While bringing the door to a close I reached with my other hand to flip the light switch. Right before the room was flooded with light I caught another gleam from his eyes. The sight was unsettling but I tried not to think about it as we stood in silence, gazing around my sparse studio apartment. The only furniture I owned was a bookshelf, a bed, a desk and a corner table with two chairs, one of which I used for my desk.

I could tell he was waiting for me to do something but I had no clue what that something was. I must have shifted awkwardly because he suddenly turned and flashed me that trademark smile of his, "Nice place you have here!"

I was about to disagree with him when I recalled what he had said earlier about his own place, "I have no complaints with it."

"Mind if I have a seat?" He asked while gesturing over to my table. I nodded and headed into the kitchen to make us some tea.

"You don't have many guests over, do ya?"

"Just my father and now you," I responded as I pulled my green kettle out of the cabinet, "You are already aware that I work a lot so I doubt you are surprised."

I had just turned on the water when his hand covered mine and slid the handle back to the off position. His proximity to me made my mind flash back to our make-out session in the alley-way. I decided the best plan of action would to avoid looking at him.

"Shino I am sorry about earlier. I just was planning on asking you out, the kiss was completely impulsive."

I stared hard at my kettle, "Impulsive as it may have been, it was not unwelcome."

I felt his grip on my hand tighten, "Shino…look at me."

Slowly I turned my head and was greeted with a serious expression, "If I ever make you uncomfortable, just let me know. I don't ever want to scare you, but that is fucking impossible. Please don't leave me when I tell you about my family, I love you."

I worried about what in the world could be so bad about his family but then I began to process the last phrase he uttered. Unsure on how to respond, I closed the gap between us and covered his lips with my own.

His grip on my hand tightened once again and then slipped away as he returned my kiss. I found myself backed into the sink, tea long forgotten as we picked up where we had left off earlier. Then, just as sudden as the kiss had shifted from innocent to passionate, it ended. He stepped back several steps and looked away from me, "You just caught me completely off guard, I had better leave before I break my promise."

He turned without looking back at me and headed towards my door.

"What promise?" I asked, thrown off by the sudden shift of mood.

"I promised that I wouldn't do anything to you, remember? I have a lot to tell you before anything happens and knowing me, I am not sure what I might do if I stay," He laughed nervously, "I will see you next week for our first real date." He continued walking towards my door and let himself out, just before he shut the door I heard him add, "and hopefully it won't be our last."

I walked over to my window and watched him leave; he never once looked back at me. I knew something must have been wrong. Something other than hormones, surely, had to be at fault for his sudden shift. I continued looking out the window even after I could no longer see him, trying to figure out what I was feeling. Finally I decided I would have to ask someone else for advice and changed for bed.

A/N: I think this one is even shorter than the last one but I wrote it on the back of scrap paper at work so hopefully I can be forgiven. If you are enjoying (or not) it please feel free to give advice or just general reviews. Next chapter, Shino's father!