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Chapter 10
The opera house wasn't that far and they still had over an hour to go when he parked his car.
The ride had gone in almost complete silence. The radio was off, Kuon was focused on the road and Kyouko looked out the window the whole time.
He knew he had to be extra careful about this night. He wanted to let her touch on the feelings that were in his heart, but he didn't want to scare her away forever. It was quite a risky game he was playing.
She was in a daze. She had finally given up on trying to find an explanation for what was going on right now. That man had sent return gifts to everyone but her. If anyone asked her, she would be willing to trade all her potential white day gifts for the years to come, in exchange for a night like that.
She risked a glance in his direction when he stopped the car.
He seemed uneasy when he caught her eyes.
"Here we are." he said.
"Aren't we early?" she asked. Not that she minded – it was all the more time she'd have him to herself.
"They have a restaurant, so, maybe..."
As an answer, her stomach growled at the mention of food. She put her hands on her belly and blushed in embarrassment, which made him smile.
"You're too honest for your own good."
She sulked but said nothing.
"Come on." he invited, opening his door, and she did the same.
They met outside, after both shutting the doors in silence. The car beeped as he locked it.
"Shall we?"
She stared at the hand he offered her. She wanted to take it, and squeeze it, and crash into him. She wanted to fold her arms around his shoulders and breathe his scent. She wanted to put her ear on his chest and listen to his pulse. This hand… Did he even realize? This hand meant the world to her. She nodded silently and walked up to him.
He resumed walking when she passed him, pulling his hand back to himself, being happy with her just walking by his side.