Chapter 5

Meanwhile...

Halfway down the dimmed lighted hallway, Fireball was still pulling a stubborn April along with him who was fighting to get free from his grip. He then stopped when he got tired of her fighting. He pushed her against the wall with both of his arms blocking her left and right, making sure that she would not run away from him just to finish what she had started.

Can you believe that? He called me icky! she said in loud tone, her face still flushing in anger.

April, please... he pleaded with her in a soft voice to stop with it.

Unfortunately, she did not hear him and carried on ranting, babbling this and that, on how she would get even with the poor Cowboy. Fireball sighed heavy and decided that he had to do something quick to stop her before she woke up the entire galaxies with her rambling.

Icky?!?! Who says I'm ic... she babbled on, but was cut off abruptly when he kissed her on the lips again.

April struggled for a brief moment before she finally realized what Fireball was doing. The tender warmth of his lips against hers caused her to release all her tensions and anger. Seconds later, she was simply swept away the kiss that she felt every muscle in her body relax.

Feeling that she was now relaxing into him, Fireball let both hands slowly sliding down the wall, finding their way towards her. They soon found themselves entwining around her waist as she let herself to be supported by them.

she moaned softly as she leaned further into him before completely swept away by the intensity of the kiss.

Silence lasted until they finally parted their lips, each breathing hard for air. Already longing for another one, April gradually opened her eyes again where she came to face him, smiling charmingly at her.

No more ranting? he asked in a low but playful tone, his eyes bearing a teasing glint.

April opened her mouth to say something, but then failed to do so when she realized that her voice was missing. She could only blush further.

he chuckled softly when he saw her like this.

Without saying another word, he them slowly removed both his arms around her while his eyes remained on her the entire time. His one hand then slipped into hers as he slightly pushed himself off from her.

Come on. I walk to your room. he said.

April only smiled in return as she let him lead away. Both were walking down the dark hallway, neither one talking nor looking at one another. Without realizing it, she slowly came closer to him, and eventually leaned into him as she wrapped her arms around his, closing her eyes.

Fireball briefly glanced sideways and smiled down at her as they continued on walking until they reached her bedroom. He then slowed down and eventually came to a halt when they finally arrived at her door. April stopped as well, but was still leaning comfortably into him with her eyes closed.

Fireball called out for her in a soft voice, nudging her lightly.

she mumbled sleepy as she cuddled closer into him.

We're here.

she finally snapped her eyes open, startled.

April quickly let go of him and took a step away from him, blushing furiously when she realized how close she had gotten.

Ahem... Night, Fireball. she mumbled, smiling weakly at him as she headed towards the door.

Night, April.

Fireball remained standing there, watching her for another moment. He was about to leave when April turned around, and spoke up again.

You know, Fireball...

He stopped and turned back to her.

What is it?

I forgive you for calling me icky if...

She blushed slightly, unable to bring herself to say it.

If what? he asked innocently while giving her an amused look.

April looked down, blushing even further.

If I kiss you again and promise that I don't call you icky anymore?

April merely nodded her head, still refusing to look at him out of embarrassment.

Am I that obvious? she wondered.

Fireball could only smile at her when he took a step closer to her.

I suppose that could ba arranged.

Fireball raised his hand up to her face, gently touching against her chin to lift it up where their eyes met. Moving away from her chin, his hand ran over her smooth warm rose cheek back and forth as he slowly leaned forward to her again, eyes slowly closing in the process, awaiting for the touch of her warm lips again.

April closed her eyes as well and moved closer to him as well to meet his lips. Warm breath straying down her face, she finally could feel his soft lips again, making her tingle all over her body, sending cold shivers her spine as she gave into his kiss fully.

As silence continued to linger in the air, they finally parted their lips, each breathless in words.

Good night, April... he whispered softly into her ears before giving her a light kiss on her rose cheek.

She could feel another flush rising to her cheeks again. She nodded shyly at him as she looked up again into his bright brown eyes. He sighed heavy when he ran his fingers a final time across her cheek.

Sweet dreams. he then said smiling.

Being still dazed, April nodded at him once more, smiling at him. Fireball smiled at her once more, and then reluctantly let go of her. He was slowly making his way down the hallway to his room when he heard a giggling voice calling out.

Night Bud.

Fireball stopped and glanced over his shoulder where he saw her running into her room giggling. Shaking his head in amusement, he then resumed on walking down to his room while laughing softly to himself.

The End