This day. February 14th. The humans call it Valentine's Day. Of course, she can't understand why suddenly every single couple decides that today they must display their love out in public. Chocolates, flowers, cards, odd-looking bears that are apparently very soft and lots of kisses. Perhaps Blue Zircon might find this holiday adorable, if she herself wasn't so nervous.

Being nervous is nothing new to her, of course. But today, her anxiety is through the roof. She has attempted to write a card, discarding at least 10 before deciding on a decent one. She picks a bouquet-is that what humans call them?-of yellow flowers. She skips getting chocolates for obvious reasons.

Blue grumbles as she pulls up a checklist on her screen. She begins crossing some items off. She doesn't want to make this a huge deal, just something sweet. But she doesn't want her intentions to be mistaken. She wants to be more than friends, that much she knows. Her eyes dart around, hoping her crush, none other than Yellow Zircon, isn't there.

She's not there, she's here. As in, right in front of her. And she looks...confused? Hurt? Why are yellow gems always so difficult to read?! Her eyes glisten with their usual light. There is a hint of her usual smirk on her face. And Blue is shaking badly, a few drops of sweat slipping down her face. It's just like old times.

"So, Blue, who is that for?" Her tone is even, but Blue thought she heard a bit of...jealousy? Blue can't even form a coherent reply, her response is to drop the items and run. She darts through the crowd, it seems most people are surprised to see a girl all in blue running away. She doesn't even hear Yellow calling out to her.

"Blue?!"

Blue runs until she finally becomes too tired to continue. She slumps down against a wall, shuddering. She sobs quietly, cursing her cowardice. She had the chance to confess, and she blew it. Yellow would never accept her feelings now. She stares at the ground sadly.

"I ruined it. I ruined my one chance. Everything was there, except my courage."

"Blue? Are you there?"

Blue squeaks as she hears the familiar voice, the footsteps and then the familiar girl herself. Yellow kneels down in front of Blue, cupping her face gently. Her deep golden eyes lock with Blue's tearful cobalt blue eyes. Her facial expression is finally readable: she's worried. 

"Are you okay? You ran so suddenly..."

Blue takes in a deep breath. It's truly now or never. 

She stares into Yellow's eyes.

"Yellow, I need to tell you something."

Yellow nods silently, a nonverbal cue for Blue to speak.

"I...I love you...Yellow."

Yellow's face takes on a bewildered look which slowly turns into a shining, huge grin.

"I thought so!" 

Blue blinks, startled. What? Had she been that obvious?

"You blue gems are pretty easy to read once you know what to look for." Yellow explains, answering Blue's unspoken questions.

"And honestly Blue, I love you too."

Now Blue is the one grinning like an idiot. And maybe she is.

A soft kiss on the cheek distracts her from her thoughts. She stares up at Yellow, whose grin has now taken on a more sheepish look.

"I forgot to get anything...you know, like a card or whatever..."

Blue chuckles, shaking her head. She puts a finger to Yellow's lips.

"Yellow, you're all I want."