Fishing Trip

She pushed herself closer to him, and he worked harder to keep them both afloat. Grateful for her presence. He didn't mean to be such a downer, but the truth sat there between them. His friend mentioned being happy in the moment, that she was content with her life the way it was. If Mortis did leave, leaving her would the hardest part. He wanted Hana to be a part of his life, always. They brought a smile to eachothers lives. If she wasn't Azures, if his brother hadn't made it clear how important Hana was to him, and if Sirius wouldn't kill him for it, he might have tried to convince her to come with him.

He leaned lightly against his friend, his paws kicking in the ocean water, with the occasional fish nibbling on his toes. This was good, this was a piece of heaven. It was easy. No complications.

Hana stirred across from him, coming closer. He raised his head to see what she was doing, and then - oh! Her lips were on his. He forgot to tread water. With a look of startlement in his gaze, he let out an almost bird-like peep, and plunged down into the water. The first kiss of his life, and he had no idea how to compute. Did he dare face Hana again after that embarrassing display? Maybe he should just stay under the water for the rest of his life. Maybe the fish would welcome him as one of them.