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The first thing she felt when she woke up was pure, unbridled warmth. She was in bed with her wonderful boyfriend. It was rainy after their date the day before and of course, Tsukasa took that as a chance to invite her over. Not that she minded.
She hated how she used to deny her feelings for him for so long. After all, it meant she missed out on all this warmth. The warmth of being loved, the warmth of his body, all of it.
She remembered when she first found out she loved him. God, it was embarrassing. Tsukasa was loud, annoying, boastful, just a pain in the ass. How could she, Shiho Hinomori, love someone like that? She told her friends after they noticed she seemed less focused on playing. When she finished telling them the embarrassing truth, Saki and the rest of Leo/Need talked her into asking him out. She remembered thinking Saki would be disgusted or at the very least, weirded out from the fact her best friend had a crush on her brother. However, her reaction wasn't at all what she expected. Saki was definitely shocked, but it wasn't a reaction one would call disgust. If anything she was ecstatic about pairing the two of them together.
Even if Tsukasa's obliviousness with romance had initially hindered him from realizing Shiho had a crush on him, her straightforwardness with the issue was enough for Tsukasa to realize she liked him. He accepted of course, and Shiho was so glad he did. If he hadn't, she wouldn't be receiving his loving gifts and delightful kisses. He was the best boyfriend she could ever ask for. Attentive, affectionate, understanding, and so much more. If she could list all the reasons she loved him it would never end.
Shiho, of course, would never tell anyone this. She was as stubborn as a mule and took pride in her levelheaded demeanor. Although everyone she knew could tell how love stricken they were for each other. Even her sister noticed how Shiho was much more open to physical touch from Tsukasa than her. Though, Shiho did think it was annoying how she now had to stop two people from hugging her to death. ‘What a bother…’ Shiho thought with a sigh. She loved them both but sometimes she didn't think they knew what personal space was.
Eventually she was brought back to the present as Tsukasa pulled her in closer. Right now, her thoughts and the cold air around them didn't matter. Even as rain continued to patter against the window, as wind howled in the air, all Shiho cared about was the warmth her loving boyfriend provided. Their legs were entangled, and their arms weaved together in a silent understanding. Shiho didn't usually like being hugged, or touched at all for that matter. But, Tsukasa made it a little better. And on days like this, she didn't mind if Tsukasa indulged a little bit. He was a very physically affectionate man and Shiho wanted him to feel loved as well. If her pride wouldn't let her tell him with words, then she'd let him know with touch. She wanted to let him know she felt comfortable with him, wanted him to know she trusted him, loved him. He seemed to be enjoying it, so she supposed he got the message.
“Mmm, Shiho…” Tsukasa let out a small grumble. Looks like he had finally woken up.
Shiho let out a small chuckle. He sounded so sleepy and looked even more adorable. His hair was a little messy, his face was squished on his pillow, and he looked at her with such endearment she couldn't help but blush.
“Good morning Tsukasa. Did you have a good sleep?”
Tsukasa smiles at her. Shiho always denied it, but she was one of the most loving people he had ever known. He was so happy she was his girlfriend. He couldn't imagine anyone better. He didn't know what he did to deserve someone as amazing as her.
“I was dreaming of you, so my dream was unequivocally wonderful. Out of this world! Just like you, my dear”
Shiho just sighed at his words. He was so dramatic, and his words were always full of flattery. But it never failed to make her heart flutter. She rested her head on his chest. The outside was cold, but he was warm. He always made her feel warm. Even when it was freezing cold, even when she was sad, he never failed to make her chest feel warm.
“You're such a dork…”
“WHAT!? How could you even say that to me, Shiho Hinomori! That really hurts my feelings you know! I guess I have no choice but to….fight you with love!”
Tsukasa lifted her and gently tackled her into the bed. What followed was a small fight that was littered with giggles and laughs by the two parties. Eventually, Shiho ended up on top of Tsukasa, resting her head back on his chest. Though her position changed, she wasn't any less comfortable. Tsukasa couldn't say he complained either. Feeling Shiho’s weight on him was oddly comforting. Like a weighted blanket that never went cold.
“Shiho?”
“Hm?”
“I love you”
She looked at his face for a little. Taking in all his details, before smiling softly.
“I love you too, Tsukasa”