AN: Couple of notes here... Sorry for not keeping up on the daily aspect of this challenge. Life is sorta kicking me in the face right now and I haven't been feeling too well because of it. So, even if I slip on the daily part, I plan on finishing the challenge regardless.

Second, did you guys see the shiny new cover art? That was done by my friend Fishwolf2215, inspired by this story's chapter 'Snowflake.' She gave me permission to use it :3


-Tremble-

Their lips came together as Makoto pushed Ami through the bedroom door and toward the bed. Makoto's hands were lost in Ami's hair but were soon pulled away when the smaller woman pulled and lifted Makoto's shirt from her. Despite being the one in control now, Makoto realized something was wrong when she felt Ami shaking.

Ami's hands shook as she reached for Makoto's bra to unfasten it. Makoto pulled away and reached behind her, to grab at Ami's hands.

"Ami..."

"I'm okay," Ami insisted, reaching for Makoto again but the brunette held her hands firmly between them.

"We can stop, Ami," Makoto said softly, realizing Ami's tremors were getting worse.

"But, I know you want to keep going," Ami said, her voice shaking slightly.

Makoto smiled and rested her head against Ami's. She brought the smaller woman's hands to her lips and softly kissed the knuckles.

"Only when you're ready, too."

"But-"

"Only when we're both ready."