Reciprocating Relationship: Chapter 27
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It takes another year before she finally agrees to move in with him, though to be fair they were basically splitting time between the two apartments. The only reason she agreed was because he surprised her when he mentioned moving to a different building, one that would be closer to Ran’s dorm and the Professor’s house. He rolled his eyes at her when she immediately agreed hearing the location, he should’ve done this earlier. Then again, their relationship moved at a snail pace, his proper confession took another month after dragging her to their first meeting early in the morning. That night there was, you guessed it, another case. He finally gave up on a perfect date and settled for kissing her during his parent’s new year party. Of course he chose to do it right as the countdown reached one, the perfect way to ring in the new year. “You know, we could be done unpacking if you actually help. I’m beginning to regret moving in with you.” He smiles then kisses her cheek before moving onto the next box on the kitchen counter. She questions him on the gesture, they’re not the touchy type, but recently she’s been noticing his longing looks. Almost as if he were touch starved, though it makes no sense, they see each other everyday and sleep in the same bed. “What was that for?” “Hm? Oh, nothing really. I was just thinking about how lucky I am to have you.” Concerned, Shiho stops her organizing to walk over next to him. She places the back of her hand onto his forehead to see if he was running a fever. His temperature seemed to be normal, he removed her hand pulling her closer. “Are you okay Shinichi? Maybe you should go lay down.” “Is it that hard to believe that I love you?” “No… it’s just weird to hear you say things like that? I’m not used to it…” “You’re right, we’re not the type of couple to just say mushy stuff like that, but I couldn’t help myself.” “Oh… okay…” She’s embarrassed and unsure of what to say, he’s never found her more adorable. Normally she’s the one to tease him and best him with wordplay, but when he compliments her, she can’t handle it. He knows she still thinks of herself as unworthy of his love, or anyone else’s for that matter. He doesn’t blame her, it just means he has to work extra hard to convince her she’s more than enough. “Come on, let’s take a break.” He pulls her to their balcony, another reason she found this place to be appealing. They had an unobstructed view of the cityscape and no neighbors to worry about since the building is new. The winter air is chilly with Christmas fast approaching once more. It’s snowed quite a few times already, surely it would make another appearance tomorrow, but tonight the sky was clear with stars out high above. She smiles as she leans into his warmth, she always wondered how he just seemed to radiate heat when she had trouble keeping still from her shivering. “I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of this view.” “Me too.” She turns to see that he was looking at her, her face flushed. She’s not sure what was going on with him tonight, maybe it was just the merry atmosphere. She was ready to tease him, but a shooting star flew across the sky, he told her to make a wish. She was never one to believe in these types of traditions, but nonetheless she closes her eyes and makes a wish. He has a bright smile aimed at her when she opens her eyes again. “What did you wish for Shiho?” “Wishes don’t come true if they’re spoken out loud. You should know this Detective.” “You don’t believe in that.” “No I don’t. What did you wish for?” “This.” He closes the distance between them to claim her lips in a kiss. Her eyes flutter shut as she melts into the kiss. His kisses start off gentle and soft, then quickly shifts to hard presses as he slips his tongue into her mouth. He has her backed into the railing as she kisses him back tugging on his pullover as she pushes for more. His kisses are addicting, though he could say the same about hers.
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