Shirogane may be slow (very slow, okay, be quiet), but at least he was learning. If he really, really were made to admit it, he didn't dislike being with her, holding her close, kissing her. Sure, he'd probably still choose work if given the choice but today...

Today, at this very moment, he had chosen to stay with her. One hand at her waist strays unconsciously to brush against bare skin as he pulls her closer.