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Chapter 2 Umi looked back towards the door, only to find is missing. "Look's like we're here to stay," she said as she turned back to her friends. "We better find Clef then," Hikaru said. They started walking towards the castle in the distance. This place hasn't changed, Umi thought as she picked a flower. "I'd still like to know how we got back," she said as she placed the flower in her hair. "Maybe Mr. Ascot will know," Fuu said. "Yeah, Umi. Why don't you ask him when you two are alone?" Hikaru asked innocently. "Miss Umi maybe to busy with him to ask any questions," Fuu said as she nudged Hikaru in the ribs. "Fuu!" Umi yelled as she blushed bright red. As the girls busted out laughing they heard Ascot say, "Busy with what, Fuu?" All three girls gasped and spun around to see Ascot, Lantis, and Ferio standing behind them. "Even I'd like to know that," Ferio agreed. Lantis just smiled. "H-How long have you been behind us?" Hikaru asked. "Long enough," Ferio said. Ascot stepped up to Umi and took her hand saying, "I like your hat." Umi stammered her thanks as Ascot started to lead her off towards the Palace. Hikaru and Fuu watched them walked away, Lantis and Ferio stepped directly behind them. Ferio put his arm around Fuu's shoulder as she laid her head on his shoulder. "Come on, sweetheart. Let's go for a walk," Ferio quietly said and led her towards the rose garden. Hikaru sighed as she watched her friends walk away. Lantis had stepped behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Gently, he eased her back until she was leaning against him. She didn't know when she had placed her hands over his, but she didn't care. Lantis laid his chin on her head and taking a deep breath, her told her, "I'm glad you're back. I missed you." Hikaru smiled and relaxed against him as she said, "I missed you too." They stood there for a few minutes longer, neither saying anything. They were content just to be together. After a few minutes Lantis asked, "Shall we walk over to the lake?" Hikaru nodded in agreement. As they started walking towards the lake Hikaru commented, "I'm glad we're back too. I just wish I knew why." Lantis smiled as he thought, I don't really care. I'm just glad she's back. Maybe this time she'll stay. Chapter 3 Lantis leaned against a tree and sighed. She is so beautiful, he thought as he silently watched her. She knelt next to the lake and smiled. "Lantis, this is beautiful," she said as she looked at him. He smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. I come out her when I need to think." "What do you think about?" she asked calmly. You and how much I love you, his mind and heart cried. "Oh, a little bit of everything," was all he said. "Oh," Hikaru said as she looked up at him then back at the lake. Lantis knelt beside her and ran his hand down her back saying, "But mostly about you." She slowly turned to look at him asking, "What about me?" Lantis looked into Hikaru's eyes and felt his heart melt. Just..one..kiss, his mind asked as he slowly lowered his head. His mind went totally blank the instant his lips touched hers. The last coherent thought he had was, Heaven. When Hikaru finally broke the kiss, she was being gently cradled in his arms and sitting on his lap. She blinked and sighed, "Wow." Lantis touched his forehead to hers and after taking a deep breath, agreed. Lantis held her close for a few minutes, then softly said, "Hikaru, you are my heart and my soul. I love you." Hikaru blinked, then gave him a shaky smile saying, "Oh Lantis, my heart, my soul. I love you too." Lantis hugged Hikaru close and kissed her. She returned the kiss and sighed. "Hikaru, I don't mean to surprise you, but I know about what happened to your family," he said quietly after a few seconds. A tear slowly rolled down her cheek as she asked, "How..." He placed a finger on her lips and said, "Clef helped me tune into your world so I could make sure you were ok." She slowly laid her head on his shoulder and said, "Then you know they were killed in a plane crash." He nodded and held her close. "Lantis, can we change the subject?" she asked, looking up at him. he kissed her again and said, "Only if you promise to talk to me if something's bothering you." She snuggled up against him and said, "Don't worry, I will." He couldn't help but smile as he thought, That's my girl. |
