The Apprentice

Love at Last?

Amber handed in her reports to the desk lady and headed towards the lounge. In the hallway, her master Ansem stopped her. "What's wrong..? Did I miss something? Is it something to do with the research?" Amber stuttered while turning a pinkish color. "Your mind is strong, so can you decode this...situation that's happening to me." Ansem stated while tapping his fingers on the counter nearby. "I guess I could?" Amber uttered softly. "Great, then meet me at Aerodynamic Gardens... we'll talk there over a quick meal" Ansem said while cracking a slight smile. Amber smirked as she left the research facility for home. Amber changed into a black strapless dress and black boots before making the trip to Aerodynamic Gardens. Ansem was already there, sitting at the wrought iron tables in a white button-up shirt, only fastened in the center and black dress pants. Amber blushed at her handsome master and she took a seat in front of him. "What is it you want to discuss, Master?" Amber said while poking at her pasta dish with the fork. "Nothing much, I've been getting these.. Feelings.. Things that I've never felt before.. It feels... happy.." Ansem said in a nervous tone. "Ah, I see... I think this is affection... love if you will" Amber said in a curious way. "I hope the object of his affections is me..." she thought to herself. Ansem got up and walked over towards the vine-covered brick wall, leaning against it and looking towards the sunset. Amber followed close behind him. Ansem started to look side to side before saying "You know, I was waiting to do something for a long time..." Amber noticed that Ansem was getting closer to her and she turned from a dusty pink to red. Eventually he rested his forehead on Amber's, closing his eyes while Amber stuttered out "M-Master?". She was soon silenced.. Ansem closed the gap between them. Amber's violet eyes fluttered closed as he softly kissed her. She wrapped her hands around Ansem's neck, playing with his silky hair. They both broke away for oxygen and Amber fell forward, burying her face in Ansem's arms, nuzzling his side. Ansem petted Amber's shoulders and whispered "This... I was waiting for this.." "Yeah..me too" Amber replied softly. "And please, you don't have to call me Master..." Ansem replied. Amber simply smiled and the two sat close to each other into nightfall.