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Rikku's face broke out into a blush for once again, she was surprised to hear him speaking right back to her. To be honest she thought he didn't know spanish, for a moment she thought he would turn her down and she'd regret it. Then he said it to her, causing her eyes to widen just for a moment before she pulled him back onto her. She laid on her back, floating in the hotsprings with him ontop, she just stared at him for a while, speachless. She hadn't expected this from Hiro at all, he was proving to be more of a shock by the second, but now, she found herself ready for anything else shocking their time together held. She seemed ready to find out as well as she took him back over to the orginal spot and stood in a way where he could press her against it if he liked. But she still kissed him first, and wrapped her arms around his waist as she licked away at his lips. A very light sound, like a purr was coming from her throat as well, but it was pretty hard to hear.

Mirumi blinked, glancing towards Gabriella with a slightly pinched expression. Nothing ever phased or bothered Mirumi but a strange, pirckling snesation rang throughout her body. Sihfting, Mirumi looked a bit uncomfortable, looking down. "But if he's 25 and hasn't been with a girl yet, what makes you think 'i'll be anny different?" Mirumi asked, looking up with slightly sorrowful eyes that shimmmered as glossy as glass. Gabriella's talking settled for a moment. Mirumi felt a bit quesy, gripping her stomach as knots twisted themselves in her stomach. Mirumi sat up, pulling her legs up to her chest as she leaned forwar a bit. Her heart rate increased drastically, thudding against her chest. Her breathing grew quick and ragged, almost to the point of near hyperventilation. Mirumi looked up, resting her cheek against her knee as she glanced over to Gabriella. Already Gabriella seemed a trouble-maker. Mirumi could note the smug micheviousness in her eyes and that cocky grin. Gabriella's expression didn't help the feeling in her stomach, even if she didn't know what the feeling was. She'd never felt so ill, but seemed to be freeting over something or feeling a quesy nervousness over an upcoming event. Mirumi blinked, remaining silent for a moment. Mirumi's crimson eyes tried to grip Gabriella's plans through her appearence, but could find out nothing. Mirumi gace a small nod, blinking in slight hesitation.

Zetsu entered the changing room, slightly stumbling. It had been too long since he had enjoyed spirits (in his youth he always got a few small cups of sake) and his body had lost its tolerance to alchohol. A small blush was spread across his cheeks and over the bridge of his nose, visually confirming his drunkeness. Why had he let himself get so hammered when the girl wasn't even drinking in any attempt to calm her sorrows? He just sighed and went through the process of unclothing himself, stuffing the dark pants and long trench coat into the locker along with his black boots. His body was now marred with scars, evidences of KuroZetsu/Izanami's mistreatment and neglegance of his body when she had controlled him. He soon slipped on a pair of black swim trunks that he had bought on the way and exitted, looking out to the springs.

He found Ayame rather easilly and tied his long dark hair back, keeping it out of his face as he waded into the spring. His brown eyes stayed focused upon her as he continued to wade over to her and eventually sat next to her. "Miss Ayame... Is the spring helping to calm you down any?" He asked, his voice just slightly slurring. The only way anyone could tell he was drunk was by watching his behavior and looking at his face, that was it.

Zetsu sighed deeply, thinking as carefully as he could despite the Irished blood charging through his veins. "Aya... You need to clear your head... Find a friend... A lover... Someone... From the way you act, it seems as if the demon was your lover..." He said softly. He then put his arm around her shoulders and sighed. "You need to find a way to relax... Maybe comb your hair a bit... I can see a beautiful face that's only being hidden by those dark bangs..." He said gently, his tone being carried through the air with all his concern for her. "A guy like me would easilly fall for you if you just acted a bit more open... At the very least... Understand why I'm so unaccustomed to showing my sadness..." He said quietly. "I mean... I saw what you dealt with... I thought you would understand what bottling up your tears was like..." He said quietly, staring down deep into the water.

Zetsu sighed again after Aya tried to say that she had been doing fine on her own and then started to talk in her rattled state. "Shh... Now's not the time for you to talk... You need to relax, and just listen..." He said softly, rubbing her shoulder with his hand. "If you don't need anyone... Why did you let yourself become so saddened when I accidentally took the life of your companion?" He asked gently. "I regret everything this body has ever done... I count every scar as a lash of punsihment and not a mark of disgrace... If anything, I am proud to bear these marks..." He said quietly, looking at the many puncture and slash scars on his body. "Now listen... I know it's early to say anything like I love you or care deeply for you... But I do care... I want to help you press onward and forget the scars of the past..." He said gently. His drunkeness seemed to already be fading, though the thought of kissing her again was appealing to him and his drunken body followed through on accidnet, planting his lips upon her's lightly.

Zetsu was surprised, he had expected to be shoved away after his drunken slip. She had closed her eyes and was accepting the kiss, so he simply did the only thing he could. He brought his other arm around her gently and pulled her into himself gently, deepening the kiss consciously now. Hus arms kept her close in a frim and tender grasp, tight enough to press her into him, yet gentle enough to show he meant no harm to her. Eventually, he released the kiss, now holding her to his chest. "I'm sorry Ayame... I didn't mean to do that... But I do care... I want you to open your heart again... You've so obviously held the door to your kingdom closed for no other to enter..." He whispered gently, referring to her heart as her kingdom.

"Just accept me and let me into your heart and mind, Aya... Think about me... Care about me when I get hurt... Try to love me as a friend or relative even... Just don't shun anyone who tries to be your friend..." Zetsu said gently. "My brother is a great warrior yet he's kind and shows compassion and loves everything about this world... He still trains like everyone else, but he's more powerful than me... His own older brother..." He told her, letting her know that being emotionless did not make a great warrior. He knew she had emotions, but showing them helped one be cared for and gai friends who would care for them if they were wounded. "Now look at me..." He said gently, moving one of his hands to her cheek and gently making her look into his eyes. He wanted to hold her gaze just so she could see how softly his eyes were looking upon her. "Start with me as a friend... Love me if you want to... I won't shun you at all... You're much too fragile for anyone to want to hurt..." He told her. He wasn't sure if she understood a thing, but he was putting it as best he could.