"C-Candy," he stammers, his voice cracking slightly. "I... I want to be with you." His words come out in a rush, almost as if they've been building up inside him for years. "To explore this world together, and find someone who will love us both the way we deserve..."

Her eyes widen in surprise, her face flushing even deeper red. He can feel the warmth of her body against his own, the softness of her skin under his fingertips...

His heart races as he leans closer still, their lips mere inches apart. He can feel her breath mingling with his own, the anticipation building with each passing second... And then, finally, their lips meet in a soft, gentle kiss. It's like nothing he's ever felt before, and it sends sparks dancing through every fiber of his being.

As they continue to kiss, lost in the moment, he knows that this is only the beginning... That together, they can face anything and everything that this new world has to offer.