Part 3

Fakir x Ahiru

Fakir grabbed Ahiru's hand and the two ran with smiles on their faces. Heading to the docks for some long over due fun.

Fakir wasn't one for fun times. But giving Ahiru this one chance was all he wanted to do.

He took her through a secret way so they didn't have to pay.

"Fakir! But you-" "Leave it. I want to have fun." He grinned.

Ahiru's smile never faded this whole time. Riding the mary-go-round was one of Fakirs favorites.

Ahiru loved seeing him happy and smiling. It was almost like he really was a knight in shining armor.

Fakir was trying to look cool but losing badly. Still...

"Are you having fun?" He asked her. Ahiru nodded. "You bet! This is the best fair ever!" She was happy.

Once they got off, next was the fun house.

Ahiru never liked the fun house. But she tried to be brave.

Walking through the house in darkness wasn't the best idea. Ahiru couldn't see where she was going.

She nearly tripped a few times. But thankfully Fakir didn't notice. She tied her best, but when it came to ghosts and monsters...

"Ahhh!" She didn't hold back.

Pulling her knees to her chest and covering her ears. She could't stand the dark. Closing her eyes tight she just hoped no one saw her in a corner.

"Ahiru. Take my hand." A soft voice said. Ahiru snapped open her eyes to see Fakir smiling at her, holding out his hand to her.

"I'm right here. I'll protect you." Somehow she trusted him. Taking his hand he pulled her up on her feet and pulled her into his arms.

"Your not alone." He whispered. Ahiru relaxed in his arms.

Fakir knew the fun house was a bad idea. Especially, when you have a girl who easily scares.

"Ahhh!" Ahiru screamed. Fakir looked at her on the floor shaking. Covered ears, eyes shut tight, and knees up to her chest. He sighed.

"Ahiru." He called. No response. "Ahiru." He said more softly. "Take my hand." He said holding it out to her.

She opened her eyes and saw him smiling. She was hesitating. But took his hand.

He pulled her up on her feet and pulled her into his arms. Holding her tight. She was shaking. Scared of silly things. Guess that's what makes her so cute.

Cute?

She began to relax. She calmed down. "Come on. Let's get out of here." He said and held her hand the rest of the time.

They walked out of the "fun" house and stopped to eat.

"Cotton candy for two please." Fakir asked. Ahiru smiled at him.

"Almost out. Mind sharing?" The guy asked. Fakir hid a blush. Ahiru on the other hand grew redder and redder.

"Sure. Why not." He said.

He took the treat and they both sat down.

Pinching a little off Ahiru ate the cotton candy up.

Fakir didn't eat much but Ahiru loved having something new.

"Fakir. Thanks. For earlier." She said. Avoiding eye contact.

"Not a problem." He smiled shyly. At that moment he spotted one more thing to do.

With a grin. "Come on. I have one more ride for us to try." He said. Ahiru blinked then ran after him.

The last ride was one all couples would consider "Romantic" and that was the Ferris Wheel.

"What is-" "Just wait and See." He said to her as she watched it go around.

"Two?" The guy asked. Fakir nodded and they hopped on.

Ahiru and Fakir sat across from each other as the wheel began to move. Fakir just watched Ahiru be all amazed as they got higher and higher.

Just like a little kid. Fakir chuckled.

"What is it?" Ahiru asked him. He couldn't help but blush seeing her in the moonlight as she looked right at him.

"Nothing. Just um. Thinking how childish all this is. Ho as a child...it was easier." He said. Looking away from her.

Ahiru sat down staring at him.

"Fakir. I'm I not what you'd expect? I'm not like Rue. All pretty and popular. Also the best dancer in all classes." She added. "I am really A duck, after all." She sounded sad.

Was this really what she saw in herself?

"Despite being clumsy, terrible at dance, AND a duck. You Ahiru are the most positive person I have ever met. The one that helps anyone out of the goodness of their heart. A girl with no real desires of her own. You are...Human." He said.

Ahiru blushed out of shock.

"You saved me. And I saved you I guess. You are just perfect. The way you are is enough." He smiled lightly at her.

Ahiru moved over next to him. She lay her head on his shoulder. Fakir froze up. But relaxed a little.

This duck, No! This girl, has changed my life for the better. He thought to himself.

Ahiru was glad to have him by her side. She never would save Rue or Mytho without him.

Once the ride was over the two went to the end of the docks.

"The fireworks should be starting soon." Fakir said.

Ahiru slowly held her hand on top of him. "Thanks. For tonight, Fakir. This made the best beach trip ever." She said softly.

Fakir couldn't help himself. He held her hand in his. "Ahiru. I love you." He said calmly.

Ahiru looked deep into his eyes. She didn't even notice she was on her tiptoes.

The fireworks went off But neither of them cared.

Fakir leaned down and kissed Ahiru.

The kiss was pure. They still held hands. Ahiru put her other hand on his shoulder and he held her cheek.

The kiss deepened. Her hand stretching around his neck. And His hand went down around her waist. Pulling each other closer.

The night to remember,.

Next morning, Ahiru left with Pike and Lile. "This was a fun trip. What do you think Ahiru?" Pike asked.

"Yes. The BEST trip I've ever had." She said smiling.

Once they got back home class was starting up again. "How was the beach Fakir?" A few students asked him. Ahiru walked past him and her smile was all he needed.

"It was perfect." He smiled back at her.

AN

There! The End!

Hope you like this three part one-shot! Sorry it took so long!