Minho and Alex walked around the perimeter of the camp hand in hand, just enjoying each other's company. They came to a little path that led up a part of the mountain The Right Arm was camped under. They followed the path that led to a little ledge. It was a beautiful view. Alex could see the camp under them, rolling hills and the sunset.

"It's beautiful!' Alex whispered, walking to the edge.

There was a slight breeze that lifted her long red hair. She smiled as the wind played across her face and in her hair. She turned to look back at Minho. He had his hands in his pockets, staring at her, his eyes were sparkling and dancing all over her, but there was an expression on his face she couldn't place.

She cocked her head with a shy smile, "what?"

"Just ..you." He mumbled, shrugging his shoulders, "You... you're...gorgeous." He ran a hand through his hair, "Alex...I love you...so much!"

He stumbled over his words, but had taken a few steps closer to her. Alex felt her face heat up. She felt self conscious when he said things like this.

Why do I always doubt myself when he says sweet things? He clearly loves me. So what's your problem?

He stepped up to her and gently tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. He slowly leaned in, looking at her lips. Alex could feel her heart skip a beat.

Does he really want to kiss me after so many guys had their hands and mouth all over you? After you were used like a toy? Why would he want me?

"Hey. Stop those self sabotaging thoughts, Sunshine." He whispered. "Remember, I love you no matter what. Everything about you, I'm not going to abandon you cuz you were forced through hell."

"Even...even if...if other guys...cranks..even if they..." Alex whispered looking at the ground, she trailed off not knowing how to finish the thought.

"Even when jacked Cranks forced themselves on you? Yes Alex. I love YOU." He whispered, gently lifting her chin with a bent finger.

When her scared doubting eyes meet his, he hadn't pulled away, but he didn't move closer either. He was waiting for her to make the next move. His eyes were sincere and gentle. Alex knew he was telling the truth. Being used by other men didn't make him cring away from her.

This is why I love him. He's patient with me. He's gentle and respectful. Protective. And shucken fiiiiine on the eyes!

With her heart racing and palms sweating, she pushed up on her toes and closed the gap. When her lips met his, she felt butterflies. She felt safe. She felt home. She smiled into their kiss. Minho wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her close. Alex wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Their kiss was slow and gentle.

"I'm finally home." She murmured against his lips, "I missed you so shucken much!"

"I watched you fall... I heard you screaming..." He shuddered. "I thought you died. I didn't want to keep going. I really wanted to lay down and stay there forever." He had pulled away and placed his forehead on hers; noses rubbing against each other.

"Now that we're here. We can...maybe think about...the future..our future..." She whispered cautiously, nervous about his reaction.

Minho smiled. "Yes! I owe you a proper date. It's not the ocean sunset...but what about a mountain view sunset?"

Alex laughed softly. "It's acceptable, I suppose."

"Good. Now come sit with me..."

He sat down, with his legs dangling over the edge, he patted the ground beside him. Alex sat down and scooted over to him. He laid a hand on her thigh. Alex wrapped her arms around his big muscular arm, hugging it, she laid her head on his shoulder. They sat quiet, enjoying the view.

"So, Flash. Now that we aren't running or fighting for our lives, we need to get to know each other, again...like..the big stuff." Alex suggested.

"The big stuff? Uh oh." He cocked an eyebrow at her.

"Favorite colour?" Alex asked.

"Alex! That's personal! I think you're crossing a line, Sunshine!" He teased, with a laugh. Alex giggled back at him.

"No, seriously. What's your favorite colour?"

He was quiet for a moment, he ran a hand through his hair, "Hmm, probably green. You?"

"Orange. Like that soft orange in the sunset." She pointed to the cotton candy clouds.

"Okay, I have one for you," Minho said, tapping his chin, "Favorite food? Though.. I think I know."

"Bacon! Fry's bacon." She whispered dreamily. Minho laughed, Alex joined in.

"Okay, yours? And I think I know.." She elbowed him.

"Pancakes!"

"What? No! Min! You're supposed to say Cheeseburgers!" Alex yelped. "Pancakes? Really?" She pulled her head off his shoulder to give him a look.

"Well, I don't really remember what cheeseburgers taste like! And don't diss the cakes, baby cakes! They're delicious!"

Alex rolled her eyes, and had a huge smile, she laughed at him, "Only because you drown them in syrup! But..fine! It's a date! I'll take you for cheeseburgers!"

"Good that!" He replied happily, as Alex laid her head back down on his shoulder. "Okay, here's a deep question!" He paused for a dramatic effect, kissed the top of her head and then continued, "favorite dinasour?"

"What? My... favorite what?" Alex asked, confused.

Minho cocked his weye brow at her, folding his large arms across his chest, challenging her. "You heard me Shanket! What's your favorite dinasour?"

"Umm. Well, never really thought about it before. I'd say... probably a pterodactyl. Cuz they can fly." Alex answered, with a nod. "Yes. I'm gonna go with Pterodactyl. You?" Alex asked raising an eyebrow at him.

"Troodon! Definitely. Because it can run freakin' shucken fast!" Minho said without hesitation.

Alex laughed, she laughed until her stomach hurt and tears ran down her face. Minho watched her amused.

She gasped for air, rubbing her sore cheeks she looked up at him, "is this what the deep brooding super serious Keeper of the Runners thought about while you ran the maze?"

He grinned down at her with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. "Had to keep my bored mind busy somehow." He shrugged. "The ridiculous things I could ask you or talk about!" 

Alex bit her lip trying hard not to giggle, "Lay it on me big guy. Give me a taste of what went on up there while you ran."

He cocked his eyebrows are at, "Okay...you asked for it! Ok so we have a WATERmelon..." Alex nodded apprehensively, having no idea where this was going. His forehead creased thinking. "Why don't we have a fire melon, an air melon and earth melon...making up the Ellemelons!?" He asked dramatically. He sat looking at her expectantly.

Alex looked back at him blankly. It took her a full minute to process what he just said, and then she fell backwards laughing. She laughed so hard, tears leaked down her cheeks, she had cramps and she couldn't breath. Minho chuckled along with her. She snorted a few times trying to catch her breath. It took some time, but she finally caught her breath. She lay on her back, chest heaving, a huge goofy smile on her face. 

"Minho...You have one extraordinary mind. And its good thing your pretty." She wheezed. 

He smirked down at her. "Shuck right I'm pretty!" He grabbed her hand and pulled her back up. He placed his hand back on her thigh and she lay her head back on his shoulder, giggling still. 

They both sighed in contentment. Sitting in a warm comfortable silence. Minho suddenly cleared his thought, and rubbed the back of his neck. He swung his one leg, nervously.

"Hey..uh Alex..?"

"Yes love?" She asked tilting her head to look at him.

"Umm, another deep question."

"Hit me." Alex smiled up at him encouragingly. 

He cleared his throat again, running his hand through his hair and then the back of his neck. "Well, if..when.. uh..IF we had kids..." he cleared his throat, and ran a hand through his hair again.

"Yes, Flash, when and if we have kids..?" She encouraged him, trying hard not to giggle at him.

"I mean, not sure if you ever thought about us that far into the future..but... How many would you want? How many mini Me's would you want?"

"Oooh, if they're OUR kids? Like you and me combined? Probably only two! Three max! Could you imagine a mix of our DNA running around? We're mouthy, reckless, sarcastic, defiant... were a bunch of smart asses, that would be pure chaos!" Alex trailed off.

He hummed in response, a small goofy smile on his face. He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, "Another question." 

Alex nodded with a smile, waiting.

"If we got married...would you want a big wedding? Or a smaller wedding?" 

"Hmm. probably on a beach, at sunset. With everyone we love and care about at the ceremony. But maybe a big party after, with lots of Fry's bacon! And dancing!" 

Alex's eyes glazed over thinking of the possibility of having a wedding. With a big smile, she tilted her head and looked at him. 

"Wait, Minho are you proposing?" She giggled, finally sitting up straight, looking at him. She was biting her lip, trying hard not to giggle at how flustered he was becoming, he was fidgeting, his ears and neck had gone pink and he kept running his hand through his hair.

"Oh shuck no!" He said quickly, shaking his head.

Alex cocked an eyebrow at him.

"Wait...what? ..Wait, no! No! That's not what I meant! Shuck! No... What I mean is..I'm only like 19! You're like what, 17 or 18? Not yet, we're too young! I love you, and I absolutely want to be with you forever, no question! But not married yet! I want to be just us for a bit..ya know? Take you on a real date and klunk..!" He rushed out, his face going even more pink.

Alex laughed, "Min, I'm teasing, Slim it nice and cool! I know we're too young right now! Someday though."

"Oh...oh good." He sighed, " Someday. Good that, and I like your wedding idea. Beach at Sunset. Cross my heart, it'll happen."

Wow...Married to Minho? Grow old with him beside me? kids with Minho?

She glanced at him, he had a big goofy grin on his face, his eyes glassy, watching the sunset.

"You would make a great daddy!" She blurted.

She instantly felt the heat rising in her face, the blush was strong, she looked away sheepishly, swinging her feet.

"Yeah? Ya think so?"

She looked back at him, a shocked expression on her face.

"Yes! Of course! You...you're patient when you teach someone something new. If you can handle all Tommy's bloody obvious questions, you can handle kids' constant questions. You're gentle and kind. You're fun, you make me laugh all the time, but know when to be serious and strict. You unconditionally love the people around you, care for them and keep them safe. You have a stubborn streak but that keeps your determination and drive alive. You're curious about the things around you, and I think our kids would have a lot of fun with you, you big drama queen! And I know they would always be safe, 'cause I'm always safe with you. I trust you. You take care of me, so I know you would take care of our family..." She finished rambling.

He had sat listening to her, a smile on his beautiful face, showing off his white teeth, his eyes squinted into half moons, his dimple showing. His thumb gently and absent mindedly rubbed her thigh.

"Jeez there Shanket, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you feel for me pretty hard!" He teased, cupping her cheek and gently placed a kiss on her nose.

"You have no idea, shuck face! I fell down a whole set of stairs for you!" She whispered with a grin and squeezed his arm. He was quiet, his goofy smile slipped a little, he ran a hand through his hair. He started to fidget again.

"Hey...Alex.." He cleared his throat and tried again. "Umm I..may have written another song...but I don't have a guitar.." He blushed, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Can I hear it anyways?" Alex perked up. He pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket.

"When did you write a song?" Alex wondered, tilting her head to look at him.

"When we were in the crank city, after we got separated, I needed something for my hands and mind to do, I almost broke." His voice broke a little at the end. Alex squeezed his bicep, she was still holding.

"I'm here now, Love." She cooed. She stretched her neck and gently kissed his neck.

He fiddled with the paper in his hands.

"If I close my eyes, and I'm not lookin' at cha, will it be easier?" She teased.

He laughed lightly. He twisted his head and kissed her . He took a slow steady inhale and let it out. While Alex watched the sunset, on a mountain with the person she loved the most in the world, she listened to his beautiful rich voice sing a song he wrote just for her.

The world is shucked up...but right now life is perfect.

She sighed happily. A smile on her lips.

"What would I do without your smart mouth? Drawing me in, and you kicking me out

You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down

What's going on in that beautiful mind? I'm on your magical mystery ride

And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright.

My head's under water, But I'm breathing fine

You're crazy and I'm out of my mind 'Cause all of me Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me. I'll give my all to you You're my end and my beginning

Even when I lose, I'm winning 'Cause I give you all of me

And you give me all of you, oh-oh.

How many times do I have to tell you? Even when you're crying, you're beautiful too

The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood.

You're my downfall, you're my muse My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues

I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you

My head's under water. But I'm breathing fine

You're crazy and I'm out of my mind 'Cause all of me Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me. I'll give my all to you

You're my end and my beginning, Even when I lose, I'm winning

'Cause I give you all of me And you give me all of you, oh-oh

Give me all of you, oh

Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts Risking it all, though it's hard

'Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges

All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you You're my end and my beginning

Even when I lose, I'm winning 'Cause I give you all of me

And you give me all of you I give you all of me

And you give me all of you, oh-oh"

(-John Legend )

"That was beautiful." She whispered.

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**I couldn't find the perfect acoustic guitar version. John Legond is just...perfection. and this song gets me every single shucken time. It's the perfect Alex and Minho anthem! And I WILL DIE ON THAT HILL!

**Also..yes some Hunger Games vibes here. They needed a fluffy sweet chapter before more Klunk hits the fan ..if you know then you know. #sorry...not sorry