Chapter 2: Shulk x Lucina

It was a Saturday night, and the Smashers were having a Weekend Party, as Mario had dubbed it. It was quite the party: there were eating contests, drinks such as soda and fruit punch, and a karaoke and dance-off.

The Smashers seemed to enjoy themselves… except for a certain blond-haired boy, actually.

Shulk was at one corner, trying to read one of his favorite novels. However, the shouting, laughing, and the music had taken his concentration off of his book. Sighing, he placed some headphones on to drown out the sound.

It didn't work, however. Nearby, Lucina was tearing up the dance floor. Many a challenger had challenged her to a dance, and so far she had beaten every single one of them. Her latest challenge this weekend? Captain Falcon, who was deemed the best dancer around.

"You think you can beat me?" Captain Falcon laughed in a mocking way, "NO WAY!"

"Well then," Lucina smirked, swiping her hair to the side, "why don't you… show me your moves?"

"OOOOOOH SNAP!" Some of the spectators chanted. The fact that someone else used his famous catchphrase angered the Captain.

"COME ON!" He taunted, and thus the two tore up the dance floor.

Shulk sighed. He had enough of this. He closed his book, making sure he saved the spot he was last reading at, and he got up to leave.

Lucina's amazing dancing skills had worked in her favor, and therefore she won the challenge, leaving the Captain ashamed. The spectators cheered for the blue-haired princess.

"WHOOO! LUCINA!"

"YOU DID IT LUCINA!"

Lucina wiped the sweat off of her face, and she smiled. "Thanks, guys… but I need a break from all of this." She stepped down from the platform and headed to the drinks table, grabbing a glass of water.

Shulk entered the Couples' Room. The sounds of laughter and music were barely audible from here. It was a good place for him to read. He sat in one of the chairs beside the table, and he opened his book. Adjusting his glasses, he continued reading, his elbows on the table.

Without him noticing, Lucina entered the room and sat at the other side of the table, placing her drink there. Taking off her shoes, she placed her feet on the table. Funny enough, she didn't saw Shulk there. However, Shulk seemed to have noticed, and he looked up from his book. Lucina saw him, and she blushed, placing her feet back down to the ground.

"Oh… hey. Didn't see you there." She spoke. She was quite embarrassed. Why didn't she look around before she made herself this comfortable?

Shulk's nose was scrunched up from the smell of Lucina's feet. "I think you need a bath. Your feet stink."

Dude, his mind scolded him, what are you doing?!

Shulk blushed slightly as soon as he said this. "S-sorry…"

Lucina's face grew redder in embarrassment. "No, no. It's fine." She rubbed the back of her head. She then had a question. "So… how long have you been using this place?"

"A few days ago." Shulk responded, looking up from his book. "Had been using this room to read a bit. Never thought you used this room as well…" He then asked her, "What brings you here though?"

"I just needed a break from all of that dancing." She chuckled as she took a sip of her water, "I was challenged so many times because I kept on winning. It was fun, but…" She trailed off before she took another sip.

Shulk chuckled. "You dance? Never thought you would."

Wow, Shulk, rude! His mind scolded once again.

Shulk blushed once again when he said this. "N-not trying to offend you or anything. Just that, I never saw you dance before."

"I'm kind of surprised myself." She admitted, "But Captain Falcon challenged me, and…" She snickered, "I told him to show me his moves."

Shulk actually laughed at the last sentence. "Heh, don't make him angry. Remember what happened with your father?" He looked up and down at her as he said this. The two were close friends for months, and he was starting to crush on her. But he kept his feelings in check.

Lucina chuckled. "Let's say that it's payback for Falcon Punching him off the roster." She took another sip as her eyes glanced up and down at Shulk.

Shulk just chuckled. After a few minutes, the two were silent, Shulk reading his book as Lucina finished the rest of her drink.

Shulk, his mind told him, you two were close for quite some time. I think it's time you tell her how you feel.

As Lucina's bare feet tapped softly against the wooden floor, Shulk spoke, "So uh, Lucina?"

"Huh?" She looked up. "My feet still stink?"

Shulk blushed. "N-no! I just wanted to say th-that…" His face grew redder than his clothing. He then took a deep breath. "Y'know, we were friends for quite some time, right?"

She nodded, sighing in relief. "Uh, yeah… What about it?"

"Well…"

C'mon, Shulk. You can do it!

"Y-you think we should, well, y'know, take our friendship to the next level? Like…" Shulk could have sworn he heard his mind facepalming. However, apparently Lucina had the same idea.

"Um… you mean like…?"

"Yeah!" Shulk nodded, "Lucina, I-I-I-" Suddenly, Lucina grabbed him, her stomach on the table as she pulled him into a kiss. "HMM?!" Shulk yelped, but eventually, he accepted the kiss, also leaning on the table.

The two kissed for some time, both of them enjoying it. Eventually, their weight had forced the table to flip over. The two fell along with it, and they landed on the ground. Despite that it broke the lovely kiss, the two laughed.

"Heh… that was fun." Lucina smiled.

"Y-yeah! It was!" Shulk laughed. He got up, helping her up from the ground. The two then set the table back on its legs.

"So uh… does this mean you and I are, uh…" Lucina started to say.

"Of course!" Shulk chuckled, pulling her into a hug. "Love you, Lucy."

"Love you too, Shulk." She wrapped her arms around him, squeezing him gently. Despite being tired, she was quite happy.