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[tall_dark_and]

The scene is set in Riku's room at the bar. The door is open, and Riku is tugging Namine through by the hand.

"Sit down, and I'll give you the surprise," he says with a grin. He uses his foot to shut the door.

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[naminemory.livejournal.com]

"A test?" she repeats, her voice still soft. Then she slowly nods again, a small smile appearing on her face. "Maybe."

She pauses, another tear falling -- she can't even stop it, though she tries.

"It was a hard test." Such a hard test, but so worth it.

[tall-dark-and.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," Riku agrees. "One of the hardest things I had to do in my life."

Not an experience he really wanted to repeat, either.

[naminemory.livejournal.com]

"But no more tests, right?" she says. "At least...none we won't be able to pass together."

[tall-dark-and.livejournal.com]

"I'll stay with you for each one," he promises. "I'm not letting go of you again."

Not for anything in the world.

[naminemory.livejournal.com]

She presses her lips to his cheek lightly, smiling, having to rise slightly on her toes.

"Don't ever let me go," she whispers.

[tall-dark-and.livejournal.com]

"Never," Riku promises, and kisses her cheek in turn. He offers her a bright smile.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Namine."