He laughs softly at her comment before kissing the top of her head. "I'm sorry if I got carried away," he says with a small smile. "It's just... you're so beautiful, and I've wanted this for so long."

They lie together in silence for a moment, their hearts beating in unison as they enjoy the closeness they've found. Finally, Prince Zake speaks up again, his voice barely above a whisper. "So, what do you say? Will you be my girlfriend?"

He grins and rolls them over so that he's spooning her from behind, one arm slung loosely across her stomach while the other hands rest on her hip. She fits perfectly against his chest; it's as if they were made for each other. He nuzzles his cheek against hers and sighs contentedly.

"I love you, Xouzya," he whispers. "And I promise to take care of you, always."