Franxx

Slow Dance

Zero Two's POV

The sky was painted with bright stars as we walked along the lamp-lit path, away from the school. I gazed at the others and saw them each looking a bit embarrassed; apart from Ikuno, who was laughing with Kokoro.

Hiro: "You look really beautiful tonight...I'm sorry I didn't say that before." Hiro admitted, looking at me.

I blushed as the words escaped his mouth. Not saying a word, I tightened my grip on him only to see that he was starting to grasp my hand. Smiling calmly, we interlocked our fingers.

Zero Two: I think I can do it...I thought as we left the expensive-looking restaurant for the ballroom.

Everything was perfect, almost too perfect...From out of the darkness, I saw Alpha appear with another girl. Alpha looked at Zorome and Miku and laughed a chuckled, mockingly. Miku's eyes looked down at the grass and, instantly, Zorome grabbed Alpha's arm, whipped him around, and threw a punch at his face. Alpha hit the ground, unconscious. About to throw another punch, there were multiple screams of disbelief, until Goro pulled Zorome back.

Goro: "Whoa there Zorome, it's our night; don't get so feisty." Goro ordered, pulling him away.

Zorome: "I'm not gonna let that ingrate ruin our night!" Zorome protested, struggling to escape Goro's grasp.

Hiro, who was already looking worried, left to help Goro. Moving back a little, I bumped into Ichigo.

Zero Two: "Oh, sorry Ichigo!" I exclaimed.

Ichigo: "It's fine, I didn't expect our night to start like this though..." Ichigo muttered, looking like she was contemplating something.

From a few feet in front, I could hear the scuffle that the boys were making a beginning to die down. 

After Hiro and Goro got Zorome under control, we all left for the ballroom.

Miku: "Zorome...you didn't have to do that, you know." I heard Miku explain.

Zorome: "I'm not going to let some frail guy, ruin your night. You're important to me, so I'm going to try and make this the best night possible for you.." Zorome replied, his face blushing a little.

Miku's eyes looked up to Zorome, who was already red-faced. Looking back down, she placed her hand on her chest and smiled lightly.

Kokoro: "I think, those two will be fine." Kokoro sighed, walking along with Mitsuru.

Mitsuru: "They've always had a way of being fine, remember?" Mitsuru added.

I looked at Hiro, who's eyes, and face was beginning to show signs of embarrassment. Holding his hand tighter, he looked at me; and his somewhat trembling hand began to calm down.

Hiro: "Thank you for being here..." Hiro admitted, holding open the doors for everyone.

Walking through the door, I was met with a dazzling view. The ballroom was decorated with ornaments, to make it look like a dream, and there were doors at the end of the room which led out to a balcony. The rest walked in, and I heard multiple gasps of disbelief.

Futoshi: "They really did a number on this one." Futoshi gasped, his eyes taking in the view of the room.

Taking my hand, Hiro pulled me to the dance floor. I was shocked at how unexpectedly forward he was being.

Zero Two: "You're being quite the gentleman tonight, darling" I exclaimed.

Hiro: "Well...you're the one who made me fall in love with you." Hiro admitted, smiling.

The words hit me like a bullet, I stopped to stare, and my eyes filled with tears. Thinking that what he said was wrong, Hiro hugged me; his face going red.

Hiro: "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-" He began to say before I placed my lips on his.

We were stuck there for a moment, with Hiro shocked; but soon melted into the kiss. Realizing that he was reciprocating I broke the kiss and laid my head on his chest.

Zero Two: "You have no idea how much I've wanted to do that, darling..." I explained, sighing with relief.

Hiro: "I remember everything now, we used to play when we were little didn't we?" Hiro asked, stroking my hair.

Zero Two: "Everyday..." I giggled,

Hiro: "But then that car crash came and I couldn't see you anymore...my family also moved away." He continued.

Zero Two: "I waited for the day when I'd meet my darling, all over again." I explained.

The two of us started to slow dance as a calm piano melody started playing. I wrapped my arms around Hiro's neck and he placed his hands on my waist as we began to dance. Looking around, I saw Goro and Ichigo dancing, as well as Mitsuru and Kokoro. Miku and Zorome were nowhere to be seen, but I did see them disappear to the balcony. Ikuno and Futoshi, meanwhile, were having a nice chat.

Hiro, smiled at Goro as the two reached the same consensus. They were loving it. As he turned back to me, he leaned in to kiss me. I melted into the kiss as fast as I could, I even decided it was a good idea to give him a Frenchie.

Hiro: "Wow darling...you really are into this aren't you?" Hiro teased, placing his finger on my nose.

Zero Two: "Why wouldn't I be...this is the best night of my life." I replied, smiling.

As time passed on, we all came together and started joking around. I saw in the corner of my eye, Miku and Zorome in a blissful embrace; and I looked to Kokoro, who was smiling at them.

This really was the best night of my life...