Pirates! (One-on-One)

"But then I won't get to prove my point," he said stubbornly. "And you should know that I never lose an argument."

 

"Avice," he said with mock despair. "You're breaking my heart."

 

"I don't really think it's for you to decide," he replied. "But your accusation hurts me deeply."

 

He sighed, but kissed her forehead.

"Hmph. I suppose I could try to forgive you. It's a good think I like you so much."

 

"Do you, now?" he asked, warmth in his eyes. "What if I were to tell you that I was madly in love with you? Would you be able to reciprocate those feelings just as easily?"

 

He laughed and kissed the tip of her nose.

"Oh, good," he said simply. "Glad we're in agreement."

 

He leaned in and kissed her, not noticing the brown hand that touched the floor beneath them. In fact, it wouldn't be until they heard the slight 'Oh!' of surprise that they would realize that Ellia was hanging on the ladder, staring up at them in shock.

 

Ellia looked up at them with wide eyes. "No, no! It's fine! But... uh.. are you two... together?"

 

"Ha!"

Ellia took one hand off the ladder and pumped it in victory.

"Yes! Well done, you two. If you'll excuse me, I believe Jade owes me some money."

 

"There was," she said, nodding. "I bet that you two would get together before Maydye. She said that it would take longer. So I won, yes?"