"Ah! Zeno!" You call out at the sight of the blonde. You quickly jog over to him, as he patiently wait for you.

Yona and the others decided that since all of you had been traveling for so long, they all needed a well deserved rest at a hot spring.You had gotten out of the baths right when everyone got out, but it was quick so you ran into Yona after your bath. After a quick chat, she parted ways with you to practice her swordsmanship.

"Hello [miss/mister]! Was the bath nice?" He questions as soon as you've arrived, panting ever so slightly.  A faint blush you nod your head happily.

"Yeah!"

"That's good! That's good!" He cheers and you cheer along with him, the both of you throwing your arms up into the air with wide smiles.

Since the whole group had skipped out on having a long bath with actual soap for the past few months, you can very easily smell the scent of lavender radiating off of Zeno. You takes a small whiff of yourself, raising your arm up to your nose, but Zeno takes that time to toss a towel over your head with a small smile.

"The [miss/mister] will get sick if they haven't dried their hair yet." He says softly and a blush creeps up your neck. Too embarrassed to look up, you merely nod your head and look down as he gently rubs the towel around your head.

"You know, Zeno.. You'll get sick too." You say quietly, but out of the corner of your eye you see him smile sadly.

"Zeno can't get sick..." He whispers, and you almost miss it.

"Eh?" You ask but he smiles widely once again.

"Nothing! All done!" Quickly tugging the towel off your head, you stand back up again. That's when you hear someone burst out into laughter behind you.

"BWHAHA!! WHAT KIND OF HAIR IS THAT!?" Hak shouts and points at you, tears falling from his eyes. You blush a crimson red.

It's true, though.

Your [H/C] hair is popping out everywhere, with tangles and cowlicks that might take forever to get rid of. It's even worse than what it looks like in the morning...

"Hak! That isn't ver-"

"I think the [miss/mister] looks very nice!" Zeno's voice stops you from scolding Hak, and his words only make you flush an even deeper red. Hak stops laughing, looking at the two of you with an interested gaze.

"Huh.. Well, I'll leave you two lovebirds alone then." He says nonchalantly, then walks away with a wave of his hand.

"W-we aren't lovebirds!" You shout back as Hak begins to whistle. Soon enough, you both can no longer hear his footsteps.

Your heart pounds against your chest, and you clench your fists, looking away.

"D-don't listen to what Hak said.." You mumble, your voice an octave higher. "He was just joking around..." But Zeno takes your right hand into his.

"Does the [miss/mister] really not see us as lovebirds?" He asks seriously, a strange glint in his eyes.

...Eh..?

"Z-Zeno?" You ask, turning your head.

"What do you-MPF!" Soft lips catch yours, and your eyes widen in both shock and surprise.

As soon as he pulls away, slowly might you add, he stares right into your eyes again with that soft smile that makes you feel right at home and safe.

"Zeno loves the [miss/mister]!" He answers with a smile, and tears well up into your eyes. You take your hand away from Zeno, just to wipe the tears of joy away with the palm of your hand, before answering Zeno truthfully.

"I-hic- love you too.." You mumble out and your suppressed crying turns into loud sobs of relief. Zeno pulls your body to his as he embraces you, a hand holding the back of your head.

"No matter what happens.. I'll protect the [miss/mister].." He whispers softly into your ear and you hug him back, you head upon his chest.

Your crying soon drones out with the beat of his heart. A soft, slow, rhythmic thump that

                        slowly

lulls

                                                you

                                                 asleep...         

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Haha I tried...

Anyway, this goes @Inoue_hime21 for she is the first person to request! I had a lot of fun writing this one out so I hope you like it!

Although I probably screwed up her personality...

And you probably want to hunt me down for making a terribly short and crappy one-shot...

*hides*

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