Toman's Catphrodite (Book 2 of Toman's Black Cat)

Kazutora End Part 1

Kazutora's POV

Kazutora was at his limit with you. Was it because he was angry? Of course not. Was it because talking with you felt like he was talking to an angel with a brick wall around her thoughts. Not even that. He was very sure how he felt about you but he was also incredibly sure you didn't even see it.

Am I not even considered a man in her eyes?

His mood always seemed to waver the longer he was with you. Always unsure if your smile was because you were with him and only him or because you just enjoyed being out as friends. "Tora? You okay?" He hadn't even realized he was just staring at you as his thoughts took a nosedive into despair.

He couldn't even bring the words he wanted to say out loud. The more he stared, the more he felt tears well up as he struggled to be honest with you. He began to turn away, but your soft hands cupped his cheeks to keep him facing you, gently swiping away his tears so he could see your worried expression. "Tora, whatever is breaking your heart, whatever is hurting you, please share your pain with me. Let me bear that pain with you so you don't have to hold it alone."

Kazutora's eyes widened before a soft smile overtook his features.

Y/n's POV

I knew something was wrong. We had been spending more time together in different areas and I always felt as though he wanted to tell me something important, but when he didn't, I didn't want to push him.

Seeing him smile as I held his face as though he were precious porcelain, I smiled in return only to let out a surprised gasp when he suddenly leaned forward to give me a quick kiss. He only pulled back enough to look directly into my eyes, making my heart race with an unknown but warm and welcomed feeling. I couldn't help but beam at him as the words left my mouth before I could think to stop them.

"I love you, Tora."

Kazutora's POV

The moment those words left your lips, he knew he had not only been an idiot for thinking you wouldn't see him as a man, but also for not telling you first. He pressed his forehead against yours, closing his eyes to push himself to say what he has been wanting this entire time. "Will you be my tiger bride?"

Kazutora was well aware how that sounded but he also knew Y/n enjoyed thee way he referred to himself because it was playful and sweet. When she smiled, saying "Yes." With no hesitation, his heart burst with joy.

Y/n leapt at him suddenly before placing a bite on his neck. His entire body shuddered and his face went red. When she looked at him, he couldn't get the words out once again as she grinned at him mischievously. "Tigers mate this way, right?"

He couldn't help but laugh, pulling her close. "Well, you've started a war, love."