Hello, my lovely readers! I'm back with the second chapter of this story.

I want to thank all of you who took the time to review and favorite this story! I'm very glad to see you have been enjoying it.

So, on with the info on this fic:

Title: The many ways to win someone's heart

Rating: K

Pairing: Decus/Alice (Delice- as a fellow writer kindly told me)

Genre: Romance and humor

Without further ado, here it is!


THE MANY WAYS TO WIN SOMEONE'S HEART


2

REACH OUT TO TOUCH ME

Step 2: Hold her hand to show you care.

Now that you found a nickname for your lady, it's time to get closer to her- literally. It is of great importance to get as physically close to her as possible when conversing. Also, you may add an extra touch by holding her hand close to you when speaking. This will show her you feel confident in yourself as a courter and wish to openly express your interest in her.

Alice was like a little girl -an evil little girl, for sure- in more ways than one. She was easily distracted by pretty dolls in the store window displays- and had even bought a few only to throw them away soon after. She liked to stare at colorful balloons and buy lollipops and ice cream whenever they stopped at a city. And she even sometimes –though she might never admit it-enjoyed trying on cute dresses at stores. But above anything else, she just couldn't resist the taste of chocolate- no matter how hard she tried. And she was most definitely craving a chocolate bar right now. So since Alice pretty much lived by the motto of 'whatever Alice wants, Alice gets', she was most definitely getting that chocolate she wanted so much no later than now.

She walked through Meltokio in search of a candy store. She found one just around the corner. A small, snobbish (just like everything else in that stuck-up city) sweet shop. There was a blue sign outside that said WE HAVE EVERY CANDY FLAVOR UNDER THE SUN.

'Every flavor under the sun, huh? We'll see' she thought as she entered the shop.

Inside, the store was bright and full of different colors. There were cute pink tables set for customers and pastries and jars filled with candy everywhere. It smelled like sugar cones and cookie dough. There was a blonde, cheerful saleswoman in a ponytail and a pink apron by the display cases.

"Welcome to Sonia's Sweeties!" The saleswoman smiled broadly. Alice rolled her eyes at the cheesy name "How can I help you today?" she asked.

"Oh. I wanted to get some chocolate, ma'am" Alice said in a singsongy voice.

"Of course! We have the broadest selection in Tethe'alla" She winked. Alice walked to stand right in front of the display cases.

It turned out they did have an incredible chocolate bar selection. There were your classics like dark and white chocolate, but they also had odd flavors like cherry and bubble gum.

So in the end, she walked out of the store munching on a delicious milk chocolate bar- just what she needed. As she approached the city's exit, she heard someone call her name.

"Alice! My sweet Alice! Wait for me"

She groaned and turned around.

"Decus" She narrowed her eyes just slightly as Decus caught his breath "What are you doing here? Have you found our little Colettie yet? You know Richter is running out of patience. . ." She said taking a bite of her chocolate bar.

Decus heaved "Not yet, Alice. But it won't take long, my dear! I've been doing my very best and have come across some pretty good clues about her whereabouts" He said sultrily, taking a step closer to her.

Alice's eyes widened "Oh? You haven't found Colettie yet? Poo!" She said "Now I'm so, so sad! When are you going to stop disappointing me, Dumbo Decus?" She stomped her foot childishly.

"Darling Alice," He said taking another step forward "Forgive me. I promise I'll bring her to you personally. Even if I die trying!"

The words on the book he bought came to mind: 'Hold her hand to show you care'. 'Alright!' Suddenly, he reached out and firmly grabbed Alice's hand-which was still holding the bar of chocolate- to bring it close to his chest "Alice, my love," He said in a velvety voice "I'll never disappoint you again, I swear! I will be your knight from now on until forever. You can count on me-"

Crack!

Alice's toy rapier hit Decus's cheekbone with such force, it almost threw him off balance.

"GET AWAY FROM ME!" Alice knotted her eyebrows together and jumped away from Decus "What have I told you about personal space, you stinky idiot?"

"Stinky?" Decus asked rubbing his bruised cheekbone "Alice, don't you like my cologne? It's called Eau de Seduction" He winked.

Alice rolled her eyes "You are getting more stupid by the minute" She glared "Now, now. I'll let it slide this time" She said in a syrupy voice "But if you touch me again, I'll rip your hands off. Understood, Dumbo Decus?" She giggled.

". . . I understand, Alice" Decus pressed his lips together.

"Very good!" She smiled and took another bite of the melting chocolate bar in her hand "You're not a lost cause, after all" She nodded with a pleased expression.

"But," Decus said.

"Huh? But what?"

"Can I still hold you in my arms, my dearest Alice?" He said with his arms wide open "A hug at least? I want to show you how much I care for you and how good you make me feel!"

"What?" Alice snapped "Ugh! You reek! Stay Away from me" She ran in the opposite direction, heading towards the city's exit.

"Alice, my Alice! Wait!" He said, jogging after the blonde.

"I messed up again!" He said to himself "That didn't work out either!"

And he crossed out another failed step of the book.


And that's the second chapter done! Thank you so much for reading! I really hope you enjoyed it!

See you next time!

~MonaLisa