(Shino Asada)

I couldn't sleep. My mind was to busy thinking. About Asuna. About Kazuto. About me.

I shouldn't have gotten involved. I open my eyes and see Kazuto sitting in the chair, head resting on my bed.

He probably knocked out. His hand still held mine. Trying to slip my hand from his grasp, he slightly stirred and pulled my hand closer.

I sighed and dealt with it. I stared at him and couldn't even see his eyes. Carefully I brush aside his hair from shielding his eyes. He looked so peaceful.

I wish I was the same. I must look like a mess right now.

I want to let you go, Kazuto. But you make it so hard to.

He shouldn't be here. Not after what happened. Not with me.

He meets with her in two days, now. Is that all I have?

I shouldn't have these doubt's. Not after everything's he's said and done for me.

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(Kazuto Kirigaya)

I felt my hair being brushed aside. Careful not to make any sudden moves, I realize it was Shino.

I almost forgot I was here.

I could feel her eyes gaze at me. I nuzzled her hand closer to me. She felt so cool on my warm skin.

"You still up?" I muttered. I opened my eyes and looked up at her. I caught her before she could do it, her hand was lift to brush my hair with her fingers.

I simply grinned at her and took her hand and placed it on my head. This brought a small smile to her lips.

I miss that.

"Suguha will be worried," Shino mumbled. She's obviously tired, I could hear it in her voice.

"I don't think she'll mind if we didn't show up," I reassured. She sighed.

"What's wrong?" I gently squeezed her hand in mine. Her eyes slightly misty, she ran her fingers through my hair.

"Nothing. I'm just happy is all," She whispered. I frowned, I'm not buying it.

She knew this all to well and leaned over and placed a small lingering kiss over my lips, and before she could pull away, I pulled her closer by gently cupping her cheek.

After I pulled away, she sweetly kissed my nose.

"Hey Kazuto?" She mumbled.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"Can you sleep with me tonight?" She asked. My eyes widened and I slightly blushed. She giggled.

"Not like that, perv. I meant to keep me warm," Shino laughed. Feeling silly myself, I laughed with her. Now I'm the perv. It must be contagious. I blame you, Suguha. I blame you.

"Sure," I climbed in next to her as she scooted over. This reminded me a lot of Sachi. But this time its different. I won't let Shino down. No matter what.

"You should rest," I whispered. Her cheeks were slightly rosy and she cutely nodded, cuddling closer to me.

I'll never let you go. I'll put you back together. No matter what.