The moonlight caught her hair making it twinkle like stardust in the warm breeze.  Little giggles of pure delight escaping her as she enjoyed the view.  His heart for some reason quickened as he gazed at her unable to move. His cheeks feeling warm as a smile came to his lips. His heart began beating even harder when she turned to look at him.

“Is something wrong Taikisan?” she inquired.

Words…could he even say words with what he saw?

“I…I’m fine. Don’t worry about it I just have a lot on my mind.” He stated at last.

Her smile faded into an unamused expression. “Taikisan…I can see the white lines in your aura. Don’t lie to me.”

He replied with a nervous smile, he had forgotten she could see that with her aura sight. “It’s nothing you need to worry yourself over. Just enjoy yourself.”

She went back to looking at the river the fireflies dancing everywhere. Water, seemed to be a common thing to appear whenever they were together. And thanks to her perfume it always smelt of lotus and patchouli with it. He was now quite fond of that scent combo thanks to her. For some reason it felt familiar giving the feeling of warmth and comfort. Much like the woman before him it in a way reflected the soothing aura she gave him.

What troubled him though is she always seemed to look so lonely, yet he seemed to always bring her back whenever she went far away into that state. Gently he took one of her hands from the bridge’s railing and began a little dance much to Yui’s surprise.

“The fireflies shouldn’t be the only ones allowed to dance.” He answered as if reading her thoughts.

Her cheeks tinted pink at being so close. She was far from a good dancer, but with him it didn’t seem to matter.  Even without music she found herself moving to a beat that matched Taiki’s. Their thundering heartbeats became the drums for their dance.

When their dance finished Yui was hesitant to break the contact between them. It felt just right being so close and so warm. She looked up at him their eyes meeting and locking. To Taiki’s surprise tears wear coming down her face.

“How…how can you manage to always make my loneliness fade away? Why is it only you can do this?” she asked.

“I couldn’t begin to tell you why.” He answered, for he honestly didn’t know.

He gently wiped away her tears when suddenly she took that same hand with one of her own nuzzling it. A light pink returned to his cheeks as he smiled. After she finished her nuzzling he began to move away only to be pulled back.

“Can we stay like this just a little longer…? You’re so warm.”  She stated.

He nodded and placed his jacket around her as he let her curl into his chest when they sat on the grass. They stayed like that for quite some time. She would always ask just a little longer when he suggested moving. He ended up chuckling in defeat after some time it was clear she didn’t want to move.

Eventually she fell asleep in his warmth much to the relief of his legs when he stood. Carefully he lifted her bridal style trying his best not wake her.  Much to his dismay the walk to the car ended up waking her slightly.

“Hmm where are we going Taikisan?” she asked sleepily.

“Home.” He answered.

Seeming satisfied with the answer she snuggled into him and went back to sleep.

He sighed; he would have a lot explaining to do to Seiya and Yaten bringing her back there. He would have gladly taken her back to her home, but he dare not leave her alone in that house, even if she was used to it.

*******

The morning came the sunlight waking Yui from her slumber. Her sleepy eyes looked around processing that it wasn’t her room. She looked over to the other side of the bed to her surprise saw a slumbering Taiki. A light blush came across her face and then a smile seeing how peaceful he was. He always seemed to bottle up things, which she didn’t like him doing.  Noticing a stray strand of hair she lightly brushed it out of his face. She smiled now satisfied.

I…almost feel like his wife waking up like this. Gah! What am I thinking?! I shouldn’t be thinking things like that especially when he’s only a friend! Is he only a friend…? Or is he more…after last night.

Her light purple eyes looked over to the sleeping Taiki once more. Her mind recalled the night before rather fondly. That was truly something lovers would do. She swore she didn’t feel that way…until that dance.  Was she starting to fall for the brunette that lay beside her?  A light smile curled her lips when she realized she didn’t care if she was.