One of Those Things (part 2 of 3)

"Are you certain, Lina-sama?"

Nodnodnod. "Yeah. I tell you, Shilfiel, they were all over each other! And when I asked what they were doing, they both said 'nothing.' I even think I saw Zel holding some flowers!"

"My...isn't that something?"

"Yup. But if they're—"

"—like we're—"

"—then we can—"

"Oh, how wonderful!"

"Now you don't have to keep up that 'Gourry-sama' bit. I swear, sometimes I would get so jealous..."

Giggle. "Really?"

"Really."

Giggle.

"Actually, for a while there I was a little worried Xelloss had fallen for me or something. I should've known that crazy fruitcake was just teasing."

"You didn't want to hurt his feelings?"

"Well...no."

"You're so sweet, Lina-sama!"

SMOOCH.

"Only 'cos when I am, you do that."

Giggle.