"I also told her about the spell," he added to keep her attention riveted on his words. Kyoko gulped when his face seemed to be gliding closer as he talked. His words sounded ominous in her ears. "The spell," she whispered worriedly. She took a small step backward, only to be stopped by the sink. "What did you tell her?" she asked, sounding a little breathless. The temperature in the room seemed to rise so quickly. Shinbe followed her retreat. Tilting his head down, he placed his hands on the sink behind her, effectively trapping her between his arms. He had her right where he wanted her. "I told her that there is a spell on the other side keeping us from our task," he whispered. Shinbe watched as storm clouds of desire formed in her eyes. "And that we came here…" his lips were now a ha

