Over Him
by Mirune Keishiko
chapter nine
cold gray morning
"Hey."
The whispered word fell into the silence like a raindrop into a puddle.
Sano grinned.
Finally, some attempt at normalcy.
"Hey." He wiped a hand across his sweat-beaded forehead and, embarrassed, cast about for his forgotten clothing. "Up already? You must feel like shit."
"I do." Megumi's low, wry voice cracked and she smiled sheepishly. "Hey," she said again, looking away while he struggled back into his shirt, "you want to go for breakfast?"
She must really be feeling out of sorts, Sanosuke concluded with a humor he was careful to hide from her, if she spoke so shyly.
tsuzuku
A/N. Yoshaaa!
Looks like I did get to clear a hundred words after all! beams
This is, of course, just an infuriatingly short transition chapter. Man but it took me this long to figure out just how to break the stalemate. I actually toyed with the thought of simply skipping this oh-so-awkward get-both-their-minds-out-of-the-gutter moment, but... naahh. I owe you guys something after everything you've put up with. Hee!
I promise much longer future chapters (definitely longer than 100 words). Am still trying to determine how to balance my own need for this fic not to weigh on me too much and the length that is only right for each chapter to make sure I do the story justice.
Many, many thanks for all the feedback. I am extremely pleased to know that people are enjoying this!
