(Human) Jenny X Brad - The Approach

There was a sharp crack from the fire, and one of the burning logs snapped in half. A glowing ember bounced out of the fireplace and landed against the tender sole of Jenny's foot.
` She jumped with a squeal, and involuntarily lunged towards Brad. He caught her by reflex, and suddenly their faces were mere inches apart, with shocked expressions on each. The fire, the sensations, and the moment got the better of her. To Brad's amazement – and to hers – Jenny planted a quick, clumsy kiss on his mouth, bashing their noses and foreheads in the process.
` Jenny pulled away, horrified, her face buried in her hands in shame. "I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry! Brad, I'm so sorry!" She rubbed her nose and head, and tears welled up in her eyes.
` Brad was stupefied – it had all happened so fast. "Jenny? Uh … wow. What was that?"
` She jumped to her feet and ran to the couch, sobbing with embarrassment. "I know, I know, it was stupid. I'm sorry. It's just that I've never tasted or smelled anything before, and I've never been able to … feel anything before. And I've always wanted to know what a kiss feels like. And in this body, it seemed like my only chance, because if I ever get back in my ugly, freaky metal body, it'll never, ever happen. But I guess I'm just a klutz no matter what I look like. Brad, I'm so sorry."
` Jenny cried into the arm of the couch. Brad gritted his teeth, made a decision. If we're going to die, then I have to tell her.
` He walked over towards the wood stove. There was a small, crude washtub sitting next to it, and hanging just above the tub was a dusty shaving mirror. He grabbed it, and sat down on the couch, next to his best friend.
He held the mirror up to Jenny's face, trying to muster the courage to speak. "Jenny, what do you see? Do you see a freak?"
` Jenny hadn't actually seen herself yet in human form. Tears flowed from large, icy blue eyes, down the soft curves of reddened cheeks covered by strands of long, wet blue hair. Still, it's a lot prettier than my usual hideous metal self. "I guess I'm beautiful," she moped. "The game software did a really good job making up this phony body."
~ CoyoteLoon. (2003). Reality Bytes Chapter 5. Available: [link]. Last accessed 16th Nov 2012

And this is only part one of fanart to 's fanfic! Now... a friend of mine, , when he ran his project on Tails couples, each sketch was split into two parts: the Approach, and the Moment of Truth. And... this is twice as big, but still utilizes similar titling. Hopefully he won't mind.
I hardly have to tell you that this is one of the most touching things I've ever read.

The Approach (1): YOU ARE HERE
The Approach (2): [link]
The Moment of Truth: [link]
The Afterglow: [link]

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