She held on tight and savored the twirl with a laugh. He seemed to be feeling better! He did it, he really did it! It truly was such an intimate and romantic gesture, and she felt the fool for never learning of it sooner.

His kiss was shared with one of her own, thoughts of the gumdrops and Starlight the furthest things from her mind. But one wasn't enough: When they parted, she drew in for another. ...A third. Who cared if they were standing in the square? This was a special occasion...!

Yet she couldn't help herself, reaching out to brush his hair back from his face.

"Oh, you poor, sweet thing... it's no wonder you seemed so on edge of late! H-how long had you...? I mean, when... when did you decide you...?"