frosted in pristine white.

This night was the epitome of tranquility.

Rio stared up at the stars in awe, her long blonde hair tucked away into her knit winter hat. "They're so beautiful… Like thousands of tiny, sparkling diamonds."

She glanced back at Sanjay breathlessly, her blue eyes widened in wonder. "I've never seen so many stars at once before!"

Sanjay nodded, still gazing up at the stunning sight in the sky, the hint of a smile on his face. "Oh, yes… This is such a peaceful way to spend a night, watching the stars while the whole world is silenced by the snow… This starry sky is absolutely exquisite."

Rio averted her gaze toward the stars again, taking a deep breath as she observed the vastness of the wintry night sky. There were no words to describe it, really.

"Thank you for coming out here with me tonight," she said finally, turning back to face Sanjay. "I've never celebrated Starry Night with anyone before."

The young man blushed. "Nor have I. But... I'm glad I got the chance to spend my first one with you, Rio."

A cold breeze suddenly blew over the mountaintop, and Rio shuddered involuntarily. Noticing the girl's reaction, Sanjay - ever the gentleman - positioned himself closer to her, close enough that his usual long braid of soft, snow-white hair brushed against her shoulder. "Here, allow me to block the wind for you. It's a chilly night."

"It's all right," Rio replied, snuggling closer. "I don't mind it all that much."

"Rio…" After a few minutes of silence, Sanjay looked back at Rio cuddled up against his side and began to blush furiously. "You look beautiful tonight. Do you think…"

She laughed lightly. "Go on…"

"Do you think we could share a kiss?"

Her eyes widened, and before she could reply, he quickly leaned forward and pressed his lips lightly against her own. Realizing what he had just done, he hastily pulled back in embarrassment.

"Excuse me, I-I'm so sorry! I don't know what just got into me, I just-"

But Rio merely giggled again. "Sanjay, it's fine… More than fine, actually."

She couldn't hide her own amusement at the butler's obvious discomfort. He was so innocent, and perfectly endearing.

"…You're very cute, you know that?"

Before Sanjay could respond or try to apologize again, the wind blew over the mountaintop even stronger and colder than before.

"Why don't we step inside somewhere now?" Rio asked, shivering. "I've seen my fill of the night sky, beautiful as it is. My entire body has become numb, and I'm getting a bit hungry."

As if on cue, her stomach let out a grumble.

Sanjay smiled distractedly, still shocked by his own boldness "…Sounds like a wonderful idea, Rio. Perhaps Chez Clement is still open? Though if not, I could always make something for us to eat back at the mansion."

Rio nodded, and she leaned up on the tips of her toes to press a quick kiss to Sanjay's flushed cheek before grabbing his hand to lead the way.

Together, they took off down the road back into town, arm in arm.