Kate

I stood wide-eyed in front of Tadashi. "Nuh uh. No way. That is not happening…"

"Come on! I promise you'll be safe." I looked at his moped and back to the blindfold.

"Nope. Can't do it." I turned back towards the café but Tadashi grabbed my wrist. "Tadashi—"

"You'll be fine. Don't you trust me?" I made the mistake of looking into his eyes. Curse those beautiful eyes.

"Fine!" I gave in and Tadashi looked like he was about to start cheering. He stood behind me and tied the blindfold over my eyes. He took my hand and led me to the moped, helping me sit down. As soon as he sat down in front of me I wrapped my arms around him. "This really isn't fair, you know...using those big brown eyes to get your way." I could feel him chuckle and I squeezed him tighter as he started down the street. He didn't speed or anything and he was a good driver but not being able to see was a bit unnerving.

I felt the moped slow to a stop and Tadashi led me by the hand. "How long to I have to keep this thing on?"

"Not much longer, I promise." We walked a little further before he stopped. "Okay, I'm gonna take the blindfold off but I want you to keep your eyes closed."

"Okay…" I felt the blindfold slip off but I kept my eyes closed.

"Now lay down here."

"Tadashi, what—"

"Trust me." I sighed and sat down hesitantly. I felt a blanket and lay down, eyes still closed. Tadashi was lying beside when he whispered, "Okay. Open your eyes."

The stars were shining brightly and a smile spread across my face. I could hardly ever see the stars when we were in the city because of all the streetlights. But it was so dark here and I had never seen the sky look so beautiful. I could feel Tadashi looking at me and I turned to him. "Dashi, it's perfect!" I whispered. He started playing music from his phone and we just stared at the stars.

I heard a familiar strumming and popped up, pulling Tadashi with me. He laughed as I starting singing along. "Oh don't you dare look back. Just keep your eyes on me. I said 'you're holding back' she said 'shut up and dance with me.'" I snatched the hat off of his head and put it on my own, dancing to the music. Tadashi threw his head back and laughed. He took my hand and started dancing with me, which was surprising. The song ended and he pulled me closer. I looked up at him and smiled before turning to go back to the blanket but he drew me back towards him. Before I could say anything, he kissed me. This kiss was different from all of our others. Typically, it was just a kiss on the cheek or a short peck on the lips but this…this was indescribable.

He pulled away and lifted me by the waist, spinning me around, a look of excitement on his face. I laughed and felt my feet touch the ground. "What—"

He interrupted me before I could finish. "I just realized that I am completely in love with you…and it feels incredible!" Wait. Did he just…?

I laced my fingers with his and pulled him into another kiss. Breaking away, I looked up at him and whispered, "I love you too." He smiled down at me and tried to go for the hat but I stepped back. "Uh uh," I teased. He grinned and I knew he was going to challenge me so I ran. It didn't take long for him to reach me. I felt his arm around my waist and he pulled me backwards. My feet lifted off the ground and I laughed. He plucked the hat off my head and placed it back on his own. He set me down and stood behind me with both arms wrapped around me. He lowered his head to whisper in my ear. "I win." I smiled and used one of the moves he had taught me to throw him off balance. He fell backwards, pulling me with him. I landed on top of him and we both started laughing. I rolled off of him but placed my head on his chest and laced my fingers with his. I smiled and whispered, "Thank you…for tonight." I felt him kiss the top of my head.

"You're welcome."

Tadashi

Kate soon fell asleep and Tadashi just stared down at her. She was so beautiful and it was hard for him to believe that she loved him. He stroked her long, soft hair and smiled. He loved everything about her and couldn't believe that it took him so long to realize that. She was one of the kindest people he had ever met and she was funny too. He loved seeing her eyes light up and he loved it even more when he was the reason she seemed so happy. She was tiny and sometimes he would see her climb onto a counter to get something down from the top shelf. And even though she was tiny, she was a fighter.

He enjoyed watching her sleep so peacefully instead of being plagued by nightmares and he hated having to wake her up but soon he roused her and they headed back to the café. She was worn-out and could hardly walk in a straight line. He carried her up the stairs and to his bed. He slid in beside her and she reached out for him, resting her head on his chest again. She sighed in her sleep and murmured, "I love you." He kissed the top of her head and even though he knew she was asleep, he whispered back, "Love you too, Kate."