*commence more ugly crying*
“What the…” Miza looks up as the tunnels quake around her. Dust and pebbles fall to her forehead.
Something big has happened. Miza swallows. She knows she’s needed. She knows Naki cannot join her.
So she leans forward and kisses his lips.
Miza is trudging away when she hears a cry.
She spins back around. “Naki?”
“You – I’ve never been kisses before.” Naki struggles to stand. Tears stream down his cheeks. “Not even by Big Bro. You’re my first, Miza. It – it tasted like candy.”
“You don’t know what candy tastes like,” Miza tosses back. Her blush is unmistakable.
“Like you, right?” Naki clasps her hand as another earthquake rattles the tunnel. “Is the pock-lips coming?”
“Apocalypse?” Miza swallows. “I have no idea. We need to hurry – there could be more attacks up ahead.”
“Then let’s go. Naki never gives up.” He smiles. “Especially with Miza by his side.”
Mercy and Magic 