Christmas Romance Thread: Only Satellites (Something that keeps us going on) (for CaptainL)

[RedShinigami]

What had unfolded on this evening was truly something none of the two women could have forseen weeks ago.
Until then Harmonia was busy, creating her new promo and be some sort of Mother for the roster of cocky, young and arrogant girls.
Harmonia thought about it, since she came here to Japan to join LAW she was always training, having matches, helping her other roster members out and acted as their surrogate mother when she needed to but doing something like this? True she had her little private sessions but most weeks of her first year in LAW were just busy for her without even thinking of something like this...also with whom?

The question never arose and because of that, Harmonia felt, that she did'nt needed it in her life right now, that she should concentrate ok her inring career. But being here with Molly, about to form a bond...she realized how wrong she was.
She grabbed the two cups that had some cute pictures of a city in they snow on it and went to one of the small round tables with her Date.
"Man, it definetly has gotten cold this year, huh?", she smiled and took a sip.
"Hmmm...good.", the Austrian said and took Mollys hand that was on the table.
"Like yours too? Really reminds me of home. In Austria we would go to the christmas market every year, having punch, sweets and stuff, oh I really miss living there on certain days a year. In Winter it is really worthwhile...oh! Tell you something Molly, next year you me and yes, our sisters ,will visit there for a week. I can show you were I was born, and we can got to all this great christmasmarkets and eat until we can't no more.", she chuckled and wrapped her arm around Mollys waist, looking her in the eyes, wanting to take in every ounce of excitement and love at the face of her date.
Then it hit her.
"Oh Molly, sorry, I am here and talk about myself the whole evening...I wanted to ask you about Chelsea. You know...your childhood. Was she always like...this? Don't get me wrong! I don't mean that in a negative way, in fact I really feel that she is a decent person inside. And I really would like to get through to her, so she can accept what maybe will happen after this evening.", Harmonia said and nervously took a sip of her still hot punch.
"Ouch! My tongue...", she whined and looked at Molly before looking away with a blush.
"Ahem...I don't know what warrants such a grin here.", the Austrian said pouting before laughing away with Molly, her arm tight around her date.
"Ok...so, about Chelsea? A..and you! Tell me something about yourself and your sister Molly. I want to know everything because maybe...", she said and smiled a little.
"...maybe we all see each other often in the future...meaning...that you two will become part of the family...so it would be nice to know all you want to share.", she said and smiled at her date

[CaptainL]

Molly would soon follow Harmonia over to one of the tables, sitting down beside her. Although there was a chill in the air, Molly warmed her hands against the cup, and the sensation was enough to bring a smile to her face. But what warmed her just as much was being beside Harmonia; the model's presence alone was all she needed to lift her spirits. When Molly felt Harmonia bring her hand down to rest on hers, she looked back at her with a grin. She couldn't possibly begin to thank her enough for all she had done.

"Ah...that sounds lovely." Molly was familiar with the European Christmas markets, and though she had always been interested in Japanese culture, she couldn't deny that they had their own appeal. They looked so charming, and the sight of them never failed to get her in the Christmas mood. To be experiencing that up close, with Harmonia at her side, could only make the experience so much better - and the thought of the two of them going back to Austria, to visit all the places of Harmonia's youth, was something that made Molly sigh dreamily with thoughts of how perfect it seemed. It was so adventurous, so...romantic, one might even say.

"You would do that?" Molly asked, turning her head to Harmonia. "I'd love to go! It sounds like it'd be a lot of fun! And I'd love to see where you grew up. Maybe I'll have to show you guys around England too some time! It's only fair, you know?" She did let her mind linger for a moment on how Harmonia had mentioned Chelsea and Finella going as well. Molly knew how touchy things were between the two of them; Chelsea had said nothing but ill about the Hellraiser ever since they had faced each other at the Capture the Flag match. To bring the two of them along too seemed like it was inviting trouble.

But just then, the topic turned to Chelsea, and Molly was happy to provide Harmonia with answers. She did blush a little when Harmonia alluded to the future - "So...we're really going through with this?" she said with a chuckle, though as much as she'd joke about it, she knew deep down that she wanted it just as much as Harmonia did. And at the thought of becoming part of the Edelstein family, Molly could only grin a little wider.

"But...yeah. I'd say you're right about Chelsea. She means well enough. She'll always see me as her little sister, and I think she's made it out to stand up for me no matter what. Even when we were kids, whenever someone was picking on me, she'd be there to tell them to knock it off - and if they didn't, she'd just take matters into her own hands. Sure, she's got a temper, but she's not a bad person. Just...an impatient one."

"You know," she continued, "I almost feel like...she has regrets about her place in life, sometimes. I don't know if I can say my life was as...exciting as yours was," Molly added, hoping that wasn't insensitive. "I had a normal enough time growing up. But our family was...artistic, I guess you'd call us? Both of us wanted to get into some sort of creative work. And for me, that was cosplay. I started doing it when I was young, and I got pretty popular pretty quickly. I was going to conventions and seeing people recognize me, and they would talk about how much they loved my costume...and that felt really nice. Like I could show how much the stuff I watched or played or whatever meant to me by putting my passion into it, and other people were appreciating that. It was like...I was cool for being such a nerd."

Molly giggled a little, but kept going. As she did, she let out a sigh, her tone growing serious. "For Chelsea, though, that was different. She always wanted to be a musician when she was growing up. She listened to a lot of bands, and she practiced with the guitar. She actually has a wonderful singing voice, not that you'd know! But she could never really make that work. No one wanted to work with her...and, well, she's always been touchy. She got in trouble at school a lot for getting in fights. My mum used to complain about how often she'd need to sew the buttons back on her shirts. And she'd fight with other girls, yeah, but she'd even beat up the boys, and a few of them were scared of her. Well, she just didn't like compromising with other people, and she didn't have a lot of patience when she didn't get her way. And while I was succeeding, she kept running into trouble - and all the people she tried to get in contact with her pushed her away. Even now, I feel like she views herself as the lesser of the two of us, and she doesn't think that's fair, when she's worked just as hard. I know a lot of that's her fault, but...I feel bad for her, all the same." Molly stirred at her cup, watching the steam rising from the punch.

[RedShinigami]

Harmonia took a sip from her punch and felt thrown back into a time before six years ago...where everything took a turn for her.
Harmonia gained success and lost the care and love of her family.
Something that haunted her to this day. She missed her parents dearly, especially her mother with whom she had a very special bond.
Listening to Molly two tears made its way out of Harmonias eyes down her cheeks.
"Oh, just...just the cold weather...dryes those damn eyes.", she said as Molly looked at her.
Harmonia grabbed the hand of Molly tighter and nodded.
"I see. I never would have guessed...", she said as Molly told about her and Chelseas life.
"It seems that the greatest rival and oppnent in her life is her own self, huh?", she asked and then gave her a surprised look-
"She sings...I can't even imagine that. But Fin does too, she sings and plays the violin...oh if the just would understand each other. They are so alike...", she said and frowned.
"It is such a shame...imagine what they could do when they would work together...", she said.
But as things were...there would be no peace for them, if even ever.
She sighed and looked back at Molly.
"I can believe that the people loved you..."she smiled and pressed Mollys hand.
"I can't blame them...being around you is like having the sun go up after a dark night."
Cheesy words but at least meant honestly.
Harmonia smiled and laid an arm around Molly, bringing her in close.
"When I am with you Molly, I just want to be near you, listen to every word of you, you have a cute accent, I love that, and you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen...and we work at LAW.", she said and held her close.
"U-Uhm...I mean IF everything goes...right and uh...of...of course you would be family then!", she smiled and blushed a little.
"A-and Chelses would too. For me at least. I mean they can't hate each other forever, huh?"
The finished their punch and went to the skating rink.
Harmonia got shoes for them and soon she waited for Molly at the entrance who seemed a little unsure.
"Haha, come darling, I will help you...and never let go, promise!", she said and went on the ice, holding her hands out for Molly to take them...

[CaptainL]

At the sight of the tears budding in Harmonia's eyes, Molly paused. Her own eyes widened, and she raised a hand to her mouth. Was it something she'd said? Had she crossed a line or touched a nerve? Molly hadn't intended to bring up any sorrows for Harmonia, but the mere prospect that she might've was enough to make her stop in her tracks. She wanted this to be the perfect night for the two of them, just as much as Harmonia did, and she especially didn't want to get in the way of that. "Huh..? Moni, are you okay?"

But Harmonia took her hand nonetheless - and as the topic turned to Finella and Chelsea, Harmonia couldn't help but notice how much the two of them, despite their fiery feud, had in common with one another. Molly didn't notice it herself, up until she heard the words she was saying - but when Harmonia summed it up more perfectly than Molly could ever have, the Englishwoman nodded in agreement. "Yeah, funny how that is, huh? It really makes you wonder...sometimes, I wonder, is what she sees in Finella the things she sees in herself, but doesn't want to admit to?"

The topic couldn't linger on Chelsea for too long, though - soon, it returned to Molly and Harmonia themselves, and the two of them were back in their own little world together, sharing the company they so enjoyed. With a comforted sigh, Molly leaned in against Harmonia's side, letting the model's arm work its way around her as she nestled in against the contours of her body. The words the Austrian spoke made her blush harder, but she smiled nonetheless. "...thanks, Moni...you really are too kind. I can't possibly deserve this much praise from...someone like you..."

The thought of being family gave Molly more pause. Even now, even after how far they had come in such a short time, it still seemed unthinkable that she had truly made it with Harmonia the way she had. The idea of them being family seemed so far off it was hard to imagine - and yet, at the same time, it felt inevitable. Molly took Harmonia's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Don't worry. We can take all the time in the world, if that's what we need..."

At last, the two women finished their cups, rising from their seat to approach the ice. Molly put on her skates, still a bit unsure about how they worked, but she teetered onto the ice nonetheless. On uneasy footing, she wobbed from side to side, holding out her arms to stabilize herself. But Harmonia drew closer, and when she did, Molly took her by the hands. She let the Austrian ground her, trusting her with keeping her on her feet, and as soon as their hands made contact Molly felt safe and secure. She looked up at Harmonia, breaking into a smile as soon as their eyes met. "Okay...lead the way!"

[RedShinigami]

Harmonia walked onto the ice and immediatly it seemed that she had stuck to icey ground, showing of her incredible bodycontrol again as she twisted, turned, even skating backwards.
When Molly finally approached the ice, a certain song began to play.

"Aaah I love that song...come Molly!" the Austrian said overeagerly and laid her hands on Mollys side.
"Trust me Molly, I will protect you no matter what.", Harmonia said and slowly shoved them both into motion, holding Mollys sides as they slowly skated over the ice.
"It is great is'nt it?", she smiled and took good care of Molly as promised, carefully helping her with every step.

Spoiler

No voices here
Above a small and fragile sphere
Hang on every word
Yet no one hears us speak


Suddenly Molly felt Harmonias arms wrapping tight around her waist and Harmonias head next to hers.
"I am very dissapointed of you Molly Forster", she said and let the word sink in in Mollys mind.

"I watched you the whole evening and hear you speak and why in gods heavens fo you think you don't deserve this?", Harmonia asked.
"On the contrary, I have to ask if this all is enough for you to...choose me.", she said while they skated in the tact of this beautiful song.

Highest heights
As we sail into the heavens
Skyward, light of lights
Godspeed, you satellites


"Is that enough for you Molly...am I enough?", she said.
"What do I do with all money and fame when I have no one to share it with, someone who keeps me going?", she said and the sight of the two beautiful woman sliding over the ice turned more then one head but again, Harmonia and Molly did'nt care about it as for tonight they were the only people in the universe, crossing through it like the titular satellites.

It seemed that here and now, the bond this two girls started to form was about to be finalized.
Harmonias arms were wrapped tightly around the slim waist of Molly, guiding them under the starry sky, no cloud was in sight anymore as the two blondes took there trip under the blanket of the universe...

Stand and watch and wait
To see the trails that cross the heavens
Eternal light of lights
We're all just satellites

"I want to protect you Molly, from everyone that might harm you, I want to be near you, close to you, want to do what you do. I want to hold your hand when ourr happy and hold you in my arms when you are sad. I searched for something that keeps me going...and I think I found it. So please, never think that I "give this to you...no Molly, all the luxuries, all the places we will visit and all my money to the last penny I don't give to you...I share them
with you because..."

Harmonia suddenly let go of her grip and slowly shifted Molly to her side as she grabbed her hand and started to take on speed.
Both women were now next to each other, their arms outstretched, their hands clasped like a promise.
And Harmonia looking over to her...
"...I love you,Molly."

Highest heights
As we sail into the heavens
Skyward, light of lights
Godspeed, you satellites
Stand and watch and wait
To see the trails that cross the heavens
Eternal light of lights
We're all just satellites

Both looked each other in the eye as they were almost flying over the ice, Harmonia not letting go, taking care of every step and movement they took. The coldness of the chilly evening was swept away by Harmonias words and as the song faded, Harmonia took her in and grabbed the Bunnies thighs, lifting her up so she could hold her.
She was spinning slowly as they looked each other and when the song ended, so did Harmonias motion who still had Molly hoisted up.
Harmonia gave her a longing look while puffs of air formed before their mouths.
Sudden Cheering and clapping threw them out of the moment as the rest of the guests had stopped to watch the performance.
Harmonia chuckled slightly and set Molly down before hugging her tightly.
She looked into Mollys eyes again and smiled.
"You deserve all the treasures in the world my princess."
Then she looked up to the big, colourful ferris wheel behind them.
"Wanna ride? It's a little too crowded her for my taste..", she chuckled.

[CaptainL]

Seeing the grace with which Harmonia moved on the ice, Molly could hardly stop herself from grinning wider. She teetered a bit on her skates, unused to the balance and the slippery surface of the ground beneath her; the thought of it made her blush harder, afraid Harmonia would be embarrassed to be seen next to her. Here she was, a perfectly coordinated portrait of care and control; skating seemed to come as naturally to her as breathing would for Molly. The Englishwoman had received praise for her high-flying athletic skills and her energy in the ring, but next to Harmonia, she couldn't help but feel like she just didn't match up.

But then, the music started playing, and Molly's eyes wandered upward, meeting Harmonia's own. As the smile crept across her face with the twinkling in her eye, she let Harmonia come closer, leaning into her touch. Molly let out a sigh, and the tension flowed from her body as she brought herself against her partner. Soon they took to the ice, and the two of them moved in tune with one another, Molly closely following each motion Harmonia made; although she was more careful and hesitant, she clung tighter to the Austrian's body to guide her. She trusted Harmonia, and she knew she wouldn't dare let her fall.

The next thing Harmonia said caused Molly to gasp, her eyes going wide and her jaw dropping. From how close Molly and Harmonia were to one another, the model could feel a tremble go through Molly's body at the suggestion. Harmonia was...disappointed? In her? Why? She'd done everything she could to make this night perfect; while she knew it had been Harmonia doing most of the planning, Molly knew how much it meant to her, and she wanted to do her part, too. And somehow, without even trying or knowing why...she had let her down? The thought of it was unthinkable.

"W-What..?" Molly stammered, her voice as soft as a whisper. "Disappointed..? Why?" But Harmonia went on - and soon, Molly knew. It wasn't that she wasn't enough - but that she thought she wasn't enough. And if anything...it was Harmonia who worried if she was adequate.

"What..? Of course you are-! You're...you're beautiful, and famous, and successful, and-" But Molly stopped then, as she heard Harmonia go on. The wealth, the praise, the press...none of that mattered to her. What she was really lacking was someone who could see her for who she really was. And in Molly...she saw that person. It was then that Molly realized what it was Harmonia had seen in her. What she needed, even when it seemed she had everything else in the world.

In an instant, a grin formed across the Englishwoman's face as she pulled back just enough to look Harmonia eye to eye. She nodded her head, and when she wrapped her arms around Harmonia's sides, she tightened her grip not out of fear of slipping, but because she wanted to be that much closer to her. Her heart thumped harder in her chest with each word that fell from Harmonia's lips. Tears were trickling down her cheeks, but they weren't of sorrow any longer. Now, when Molly shed a tear, it was because she was just too happy not to. And when she and Harmonia took hands, Molly squeezed her partner's tighter, never letting her gaze stray far from the other woman's eyes.

"I...I love you too, Harmonia..." Molly replied - her voice soft at first, but soon growing in confidence. "I love you too-! It makes me so happy to know that...that I mean this much to you! Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine that I'd ever be this to anyone like you - and if you feel that way, then I want to be everything you need me to be! I'll always stay by your side, I'll be there for you, and every mountain we climb and every victory we celebrate, we'll do it together! The two of us!"

Soon, the two of them were twirling around the ice like the motions of a dance - one that both of them knew by heart. Any lack of confidence Molly might have had when it came to ice skating was forgotten; she was lost in her happiness, and lost in Harmonia's happiness too. It was as though they were moving and thinking as one, their hearts beating in unison with every beat of the music.

When Harmonia pulled Molly closer and lifted her off the ground, she gasped at first, not expecting to find herself suddenly in the air - but soon, she laughed, the surprise soon fading to joy. Even hearing the clapping of the crowd didn't bother Molly any more, not as she skated closer to throw her arms around Harmonia and join her in a tight hug. They didn't matter, not like Harmonia herself did. She nodded to the model, nesting up against her shoulder. "And so do you...thank you, Moni. Thank you so much."

Soon, she looked up to see Harmonia directing her attention toward the ferris wheel looming before them. Molly's eyes widened at the thought - from the top, she could surely see the whole city, lit up with all the splendor of its Christmas lights. And if she was going to see such a spectacle...she couldn't imagine doing it with anyone but Harmonia. "Sure!" Molly cheered, tugging Harmonia by the wrist. "Let's go!~"

[RedShinigami]

Harmonias heart was beating faster then it ever had as she perfomed those marvelous moves with Molly on the ice, all the while talking to her, using the freedom that iceskating always gave her to let her words just pour out of her mouth as honestly as she could make them.
And they were honest.
Harmonia Edelstein loved this woman, from head to toe, with every cute tilt of her head, every surprised gasp, every blush, Harmonia had fallen for the english beauty.
And when she finally came up with the courage to say the three words, she felt as if her heart would burst only for Molly to eagerly return the words, sending Harmonia skywards like the satellites the song was about.
Harmonia grabbed the lightweight with ease and lifted her up,on her strong arms, looking up to her while the song slowly ended and both slowly spun around with each other.

When they finished she sat Molly down and they hugged as tightly as the people next to them applauded.
Well, usually Harmonia loved the attention and the cheers, but not today, not on this evening.
Today was exclusively about Molly and when their eyes met again Harmonia smiled, stroking Mollys cheeks.
She leaned forward and kissed the forehead of Molly, still waiting for a good opportunity for a kiss...
The ferris wheel seemed to be the perfect opportunity for Harmonias romantic plans as they walked over to it.
No one spoke, both had to comprehend what had happened now.
What could someone say right after a big reaveal of their feelings?
Harmonia, never letting go of Mollys hand showed perfectly what was happening inside them.

The Austrian paid and soon both women sat, close to each other on the small bench that slowly went up with both of them.
Harmonia had one arm around Molly, her head rested on Mollys, her eyes were closed.
Monis other hand was in the graps of Mollys hands that were on the englishwomans lap.
No one spoke a word, the feeling of the cold air hitting their faces, while their bodies wamed each other.
"I was never so happy in my entire life...", Harmonia whispered slowly as the approached the top.
Harmonia paid the guy something extra to give them a little more time on top.
She opened her eyes.
"I thought since my parents died that I could never be happy again..."
Molly would feel some trickles on her cheek and a sudden shake in Harmonias voice.
"Sorry Molly...I am happy and sad at the same time...Mama would have loved you...", she said.
"I miss them every day. Since it happened and Finella and I got parted I had big issues with my trust and my selfworth...can you imagine?", she asked.
"My uncle treated me like a piece of meat...and everyone who wanted to come close to me was drawn to my looks and my money...", she said.
"But not at LAW...here I met so much honest people...Sheila, Gil, you..."she whispered.
"I am sorry I must sound like a total asshole...I have money,live the highlife and complain? What a dumb bitch, huh?", she chuckled.
"There are people out there who have nothing and this stupid rich woman cries about her dead parents...", she whispered.
"Sorry Molly...", she said choked a little.
"This year was really overwhelming...and now this evening...my first year at LAW...I found success and I found love...that is too much to take for my simple brain.", she said and grabbed in her purse for a handkerchief.

[CaptainL]

Molly might have been a former model herself, a cosplayer, a wrestler, and a social media presence who ordinarly loved the attention of her fans, but none of that mattered tonight. Tonight, she wanted to take a step back from all of that, and to just be with Harmonia and to be happy. Though they had turned a few heads earlier in the night, and Molly felt shy about coming across as too obvious to people, she no longer cared about that. Now, she and Harmonia alike were getting more attention than ever before, and yet, Molly thought nothing of it. Their cheers and claps seemed to fade into the background; all she could focus on was being with Harmonia, and the happiness that brought her.

They made their way to the ferris wheel, and Molly soon settled into the bench, letting out a contented sigh as she sat back and let herself rest against Harmonia's own. Her body was like a mirror image of the Austrian's, placing one arm around her shoulder while her other hand lay in her lap, and her chin came to rest against the shoulder of the slightly taller girl. Molly nestled her face into her scarf, but peeking out over it was a smile. She was at peace, now. The only motions she made were in the gentle rise and fall of her chest with each breath, and her fingers as they curled and laced against Harmonia's own, finding the perfect place for the two of them to meet.

"Mm..." Molly nodded her head as she listened to the model's soft voice - but then she could feel the moistness of her cheeks, and the tremoring of her body. Slowly, her eyes blinked open, and she looked back up at Harmonia with a frown. "Moni..? Is everything okay?"

But soon, Harmonia went on, explaining all her reasons for crying - her memories of her parents, her fears of never being appreciated, feeling like she didn't have a reason to be upset, and just the sheer, raw emotion of everything the last few days had shown her overtaking her. Molly listened closely to each word, and she squeezed Harmonia's hand tighter. But as the Austrian reached for something to dry her tears, Molly shook her head.

"No...don't say that, Moni. It's okay. No matter how much you have, or how rich and famous you are...we're all sad, sometimes. Who you are shouldn't change that. No matter how much money you have, or how beautiful you are...you're still you. And I wouldn't want you to be anyone else - even if it's someone who cries, some times - because everything that's so great about you shines so much brighter than your tears. Trust me...you'll always have me, okay?"

Not long after that, the ferris wheel reached its apex - and just like that, Molly's attention turned to the view from above, as she let out a gasp. All around her, she could see the snow-frosted rooftops of buildings as far as the eye could see, all of them aglow with the lights in the windows shining through the growing dimness of the night. And in the air all around them, snowflakes were gently drifting down, while the sky above twinkled as the stars peeked out from between the clouds. With a grin on her face, the Englishwoman tugged on Harmonia's hand, pulling her closer. "Moni, look! We're at the top..."

[RedShinigami]

Harmonia held on the Molly, Molly held on to Harmonia...
The end to their date seemed all to perfect...
Harmonia quickly brushed her tears away and embraced the moment as her eyes lit up at the sight that was presented to them.
True, having a penthouse over the streets of Tokyo,she was accustomed to see the city, but this here was another thing.
Her heart was beating fast, her body leant onto the person she loved...Harmonia was happy. Not just happy but overjoyed as she gave Molly a big grin before bringing her hands to her lips and taking a deep breath.

"Tokyoooooo!", she screamed.
"I, Harmonia Edelstein,love Molly Forsteeeeeeer!", she screamed at the top of her lungs and started to laugh.
"I...I am sorry Molly it is just..."
Then Molly saw her teared up face, no tears of sorrow but joy, as Harmonia turned to her.
"It is...just...I never felt for someone like I did for you...I want nothing more for you to be with me,safe, sound and protected. I never felt about another person like this. You know...I am just so happy Molly. You make me so happy.", she said overjoyed and took the younger womans hands in hers.
"I am so happy...that you choose me.", Harmonia smiled and their faces were mear inches from one another as Harmonia finally took the courage and closed the gap.
And then here, on a silent winternight in Tokyo, two satellites that were floating through space met each other in the skies above the earth. And a lonely soul finally had found it, the one thing that kept her going.

It felt like their kiss lasted ages, Harmonia relishing in the sweet taste of Mollys lips.
She tasted like apple from the punch, mixed with a scent of cherrys and strawberrys. The kiss these women shared was no ordinary one. It was their first one and it could'nt have been more perfect.
Harmonias left hand came up to Mollys cheek, stroking it softly while their lips remained sealed, their eyes closed, only soft pants for air were heard.
Here in the sky, all seemed to unimportant except one thing, Molly.

When they finally released it and looked into each other there was another look in their eyes, their faces blushed, their eyes half closed...even a blind man could have seen what was on their mind as the two blondes remained close, their arms around each other now.
"Ich liebe dich Molly.", Harmonia whispered in german but was sure that her lover would understand what she said.

Harmonia moved closer and hugged the englishwoman tight, their faces next to each other.
"Do you want to be my partner in the ring and on the outside? Want to stay with me...want to laugh with me...cry with me...", she said and now both women seemed to tear up.
"Just be my other half Molly, please.", Harmonia asked her, here over the snowy streets of Tokyo under a full moon.

[CaptainL]

Molly couldn't have imagined a more perfect night to share the ferris wheel with Harmonia. It was quiet, it was calm. The sky was just dark enough to let the city beneath them go up in lights, but not so dark as to black out their surroundings. The gentle snowfall added an air of seasonal beauty to the scene. And, alone in their car, above the rest of the world, they had it all to themselves to enjoy.

...and then, Harmonia proceeded to take a sledgehammer to the silence by belting out her love for Molly to the world. In an instant, the Englishwoman let out a yelp and her face went beet red; she pulled her scarf up around her face to hide it. She thought they were taking it slow, and now she didn't know how many people knew of their relationship already! "M-Moniiii!" Molly whined. "You're making me blush-!"

But soon, Harmonia went on to explain the peace she felt when she was at Molly's side, and at that, Molly realized...no matter what happened, no matter what Harmonia did, it'd be all right. She would be happy. In fact, here and now, she was proud to know Harmonia loved her. She knew that she was something Harmonia was missing all this time - Harmonia, who seemed to have everything one could ever want in the world. But only now could she feel complete - and that was because of Molly.

"Yeah...I'm happy too, Moni..."

Smiling up at the model, Molly's fingers wrapped tighter around her partner's own. She scooted closer to her side, their shoulders rubbing up against one another's. And there, Harmonia pulled Molly closer - and the two of them kissed.

To Molly, for that one moment, time stood still. Nothing else out there in the world mattered. Just her and Harmonia. The two were one - their bodies linked, their hearts beating in unison. Each breath one of them took fell into the other's throat. Thanks to Harmonia's payment, the car had stalled at the very top, but that didn't matter. To the two of them, they had all the time in the world together.

At last, they broke away, gently drifting back from one another. But while their bodies may have parted, they never broke the gaze they shared, lost in each others' eyes. Neither even wanted to blink, lest they take each other out of their sight. Molly tightened her arms around Harmonia's shoulders, drawing herself in closer. The two were face to face now, and they spoke in whispers. What passed between their lips was just for the two of them to know.

Molly nodded to Harmonia, replying in English. "I love you too, Harmonia..." And, with each word that passed between the two of them, Molly's eyes began to run over with tears, spilling out and trickling down her cheeks. She sniffled to herself, and her voice wavered - but all the tears she shed were born of nothing more than joy. "Of course I do, Harmonia...Moni...I want to be with you, and I want to do everything I can to make you smile, to make you happy like I've done today-! Of course I'll be your partner...in the ring, in life, whatever you want! I'll do it all for you-!"