AN: And so it continues.
~Fruit~
She asked for Strawberries
He bought her Strawberries, Blueberries,
Bananas and Grapes
Her gaze is intense when he appears from the market, the bag clutched in his hand, an impish grin spread across his handsome face.
"Here Ojou" He motions at the bag "A broad selection of choices."
"Ai"
"What?" Ren says momentarily surprised.
"Call me Ai."
"Ai" Ren corrects himself quickly; he doesn't give himself time to think of what her words could implicate or the way her name feels on his tongue.
He can't read her face; her expressions are too controlled, too checked to ever give anything away.
He isn't expecting what next transpires, it throws his guard off completely.
Ai reaches out, and puts her delicate hand against his cheek. Ren automatically leans into her touch.
"Thank you." Ai says her voice barely above a whisper.
Ren can't speak, his thoughts are muddled, and time has paused and stopped. Ren carefully takes the hand that is atop his face, and gently folds her fingers. He gently leans in and places a gentle kiss on her knuckles.
"No problem Miss Ai." Ren mumbles as he gently releases her hand. He looks down to see a light blush spread across her face.
"Come" Ai says "We have a request."
"Of course, let's go home."