Black Tea didn't realize how badly she needed new furniture for the tea house. Yes, the couches and chairs were a little bit beat up. That was normal, or- at least it was until one of the couches broke. The sad, sagging couch was moved to the back room, and it was then that Coffee had asked Milk to go get new material. Black Tea had asked to come along. She had a pretty good eye for these things, but mainly she wanted to make sure Milk was safe. Call her selfish, but it's true. The sentiment was shared between Black Tea and Milk that they would protect each other, no matter where they went.

“Are you sure it was necessary to go all the way to the Light Kingdom?” Milk asked. She was somewhat out of breath from walking all day.

“Quality this, quality that,” Black Tea grimaced. “I didn't choose the location. If you have an issue, take it up with your brother.” Black Tea thought of mentioning carrying Milk, but decided against it.

Milk nodded, the comfortable silence between the two continuing. As they got closer to the borders, they stared above them. A swirling sky, the huge dam on the horizon. A pretty purple haired food soul sweeping around. Black Tea grimaced a little bit. She kept swiveling her head. She had relieved her memories already, and she didn't want to see Sweet Tofu again. He had a brother right? Couldn't the scrubs go play with each other or something? She shook her head. Milk was with her this time in case there was an altercation. She looked once again before continuing forward.

“I think we're here,” Milk said, staring up at the Dam. “We'll have to get over that somehow.” She furrowed her brow as she attempted to scale it, only to fall off. She yelped a bit when she fell, but it ceased when she was caught by Black Tea. A quick blush affixed itself to her face. It was light. So light Black Tea could've been imagining it, which made her want to put Milk down before becoming delirious.

“Maybe there's another way in,” Black Tea said.

It was just then that the purple haired food soul from earlier swooped down beside them.

“I don't like places brimming with desire.” The lady said. “I can get you two into Reverie Valley if you enter, and I shall escort you out again.”

“That would be vastly appreciated,” said Black Tea. She didn't completely trust the purple haired girl, but then her hand, and Milk's hand were grabbed. The two closed their eyes, and when they opened them, they were in the valley.

“Young peach blossoms,” the girl said softly. She vanished into the ether.

“What was that supposed to mean?” Milk asked the void.

The two young women spent quite a bit of time searching around the city, looking at the decorations set up. Black Tea smiled.

“I'm home, finally.” It wasn't exactly a positive response, though she doubted broken furniture was a trap to get her to have flashbacks. She ran up a little bit to a store that looked like it might have something they needed.

“I think this is a department store,” Milk's monotone called out. “Let's look and see if it has what we need.” She grabbed Black Tea’s hand as the two walked in. They noticed the cashier watching, unsure what the look on their face was.

The two walked around, staring at the different sofas that were presented. Magnificent purple chairs next to ratty once-orange sofas. Truly an interesting place.

“Oh,” Milk exclaimed. She pointed at a quaint gray couch. “Says here that it's stain proof too.”

“That will work,” Black Tea said. She briskly walked over to the cashier.

“Could you help me and my friend come pick up this couch? Additionally, is it possible to ship it to Gloriville. He nodded and stood up from his desk. As he walked to where Milk was standing, Black Tea couldn't help but feel like she was being stared at.

“I can get this packed and shipped in no time. Just tell me the address and you two ladies can enjoy your date in the town.”

Milk looked aimlessly at Black Tea, who was nodding furiously in an attempt to hide how quickly a single word had broken her demeanor.

The two quickly relayed the address information to the store manager before they decided to take his advice. Have a nice day in town.

As they walked through the bustling street, they found themselves tired and hungry. They stopped in at a restaurant. They entered and ordered bubble tea. Milk smiled.

“It's a combination of Black Tea and Milk.” Just like you and me,”

As corny as the line was, it still made Black Tea quite a bit more flustered. Damn you, Light Kingdom!

The two sat at a table, drinking tea and discussing the world. Eventually, they finished and the waiter came by with a check.

Almost as soon as it was placed on the table, Milk slapped her money on top of it. Black Tea smiled and impish grin.

“I forgot my wallet today anyway.”

Milk Tea laughed. Her laugh was light and airy. It reminded Black Tea of bells.

The two walked slowly back to the valley, staring at the different sights. They made it back with just moments of daylight remaining.

“Looks like we should stay for the night,” Black Tea said. “Let's check into a hotel.”

Milk nodded and the two went to find a place to check in. They found one, grateful to get in so late and on such short notice. They slowly climbed the stairs, walked the hallway, opened the door, it was then they made a chilling discovery. There was only one bed.

“I mean, you've paid for everything today, you get the bed.” Black Tea said.

“Join me on it,” Milk said. “What's the worst that could happen?”

She didn't really have an excuse not to, so Black Tea clambered on.

She was somehow able to fall asleep, even though it felt like it was a million degrees hotter than it was.

She fell asleep, feeling a familiar and comforting sensation. When she awoke, she found she was very tangled with Milk. She blushed rather quickly before getting up. It was early in the morning. She had hopes she awoke before Milk did, and that she didn't notice the unfortunate predicament.

Alas, it was too late.

Milk was already awake and watching Black Tea frantically pace. That was a lot worse then waking up together.

“Black Tea,” Milk said very quietly. Even so, it still felt like she was laughing. “You do know that your admiration is mutual?”

“It-it is?”

“Yes!” Milk exclaimed. “You think I asked you to share a bed with me for nothing? You do like me, right?”

Black Tea nodded. How did she not notice before? Milk giggled.

“Do you want, maybe, to spend a little more time in bed this morning?”

It wouldn't hurt. Black Tea clambered back onto the bed and tucked herself in. It felt awkward at first, but the two found themselves entwined in each other once again. The next few days back in Gloriville were spent alternating between each other's rooms, desperately trying to keep their very well known relationship out of the eye of the coffee house.