Webby stared... and her shy expression began to turn into a smile. A big one, an excited one - and suddenly giggles began to burst out of her like a stream of bubbles. She couldn't quite explain this happiness, but found it didn't really matter.

"Okay... okay!" She suddenly dove in for a hug, her head tucking right under Lena's, like matching puzzle pieces, like a key that found the perfect lock. "Okay! Then... you're my girlfriend, Lena!"

All the clenching in her chest began to ease up and melt away.