She still wasn't used to it.

He was there, in her room in the half-darkness, sitting on her bed. He didn't say anything, just sat there...waiting. She wouldn't look at him, preferring instead to concentrate on her work. She pored over her computer, very aware of his eyes on her, and fervently wishing she was wearing more than the tank top and shorts she normally wore for sleep. His gaze didn't exactly feel uncomfortable, in fact, rather the opposite.

And that was what worried her.

Risking a peek over her shoulder, Murrue could see that he was indeed watching her, his blue eyes twinkling with his slow smile. Knowing how red she must be, she turned back to her work, trying to think about something else to make her heart stop racing. But, for a change...there was hardly any work left, and all too soon, she was finished. How come when I don't want masses of paperwork, that's exactly what I get, and now...I have none?

Swallowing nervously, her mouth suddenly dry, Murrue peeked at him again. Mwu grinned. "You're bright red, you know.." She pressed the backs of her hands to her cheeks, silently cursing as she felt the heat. He chuckled. "Why so shy? I know that you're not used to anyone else being in your room, but you know that it'll be okay, right? That nothing will happen that you don't want?" She nodded, still blushing, but the rapid drumming of her heart slowed down a little at his reassurance. Until that is, he reached out and gently brushed his fingertips across her cheek. "Trust me, okay?" he asked, a kind smile on his handsome face. Murrue smiled back, hesitantly, although her pulse had quickened again. Getting up, she carefully sat down beside him on the bed, resting her head on his shoulder.

"You know," Mwu remarked, slipping an arm around her, "you have great legs."

Flushing vivid red, she glanced down at her lap, not sure at all how to reply to that statement from the blue. He always did that...compliment her, yet manage to completely embarrass her at the same time. He laughed merrily at her reaction, moving close to kiss her cheek. "Learn to accept compliments for what they are..." he murmured. "You're beautiful, every part of you."

Murrue still didn't answer, still focusing on her lap. But she was happy.. After all, it felt wonderful to be complimented by someone you cared about.

Especially if it's someone I care this much about...

Looking up, she smiled again, but this time, there was no hesitation or uncertainty. Mwu reached out and gently cupped her face in one hand, pulling her close to him. She could feel his breath warm on her face, and she closed her eyes as he moved to kiss her...

Only for someone to knock at the door.

Mwu sighed, shoulders slumping in disappointment. Opening blue eyes, he gazed at her mournfully, silently pleading with her to just ignore the one who was trying to interrupt them. In response, Murrue raised an eyebrow. What if it's something important?

He sighed again. Figures, his expression clearly said. Then he leaned forward and kissed her cheek again. Don't be too long...

Untangling herself from his embrace, she donned her robe, wrapping the fluffy material around herself. Crossing to the door, she opened it a little way. "Hello?"

Outside...stood Kira. Seeing her in her night clothes, the boy blushed and looked away. "Oh...s-sorry." He held out a few papers, averting his gaze. "I was asked to bring these so you could sign them. I didn't mean to disturb you..."

As his friend carefully added her signature to the small sheaf of papers, Kira studied her (while not actually looking at her from embarrassment). Murrue-san seemed different somehow. She still seemed like the kind and strong person he knew, but right now...she was different. Softer perhaps...gentler. Her eyes were shining, and her pale face was flushed a light pink. She looked very happy, and he idly wondered why that was.

Finishing with the papers, Murrue-san handed them back to him with a smile. "Thank you, Kira-kun," she said. "Good -" Her words were drowned out by a violent fit of coughing...coming from inside her room. Kira blinked, confused. Murrue-san flushed crimson, her eyes widening.

That coughing..that voice...I know who that is... Blushing again, Kira bid his friend a hasty "Goodnight!" before scurrying away.

Closing the door, Murrue leaned against it, eyes closed. "Jerk." she mumbled, opening one eye to glare at the man sitting on her bed. Mwu shrugged, not at all apologetic. "I had a tickle in my throat." he replied. She huffed. "And what if Kira-kun tells everyone?"

"He won't." the blonde answered. "And even if he did, would that be so bad?"

Murrue looked down at that, frowning slightly. "You know how I feel about that.." she murmured, and he nodded, standing up to take her in his arms again. "Yeah, I know.."

The two of them stood there together like that for several minutes, she resting her head on his shoulder, amber eyes closed. "Why was it you, I wonder?" she asked quietly. Mwu looked down at her, not understanding. "Huh?"

She giggled, wrapping her arms around him. "It's just that...I tried so hard to stay alone, to keep myself from feeling this way about anyone again - but you came along and changed all that. Why you?"

He considered this for a moment, then smiled, inclining his head to rest it on hers. "Cause I couldn't keep away from you, that's why. And you wanted this, didn't you? To be loved?"

"Despite everything...yes." Murrue admitted. "And I wouldn't want that from anyone else. I do wonder still why it was you, but I'm happy that it was."

"I don't wonder why I fell for you," replied Mwu, hugging her tightly. "Since it happened almost the same moment we met.." She huffed again at that. "It did not." she argued, and he laughed. "Sure it did..I remember thinking, 'Man, she's gorgeous..' And that was it for me.."

Murrue blushed and looked away. but couldn't help smiling. "Well, thank you. That's very flattering. But was that really 'falling for me', or just liking the way I looked?" He looked surprised at that, as though he hadn't even considered it. "Uh...well, I..." She giggled. "I thought so." Mwu pretended to scowl. "Well, okay, yeah. At first it was for how you looked. But..." His hands crept up her back until his fingers were gently caressing the back of her neck. "Do you really think that's all it is now?"

Murrue gasped, her cheeks flushing a light pink. "I - I..." Without conscious thought, she leaned into him, eyes closing. "...no fair..." she managed to mumble, and he chuckled. Pressing a few soft kisses to the back of her neck, he lifted her up in his arms. "I may have liked you at first for the way you look - but what do you think now? Is it the same?" he asked seriously.

Looking up, she watched him for a few moments, then smiled, leaning forward to kiss him lightly. "No," she replied. She could see clearly how he felt about her...it made her heart skip. Mwu beamed, moving across with her in his arms to sit down on the bed again.

"Didn't I tell you before?" he asked softly, holding her close and stroking her dark hair. "That you don't need to wonder - don't need to over-analyze things? Is it really important why we fell for each other, except for the fact that we did?" Murrue smiled a little, eyes closed. "It's just that...you and he are so different.." she murmured, drowsy from his attention and warmth. "so I just wondered...what you both have in common that made me love you..." She yawned, snuggling close to him, and Mwu chuckled fondly. She's so cute when she's sleepy...

"Maybe it's that we both love you?" he asked, carefully moving so he was able to tuck her into bed. Murrue's dark eyes half-opened at that. "Maybe.." she replied, shifting under the covers to make room for him. As he slipped into the bed beside her, she nuzzled close to him again.

"I still wonder..why it was you.." she said softly, "but I'm glad that it was..." Mwu wrapped his arms securely around her, and kissed her forehead.

"Me too.."

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