Alright, as promised, here's the last chapter, and Castor and Labrador's Ferris wheel scene! ^_^

I loved this... *heart* So much fun to write, and it wasn't difficult at all either because I was really happy today and yesterday. :)

I talk about warmth a lot because I have a bit of an obsession with that thought. I honestly can hardly remember the last time I felt the "warmth in my heart", but I can remember it well enough to miss it.
...okay, I'mma shut up and quit being emo now.

Anywho, do enjoy please~ :)

"Do you think they're having fun?" wondered Labrador, sitting near Castor as he gazed at the other pair's compartment with a giggle. "I hope so; both of them deserve it."

Castor reclined against the side of the car, smiling. "I bet they are. And they really do, don't they?" he agreed. "You do too."

Labrador turned to Castor, his eyes full of undisguised love. Sadly, underneath that was a faint fear, a quivering uncertainty as to their possible future together. They had many obstacles; they were both males, for a start, and besides that, they were fighters. They had become Ghosts for a reason. They were sent by the King of Heaven to fight against Verloren for his crimes. They weren't even human; how could two Ghosts ever possibly be together?

"Labrador, we'll fight through anything and everything, just like we always have." Castor's voice broke through the darkening haze of Labrador's thoughts. "Listen. As long as we're together, no one, not even Verloren, can hurt us," Castor reassured him. Labrador nodded, clinging to every word Castor spoke, but he still had his doubts—and a valid reason for them. In any case, he turned to look out the window once more as he pondered them.

In the darkness of the night, Castor's eyes were growing tired. He had stayed up all night, after all, so he was exhausted. But maybe, he could possibly use this to his advantage… Scooting closer to Labrador, he yawned and stretched, draping his arm over Labrador's shoulders. The other bishop stiffened at the sudden touch but then relaxed, allowing himself to lean back against him.

"It feels weird…" Labrador said quietly.

"What?" asked Castor, caught off guard by the sudden statement.

Labrador blushed slightly. "We've been holding hands all evening. Now when I put my own hands together it doesn't feel normal," he muttered.

Castor laughed. "There's an easy solution for that," he said, taking Labrador's hand in his and kissing his fingers lightly. He brushed his hand against Labrador's cheeks as he gazed deep into his violet eyes. "You know, it amazes me that you can blush when your heart doesn't even beat. How does the blood manage to get to your face?" he asked teasingly, causing Labrador to blush even brighter.

"Magic," he replied vaguely.

"Magic? If you say so," Castor said with a grin.

"And although it's true that our hearts don't beat, I know we have them." Labrador placed his hand on Castor's chest, noting the lack of warmth or beat.

"Why?" asked Castor. "Got heartburn or something?"

"Try not to ruin the moment, please," Labrador chastised. Then the dreamy look returned to cover his eyes. "I know because it's warm. It's just… warm…"

Castor smiled. "You're right. Even though my body feels cold, my heart isn't," he agreed. "And it's thanks to you," he added, kissing his hand again.

"You know what they say; cold hands, warm heart," Labrador sighed, snuggling up to Castor.

"So I've heard," Castor said. "I suppose we proved that to be true."

Sudden fireworks startled Labrador out of his comfortable position. He relaxed when he realized what they were, but instead of focusing on the bright, flashing lights, he looked back at Castor again, who gladly looked back. After all, to him, Labrador's eyes were the most beautiful sight.

"There's another reason why I know that I have a heart," Labrador commented quietly.

"Why's that?"

"You need a heart to love," he said as the corners of his mouth quirked up.

Castor chose to kiss him in silence rather than speak. He had no words to say anyway, so he let his actions do the talking for him.

"Hey, Castor?" Labrador asked when they pulled away, both breathless.

"Yes?"

"Would you… bind our hearts together?" he asked shyly, looking down. He quickly looked back up in surprise when Castor shook his head slowly. "Wha…?"

"We don't need it," Castor said honestly. "We already have a bond. There's nothing more I can do." Labrador nodded soundlessly, biting his lip, his worries from earlier returning to him. Castor blinked, concerned. "What's wrong?" When Labrador remained silent, he pressed the matter further. "Lab, you can see the future. I need to know what the matter is," he insisted.

"Something… will happen to you soon," Labrador said reluctantly.

"Something… like… death…?" Castor asked.

"No!" Labrador corrected quickly. "You won't die, but…" He shook his head, unwilling to go into the specifics. "That's all I can tell you."

Castor's eyes widened. "Can you answer one question for me?" he inquired worriedly. When Labrador nodded, he continued. "Was I with you?"

"Yes," Labrador said, flinching accidentally.

To Labrador's surprise, Castor sighed in relief. "Then why are you so worried? It's alright. Nothing too bad can happen to me if I'm with you." He pulled Labrador into a hug and let him rest his head on his chest, stroking his lilac hair gently, lovingly.

"Even if it's my fault?" Labrador persisted, his voice muffled. He felt Castor nod, and he felt his body flood with unjustified relief. It was still going to happen, and he knew it, but if Castor wasn't concerned about it, then maybe it would be alright.

"Lab?"

"Hm?"

"…nothing."

"…alright…"

A pause, a lapse in conversation.

"Castor?"

"Yes?"

"…I love you…"

Labrador felt more than heard Castor laugh and kiss the top of his head lightly. If we could stay here like this forever, he mused, everything would be absolutely perfect.

-X-

"So did you four enjoy yourselves?" Lance asked, his eyebrow twitching slightly in anger.

Castor and Frau stared at the blonde bishop while Teito and Labrador attempted to look innocent.

"Did you really think that I wouldn't notice that these aren't you!" Lance yelled at them in frustration. He picked up the four dolls that Castor had made and threw them in a pile in front of them. "I will admit though; they're extremely well-made. I only found out because a nun hit the Frau-doll with a book when he was chasing her and a screw literally popped loose," he continued. Labrador and Teito exchanged incredulous glances, having had no clue how they had been able to leave on the date, while Frau groaned and facepalmed. He whirled around to face Castor.

"I wasn't serious when I said that!" he growled. "It was a random thought! And honestly, you're smart, aren't you? Why the hell did you listen to me!"

Castor returned his glare evenly. "You suggested it, and it seemed like a good suggestion at the time. Looking back, I suppose it wasn't. But don't you think it was worth it? For him?" He pointed at Teito while he continued glaring daggers at Frau. "Because I think it was. For both of them. For all of us. We had fun, and it was definitely worth it, at least to me. But who knows? Maybe I'm just more capable of love than a simpleton like you."

"I don't know what you're talking about, Castor," Teito said cluelessly. He looked at Lance with large tears sparkling in his green eyes. "Frau just… he just appeared out of nowhere and dragged me off with them… I had no choice…"

Lance looked at him skeptically. "And you just happened to be wearing clothes like that?" he asked.

"Uh… You know how perverted Frau is. He wanted me to play dress-up," Teito tried again.

"Uh-huh. Yeah right." Lance looked back and forth between the four of them, all of which looked abashed with the exception of Frau, who was glaring at Teito muttering something about "the damn lying brat" under his breath. He sighed and shook his head. "Alright. Since it's the first time, and it's Valentine's Day, I'll let you all off with just a warning. But don't do it again, okay? It's just not right for me to have to act like an adult with you four." As the four of them parted ways and headed off to their individual destinations, Lance didn't miss the way Frau and Teito were holding hands, although Teito seemed less-than-pleased. He jogged over and caught to Castor then leaned in to whisper in his ear. "Excellent job. Don't tell the others I said that. Oh, and you have to let me know all of the details later." With that, he headed off with a pleased countenance.

Castor stared at him in surprise for a moment before turning around at a tug on his sleeve. He looked down at Labrador, who shook his head as though he was disappointed. "How could you, Castor?" he asked bitterly. Then the illusion of anger was gone and replaced with a big grin. "I've never been treated like a troublemaker before," he laughed.

Castor smiled. "There's a first time for everything, right?" he asked, leaning down and kissing him.

"Yes. I love you, Castor," Labrador said happily.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Lab."

Hope you liked it. :) As always, reviews/favorites/etc. are greatly appreciated but are not necessary. :)

Happy Valentine's Day, world. *heart*