A/N : We didn't have class today so I've decided to write a short chapter.
Caught in surprise, Makoto was hesitant to kiss her back.
But soon enough, the emotions that had welled up inside his heart overflowed. The softness of Kyouko's lips against his made him lose himself deeply.
He reacted on instinct, his freehand made it's way to the back of Kyouko's head, tangling his fingers through her hair as he pulled her closer to him. Kyouko brought her gloved hand up and cupped Makoto's cheek as she felt yhis warm lips deepen the kiss.
They closed their eyes as they memorized each other's lips.
Their lips moved in perfect sync, and both of their hearts are swelling as indescribable feelings overflowed. They held onto each other tighter as if letting go would poison them both. Neither of them wanted to break the kiss, as neither of them wanted the sensation and the feeling to end.
For minutes they stayed like this, keeping their kiss firm yet gentle and chaste until Kyouko slowly leaned away. She grabbed Makoto's shirt near his chest as she leaned in and put her head in the crook of his neck and shoulder.
Both of them could feel their chest heave for breath out of the kiss, the swelling of their lips and the warmth that had lingered in their system.
"Makoto…" She breathed, her voice soft and barely audible against his skin. Makoto smiled and flushed upon hearing her call his first name for the first time.
"Kyouko…" He spoke softly. He felt her lips smile against his skin and with his mind clouded with the thoughts of finally having a space in Kyouko's life, and his love being returned by the girl he couldn't stop thinking of. He felt his heartbeat pick up once again.
Grabbing her shoulders, he gently pushed her slightly away from him and looked at her in the eyes.
Kyouko smiled, tears welling up in her eyes. She wasn't sure if they were tears of guilt or happiness. All that she knew is how strong her feelings are towards him. She took his hand and brought it up to let him cup her cheeks. They stayed locked in defenseless gazes for a short while before Makoto leaned in to press his lips against Kyouko's sweetly.
This time, neither of them were hesitant, making the kiss crisp and exact –almost perfect.
They broke the kiss slowly and smiled at each other, before moving from the floor to the bed to go to sleep.
Being the gentleman that he is, Makoto grabbed two of the four pillows and put them in the center of the bed. His action caused Kyouko to let out a genuine laugh, "Is he for real?"
"What?" He asked, smiling gently, amused of her laughter. Seeing her happy and free, makes his heart warm.
"You don't have to do that, it's okay." Kyouko said as she laid her hand on top of Makoto's who's resting on the pillow that he had just put in the center.
"But-"
"It's okay. We should sleep together."
Makoto flushed furiously and seeing him red as a tomato, she realized that she had insinuated something else. Blushing ferociously herself, she quickly explained herself again. "What I mean is that we should sleep beside each other. I know that you're not the kind of guy who'd take advantage of a woman while sleeping and… besides," Kyouko brought her right gloved hand to her lips and traced her lips lightly with her fingers as she teasingly smiled at him. "We already kissed."
"Kirigiri-san!" He bashfully looked away and pursed his lips, the red tint in his cheeks intensified. In the corner of his eye, she saw her laughing silently, gloved hand covering her mouth. He smiled to himself, loving the fact that he could make her smile.
"Makoto," she called out as she took the pillow off the center of the bed and lay them against the headboard. "You can call me by my first name when were alone."
He turned to her and nodded, "Okay, Kyouko." His response had some playfulness to it. Embracing and not fearing the feeling of comfort he gives made her feel lighter as if the boulder that had been crushing her chest has finally been lifted.
Kyouko smiled at him, and gestured him to lay down next to her. He did as he was told, and faced her upon lying in his back.
"Goodnight," Kyouko whispered. She planted a soft kiss on his forehead and turned her back to him.
"Are you not going to take your gloves off?" He asked curiously, upon noticing that she didn't take her gloves off.
When Kyouko didn't respond, Makoto lifted himself a bit off the bed to peer down into Kyouko's face. Her eyes were closed, and her breathing was gentle and slow. She was asleep, what happened today must have been emotionally exhausting for her, he thought.
Makoto silently pondered upon the conversation that they had a while ago, he was glad that Kyouko opened up to him, but he remembered trying to contain the anger that he felt upon knowing that someone had caused Kyouko so much hurt. The way her voice quiver despite of trying to maintain the stoic expression on her face, and the way her eyes reflected suffering, pain, sorrow and so many things was unbearable.
Subconsciously, with those thoughts in mind, he closed the gap between them and wrapped his arms around her waist. His hand reached for her gloved ones as he spoke softly against her shoulder, "I wish I've known you sooner," he started; he knew she wouldn't hear it. But, he wanted to say all of the things he had in mind. "I was thinking, maybe, if we've known each other long ago, you wouldn't be in so much pain, you wouldn't be hurting. Maybe, I'd be there to protect you and to make you smile. You didn't deserve all of the horrible things that you've been through. I don't know what they are exactly, but I could feel how terrible it was by the way you talk about it." He smiled. "… But I don't regret meeting you like this, I'm glad to have been able to meet someone who's simple, wonderful and strong. I wouldn't think twice to treat you the way you deserve. You deserve nothing but happiness, and that's what I intend to give you."
Makoto fell into a peaceful silence as his eyes became heavy, threatening to close.
"Kyouko, I love you." Upon saying those words genuinely in a soft voice, he felt a warm feeling of content in his heart. He smiled and soon, he slowly let his eyes fall as sleepiness completely took over him.
"Idiot." She whispered in a barely audible voice, as her tears fell into her pillow. She was awake the whole time, she heard everything and his words moved her, triggering such emotions that she had never imagined to feel.
She felt his fingers slowly rest and fall against her own, entwined together.
Makoto has already fallen asleep.
His breathing was delicate against her and the tranquil silence allowed her to hear his gentle heartbeat, humming quietly to her.
Eventually, the sound of his heart and their breathing was slowly lulling her to sleep.
As her eyelids felt heavier with each passing second, a small smile broke out on her face as she whispered.
"I love you too."
Before finally drifting off to sleep.
"Komaru-chan?"
The familiar voice woke the brunette up from her sleep. She fluttered her eyes open and gave that person a broad sleepy smile.
"Ohayou, Sayaka nee-san," She greeted, "What are you doing he—" And yawned. "here?"
"Sorry for dropping by unannounced early in the morning," She said, smiling as she sat down on the edge of Komaru's bed. "I was just wondering if maybe, you, Makoto and Chisa nee-san could join me this afternoon."
Komaru ruffled her hair and flashed a small, sorry smile as she said.
"I'm not really sure if Nii-san could come."
"Is he not in his room? I don't want to barge in, he's probably asleep and—"
Komaru's eyes widened, shock and confusion clearly painting her face.
"Didn't he tell you he's in Kamakura?"
Eyes furrowed, Sayaka shook her head.
"What for?"
"Oh, he's with his biology partner, they're going to get the ingredients that they need for their project which can only be found there," Komaru explained. "It was supposed to be a day trip, but unfortunately, his partner fainted while they were gathering those ingredients, so they had to stay overnight at a cheap inn."
"I-I see."
"Is there something wrong?" Komaru asked concernedly upon seeing Sayaka's hands tremble.
The blue haired girl shook her head and forced a smile.
"Nothing, it's nothing. Uhm… ano… Komaru-chan, I brought your favorite cheesecake by the way, I put it inside the fridge and… Chisa nee-san went out for a while; she said she had to the local grocery store to buy some groceries for you two…" She trailed off as she tried to compose herself. Her chest feels tight, and she knows exactly why.
"Thank you, Sayaka nee~" Komaru chirped happily as she flung herself onto the blue haired girl. Sayaka subconsciously hugged her tightly, she shouldn't be feeling this way. However, she couldn't help it, knowing that the one she loves is with the person he's falling in love with.
A/N : I hope you guys are enjoying this fic so far. Anyway, love you guys! :D
