Waking up to something warm and gentle is wonderful.

I feel the heat on my cheeks, stroking me ever so gently. The soft gesture brings me out of my rest.

"Good morning." a soft voice tells me.

I rub my eyes and look over towards the voice.

"Good morning." I mumble back.

I regain my clear visions and see Nezumi lying on his side looking at me. I smile at him. What a wonderful way to start out the day.

"Sleep well love?" He asks reaching for my hand. Once achieving his goal he starts to softly rub in circles.

I scoot closer to him and combine my fingers into his. The soft puffs of his breathing can almost send me back to sleep.

"Oi don't got back to sleep!" Nezuni says and he pokes my forehead.

I grunt at him and sit up.
"Its not like I was going to." I say noticing my raspy voice.

I hear Nezumi giggle. I turn around and glare at him.

He climbs over and pecks me on the lips.

"Don't fret over it. It'll go away." He says getting off the bed.

"Coffee?" He asks.

I nod in return, looking around for my clothes.

Once I find some clean clothes I head to the bathroom to once again, take a bath.

-few moments later-

Nice and refreshed I head back to the sitting area and grab the cup of coffee. After taking a sip, I sit down next to Nezumi on the couch. I lay my head on his shoulder and he wraps his arm around my waist. (So cuddly)

"What's the plan for today?" I ask, taking another sip of coffee.

"Hm. I was thinking we could walk around town or something. Some shopping maybe?" He says taking a drink of coffee.

I look at him.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" I blink.

Nezumi spits out his coffee, coughing shortly after.

Once he has caught his breath he looks at me and grabs my shoulders.

"A date." he states, staring me into the eyes.

I nod slowly and smile at him.

"Mhm! It'll be fun!" I say happily.

he sighs and lets go of my shoulders.

"Sure. Why not I guess." He says as he turns his back to me.

I smile and hug him from behind.

Well I kinda pounced on him.

"Thank you Nezumi!" I happily say.

"Hn." He replies.

I give him a brief kiss on the cheek, then turn back to my now slightly colder cup of coffee.

In the corner of my eye I see a quick movement. Something hits me lightly on the shoulder and I fall on my back.

Opening my eyes I see Nezumi on top of me.

I tilt my head curiously. What is he doing?

"Nezumi are you oka..."

"You idiot." He says.

"Huh?" I ask.

He leans down, drawing closed to my face. I hold my breath some, wondering what he is going to do next.

As expected, he closes the gap between us and kisses me passionately. A very loving and tender kiss that makes me melt.

Once we break for air he caresses my cheek. I lean into his touch, gripping his sleeve lightly.

He chuckles softly.

"So cute." He mumbles.

"Nezumi?" I ask.

"Yes?" He wonders.

"Why am I an idiot?"

Silence fills the room. Why is he silent.

Suddenly he grabs and pulls my cheeks.

"Because you say such embarrassing things with a plain face!" He states in an irritated tone.

"Uwahhhh! I'm sorry!" I whine.

After a few minutes of horseplay we decide we should get ready and head out.

Nezumi leaves to take his bath so i decided to read. While skimming through the library I hear squeaks next to my ear.

"Oh hey Tsukio, Hamlet, and Cravet." I greet them.

What book should I read. I think to myself.

The mice starts fussing and run around on my shoulder.

"Hey will you guys quit!" I yell.

At that moment a book fell from the bookshelf. I go over and pick it up.

"Romeo and Juliet?" I question.

The mice squeak and run around my shoulders.

"Ok! Ok! I'll read this one!" I confirm as I head over to the couch.

I sit down and get comfortable. I'm not sure if I've read this one before. I look at the author. Oh its on of Shakespeare's works, it must be really good then.

I begin to read quietly to the mice.

"Shion..."

Hm?

"Shion~"

Wha?

"Oi idiot wake up!"

"Uwaaaaa!"

I look around alarmed. Hearing the chuckles next to me I look over towards Nezumi.

Scowling at him I stand up and dust off.

Once Nezumi has wiped his tears he walks over to me.

"I'm sorry." He states.

"How sorry?" I ask walking away.

Nezumi pins me to the bookshelf and grins.

"Don't." He demands.

I nod and lean towards him, brushing our lips together.

Closing the gap, Nezumi grabs my hips and pulls me closer. Thrusting his hips slightly he leaves hot kisses all over my neck.

"Hahh... Nezumi." I gasp.

He pulls away. I look at him confused and a little desperate.

"Not now." He says taking my hand.

He leads me out the door, grabbing our coats on the way.

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"Nezumi! Nezumi! Come check this out!" I say as I grab his hand and pull him toward a stand.

"You act like you've never been here." Nezumi scoffs.

"Its just been a while, and its seems pretty different. When did you guys start having festivals?" I ask arching a brow.

"Shortly after we saved the world." Nezumi grins.

I nod and turn around looking at the items in the stand.

I turn around to show Nezumi something but he disappeared.

"Nezumi?!" I yell, looking for him frantically.

No no no no no no! I don't want to lose him again.

My breathing becomes heavy and my visions fades in and out.

Suddenly I feel a hand on my shoulder. Turning around quickly I see Nezumi with a worried expression.

"Shion are you ok? What's wrong?" He asks grabbing my arm softly.

I slap him on his cheek. Tears forming in my eyes.

"Shion why..?" He asks but is cut off.

I squeeze him tightly, hugging his chest.

"Don't leave me." I weep.

Nezumi sighs and relaxes, wrapping his arms around me he pets my head.

"I would never Shion." He coos.

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After calming down Nezumi asks me if I wanted to go for a walk.

I agreed and walked next to him, holding his hand.

We've been silent for a while. Maybe I should say something.

"I'm sorry." He says.

"Eh? Ah no it was me. I was just overreacting. I'm sorry." I say flustered.

Nezumi stops and hugs me. Of course I hug him back.

"It was both of us." He says.

I chuckle. "Alright."

We sit on a cliff and watch the festival from afar.

Shortly after talking, fireworks begin to pop and crackle in the sky.

I watch in awe and scoot closer to Nezumi.

About midway into the fireworks Nezumi grabs my hand. I look over to him confused.

"Do you trust me?" He asks.

"Of course I do idiot."I reply.

He smiles. "Do you love me?"

I sigh. "What kind of stupid question is that? Of course I love you idiot."

He grins and closes his eyes briefly.

Once he opens them he leans towards me.

"Close your eyes." He whispers.

I do what he asks and close my eyes.

"Now hold out you hand." He says.

Once again, like master and dog, I do what he says.

I feel something slip on my finger. Wonder what it is?

"You can open." He says softly.

I open my eyes slowly, bracing myself for what I am about to witness.

I see the silver band around my left ring finger and gasp. I look up to him quickly, the tears coming back once again.

"Shion?"

"Yes?" I say choking on my words.

"Will you marry me?" He asks softly smiling.

I nod and wrap my arms around him, having no shame in the tears that fall.
This might just be the best day ever.

But I might have said that too soon.

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