Suigyoku Shrine

Kyuzo blinked upon hearing her say that and he softly kept his arms around her as he let a small grin appear. "Watashi mo anata o aishite. {I love you, too.}" Upon saying this his voice was a small weak murmur, that was only cause Kyuzo ment it and in a way it sounded like he had hummed it out which was true.

Keeping her position and feeling him embrace her more, she felt at home, just like before. It had been a month already since she had not felt his arms wrap around her like this and this comforted her. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him back, closing her eyes as she listened to his heart beat.

Kyuzo relaxed contently as he watched her and he kept his grin upon his features before looking back to the shrine and he couldn't help but relax. Deep down, he was happy that Sunshine still wanted to be with him and honestly he didn't see anything wrong with that, Kyuzo would remain with her for as long as she needed him and felt for him.

Quietness filled the shrine as none of them spoke, night was beginning to set and Sunshine was exhausted from the trip. She wanted to rest, but didn't have enough strength in her left, along with not having to eat since she left the place she had trained at. Sunshine's stomach grumbled breaking the silence. She chuckled and let out a laugh, shaking her head in return.

"Dear I must be starving."

She said stepping away from the embrace as she patted her stomach telling to hush. She looked to Kyuzo and shrugged, chuckling lightly at her stomach's command.

Kyuzo almost jumped but restrained himself as he looked to Sunshine curiously as he asked. "Where do you want to go eat at, Sunshine-chan?" The chilling air of the night was starting to set in and in a way he kind of liked it but would never admit it unless someone asked. Kyuzo remained curious to what Sunshine may say.

"How about home cooking?"

She said without any thought, she had grown accustomed to home cooking that she had grown to not like restaurant food. Plus home cooking was all natural and organic and therefore was much more sustainable than take out. She smiled at him and took his hand.

"My place or yours?" She asked without any hesitation.

Kyuzo's face was content as he closed his eyes and softly squeezed her hand. "I guess since you have been to mine. Why, not go to yours. I'll of course be quiet." He couldn't help but feel a little cautious about asking it, Kyuzo was after all asking to go to her apartment for a change and to him that was a big request.

"Then my place it is."

She replied, kissing his cheek before turning towards the door that lead outside the shrine. She held his hand to hers as she intertwined her fingers to his and with the other hugging his arm as she stayed close by his side. She lead them out of the shrine and into the night. The stars were somehow bright tonight which was a good thing, but now that Sunshine was taking Kyuzo to her apartment, she had to be cautious especially since she lived in the human district. She had to sneak him in hopefully without any cause of unnecessary actions, specially if it was sent out and the leader was to find out.

(i'll post at the place...when i finish eating of course. lol)

Kyuzo blinked and he followed, of course he felt a tad bit nervous and it did show in his eyes but he was going to have to be strong and remain calm. However, that nervous feeling left him when he felt her arm around his own and his hands with hers and that eased Kyuzo's thoughts. Kyuzo followed her into the starry light night with his eyes fixed on ahead.

(Alright. I'll be here!)

It was a rather depressing evening as the weather conjured up some clouds, all gray, puffy, and murderous. Though the skies had darken, and the plants had hid, there was no sign of thunder or rain. This was the little bit of luck for Sakuda, who lately had no such treatment. She stepped towards the shrine, not having a particular expression on her face. She sighed, rubbing her eyes with her palms. She was tired, way too tired to think straight. She wasn't perky either. Her girlfriend had just come home and they had a long conversation. Sakuda couldn't take much pressure and just left for fresh air. The shrine was a place for relaxation and prayer. She smoothed out her kimono of tea-leaf green, the material gliding across her skin. She stopped at the stairs, starring at the shrine. Her short, messy hair ruffled a bit in the slight wind, making Sakuda look up to the clouds. "No rain . . . But it's so sad-looking," she murmured, pondering her own thoughts.