Xisuma POV-

Our world is interesting. I wish the stigma with rank would just disappear. I'd always disliked the fact that I was supposed to date and marry a fellow admin because I had fallen in love with someone else. They were perfect and I knew they loved me too.

Celebrating 2 years of dating is always an exciting time but we had an weird situation. No one else knew. We had decided to keep our relationship a secret, as a sort of Romeo and Juliet thing yah know? It was hard but I loved him with every fibre of my being. No one questioned that fact that I didn't have a relationship on the server since they all assumed I was dating another of my rank. I never denied it, but never confirmed it.

My boyfriend on the other hand, had to pretend to not want to date. I'd watch him turn down Grian, Cub and False. Some thought he had a secret someone in a different server. Others thought he was just scared to date or had yet to come out as asexual. But I knew better. He was mine.

Day after day, we'd live our lives. We'd go on dates and dream under the stars. He wanted to tell everyone but knew what would happen if we did. I could lose my rank, a dumb punishment for loving someone you aren't supposed to. Even so, I always made sure he knew he was loved and appreciated. The number of times he'd come to me in tears from having to turn down another hermit or had been teased about his lack of a relationship really hurt me. I could imagine how my little cowboy felt.

Scar and I trusted each other through and through. He's the only one to see me without my helmet and he often compliments my eyes and will trace his fingers down the scars of my face. We both have them. More than most and I think that's one of the reasons we have so much trust.

With our most recent move to season 7, I hadn't had much time to see him. He is busy with the hobbits and I with my farms. Tonight though, is the spring party that we, the hermits, hold each year. It's a way for us to get together without worrying about cameras and videos. But it's also the 2-year anniversary of Scar and I. I'm so excited to see him again even if we won't be able to celebrate 2 years like most would.

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The party has been going on for a couple hours now. I've chatted with each and every hermit about their plans and any concerns they might have; admin stuff. I've talked to Scar only once but his smile, oh his smile, was everything I needed on our special day. I glance over where he is chatting with Bdubs and Grian. They're probably nerding out about the new building blocks coming in the next update. I chuckle lightly. He's finally out some pants on under his wizard robe. He actually looks just as handsome as ever with his black dress pants, button up shirt, classic cowboy hat and his green robes. How he can pull it off will always be a mystery to me.

"X. Hey X!" I drag my eyes away from my boyfriend to glance over at Mumbo and Iskall. They seem a little too tipsy for their own good, "dude. We've been calling your name for like two minutes. Who you day dreaming about?"

I just shrug, "nobody... what do you guys want?"

"Sure..." Mumbo says sarcastically while Iskall continues, "we're starting a game of Truth or Dare. Everyone's joining in!"

I glance at Scar who is being literally dragged by Grian to the circle of hermits. I light smile tugs on my lips as I see him laughing and pretending to not want to play. We usually try to avoid games like this but Scar looks rather excited. He might be a little too under the influence and I should make sure he doesn't do anything stupid.

I go and join in on the circle of hermits playing ToD. Stress and Doc are already making out as Jevin and Joe egg them on. Stress soon turns back, smirking at Jevin, "was that good enough?" Jevin laughs and nods and Stress moves on to ask someone else, still sitting on a blushing Doc.

The game moves on, Grian is soon sitting in Iskall's lap. Ren has had to act like a dog for a round. Joe declared that he actually has 20/20 vision but wears glasses because he likes the look. Hypno and Etho have had a small duel and Cub's had to do an impromptu Egyptian style dance. But now it's Scar's turn and I know what they're going to do. Cub was the one who asked and Scar looked absolutely petrified. I could feel the blood rushing to my face as I tried to control my anger and fear.

"Dare" My hearts pounding out of my own chest at this point and I can imagine that Scar feels the same.

"Scar. I dare you to kiss the hottest person here." A couple hermits giggle at Cub's dare, wondering who Scar would pick. I watch as Scar scans the group, his eyes lingering on me just long enough for me to give a shrug my shoulders. He stands up shakily and grabs my hand, pulling me into a standing position.

"What? Of all the people?"

I stand up beside Scar.

"Oooo! Scar's going for the one out of his league."

I tense at the statement.

"Has X ever even kissed someone under that helmet?"

I'm shaking.

"I'd assume so. Doesn't he have a girlfriend?"

Scar's smile is light and excitement shines in his eyes. He begins to unclip my helmet. I taught him how once and now he rarely lets me do it. A couple murmurs echo through the hermits as they wonder why I didn't take off my own helmet.

Scar is looking into my eyes, my helmet dropped to the ground, "It's been awhile but I never forgot how beautiful your eyes are." His fingers are gently tracing down the scars on my face as I stand, arms folded, feeling rather uncomfortable. He leans in and kisses me, his hands around my neck. This is our first kiss since season 6 and I instantly melt as spark fly once again. I'm obsessed with his taste; a taste I've been starving for. I try to deepen the kiss, my hands dropping to Scar's waist, forgetting about every one of the hermits but Scar pulls back, grinning from ear to ear, "happy two years," he whispers to me.

I finally remember what just happened and my face blushes. I quickly go to reach down and grab my helmet to replace it but Scar's hand stops me. He turns me towards the gathered hermits, a silence having befallen them. Finally, Grian breaks the silence, "Happy two years of what?! And what the heck just happened?"

I chuckle nervously as Scar slips his hand unto mine. I glance at him. He's given me a reassuring smile so I turn back to the hermits, "guys. I'd like to introduce you to my boyfriend of two years, Scar."

Everyone is freaking out at this point. Shouts of congratulations and others of confusion begin to flood into my ears. They all seem so supportive of me dating out of my rank so I begin to cry in relief. Scar's hand gentle squeezes mine as he leads me away from the group. Everyone leaves us to it.

"X" Scar has begun to cry at this point as well and I rub my gloved hand over his cheek to wipe them away.

"Yes Scar?"

"I know things are going to be difficult for you with our relationship coming to light but I want you to know that I love you and will be with you every step of the way. And, if you will," he's started to sink to one knee, still holding my hand, "will you marry me? I wasn't planning on doing this but it feels so right right now. I love you and I know you love me. Our secret is out and we've been together for two years. I'd understa..." I shut him up as I drop to his level and kiss him again.

Pulling back, I gaze into his hazel eyes, enjoying the green and yellows, "I don't want anything more than to marry you Scar. So yes. And I'll give up everything for it."

"This is the best two year anniversary ever, but are you ready to leave this party?"

I grin and pick Scar up bridal style, "only if Ican crash at your place tonight."