127 Next Generation of the Four Guardians

East Branch, South Lawn

Monica waited impatiently in a blue and green dress that matched her eyes. The stars waited behind her like a curtain of blossoming flowers that only added to her beautiful, charming smile. She saw Howard running towards her and took a deep breath. She didn't know how to tell him what happened to her the last month.

'I bet he'll be really impressed!' Monica bit her bottom lip, her smile widening, as Howard opened his arms and picked her up into the air. He smiled and instantly slammed her back into a tree before their lips touched together like two magnets.

"Mmm, hold on. We aren't upstairs yet." Monica tried to push Howard off her, but felt her knees go limp. Finally, she just gave into her feelings. She smiled and gently kissed him a few times before he retreated to stare into her gaze. "Heh, what's going on Howard. You seem so angsty. Is something wrong?"