Author's Note: Written for forthrightly's Valentine's Day 2009 Drabble Challenge.
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I studied Sango as we sat by the campfire.
She stared into the fire, lost in thought. The fire flickered, no match for the night breeze. Sango gave an involuntary shiver and huddled closer.
I had to say something, take advantage of this opportunity.
"Sango?"
She turned, her brown eyes gleaming, reflecting the firelight. "Houshi-sama?"
Now or never, before the mood dissipates.
"Fall is in the air."
Sango paused. "Yes."
"If you're cold tonight, feel free to join me in my bed." Smirking, I raised my eyebrows seductively.
Colour gradually suffused her face as the words sank in.
"You… pervert!"