midnightstar

Since graduating from the Academy, life has been..interesting for Alisa, to say the least. She's been kept very busy, since she was upholding her promise to her mother on showing her the proper way to run the company, and it wasn't easy to put in those changes. Though it would have been a lot harder if she didn't have the support of those around her. But because of that, she hadn't been able to get time to get to visit Rean as much as she liked.

Translation: As much as she liked = every day. She did get to visit - or vice versa - at least on the weekend, and she talked to him almost every night thanks to the range on the ARCUS. Just as finished up for the night, she made her way up to the penthouse, glancing around to make sure she was alone (And you never know with Sharon) in order to take out her ARCUS once more and see if she could get a hold of Rean before bed. She was planning on seeing if he was in the area - alternatively, she was sure she could get away for a visit, if he wasn't busy.

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That was just as good since Rean was in no hurry to to pull away either. Not when he finally was living this moment that had occasionally appeared in his dreams before they were replaced with more passive or negative dreams. Or more like nightmares.

But there was nothing like that about this moment. This moment would serve as a bright shining moment. A small piece of heaven he finally got his hands on and was loathe to let go of.

Her dreams were going to be full of memories of this moment, of the feeling of his arms around her, his warmth captured in her arms. She did break the kiss after a moment though, but she found it difficult to find her words.

Honestly she wanted to kiss him again - once was definitely not enough, but she didn't lean in again just yet - she stared at him with a dazed, happy look on her face instead.

This moment would be quite the beacon of light and hope. A seed of happiness he would love more than to nourish and protect for as long as humanly possible

His lips felt so warm and hot even after Alisa pulled out. Rean loked to be in a bit of a daze after the fact. Which would explain why he started leaning forward this time with his lips making those motions again.

She would give him a garden of happiness like this, if she could. Though she was in just as much of a daze, so she doesn't even lean away - and it's debatable if she would have - when Rean leaned in.

The kiss is just as amazing as when she initiated, her arms starting to tighten around him more. She wanted to kiss him as much as he had wanted to kiss her.

She wasn't paying attention to -anything- else but him, so she didn't hear the door open and close, and a familiar voice quietly say "Oh my..!" MY MY DID SHE HAVE EXCELLENT TIMING OR WHAT.

~~Spoilers: Alisa would contest this excellent timing statement .~~

If the two still didn't hear her, she would have to make her presence known a bit more loudly.

Edited Date: 2018-02-27 02:22 am (UTC)

If only that was something he could receive on a regular basis. Maybe he could stafe off from going completely mad from the lonelinees.

He is immensely relieved when Alisa doesn't pull away. The opposite in fact happens as her arms close the gap between the two. Closer and closer he inches towards Alisa, his eyes slowly drifting shut in the moment.

Only to suddenly hear a VERY familiar voice makes its return. On one hand he's frezing up a bit because hellow third party. ON the other...He really wants to make it clear on his end as well. So if Alisa doesn't stop him he won't stop either pressing his lips of his own accord to Alisa's this time a little harder than before.

Was someone else there? Alisa actually missed it at first, drowning in the sight of his face, her heartbeat racing -he's leaning towards her, it's not just her that wanted this much affection with him.

That being said, she didn't expect him to lean in much more firmly than the last time, so she makes a muffled noise of surprise.

"A-HEM. Ma~ster R~eean~?" Sharon is no fool - she saw Alisa's arms go around Rean, she knows the heiress wanted to kiss Rean as much as he had her. But if she let this pass without trolling at least a little, she'd never forgive herself.

There was and Rean actually let out a faintly frustrated growl at being interrupted before he actually realized what was going on. Which meant for a moment when he pulled back from the kiss there was a flicker of annoyance in his eyes before he saw who had spoken up.

"S-S-Sharon?! You're back?!"

Rean wasn't the only one annoyed by the interruption, but it wasn't like Sharon -knew- she was interrupting. Then again she could have quietly slipped out of the room when she saw the two starting to get some much needed affection. As it was, it only made Alisa starved for more.

Still, she only gave a soft sigh born of frustration and a tiny bit of disappointment - she had been tempted to tell Sharon to shoo, but she couldn't do that. And... it's gone and ruined the mood anyway. Darnit.

Sharon didn't look like she was the tiniest bit apologetic, at the pair. She also didn't miss that flicker of annoyance in Rean's eyes. "Fufufu, perhaps I came back too soon~. I didn't expect to see you making a move on my lady like that, Master Rean. How scandalous~ ♥"

Alisa -facepalms-. Damnit Sharon. Now he'll never make a move again, woes.

"T-That's not-!" Rean's stammering quickly died down into an embarassed groan while on the inside he couldn't help but wish Sharon had really taken more time coming back. It felt like he'd gotten close to something very...precious and now there was no guarantee when they might find that mood again.

"Oh no?" Sharon glanced at the pair, bemused, "My apologies, I seem to have made a terrible mistake." Not. Sorry. At. All. "With that in mind, shall I assume there will be changes to your sleeping arrangements?"

Alisa sputtered softly - - though she couldn't deny it ...had crossed her mind. She would like nothing more than to be in Rean's arms again, so ... it actually took her a moment longer than she should have to answer, "Wh... O.. Of course not...!"

Rean would be lying to himself if he said Alisa's denial didn't STING just a tiny bit but it made sense really so he wasn't too hung up on it. Frankly just getting to spend any time with Alisa was a blessing. Getting greedy like this would not help any.

"Yes it's...exactly as Alisa says."

Edited Date: 2018-02-27 02:42 pm (UTC)

Sorry Rean, or at least she'd apologize if she knew it stung. As tempting as it was to sleep in the same bed as him, their inevitable separation would be even harder. It was hard enough already. She glanced over at Rean for his response. Just imagining sleeping next to him was ... she'd be lying if she said she didn't want to, but she also didn't want to rush into things.

Sharon on the other hand, would have been perfectly content to let the pair sleep together, they were after all, old enough to make their own decisions. "Fufufu, if you say so. What are your plans tomorrow then?"

Alisa, caught between debating on moving away from Rean or not, instead slid her hand over to his to brush her fingers discreetly against his before responding to Sharon, "Hmmm. Well, I want to show him that secret project that Reinford's Research Division is coming out with," hopefully it'll bring up public opinion of the company - they were under scrutiny from the outside, while Alisa was keeping an eye on the employees and operations from the inside.

"Then... I suppose we could come back here for lunch." And deal with more trolling. Although ... she did want to ask Rean out for a proper date later that evening. If she can get up the nerve. She glanced over at Rean, "How does that sound?" Not boring, she hopes.

That did make sense yes. Already he was dreading the moment he would have to leave again. Alisa was the closest thing to a home he had right now. One he was loathe to leave. He was at least happy with Alisa not completely detaching hself from him.

The mention of the project did interest him a little bit but hearing it was something meant to boost public opinoin made him even more curious so he eagerly nodded in agreement. Though if only Alisa knew she would likely get a poitive answer to an invitation like that. They could even go to that Bar where he met with Claire that night they had their field study in Roer. It was a rather classy establishment but not overly so.

"That's more than fine with me."

That is actually where she planned on going with Rean, in fact! She was even planning on matching him, attirewise - or at least as close to it as she could. Just dont mention Claire when she does ask Rean out, since that would certainly sour her mood briefly. There weren't many 'date night' locations in Roer, so the Bar was actually the best option in her opinion.

Sharon smiled at the plans and Rean's response both - she of course was privy to said secret project, and she was behind it 300%. "I'm sure Master Rean will like it, my lady," she said sweetly, "As you will have quite a busy day ahead, I will make you both a hearty breakfast and lunch."

Alisa looked startled a second at mention of the maid preparing lunch. She... kind of wanted to make something for Rean herself. "A...actually Sharon... Um, I..."

Sharon glanced at Alisa, then Rean, then back to Alisa and grinned, "Oh! Do forgive me, my lady, I understand completely~! ♥" She'll definitely stand by to help Alisa cook up a feast for Rean though. Maybe they could get Rean to do an errand or two so they could surprise him...

Having rean do something as normal as go shopping for ingredients or menial erands would prove to be just as soothing. After all he was alway the ever helpful one whenever someone needed something done even before his entire life got flipped on it head and caged up.

Naturaly he did know what Alisa was going to say since he did mention wanting to sample her cooking so going for the lunch would most likely be the best opportunity for a taste test.

The only thing better than having Sharon help cook the meal for lunch, would be having Rean in there with her helping to cook. But since this was a special occasion, she wanted to do as much of it herself. Still even if Rean knew what was to come, Alisa was relieved - with Sharon overseeing things, she won't be a total wreck. Not that she didn't know how to cook - they all took turns cooking when they were on assignment, but... cooking for an entire class, and cooking for _REAN_ was totally different.

"Is there anything particular you'd like for tomorrow?" Sharon asked the pair, marveling at what a nice looking couple they made. So cute. So trollable. "For breakfast, of course."

"Anything you make will be more than fine," Alisa grinned at the maid. "Rean?" She glanced over at him - if he had a particular taste for something, as guest, he should speak up~

Well if she wanted to cook with him they could always do that after this surprise. All Alisa had to do really was ask and he would gladly help out in the kitchen.

"Ah I'm feeling adventurous since it's the first time in a long time that I've had your cooking. So just surprise me." Not like anything Sharon could maKe would ever be bad.

Alisa really wanted to be able to cook as well as Sharon did. Alas, Sharon was on a level that was miles, MILES beyond Alisa's meager cooking skills.

"Oho..~ Adventurous, hmmm?" There's... just something about the way she says that that almost -implies- something. But only for the second, because almost a beat later Sharon smiles again, lightly, "All right then, I'll do that. It'll be nice to cook for you again, Master Rean." Alisa's mother doesn't really praise her cooking as much as Alisa or her grandfather do - not that she LOOKs for the praise or anything.

Not like he would not absolutely adore Alisa's cooking on the notion that it was Alisa doing the cooking. But then that was just Rean's top tier bias toward her.

"I'll look forward to it." Rean nodded with a smile before his hand squeezed onto Alisa's a little more as he pulled on it slightly.

True, and it would do wonders for her confidence in making him things. She'll even make him cookies for the ride back to Trista.

Alisa glanced over at Rean when she felt him pull on her hand. Taking that as invitation, she smiled softly and scooted closer to him, giving his hand a little squeeze in the process.

Sharon cleared her throat, "Well then, as it's getting late," kind of. "I'll go make sure your room is prepared and turn in." It's still technically a little early for turning in though, so it might just be Sharon giving them some privacy before sleepy times.

"We'll leave that to you then Sharon." Rean answered with a nod before he pushed his shoulder instinctively against Alisa's while also just BARELY resisting the urge to let his head rest on top of it as well while Sharon was there.

"Really I know this sounds bad but...I wish she'd been just a little more late." he confessed softly.

"Thank you, Sharon." She could just as easily gone up to fix Rean's guest room for him - and that was her intention until she found out Sharon was around. Watching the elegant maid ascend the stairs, fat on trolling, and head into one of the guest rooms.

Rean's confession gets a glance from Alisa, and she blushes, "... that's Sharon for you," she agreed, "Always showing up at the worst time possible." Well, worst time depending on your perspective. Most of the time her timing was perfect - this was perfect for Sharon, not so much Rean and Alisa.

Sharon would have a veritable feast to enjoy while Rean was visiting Roer. But that was neither here nor there.

"Well...guess that just means I'll have to...pick up where we left off later." Maybe next time right after Sharon leaves the penthouse again. They did spend a lot of time just catching up on things before they got to this point after all.

Oh Aidios have mercy, her heart might just explode from sheer joy being able to spend this much time with Rean. And this was only one day~. She smiles a bit, tilting her head to lean it against his shoulder. "I... I guess you will." Now if she could please get the butterflies in her stomach to calm the hell down, that'd be -SUPER-.

She's quiet a moment, then as she relaxes a bit more, sighs softly, "... I'm really glad you were able to come." That Claire was able to pull strings and give him a few days free at least.

Funny how she times that as Rean was just about to do the same and he pauses for a moment before tenderly and lightly resting his own head against hers while his hand holds her gently in his own while he leans the rest of him towrads Alisa too.

"Mmm. Yeah I'm glad I was able to be here too." Even if not all of it was his doing. Claire tricking him was one of the best things to happen in a long time really.