Axel was the first to break the silence. His smile lit up his face, opening him up and revealing the man she knew that hid beneath his facade. Seeing him so happy and relaxed made Rosa heart skip a beat. Was it possible to have him like this always? Was he developing some of the same feelings that she seemed to have? she shivered at the Thoughts.

"Are you cold? Perhaps we should return inside?"

Rosa nodded and kissed him quickly on the lips. It was a fast, fleeting gesture, she hadn't even thought about it until she was actually doing it. Axel's expression changed to one of surprise and...