Brows lifting in surprise, he wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, stablizing the both of them, and returned her passion in kind when he realized that it was welcomed. Such a turn wasn't anything like what he had envisioned for his own future...but, there was no denying that Yakumo was special.

She wasn't the sort to say anything lightly. She played no games with people or words. She didn't know how much he appreciated that, and how grateful he was to have someone like that in his life.