Requested by TheWordMasterofFiction, here's Snake x Rosalina! :) This will be AU.

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16. Snake x Rosalina

Snake sighed, taking a drink of his bottled water as he walked down the Smash Hallways. Ever since he was let go from the Smash Mansion, he had been taking frequent visits there. Of course, he wished that he could fight again, but it was simply nice to walk around what he once called home.

He had met many new faces who weren't from the Brawl tournament: from a short boxer to a ninja frog creature. Though one person that he had befriended was the beautiful Rosalina.

When they first met, the two became fast friends. They enjoyed chatting and talking about their lives. He enjoyed the woman's company, but…whenever they spoke, his heart raced and his face was blushing. He shook his head, however.

As he walked down the Smash Hallways, he saw a door that lead to the Couples' Room. Curious, he opened it. He gasped upon seeing Rosalina sobbing.

"Rose?" he questioned.

Rosalina gasped, and she looked up at him. "O-oh…Snake…" she said, wiping away all the stray tears from her face.

Snake frowned. Something's wrong.

"Is everything all right?" Snake asked as he walked in the room.

Rosalina nodded vehemently. "Y-yes. I'll be all right, Snake."

"But you're crying," Snake pointed out. He honestly hated it when he saw Rosalina like this.

Rosalina shook her head. "I'm fine, Snake."

Snake sighed. "Rose," he said, approaching her and wrapping an arm around her. "It's all right. Whatever you're thinking about, it's all right…"

Rosalina sniffled, and she hugged Snake. "I'm sorry Snake…I was thinking about my parents again…"

Snake eyed at her. "Your parents?"

"Yes," Rosalina spoke. "I don't remember who they were. I was told that they were killed."

Snake nodded. "I see…"

Rosalina held her friend close, and Snake wiped away her tears. "It's all right, Rose. I promise that I won't leave you like that…"

Rosalina stared up at him. "Really?"

"Yeah," Snake nodded with a smile. "I promise this."

Rosalina smiled, hugging her friend tighter. "Oh Snake…thank you!"

Snake chuckled. "No problem, Rosalina. Hey, listen…"

Snake trailed off as he thought about what he was supposed to say. Lately, he had been crushing on the beautiful woman, but he kept his feelings in check. What if she doesn't feel the same way?

"Yes?" Rosalina asked.

"Well…I…" Snake hesitated, rubbing the back of his head, his face red from blushing.

"Oh Snake," Rosalina giggled. "You're so cute like that."

Snake's blush grew stronger. "R-really?" he stuttered.

Rosalina nodded. "Of course. In fact, you're always cute…"

Snake gulped down a lump in his throat. "Oh…" he spoke. "Well…I think you're cute too."

Rosalina giggled. "Thanks, Snake…"

Without warning, Snake felt Rosalina's lips meeting his. The man blushed hard, but he closed his eyes, accepting the lovely kiss.

When Rosalina broke the kiss, she smiled at him. "I love you, Snake."

Snake's grin grew wider. "I-I love ya too, Rose. Never forget that."

With that, the two held each other close, as if they were both afraid that one of them would leave the other.

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