Mute

41 | 3 am

I shifted in my sleep, half conscious as I pulled my blanket closer to my face. Something next to me shifted, and I felt something warm and cold wrap around me. It felt solid.

"Are you awake Emiko?" A voice whispered in my ear. I woke up slightly, shifting and curling up more. The strong form beside me vibrated and a chuckle penetrated my sleepy haze.

"Was that a yes or a no?"

Wait, why was Shouto in my bed? I was still fully clothed, and I could tell he was too. What time was it? How long had we been asleep?

"Emiko?"

I shifted and linked up at him. "What ...why are we here?" I asked in confusion.

Shouto smiled as my brain worked to find its memories. "You don't remember?" I shook my head and he kissed my forehead with a laugh. "You got tired around 8, and I brought you home. I was going to leave, but you asked me to wait until your uncle or brother got back."

As he spoke, I slowly remembered, I was one of those people who's brain didn't start working immediately after waking up. I remembered that, I just hadn't wanted to be alone.

"We came up here to talk, and we fell asleep."

I nodded, sitting up. He followed. "Sorry, your friends and family are probably going to be worried."

He shrugged. "I doubt it, they know I can take care of myself. Besides, I'm not a child."

I smiled softly. "No one said you were. Umm, I'm going to go get cleaned up a little."

Shouto nodded. "I should probably head home too. Its 3."

In the morning?" I was actually shocked. I didn't feel like three, but the lack of light could've been a great clue.

"Yes."

"Oh." I walked into my bathroom and brushed my teeth and hair, washing my face really quick too. I walked back to my room, Shouto was on his phone, texting someone. I sat beside him on my bed. "Is that your sister?" I asked curiously.

He flashed a smile at me for a second. "Yeah, I told her I was back at the dorms a while ago, I have no idea why she's still up."

"I wouldn't know." I transferred my attention to the ceiling, trying to pick something out in the dark. Shoutos phone and my lava lamp were the only sources of light. "Maybe she was up fangirling about something?" I smiled to myself, amused by my own little thought. She seemed like a fangirl.

"Maybe. Emiko." He gently grabbed my chin and tilted my head, placing his lips over mine easily. My head turned up did help though. I closed my eyes and leaned into the kiss, relishing it. I was only startled when Shouto tilted his head and his tongue grazed my lips.

It wasn't hard to guess at what he wanted, and I hesitated for a moment before parting my lips slightly. That was all it took for Shouto to gain the control he wanted. His tongue tracing mine and exploring the area. His hand slid up my side and I let it, bringing my hand up to his chest. I knew we hadnt gone this far, but I trusted Shouto, and I knew he wouldn't go too far.

However, I was enjoying the moment. Shouto pressed me against the bed frame, his hand sliding into my hair and tilting my head. I curled my hands around his chest and drew him closer, feeling his toned chest against mine.

Shouto suddenly stopped and pulled himself away. I couldn't see well but I could see him turn his face away and cover his mouth. I was breathless, and I felt hot. "Did I...do something wrong?" I asked quietly.

"No...it wasn't you." Shouto didn't look at me. "I didn't mean to go that far. I apologize."

I smiled in relief and crawled across the bed to sit next to him. I positioned myself comfortably and began rubbing his back. "Umm, Shouto, you know I'm not mad, right?" He didn't respond so I continued. "I'm really not, I don't mind things like that...I umm...I kinda...I actually kinda liked it." I admitted quietly. I didn't know how to explain I liked how dominant he'd gotten all of a sudden without sounding weird. "You don't have to be worried about doing stuff like that, if I really dislike it, I'll let you know Shouto."

He blinked up at me slightly. "Then, it was okay?"

I nodded and smiled brightly. "Yeah!" I quickly lowered my voice, afraid to wake anyone up. "Trust me on this Shouto, I don't let guys do things like that for long if I don't like it."

Shouto exhaled softly and straightened, leaning against me and closing his eyes. I smiled softly and wrapped my arms around his chest, humming softly. I don't know how long we stayed like that, but it was only broken when Shouto sighed and sat up properly.

"I really should get home so no one can make any fuss." He mumbled.

I nodded. "I'll walk you to the street?"

So I did. And at the street I kissed his cheek before we parted ways.