Dante stood by the graves of Albel's parents and wiped away a tear. She remembered how kind his parents were. They always welcomed her with open arms. Lava came and sat on her shoulder sighing.
"What's wrong?" Dante asked.
"I don't know why we're here," Lava answered.
"I love him."
"I know and I don't know why."
"I always have. That is all that matters to me. Don't worry I'll be returning to Nero soon."
"Dante . . . "
"Is that not what you wanted?" Dante asked.
"Yes, but I also want you to do what your heart tells you," Lava said.
Dante said nothing just stood by the graves wiping tears from her eyes. She heard footsteps and turned around to see Albel standing behind her.
"How long have you been there?" she asked.
"Not long," Albel answered walking up to her.
"What do you want?" Dante asked looking at him.
"I want you to stay here."
"Why?"
"I don't want you to go . . . I want you here with me."
"Why?"
"Are you going to keep asking me why?"
"Yes until you tell me why you want me to stay here," Dante replied.
"I missed you . . . It's not because of your beauty. I want you here for you," Albel answered.
Dante looked up at him and smiled. He was telling the truth she could tell; he was blushing deeply now. She took his hand and pulled him close to her. Standing on her toes she reached up and grabbed hold of his neck pulling him down and kissed his lips. Albel was shocked but did not pull back. He only kissed her in return.
"I'll leave you alone," Lava said flying away.
Albel picked up Dante and started to carry her to the castle.
"Where are we going?" Dante asked wrapping her arms around his neck.
"We are going to my chamber," Albel answered.
"I was hoping you'd say that."
Albel walked faster with her words. He never wanted someone this much in his life. Not only was she his best friend but she was also someone he wanted to be with for the rest of his life. These feelings were new for him. He was so angry at the world that he never experienced love like he was feeling now.
They got to his chamber and he quickly closed the door. He went to his bed and put Dante on it. He looked her up and down smiling.
"Do you like what you see?" Dante asked.