Keigo had always been a lone wolf, preferring to work solo and relying solely on his own skills to get the job done. It wasn't that he disliked people, but he had always felt more at ease with the freedom that came with working alone. However, the first time he was paired up with someone—paired up with you—everything began to shift. Initially, he appeared indifferent, almost aloof, as if he could care less about the partnership. But as time passed, it became clear that he valued your presence far more than he was willing to admit, even to himself.

Now, in a shadowed alleyway that was far from the romantic settings most would imagine for moments like these, Keigo's demeanor had completely changed. The two of you were supposed to be patrolling, keeping watch over the city and maintaining order. Instead, the tension that had been building between you for weeks had finally erupted into something neither of you could resist.

Keigo pressed his lips against yours again, his kiss firm yet gentle, cutting off your attempt to speak. His hand rested lightly on the back of your neck, holding you close, as though he was afraid you'd slip away. "You taste so good," he whispered, his voice low and husky, filled with a warmth and sincerity that contrasted sharply with the cool, impersonal way he usually spoke to others.