Chapter 13:

When Katsume finished eating, she left the den.

The forest was dark, a full moon above guiding her way.

After a while, she found Kaito standing at a hill, seeming deep in thought.

Katsume sighed before making her way up to him, soon standing by his side.

It was quiet between the two.

Kaito sighed, "We rarely get time like this, do we?"

"What?" Katsume asked.

"This. The peace, quiet." Kaito said.

"Oh." Katsume said, staring up at the moon.

She wanted to say something, but couldn't find the words.

Kaito's hand suddenly found hers, fingers sliding together perfectly.

Katsume looked down at their intertwined hands.

"Kat." Kaito started.

"Yeah?" She looked up at him.

"I need to know. Do you really care for me? Or is it just a close friendship?" Kaito sighed.

Katsume stared into his eyes, "I... Why are you asking this?"

"Because, Kat, I love you. More than anything in this world. I've felt this way since I first met you, but I waited. Now... It's stronger than ever. Kat... I know it's not my place to say this, but I want you to be my mate." Kaito explained.

Katsume found herself lost in his words. His bond to her was just as tight as hers to his.

She gently caressed his cheek, slowly leaning up to press her lips against his.

She couldn't find the will to speak, just wanted to be close to him.

He kissed her back, a hand fisted in her black hair.

As the kiss deepened, Katsume began to grow hesitant.

"K-kaito.." She mumbled as he continued to kiss her, "I... Love you... But... I'm just... Not ready..." She managed between kisses.

He kisses calmed, before his nose was nuzzling against her.

"I am sorry." Katsume began, "I just... Need some time to think. Mating is a serious thing... I'm just... Not ready."

Kaito nodded against her, he understood, despite his beast's desires, it was her decision and he was willing to wait.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter after a long wait. I am almost done with this story, and I am trying to finish it before I start another SesshXRin Fic that I just recently came up with.

So, leave some reviews! I have the rest of the year off school so I hope to be writing more.

~Wolflover235