Tinker Bell quickly moved her wings, and slowly, she came off the ground. She stopped flying to glance at her wing. There was a crease from being bent, but other than that, it was as good as new. Her back still hurt to the touch, but it too, was improving.

"Now, let's try that again," Terence said, putting his hands out for Tinker Bell. She took them and the two began flying. "You're doing it, Tink! You're flying again!"

"I'm flying!" Tinker Bell exclaimed. She let go of Terence and spun in a circle, then flew higher and higher. Suddenly, her wings stopped and she began to fall. Terence managed to catch her, but they both fell to the ground.

"You're just a bit low on pixie dust, that's all," Terence said.

Tinker Bell was glad they fell. She managed to fall onto Terence and their noses were nearly touching. She felt butterflies in her stomach. She slowly began to close her eyes and move towards him. This was it- her first kiss! It would be magical. Sparks would fly. It would be like amazing.

"Uh, Tink? What are you doing?" Terence asked.

Tinker Bell pulled away. "Sorry...it got a little bit dazed."

"It's alright," Terence stood up, dusted himself off and helped Tinker Bell to her feet.

"Terence...random question. We're best friends and we tell each other stuff. I was wondering...if you liked any fairies...like a crush," Tinker Bell said nervously.

"Not really," Terence. "Why? Do you have a crush?"

"No," Tinker Bell said, then quickly added in, "Not anymore," but Terence didn't hear her.

The plant snarled as Fawn approached it. Fawn did the same as a response. It was still behind its cage, but it looked dangerous.

"Fawn?" Fawn turned to see who called her name. She grimaced when she saw it was Clank. Clank was in a wagon with Bobble, being pulled by Cheese. It was empty, except for a very large shovel in it.

Fawn jumped into the air, flying away.

"Wait, Fawn!" Clank called out, flying out of the wagon. The sudden weight change caused it to topple over, throwing Bobble out. "Fawn!"

Fawn still quickly flew away.

"Fawn, about...earlier today," Clank began.

"Look, I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean what I said. Can we just act as if nothing happened?" Fawn asked.

"I just got surprised," Clank admitted. "But...I..."

Clank was never one for words. Instead of saying anything, he simply put his hand out. Fawn slowly flew to his outstretched hand. She put her hand in his, then leaned forward and quickly kissed his cheek. Both blushed, refusing to look at one another, but...but it somehow felt right.


"Right, then. All of my work is done. Need any help?" Clank asked. Finally, his work was done for the start of Spring. There would be plenty more work to come, but he could finally have a break of doing work for a few days.

"Nearly finished," Bobble said, "I'll be home in a minute."

"I'm good," Tinker Bell muttered.

"Alright. Goodnight!" Clank said, cheerfully, then flew off.

"I thought he liked working," Tinker Bell said. "Why's he so happy to be finished?"

"Haven't you heard what happened between him and Fawn?" Bobble asked. Tinker Bell just shook her head. "They're courting, you know. Ah, my little Clank's finally growin' up."

"Good for them," Tinker Bell said, not hiding her aggression well.

"What's the matter, Miss Bell?" Bobble asked.

"It's just that...I mean I'm happy for them...but...this morning..." Tears came into her eyes. "This morning, I thought I was in love...but he didn't love me back." Tears started streaming down her cheeks. "Did I do something wrong? Why doesn't he love me back?"

"Ah, don't fret," Bobble said, gently taking her out of her chair and into his lap. As much as he wanted to rant to her about his love, he knew better. She just needed a shoulder to cry on, and he gave her one. She simply put her head onto his shoulder. She realized his hands were on her back, and even though the bruise hadn't healed, his touch didn't hurt.