Dorm #1

Really?
*He knelt down to her level and took her jaw lightly into his hand, then pulled her into a passionate kiss. He then pulled back and looked her square in the face*
At first glance, you were deceiving~
*A smile reached his face*
Nice try.

Shizuka's mind and soul gave in to Iori's kiss and words, overjoyed and comforted that he recognized her with such a simple thing as a manner of laughing. As Iori broke off the kiss to speak, a familiar and genuine blush crept up onto her cheeks as she took Iori's shoulder in her hand and fell into a hug, a tight one, on him. "Do you hate me? For lying and my appearance?"

*Iori matched her embrace with one of his own, his arms going around her waist*
What a silly question.
You know i could never hate you.
*mumbles*
I missed you...
and she is even cuter than before...

Shizuka gave a timid laugh that matched a gentle laugh that escaped her lips. She closed her eyes and leaned her body from her hips up onto Iori's, in striking bliss. "I missed you too, Iori- but... you don't hate this new appearance? Or dislike it? If you do, that's completely alright... I'm just sorry that I can't return to my previous appearance as it was never really... mine."

*Iori took both of his hands and ran them up from Shizuka's hips up to her cheeks, then strung his fingers through her short hair, pulling it all back away from her face and looking deep into her eyes*
I truly didnt think it was possible, but somehow you have managed to become cuter than your former self.
And your hair...
*his fingers met at the back of her head, still playing around in her hair*
...is so addicting.
I love it~
*he forgot to mention her eyes because he was too busy staring into them*

Shizuka closed her eyes, enjoying the nostalgic feeling of Iori touching her. She opened her eyes after slipping back into reality, a blush following behind and resting on her cheeks, her skin color now a little more peach, but still flawlessly porcelain. "Re-Really?" Her eyes fully opened, watching Iori's own dark set, surprised that he found this appearance, her true appearance, better than the false one. Her mind emptied itself of 'what-ifs' and 'buts', simply overjoyed that he accepted how she really looked so openly. "I love you, Iori-kun."

(I have to go to sleep, but we'll continue tomorrow ^^. Goodnight!)

*He pulled her to his lips and kissed her on the forehead, then brought her into his chest for another hug. At the same time, an almost pleasurful warmth flowed through his body*
And i love you, Shizuka-chan.

(Ah~, perfect timing. Im leaving as well. Bye!)

"Have you been well?" She pulled herself from the kiss and watched Iori completely, every grain of attention on him and him only. The corners of her mouth pulled into a light smile of satisfaction. Her hands moved themselves from Iori back then to his chest, trailing up and ending on his shoulder.

Ive been rather well...
...but bored. You know i never really made any friends at this school.
*Iori stood up and headed toward the couch*

She thought for a moment as to why he never really made friends here. She blinked and followed behind Iori, sitting down beside him and resting her hands in her lap. "Why not?" Her gaze turned down to her hands for a moment, then back to Iori, tilting her head with curiosity.

*He shrugged, not really knowing the answer to the question, then looked up to the ceiling*
Im not even sure if i get along well with others.
It's just not like me to go up and talk to somebody on a daily basis.

Shizuka gave an understanding nod as she stood up and walked over to the bedroom with only light footsteps against the wooden floor. She stepped inside and set her two ribbons- the brown strips of silk that held her twin tails in her previous apperance- down on the bedside table, absentmindedly staring at them and thinking of it was all just some dream and she was only dreaming. Her heart began to race at that possibility; what if she really was just dreaming? "I... ori..." she said, her tone heartbroken and detached.

*Iori stood and stopped at the doorframe, watching her*
Is something the matter?
*He didnt approach her, but watched her, waiting on an answer*

"Is... this a dream?" She kept her eyes on Iori's own dark eyes as he stood up, afraid that the answer would be what she didn't want.

*He walked toward Shizuka and picked her up slightly, laying her down on the bed on her back, then leans down on top of her*
Of course it isnt...
*Iori leans down whispers in her ear*
...would you like proof?

Shizuka felt Iori set her down on her back gently as she kept her eyes on his, trying to remnd herself this wasn't some heavenly dream. "I think I'm dreaming...proof?" Her voice sounded sweet as honey, her words honest.

*Iori took her legs on either side of him and pulled her waist closer to his*
*He gave her a look, as if asking permission for something*

Shizuka felt her heartbeat speed up at his actions and all she could muster was a nod, leaving her arms to her sides.

Mmm.
*Iori picked Shizuka up and pulled the covers back with his free hand, then laid her down. He soon after went down with her, pulling the sheets over them both*

Shizuka felt her body lift off the bed, a soft squeak slipping out as she was laid back down with Iori. She closed her hands around the bedsheets that were at her side, giving a coy smile.

~

*Iori laid in the bed, his arms loosely around Shizuka's bare skin as the both slept*

Shizuka stirred in her sleep uncomfortably, finding a comfortable spot and then staying still. Her breathing was slow and slurred, like that of a sleeping person. After quite some time, she fluttered her eyes open and awoke slowly, her sky blue eyes watching Iori silently.