1Another chapter for my story :) Tell me what you think! And any couples your're fond of! :D

Ayame and Mine

"Oh, Mineeeeee." Sang a voice from across the shop, his helper had been unusually quite today but he couldn't put his finger on why. Peeking around the dress he was working on he stared at the girl before him.

She had her hair in her usual two pigtails braided to her shoulders, and her glasses slid down her nose multiple times as she continued sowing her creation. The dress she was working on was inspiring to the male fantasies as they both tried to provoke.

It seemed like a princess gown and the puffs and ribbons was anything but something to dress up in, something any young woman would love to wear. "Mine?" He called out again when she didn't answer him. Looking up and blinking at him slowly she gave him a small smile before going back to working on her dress.

He was shocked. Usually his Mine would say something like, "Yes, boss?" Or something to that degree, but she barely acknowledged his presence?

"Boss?" She asked quietly and he swore he whipped his head up so fast he got whip lash. He was so excited that she finally talked to him today that he pranced, yes pranced, up to her and grabbed her hand in his. "Yes Mine?" He asked with gleaming eyes.

"Can I leave early today? I have something I must do..." She whispered shyly. He only stared at her as she glanced down at her shoes. "Oh, of course Mine. I shall lock up tonight." He said as he put his hand up to his chest.

She nodded and left the shop leaving her boss's mind in a state of turmoil thinking up all of the terrible things that could be happening to his Mine. 'Could she be in trouble with a gang? Or could her secret husband be fighting for custody for there unborn baby? Oh WHAT could it BE?' He thought as his outrageous thoughts soared.

Deciding to follow her he locked up shop and sneaked behind her. She was bundled up in her coat and she walked briskly to her destination. He was more than surprised when they stopped in front of a clothing shop. Following her in hot on his trail he hid behind a rack of clothes as his Mine talked to the cashier about an earlier purchase she had to pick up.

Ignoring the strange stares he got from the people in the store he leaned forward to see the cashier hand Mine a box. It was colorfully decorated with many ribbons and brightly wrapped wrapping paper.

Noticing the giant heart on the top he couldn't help the small pang in his chest. His Mine had bought a present for a male? Someone she perhaps loved? "Well this can't do." He thought trying to stop the pain that was now beating in his chest.

Slowly walking out of the store he made his way to an unknown destination letting his feet walk for him. Ending up in front of his own shop he thought nothing of the door being unlocked, and the fact that he locked it when he left.

But he did notice the shocked eyes that looked at him. There was Mine, putting the same box he had seen her with earlier, on his desk. She froze on the spot and a big blush painted her cheeks as she started stuttering nonsense on how she forgot something at work and whatnot.

Walking up to her he held out his hand knowing what would happen, and Mine knew too. Handing him the box that he could now clearly see his name on he opened it; letting out a loud gasp at what was inside.

A green silk kimono leaked out and slid between his fingertips. The golden dragons wrapped all around the sides and had the most precise detail work he had ever seen. The gown must have cost her a lot, and though he paid her well. This type of kimono was sure to take a large chunk out of it.

Looking down at Mine, he lifted her chin up slowly so that she was looking him in the eyes. Her blush intensified at his now serious gaze. He didn't have that look often so she was sure now was the time he was going to reject her feelings, but instead he brought his lips to hers slowly and gave her a sweet, tender kiss.

"Thank you Mine, it's beautiful." he whispered as he held her hand close to his heart. She smiled brightly as he bent down to kiss her again. He might not have been able to hug her, but this feeling and this moment would last him a life time.