#2 and Saffronshipping!
Yes, Homura, I did see your other message, but I thought, “Why notgive you all a bonus Zest drabble?” So here’s a li’l Zesty kiss. I ‘ll write upthe other one in a minute! :D
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Marik and Saffron sat together on thebeach, facing the open sea. The sun was setting, and the water was alive withcolour. Saffron’s dark eyes were round with a childlike wonder, and Marikcouldn’t help but smile to see it.
“It’s so beautiful,” she murmured. “I’veheard stories but seeing it … I have no words.”
Marik’s smile broadened. He half-turnedand wrapped an arm about her slender frame, drawing her closer to him.
“I’m glad you like it,” he said. “I feltthe same when I saw this for the first time.”
“When was that?” Saffron asked.
“On the ship my brother and I … er, commandeered.”He flushed slightly and Saffron lookedup at him, her dark eyes curious.
“Oh really? Do tell.”
It wasn’t as if Marik hadn’t planned tokiss her anyway, but he was not sure he wanted to delve into his days leadingthe Rare Hunters just yet, and it seemed a perfect distraction. And her facewas right there, just below his lips. It was so convenient having a girlfrienda head shorter than yourself.
Bending, Marik laid a light kiss onSaffron’s tawny brow. The girl’s mouth quirked in a small smile.
“Nice try,” she said, eyes dancing. “I’llget that story out of you sometime. That’s a promise.”
Marik felt his cheeks burn, but Saffrononly giggled and pulled his face down to return his kiss.