Ethan
"I don't want to hurt you." Akane whispered.
My legs carried me to stand in front of her. I lifted her chin with my index finger to look at me.
"Akane. I don't want to be hurt, either. But I'm willing to take the risk. I don't want to miss out on you just because of fear. You're worth taking the chance."
I pressed my lips to hers briefly, but with enough passion for her to know that I wanted her. If she wanted me.
I stood back after running my hand down her neck and shoulder and hung on to her hand for a moment before letting go.
BrokenTear
"Bet you didn't think I could cook, did you?"
Yuki asked with a grin as she held her coffee close to her mouth. I realized the reason behind that grin when she stole a slice of toast from me.
I raised an eyebrow in amusement and decided I should answer.
"You're right." I smirked, "I didn't think you the type to do so."
I thought for a moment, then spoke again, "is there something you think I wouldn't ever do?"
Forever
"Hold on tight then, and never let go." Setsu whispered.
He wrapped his arms around my waist and I felt my stomache drop when we fell from the balcony.
I let out a scream in terror and couldn't stop myself from crying. For a moment I felt myself lose trust in him. I felt betrayed and scared. But I latched myself into him as he managed to pull up, until we were higher than I had ever been. He restored my faith in him once again but I still trembled in his arms with fright. But at least it was only from the fall now.
"I'm sorry love, that was mean of me to do to you, especially when this is probably your first flight. Shh, there there, I've got'cha, I won't suddenly drop you or anything, you're safe." Setsu reassured me as we were still. His hold on me tightened, enforcing his words. He ran one hand through my hair and down my back.
I buried my head in his neck and he moved one of my arms, resting my hand over his heart. I could feel it racing under my hand. He smiled at me and I smiled slightly that he was feeling some kind of rush of emotion as well. I'm sure my own heart was pounding as well.
"I've got you, I wouldn't ever let you fall. Do you want me to take you back?"
At that I felt guilty that I thought he might drop me. I should have more faith in people.
I nodded, then looked up at him, "I'd like to go back. But maybe we could try this again sometime..." I blinked at my own words. I mean, I liked where we were now. Just sort of floating here. Just as long as I didn't look down, of course.
