Everyone knew Shu had a short temper. His arrogant and rude personality was difficult to handle, but… you had been his dear lover for several years now. Over time, he had opened up and shown you his true self, but he still found it difficult to express such strange feelings as love and affection and barely could contain his fury sometimes.

So, tonight Shu had yelled at you—again. Neither of you could even remember why. He felt guilt gnawing at him when he realized how stupid he had been, but his pride wouldn't let him apologize, so you two went to sleep in your shared bed without making up.

You were lying with your backs to each other, until you suddenly felt Shu's hand reaching forth, delicately gliding over you bare back, a palpable longing echoing in the unexpected gentleness of his touch.