Theme: Mouthwash
Declarations of Love
"Mouthwash."
"Excuse me?"
"Mouthwash."
"What?"
"Your hair, Michiru, it's like mouthwash. You know, like that product we use after we brush our teeth."
There were often moments in a woman's life where her breath was completely taken away. Moments that she would never forget, moments that she would forever store in the mysterious ocean of her heart, moments that more often than not, would never be replaced by another. It was in these moments that a woman witnessed the miracle that was love, and that the perilous quest for it had finally ended.
This moment was not one of them.
Michiru stared blankly at the handsome man laying next to her on their bed. He was not an overly-affectionate man, was never one to flatter her with sugary praises or rain her with luxurious gifts. He was a quiet, thoughtful man who spoke only when he had something profoundly significant to say. His statement had a deeply-rooted explanation, she was sure of it.
"My hair is like mouthwash," she repeated carefully.
"Yes. The color -- it's almost identical! When I was in the bathroom preparing for bed, I noticed that the blue of the liquid was the exact shame shade as your hair." He was truly excited about his new discovery.
"Thank you," she said, attempting to sound sincere. "That is, uh… very observant of you."
He turned to place a firm kiss on her forehead. "You're welcome. I knew you would appreciate that."
"I did."
"I'm glad. Good night."
He snuggled under the sheets and shut his eyes, leaving a puzzled Michiru observing his resting form. Was that it? Was a ridiculous comparison to a mouth antiseptic one of the more engaging instances out of all their bedtime talks? This was just too much.
After several minutes of deep concentration, a dazzling smile spread across her face.
She tugged at a portion of his long white hair. "Wake up!"
"Huh?" he groggily replied.
"Toothpaste."
"What?"
"Toothpaste."
"I'm not sure I'm following."
"Our love, Kunzite, it's like toothpaste. You know, like the one with the turquoise and white swirls that brightens your teeth and leaves your breath smelling minty fresh?"
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