Hey! Sorry that took so long-I've been busy. Here's Ch. 3 of 'Cold' comin' at ya!
Thank to my many reviewers: Riku's Heartless Angel, Schwartzvald, Wisecracks, Kis, Ymir-chan, Ibis, tsukasa Amou, and Celeste1! I love you all!
Kiba looked at Hige, wondering had he heard him right. Did he just say he missed me? Hige looked away, blushing furiously. The dark haired youth moved closer to his friend. He'd had no idea Hige felt that way. Bringing his arm around Hige's shoulders, he reached with his free hand to turn Hige's face upwards, so he could look into his eyes. Hige hugged Kiba, feeling comforted by his embrace. "I've missed you, too." Kiba said quietly.
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Tsume strode on purposefully towards the camp. He felt better after the water, but felt drained and exhausted. The pup followed close behind him, flinging questions at him constantly. "Why don't you like anyone, Tsume"? He didn't respond. "How did you get that big scar on your chest"? No response. Just ignore him and maybe he'll shut up. "What happened to your pack"? Tsume didn't feel like answering. "Don't you ever get tired, kid"? Toboe looked at him, confused. "I'll leave you alone, Tsume. But only if that's what you really want." Tsume sighed. "I'm tired, ok? And I don't like talking about my past." They walked on in silence.
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Hige felt so safe with Kiba. So right to be in his arms. He hadn't realized the extent of his feelings for his friend. He wanted to stay just like they were forever. He wasn't about to let a chance to find out how Kiba felt slip by. He leaned in and kissed Kiba gently, and surprisingly, Kiba returned the kiss.
That's all you get for now! I'll write more soon!