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Three days of heaven would be more than he's had in the past months. Hopefully Claire would take care of things so that the would not be disturbed for those three days or maybe she could even squeeze in an extra day if Alisa could as well. Regardless Rean was not thinking that far ahead, just listening to Alisa's voice and the sound of her breathing so close to him.

"Hah. Yeah this is Sharon we're talking about after all..." Honestly she was just in a tier of her own as a maid and a person.

It would be very nice if Claire could squeeze in another day for Rean, but Alisa wasn't going to hope too hard for that. It might be beyond even the Icy maiden's capabilities, guilty conscience or no.

Alisa smiled, glancing over at him, giving his hand a little squeeze, "Well we should be thankful that she's staying with Mother right now." She flushed, "I'm... I'm pretty sure she would have lots of things to say if she saw us... like this I mean." Ahrm.

... but even with that risk, she didn't let go of Rean or pull away. She stayed right where she was, even though she did know she was going to have to let go and get up at some point. Heavens, if they fell asleep like this, Sharon would really have too much fun.

She would definitely try. Which was more than Rean would really ask of her mostly because he still had trouble fully trusting the woman since she was so very loyal to the man who had stolen away the future he had worked towards.

"Oh I can imagine what she would say." But still he didn't want to pull away even then. Not that he had to say that out loud after all.

Alisa personally couldn't understand why they would be loyal to such a man after what he's done, but she didn't want to spend more than a second thinking about Claire right now.

At Rean's response, she couldn't help but giggle a little by that. "Mmhmm... but I'd rather stay here with you anyway." Until Sharon popped up again. She nuzzled a little more into him, then stopped short, "Ah--! I mean... um..." ... no, she dug herself into that one pretty firmly.

"Are... you uncomfortable at all?" He was pretty much trapped in one position by her snuggled up to him like that.

"O-Oh really..." That was making his heart beat that much quicker since he was kind of thinking the same thing yet again. Sure he might blush up a storm and avoid direct eye contact. But he wouldn't want to pull away from Alis aright now either.

"Hm? Oh no no not at all. In fact it's the opposite really~"

"Aah..ye... yeah." Yeah she's really hoping he can't see how red her face is getting. She isn't looking at him so she can't tell if he's blushing just as much as she is.

When he admits it's the opposite of being uncomfortable, she blushes a bit more and smiles to herself. This was going to be very bad for them, she could tell. Neither of them were going to want to get up from this comfortable position for any reason.

"That-that's good. Um...let me know if you need to move or stretch or anything, okay...?" Although she felt like she'd put up with any discomfort if it meant she could be like this.

"Mhm I will." Though only at the last moment. He was going to milk this peace to the last drop he can manage to get out of it. In fact his hand adjusted its hold to a more tender and gentle grasp which also allowed his thumb to slowly rub circles over her hand while he nuzzled against her shoulder some more though hhis nose was starting to tilt towards her neck just a little bit and not even on purpose either.

At least she won't... be against more nuzzles - the hand not currently occupied with his own was absently rubbing his side, her breathing soft and even, a content little hum slipping out in a soft purr, "... you're so warm..." she sighed, the words sneaking out unintentionally. She meant them though - she wished she could juts blanket herself up in this warmth. Though that thought brings her back to Sharon's teasing comment about their sleeping arrangements, and she blushes more than a little again.

"R-Really? I'm...flattered you think so." Flattered was putting it mildly. His heart was thumping wildly in his chest at the compliment and the faint desire to push her even closer simply grew even stronger.

"Mmm," Alisa murmured to confirm her statement, a bit fuzzily, "I feel relaxed, ...and warm. Safe... when you hold me like this." Hugging her pillows don't even compare. Although she had been initiatlly a little hesitant before adding the last, considering he felt he couldn't protect people as he was now. "Am... am I warm...? For you?" If 'warm' is being defined as relaxed and safe and happy at least. She turns her gaze up to his, a little - no, a lot - flustered.

She wasn't wrong. From any real threat he certainly wasn't confident in his ability to protect her. But if it meant protecting her happiness in the now then that was a little bit different.

"You...you are but not in a way that's unpleasant I assure you!" He just had to make that clear so she would not distance herself now. Because that was the one thing he wanted to avoid no matter what even right now.

Clearly then she has to go put her life in danger so that he can get the confidence to be able to protect her. Yep, solid plan. No flaws whatsoever.

That hasty reassurance made her give him an embarrassed little smile, as she nodded. God, she adored him so much, it hurt to be away from him. She snuggled against him again, "O-okay." he was vehemently against her pulling away for any reason, and honestly she didn't want there to be a reason. So she's glad he reassured her that quickly - if he had left it vague she might have pulled away so she wasn't smothering him or anything.

"I'm glad..." She's also tempted to lean over and nuzzle against his neck and WHERE did that thought even come from. That was weird. Maybe some of Sharon's 'concern' was legit.

Nah.

Oh he better not even dream of doing that! Rean would not stand for it since she was far too important to lose.

"I should hope so~" Rean chuckled softly but not with any kind of teasing intent. Just the overwhelming moment of happiness was making it hard to really contain himself at this point. Sharon was really missing out because of her duties it turned out.

But Rean! You need your confidence! ...but she probably wouldn't do that intentionally. Only if it really was for his good. She blushed a little more at the chuckle, glancing down at his hand, "Hmf - are you making fun of me?" Of course there's no irritation in her tone that said she actually was peeved at him for any reason. She knew he wasn't poking fun.

Not if it comes at a risk to Alisa thank you very much. Rean probably wouldn't be able to recover if something happened to Alisa cause of him. Not that he wants to find out not when he can anjoy moments like these.

"I wouldn't dream of it~"

Well. Put that way she'll just have to keep herself safe and warm for him. Although maybe she'll try to get some time to sneak over to Trista to surprise him one day. She'd bet Angelica would be more than happy to take her down for a visit if they were both sneaking away~!

"Hmmm..." She's not sure about that response. But she nuzzles against his shoulder, "Good, because if you were teasing me I wouldn't stay here with you like this." She'd probably stalk into her room in a huff and he would be Alisaless all night.

... wait he's gonna be Alisaless all night anyway. Augh, she kind of wonders if he's having the same problem with strange thoughts invading her head.

"Anything but that please!" He quickly said not even teasing a little about that. He knew she wouldn't do that though but he still had to say it to make it clear that yes he wanted things to stay like this a while longer if they could get away with it.

That....was definitely something to figure out for the both of them. Odds were he would find the bed even colder than usual after enjoying such warmth and closeness.

She looked up at him in surprise, having not expect such a quick, emphatic response. "I... I was just kidding," she reassured him gently, giving his hand a squeeze. Poor guy, so starved for attention he didn't want to be alone.

"Don't worry," she murmured, leaning closer to him, "I'm not going anywhere right now." If it came down to them having to go to sleep, she would have the same problem, having difficulty sleeping with an empty, cold bed.

Rean let out a relaxed sigh after her reassurance and he turned his lips up to press againast Alisa's cheek.

"Thanks. I know this is selfish to ask but I just..."

Alisa practically chokes when she feels his lips against her cheek, her hand tightening over his, "It.... It's not selfish..." she stammered softly, face flushed as red as it could possibly get. "And... ... and if it were..."

She hesitated a moment, then slowly shifted to turn her head towards him, leaning up a little, "... I want to be selfish too." She said in a soft whisper.

Gasp! Is she actually going to be able to give Rean the kiss she wanted to or will she be interrupted? Only the Goddess ~~and coins~~ know the truth!

This time he was actually treated completley to Alisa's blushing face. It was one of the most charming appearances he'd seen her with until now. But then...then the mood changed and Rean had to swallow the lump in his throat.

"W-Well...I don't see why you wouldn't be..." He murmured as he turned his eyes over to meet Alisa half way. This was...could this actually be happening?

It could be! Sharon was nowhere near (for now), and the Goddess seemed to be smiling on Rean, giving him a bit of a break from the hell he's been through. Or maybe she was just blessing him with so much happiness that it would be even more painful when he left. Maybe the Goddess was evil in truth!

But back to the matter at hand- Alisa was blushing rather intensely, but she was definitely moving closer, little by little, the hand holding his tightening, "...Rean..." she started, th en abandoned whatever she was going to say, her lips less than an inch away from his.

There was definitely a high chance of the goddess not being a benevolent as most people made her otut to be but Rean did not want to ponder religious matters. Not with Alisa's lips coming closer and closer while he in turn leaned towards the heiress with his own batred breath.

"Ali...sa...." he answered her call, lips merely an inch from one another now. It wouldn't be the first kiss they shared but still. It was such a priceless treasure.

It was possible, yes. Not a popular opinion, in many ways, but when Sharon didn't pop up like Alisa almost expected her to, she took her chance, exhaling gently at the sound of her name from his lips.

Lips that she gently touched her own to with a relatively innocent, though no less affectionate and loving feeling behind it, her thumb gently brushing over his hand as she leaned into the kiss.

It wasn't their first one, no, but it might as well have been for how much it sent a thrill through her. And it had been so long since they last kissed, a priceless treasure was exactly what she would call it.

The moments their lips touched, Rean's senses felt as if they had exploded completely as his hand tugged ALisa even closer while he slowly almost timidly moved his lips against hers only using their pressed lips and nothing more.

A slow and low hum started issuing out of his chest the longer the kiss went but damn if it didn't feel absolutely perfect.

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