This is the last chapter for the story. I know, I know. But there will be a sequel. There is more about it at the end of this chapter.

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Can A Broken Heart Mend?

Chapter Six

Written By:

Samanda Hime-sama

Tira's POV:

It was too soon to think, I told myself. And I tried to hold true to that thought but it simply proved to hard to do in the hours that followed.

I decided to do a little souvenir shopping. I said goodbye to Marron who was already in his bathing suit and ready for a swim. And I headed off to town ready for a little excitement of my own.

I rifled through racks of clothes and tried on what I liked. What I ended up buying was more daring than what I usually wore. They were too tame to be my sister's style but were more her preference than mine. I splurged on shoes and window shopped at the jewelry counters.

In other words, I was doing what all women of the world do when they are feeling down. It's therapy but an expensive kind.

And while I was self medicating myself; all I could think of was Marron. That warm smile that was just so sexy. I knew he had no idea how it heated up a female's blood to the boiling point. And what he said. "Let me know when you figure it out, Tira. Only then will I give you a kiss that you will remember."

Damn. How the hell am I going to get myself out of this maze of confusing emotions? I told myself it was just hormones but even as I said it to myself, I knew it was a lie.

Marron's POV:

I changed into my swim trunks and headed off to the beach. I needed to cool off after that last conversation with Tira. She was so earnest, so innocent as she confessed what she felt to me. I was shocked then when it all became clear in my mind a warm wave of victory ran through my body.

Yes! It's within my grasp. I thought to myself. But then reason asserted itself. I reminded myself that it was all up to her now. I wouldn't instigate anything. She would have to initiate anything new.

Her stunned face at the end almost made me give up my good intentions. She looked so attractive right then that I started to sweat. That's when I excused myself to go swimming.

I look down at myself and grimace. Although reliving the recent past isn't helping at all. I think I need a cold shower. A really cold one. Brrr.

Tira's POV:

I came home in the late afternoon, loaded down with packages. I dumped them all in my room with a sigh of relief. I might have even bought too much stuff. Nah, a girl can never do that, right?

I knocked on Marron's door. After I heard him welcome me in, I opened the door and stepped inside. He was curled up in an armchair near the fireplace reading a book. He looked up at me, with his reading glasses perched on his nose. He put aside his book and gave me his attention.

Inwardly I melted. Not fair! No one should ever look as sexy as he does, especially in his glasses. I sat down on the footstool and cleared my throat.

"I've thought all day," I began. "And it's too soon for me to even begin sorting out all my feelings. But I have answered one question everyone has been asking me."

Marron's eyebrows raise in surprise then lower into their normal position. I could swear I saw a hint of eagerness in his eyes as he leaned forward. "And that would be?"

I leaned forward as well until our faces were inches apart. I could feel our breath mingling together and a shiver went down my spine at how erotic this moment seemed.

"Yes, a broken heart can mend." I said softly.

More than a hint of heat burned in his eyes before his normal impassivity returned. A hint of a smile curved his lips. "I see. Well then a present is in order, don't you think?"

I nodded and he hesitated for a moment. So I leaned forward that short distance more and kissed him.

And then I learned how easy it was to lose yourself in a kiss.

Notes: This story has now ended! The sequel will be up soon. The two return to the rest of the group with a changed relationship. The dynamics of the group will change but will it be for the better? Especially when neither Tira nor Marron knows exactly where their relationship is heading.