In the middle of the night, Ran awoke having heard a stifled cry. Was Aki hurt? Ran started out

of the door, but he heard a whimper and realized, she was crying from emotional distress. I

want to help her. Can't. I'm an evil bastard. She might not notice. Yes, she will, idiot! I've got to

find out what's wrong. Ran slowly walked out to the living room. He spotted Aki on the couch

in a ball. He blushed when he noticed she was only wearing a nightslip. He let out a breath, as he

had been holding it, and Aki started and reached for a dagger on her duffel bag.

"Oh, Ran, it's just you. Why are you up? Did I wake you? I'm sorry." As she rambled apologies,

Ran sat down next to her. He put his finger up to her lips to quiet her. She stopped and looked at

him with those eyes. He leaned down towards her and kissed her softly.

"Oh! Ran, I..." She sputtered. Damn, his lavender eyes are so... entrancing. I just want to be

washed away with them forever! But I can't, too many memories... but maybe... Aki reached

up and put her arms around his neck. Ran leaned down and kissed her again, this time longer.

He's so gentle, and his lips taste like honey and roses. Can this truly be happening? Ran broke

it off and they just sat together, eventually falling asleep in eachothers arms.