The Secret
Author: Anime Ronin
Rating: T
Summary: Tenchi has a secret.
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
AN: There needs to be more of this pairing… May seem OOC.
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As they both lay together under the sheet, fully clothed, he held her against him as she snored slightly. They had been sneaking away here and there for weeks now, stealing a hug here, a peck on the cheek there, words of affection and caring where they could, and Tenchi knew they were riding a fine line. If Ryoko or Ayeka found out what they were doing, they would probably kill her.
Now, though, was their time, as Sasami was out of the house at the market and had dragged both Ayeka and Ryoko with her. Tenchi knew the little princess knew his secret, as she had walked in on one of their moments some time ago, but he'd secured her silence with a promise of a favor to be determined by her at a later date. He'd been shocked at the rather mercenary way the water-blue-haired pre-teen had manipulated the situation, but in the end Sasami always got what she wanted.
An alarm went off next to them, rousing his bedmate from her slumber, slightly as she reached out to mash down on the offending object while mumbling, "Too early…"
Tenchi kissed her on top of her head, a surprisingly forward thing for him to do, given his commitment issues, "But they'll be home soon."
She twisted in his arms and looked at him with sullen blue eyes, "Why can't we tell them, Tenchi? I'm… I'm tired of hiding."
Tenchi pressed his forehead against hers and rubbed his nose against hers, "We have to, hime-chan. You know how they would react."
She stole a quick kiss and grinned as he blushed mightily, "You're right, Tenchi." She pulled away from him and slipped out of the blanket they were under, "When can we tell them?"
Tenchi stood and walked behind her, pulling her back into a hug while he looked at her reflection in the mirror, "Soon, Mihoshi, soon." In quiet, they continued their moment together.
From downstairs, the door opened and Sasami called out, "Tenchi! We need some help out here…"
The moment was broken. They both sighed and pulled away from each other… though only for a bit. Soon, very soon, their secret would be out.
AN: A short bit of fluff. The Tenchi-Mihoshi selection here is weak! Meager! Pathetic! MORE TENCHI/MIHOSHI! MORE TENCHI/MIHOSHI! MORE TENCHI/MIHOSHI! MORE TENCHI/MIHOSHI!
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