25. A kiss pressed to each fingertip

A reason? No, he didn’t have one. Simply an rush of affection urging him to act, and he didn’t particularly mind giving into it, pulling back from a hug slightly to run his fingers down the other’s arm to gently take hold of his wrist, holding the open hand in his. 

“Thank you for for being so welcoming of my uninvited visits.”

One kiss, to the top of the thumb first.

“For staying by me and giving company when I needed it.”

Second, on the index.

“For never truly prying, and listening when I wanted to talk.”

Third, middle.

“For putting up with my occasional teasing~”

Fourth kiss to the ring finger, accompanied with a slight smirk.

“…And also putting up with the troubles that follow me for what I do.”

And the grin faded as he placed the fifth on the smallest fingertip. Kid paused a moment, only to pull up the other hand next, smile getting wider again.

“And I’m always glad to see you, with your adorable smile… easy-to-flush face… eyes that shine when you’re enjoying one of your mystery books… sharp mind that solves so many people’s problems… and these hands, while not quite as restless as mine, always are used for the best purpose. Picking out a book, pointing out the right person… and, at times, gracing this thief with a comforting touch.”

More soft kisses were given, once again, to each digit for every trait spoken, before he closed Shinichi’s hands together and held them in his own. Then he turned his eyes to the detective’s face, a warm and sincere smile on his lips before he leaned in and lightly, briefly pressed them against the other’s.