Author's Note: Only two more episodes left; I think I'm gonna die! :( Not to mention, I saw a certain picture from the recently released volume eight that has me very worried, but I don't know Japanese, so even if I bought the book I'd have no idea what's going on. If you've seen this picture, surely you know what I'm talking about. Will someone who's read the book just tell me who did this to my boyfriend and exactly how bad the damage was? I cannot concentrate on my exams; this is bothering me too much. Onegai desu!

But anyway, this oneshot has nothing to do with the aforementioned...er...conflict. It's perfectly cute and happy, and it was inspired by the video game scene in episode 22. Enjoy!


Driven Crazy

Shinra's wireless controller fell to the floor as he experienced the familiar sensation of Celty's fist in his abdomen. Through clenched teeth, the corners of his mouth managed to form a smile. He wasn't a masochist or anything, but his beloved headless horsewoman was touching him, even if it wasn't in the most loving manner.

You let me win!

Shoot, he'd been caught. Not that he was surprised at Celty being able to see through his evil plan; she knew him almost as well as he knew her.

"Whatever are you talking about, my love?" Shinra feigned innocence, not expecting Celty to buy it for one second.

The screen that consequently appeared in front of his face was no surprise.

Don't play dumb! You drove off that cliff on purpose!

The doctor sighed and shook his head in defeat. There was no use in trying to defy Celty.

"Maybe I did," he admitted.

It was after these words escaped his lips that Shinra remembered something he had seen earlier in the controversial game of Mario Kart. A sly grin appeared on his face. Naturally, he would have to bring this observation to Celty's attention.

"But you're not so high and mighty yourself, Celty," he continued. "You were right behind me when you picked up that red shell, but you waited to throw it until Wario got in front of you."

He could see Celty jump a bit at this, proving that his theory was not incorrect. Still, she fruitlessly attempted to defend herself.

I just didn't want to throw it at Toad because he's cute, and I would feel bad. Wario, on the other hand, is far from cute, and I didn't feel guilty at all about hitting him.

Shinra's smile grew. As pathetic as her excuse was, Celty was quite adorable when flustered. Plus, she was leaving the door wide open for some teasing.

"I only chose to play as Toad because you were playing as Toadette," he said matter-of-factly. "Besides, you say that you showed me mercy because you find Toad cute, but could it perhaps be me that you find cute?"

By looking at Celty's body language, he could tell that this comment bothered her more than any of the previous ones, but…

That's beside the point!

…She wasn't denying it.

"Oh no, it's perfectly relevant," he insisted, making his way behind the Dullahan's pajama covered figure and leaning forward to rest his chin on her shoulder, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"But it's okay, honey. I happen to think that you're pretty cute yourself."

He turned his face downward to plant a playful kiss on said shoulder, subsequently returning it to its previous position and do a little nuzzling.

After a few seconds of acceptance, Celty turned around to reveal a message on her cell phone.

You're an idiot.

Shinra proceeded to hug her once again, this time from the front. Her line may be uncreative, but he counterattacked with an equally clichéd one.

"Maybe so, but I'm your idiot."