The day goes by slowly.

Hope stares at his feet as he walks, fumbling with Lightning's knife in his hands. He looks up at Lightning and back down at his feet.

"Look, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have k-k…"Hope finally sputters out.

Lightning pauses and turns around to face the boy.

"Hope," She says.

He continues to stare down at his feet and fumble with her knife.

"I couldn't help it. You—"

"Hope." Lightning says again and puts her hand on his shoulder. Hope looks up at her, a blush forming on his face.

They stare at each other for a moment before Lightning leans in and presses her lips to Hope's before slowly pulling away.

"Let's go." She says, giving him a small smile.

Hope smiles back and grabs her hand.

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