Kyoko stilled in understanding. Her lips moved, but no sound came out. Her body shivered slightly at the feelings that coursed through her, the need to be one with him was almost more than she could handle. This didn't feel like betrayal, this burning need that flared from her thighs and lower stomach. She wanted him as much as he wanted her, and she was done fighting it.
"This time, it's not a dream," she answered, letting her gaze caress his face. She knew she was in love with him, and could no longer deny him or herself. Staring up at him through dark lashes she waited for his next move.
Never taking his gaze off hers, Shinbe slowly pulled her up by her wrists as he too sat up. Letting go of her, he slid his hands to her shoulders and down her ribs to grasp the edge of her nightgown.
