You slipped out of your sleeping bag in your PJs beginning to head to the kitchen for a glass of water, however, there was already someone there.

"Ichimatsu...!" You let out a gasp in surprise.

He whirled around with a drink in his hand. Taking a small sip, he set it down on the countertop.

"(Name)... What are you doing awake?" He asked, his voice a little hoarse.

"I was just thirsty." You replied shyly, thumbing your pockets.

He didn't reply as he opened the fridge and handed you a cold soda.

"Thanks!" You said gratefully, beginning to open it.

He nodded, continuing to watch as you gulped the whole thing. Just as you were about to leave the kitchen you heard him call your name.

"Oi, you're in a bit of a hurry to leave, aren't you (Name)?" He spoke a bit louder than usual.

You stopped dead in your tracks as you turned back to face him.

"Of course not! I'm just tired, that's all." You shrugged.

He took another sip before shuffling over to you. He leaned in uncomfortably close before speaking again.

"Hm, you just can't stand to be around trash like me, right? I can tell by looking at you." He scrutinized your expression.

You blinked and shook your head.

"I don't think that at all about you Ichi."

He laughed suddenly, not believing a word you said. He gave you a droopy look and a half-smile. Suddenly, he leaned in and gave you a small peck on the lips. You gasped and jumped a little from him.

"W-What did you do that for Ichi?" You demanded.

He shrugged, pretending not to hear you. He shuffled past you and moved to the balcony door, leaving you to stand in the empty kitchen.

After a moment of hesitation, you followed Ichimatsu out to the balcony. He didn't seem to notice at first when you quietly slid the door open and closed it behind you.

"Ichi..." You softly called out to him.

He turned, his gaze more relaxed now.

"(Name), aren't you supposed to be sleeping?" He blinked slowly.

"I just wanted to make sure you were alright, I'm sorry if I made you upset." You replied.

Unconsciously, you placed your hands around yourself since the air was a bit cold. Ichimatsu took notice of this and moved closer to you. He put his arms around you, leaving you to clumsily brush your fingers against his face mask.

"S-Sorry!" You pulled it up so that it rested beneath his chin.

He accepted this, drawing you in closer. He parted his lips to offer another kiss to you, but you politely declined by shaking your head.

"N-No thank you. I'm okay." You swallowed nervously.

He seemed hurt, but it seemed he wasn't going to take it very lightly. You heard a growl emit from his throat as he forced your chin upward to look at him.

"And why not?" He asked.

"I-I don't know! I'm just.." Your voice trailed off.

Truthfully, you were nervous after the last kiss, and you weren't sure how to kiss to begin with.

"You don't know to, do you?" He voiced your thoughts aloud.

"T-That's not ー"

You began, but stopped after seeing the sly smirk on his lips.

"Don't worry, I'll teach you how." He leaned in again.

"C-Cut that out!" You pushed him away.

He pushed up against you until your back was against the balcony door.

"Make me." He breathed against your neck.

A blush quickly spread across your face as you felt your hands being pushed above your head. Ichimatsu closed his eyes as he softly kissed you on the lips. You let yourself relax and eventually returned the kiss as well.

"Y-You're such a jerk for that.." You mumbled when he released you.

"Eh, don't pretend that you didn't like it though."

He flicked your forehead as he drew his face mask over his mouth. Rubbing your forehead in irritation, you let him lead you back into the house. You separated from him as you went back to the room into your sleeping bag. You didn't even close your eyes for a moment until you felt someone's weight shift on your bag.

You rolled over, meeting Ichimatsu's eyes immediately.

"H-Hey! What are you doing? Get out of my sleeping bag!" You yelled.

"It's big enough for two people, isn't it?" He inquired calmly.

"That's not the point. Go sleep with your brothers." You turned away.

"They're noisy as hell." Ichimatsu sighed, releasing a yawn.

"Don't make noise in here then." You grumbled.

"Oh, we can make noises in here too if you want (Name)-chan.~" He whispered.

Your heart leapt into your throat as you rolled farther from him. You didn't have to look at him to see the smirk planted on his face.

"D-Don't say things like that!" You huffed.

"Just kidding, (Name). You should sleep now." He stifled another yawn.

You rolled until you felt him against your back. He breathed very lightly on the base of your neck. He shifted one arm over you to draw you into an embrace.

"Goodnight, Ichimatsu." You whispered to him as his eyes fluttered shut.

[End.]