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Smiling Mitsu climbed over the couch slowly and slid into Desmond's awaiting arms. "Missed me huh?" Making herself comfortable Mitsu snuggled in close, her hands already playing with the material of his shirt sneaking lower to slide just under the hem to touch his skin.

"How much did you miss me?" She teased right back though the smile she wore was a little shy. Teasing wasn't something she did on purpose well.

Mitsu was a little taken back by how creatively elaborate Desmond could be when using such sweet words. Blushing a bit she continued to smile shyly, leaning closer to press a kiss to his lips again. She was about to deepen that kiss when she felt him twitch slightly under her touch, her fingers drawing back a little.

Curiously, the wolf girl moved back to look at the vampire, concern in her eyes. "What's wrong? Are you sore too?" If she remembered right he had been stabbed in the stomach as well. Maybe the wound was still bothering him? "It doesn't still hurt does it?" A bit more gently Mitsu ran her hand further up his shirt to rest it gently against his abs. She was sure Desmond healed much faster than she did but it was possible he was still sore despite that. Even though she healed fairly quickly she was generally sore for a couple of days.

Mitsu nodded a little, her hand still touching him lightly. She would have to remember to be gentle with him as well if he was still sore. Ready to continue Mitsu looked up in time to see that smile fade from Desmond's face and sound of apprehension in his voice.

"Unattractive?" Mitsu questioned, her brows furrowed together. Desmond had always seemed so confident, what had changed? "What would make you say such a thing about yourself?" Mitsu asked, drawing her hands back so that she could place them on his cheeks and turn his focus back in her direction. "You're the most handsome guy I've ever met." Maybe it was because she never really told him. He always told her how beautiful she was but she didn't tell him nearly as often how handsome he was. It seemed a bit unfair, he always made her feel good about herself but she couldn't seem to do the same. He just...always seemed to know.

"D...Desmond," Mitsu looked concerned and worried. Desmond had never acted this way before. It was like the confidence had been sucked right out of him. "I know you like to complement me to make me feel better about myself but please don't hold me up on a pedestal. I'm not perfect nor will I ever be."

As the vampire looked away again Mitsu tried to regain his attention. "You have far more to offer than any of that." She smiled warmly as she looked into his eyes thinking of all the things he had done for her. "You are and will always be my sanctuary, Desmond. That safe place that I know I can come to where I will be accepted and loved no matter what. You've been building my confidence despite how tiring it is for you at times. Today...I've never stood up for myself before and you made me feel like I could. Like I deserved to be with you."

Running her fingers through his golden hair she placed a light kiss on his cheek. "Even if you weren't the most gorgeous man I've ever laid my eyes on..and you are, that wouldn't really matter to me. Besides, I like your cool touch." She said running her fingers lightly across his cheek though a light blush crept up on her face thinking that line through a little further. "And the feeding, I dunno its weird. I like being able to give you a part of me. To know I can help you live another day."

Mitsu smiled even more, pressing a hand against the one on her cheek. "Never. I'll always be with you, Desmond." One way or another she hoped she could be. Or at least for as long as she was allowed.

His sweet words had her blushing, leaning into his hand. As his lips touched hers softly she could feel his shaking, though it was slight. Pressing in a little closer she deepened the kiss before he pulled away to whisper into her ear. Those three little words made her heart flutter in her chest, even though she had heard them before. She was certain she would never grow tired of it.

"I love you too. Forever and always."

Nuzzling into his neck a little, Mitsu continued to run her fingers through his shorter silky blonde hair. She liked the feel of it against her fingertips.

"What had you so worried anyway?" Mitsu asked after a short moment, curious about what had been plaguing Desmond. "You can tell me." The look she had was very accepting, no matter what he said she wouldn't turn away.

Mitsu stared curiously at Desmond as he sat up with her in tow. She had just expected an answer but he was actually going to show her. At first she saw the small scar on his front and was a little confused how something so small could be a problem. It was barely visible.

"On your back?" Oh, that was right. She remembered glimpsing something back at the hospital. On her hands and knees she crawled around him on the couch until she was within view of what she was looking for. Her eyes went wide for a moment when she first saw the scar. She hadn't realized it was so big. "Oh...Desmond." Her fingers reached out to lightly touch the marred skin, tracing along the cross. "I..It must have hurt....so badly." It looked so very painful considering how large it was. In all honestly she didn't remember how hers had happened and had woken up on pain medication so it hadn't been all that intense.

Pressing both hands to his bare back Mitsu leaned forward a little to press a kiss to the scar. It wouldn't make it go away but it was her way of showing she accepted it. How could she not when she had so many scars of her own?

"I'm sorry...you were hurt trying to help me." He had been trying to escape with her and Gin- the man in the alley had prevented that from happening by very violent means. "A scar isn't so bad though is it?" Tentatively she waited for his answer, a small pang of nervous anticipation touching her from what he might say.

She was glad he wasn't upset. If he had been so upset over the scar she wasn't sure what she would have done. It was partially her fault that he had it....and if he had been upset about his what would he have said about hers? But he was still willing to protect her even at the cost of being hurt again so badly.

A smile starting to form on her lips, Mitsu's arms traced their way around Desmond's middle as she pressed herself close, nuzzling into his back. Fingers lightly tracing the muscles of his abdomen, she kissed the spot between his shoulder blades. "I think you may have to remind me." She tried teasing again.

Mitsu giggled shyly as Desmond pressed his forehead against hers. "We can stay here. We would probably have more room to move anyway." Her bed was rather small, especially compared to Desmond's. The couch actually had sections on it that folded out into recliners and one section that actually folded out into a bed. It was a nice couch, something her brother had taken from their old home.

Tilting her head up just a little Mitsu pressed her lips against Desmond's. With a soft touch her fingers tracing their way up his chest to the back of his neck using gentle pressure to pull him forward a little more. In a way it was just as relaxing as it was exciting to be doing this with him. It helped to ease away the anxiety she felt at least for the time being.