Shiemi sighed in contentment as she nuzzled closer to Rin. His warmth was addicting and Shiemi had a feeling it had nothing to do with his flames. A fresh wave of his scent nearly overwhelmed her. She could feel her face becoming redder, she hopped Rin didn't notice.

Rin let out a chuckle and Shiemi knew she had been caught. "Enjoying yourself?" His voice was playful and not at all mocking.

Shiemi buried her face into his chest. Her embarrassment was flaring to dangerous levels. She wasn't sure how much more she could take.

Rin's chest rumbled as he tried to contain his laughter. He gently pulled Shiemi from himself. She didn't resist him, the cold air chilled her as his jacket slipped from her shoulders. Her shiver did not go unnoticed. He adjusted her jacket, his hands brushing against the bare skin of her arms for a moment. Neither tried to deny the spark that passed between them but neither acted on it.

A moment of silence passed between them before Shiemi raised her eyes to meet his, blushing as she did. Rin was giving her a look so tender it took her breathe away and the blush on his face was beyond endearing. He was looking at her like she was the only thing in the world. It was very flattering.

He gently caressed her cheek with his hand. He shyly tucked some strands of her honey colored hair behind her ear. The rosy blush that had been present on his face darkened considerably as he played with her hair.

Shiemi felt her heart swell with emotion at his actions. He was so sweet. She gave into the need to bury her face in Rin's chest again. The moment was beginning to overwhelm her. She wrapped her arms securely around his torso to keep him from pulling her away again.

She felt his arms wrap around her in turn. She would never tire of how secure she felt when his arms were around her. It was pure bliss.

She wasn't sure how much time past while the two of them sat together. Truth be told she really didn't care. She was content to be here with him. They did not have enough respite from battles and that made moments like this all the more precious.

"Shiemi."

She looked up at her name, her reverie broken. His arm unwound itself from her waist and his hand cupped her cheek. She felt her breathe leave her as he placed a feather-soft kiss on her lips. The spark between them returned full force.

Rin backed away slightly from her, their noses touching. It was impossible to misread the look he was giving her in that moment. Their exchange passes wordlessly and Rin's lips descended on hers once again.

The gentle kiss soon gave way to something more intense, more passionate. Shiemi felt her body mold into his as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Her heart was hammering in her chest. The feel of his lips on hers was beyond anything she could even describe.

It was the need for air that made them part. Shiemi laid her head on Rin's chest, listening to the frantic beat of his heart as she regained lost breathe. She felt him shift and she found herself being repositioned on his lap. A small laugh escaped her as he cradled her to his chest.

He placed a gentle kiss atop her head before laying his head on hers. "I want to always stay by your side."

Shiemi nuzzled her head into the crook of his neck and sighed gently. "Don't ever leave it."

"Never."