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 smile just made her heart skip a beat, and as his hand rubbed against her side, she instinctively leaned towards him, just as he leaned towards her. Just like last time, when he kissed her - only this time Sharon isn't there to interrupt.

She wasn't there right now but odds were she would soon show up and ruin the moment yet again. However that did not stop Rean and he lingered like that slowly running his lips along her jaw and cheek while his hand reached a little higher along hip as the two pulled together.

Hopefully she'll let them make up for at least -some- of the time they spent apart. Outside of conversation that is. It was surprising how much she wanted to be close to Rean, and as he lingered, she let out a soft sigh, her arms sliding around his waist in an embrace, her hands gently running along his back. Finally in his arms, properly, and she couldn't help but hope Sharon stayed away for a long, long time right now.

Rean shared that wish and his lips slowly started their journey back up to Alisa's tracing gentle light pecks all the way to the corner of her mouth before pulling back and tilting his head in an admiration filled daze before he leaned in again to let his lips tenderly run along ALisa's.

She felt her lips turn upwards more at those light pecks, chuckling softly, watching Rean as he gave her that admiring gaze. Falling in love with him, despite his opinion on himself...she never had a chance. Especially when he looked at her like that - like she was the most important and precious thing in the universe. Goddess, she wanted to protect that smile so much. Just at the lightest touch of his lips against hers, and she gave a soft, dreamy little noise, nuzzling gently against his lips, giving them a soft peck just as he had. This was a piece of heaven she would treasure, that would bring her joy and pain in the days to come at the same time. But she wouldn't give up this moment for anything in the world.

The only part of this moment of weakness that he would regret would be the likely suffering it would put Alisa through. But now more than ever he could not be more certain of how much he loved this radiant girl in his arms. The feeling of her arms around him, the full sweetness of her lips against his. She was the epitome of perfection to his own imperfect self. Yet he did not want to be without her in his life. No matter what.

Alisa would never call herself perfect in any way, shape or form. But she knew he wouldn't see it that way. She would endure any pain just as long as she could still be with him. Being without him hurt far more than any suffering anyway. She couldn't even put to words the sensation of joy that rushed through her with every tender kiss, each gentle touch. And each time she parted between kisses, the smile on her lips was the brightest, happiest she ever sported.

"That's really not fair. Showing me that smile of yours. Feels like I'm going to end up falling for you all over again." Rean finally said between kisses, his eyes holding Alisa's gaze while he pressed his forehead lightly against hers. They were both in their own little bubble right now. It was certainly easy enough to pop if a certain trolling maid were to do so. But it was their own little world. A treasure and an island in the tumultuous sea that was their lives at this point.

Alisa smiled at that statement, "I was going to say that about you," she murmured with a soft chuckle, one hand coming up to gently stroke the side of his face, "...I could stare at you forever and never get tired of it..."

"I must agree with Master Rean, I do favor the sweet smile you've been showing since he arrived, my lady." ♥

WELP. It was only a matter of time before the darling ultimate maid showed up.

Well at least this time she didn't time her arrival right as they were in the thick of kissing. As such Rean wasn't AS annoyed about the sudden interruption. He smiled softly expecting the strong whiplash reaction from Alisa as well.

"Heehee, do you t-" Alisa's eyes suddenly widen and unless just as Rean expects, Alisa quickly jerks back from him, blushing again. "S.. Sharon? W.. How long have you been standing there!?"

Sharon giggles and... Rean may notice a small camera in her hands, "Oh not to worry my lady, I only just arrived." And she /had/ to take pictures of them being so painfully cute.

Alisa is also very glad Sharon didn't come downstairs while they were kissing - even if her interruption is a little bothersome. It was maybe for the better before she got too accustomed to be that close to him. "Oh..." ... "... is that a camera...?"

"It is." The cheshire cat smile is back. "Your grandfather wanted me to get a picture of you for him."

Alisa choked, "You -didn't-. You wouldn't..!" No, Sharon wouldn't show the more intimate picture of the two of them to Gwyn, but she doesn't tell Alisa that! In fact, she snaps another picture real quick, because that embarrassed face was also cute.

She then turned to Rean, "Master Rean, it's getting late and you both have a busy day tomorrow. Shouldn't you be getting to bed?"

Rean recognized the orbal camera in Sharon's hands before Alisa and for a moment there was a look of horror when the topic of Gwyn came up. That man had certainly been quite the...unique person. No doubt he would probably be even more insufferable about his relationship with Alisa than Sharon. Oh goddess the next time they met he was probably going to wish he could sink into the ground.

"Ummm. Yeah I guess it is getting pretty late in the night." Though dammit if he wasn't absolutely loathe from untangling himself from Alisa. But they had to. Eventually.

When Sharon brought up the lateness of the hour and that they should get to bed, Alisa's smile dimmed a little, the arm still around him tightening on him briefly. But she glanced over to him, and slowly slides her arm away from him, "I didn't realize it was that late..."

Sharon almost wished she hadn't said anything; Alisa didn't smile nearly as brightly as she did when she was with Rean. "I'm not surprised. You seemed quite... preoccupied." Putting it mildly, considering neither of them noticed her walking downstairs. "Right this way, Master Rean-" She's about to escort him to his room, though Alisa fidgets for a second, glancing over at Rean, then back to Sharon, "No it's fine, I'll show him the way." Though he probably remembers the way from the field study...but Knowing Sharon, she'd lead him right over to Alisa's room. TROLL MAID.

Well sharon would have to do a bit of consoling no doubt once Rean left. Like a good older sister would. So best if she cashed in on the trolling while she could.

He did tilt his head curiously at Alisa's sudden insistence to show him to his room but saw no reason to say no so he nodded and took hold of her hand to let her lead him.

"Goodnight Sharon. we-I'll see you in the morning then." That was a bit of a slip up on his part.

Alisa will at least try to keep from breaking into tears when Rean left. The last thing she wanted him to see was her looking miserable, instead of hopeful for the next time they saw each other. But big sis Sharon will certainly support Alisa - too bad Rean didn't have anyone to do the same for him. Well maybe Valimar... *koff* "Good night! ♥" Sharon waved at the pair, grinning. And she heard that slip up! Which is why she chuckles to herself. She'd bet her little lady wouldn't mind that one bit, honestly.

Alisa curled her fingers through his as she led him towards the stairs, glancing over her shoulder at Sharon briefly, then back to Rean. "Ah... sorry, but you know how she is. She probably would have brought you to my room or something..." she blushed slightly at the thought. Part of her wouldn't mind that one bit, but the other part of her was doing mental freakouts at the thought.

Rean wouldn't take it any better than she would but he would still try to keep his composure at least until she was out of sight.

Rean gives Alisa that firm squeeze as she leads him up the stairs. He watches her from behind before letting out a slight chuckle as the mystery behind her sudden stubborness was solved. Which turned out made PERFECT sense.

"I see now. Yeah that definitely sounds like something Sharon would do." He would be plenty nervous about being brought to Alisa's room anyway.

She blushed again at his acknowledgement - unfortunately the guest room was far too close to the stairs, so she had only a few seconds to hold his hand before they reached their destination. But she still held his hand in hers, standing in front of the door with him, watching him quietly, "Well, here it is. Sharon's probably prepared it with everything you could possibly need and everything. Extra blankets, extra pillows-" that stuff.

... she already felt the chill from not holding him. SIGH. She was probably not going to sleep as well as she normally does just because of that taste of warmth in his arms.

Rean could tell Alisa really didn't want to part with him just yet. So instead of reassuring her again, Rean reached around to the small of her back and pulled Alisa back into his arms for a moment before he kissed her without warning with a purr in his chest.

He didn't keep the kiss going for long but when he broke away he was smiling softly again.

"Goodnight kiss. To last us til morning."

She mentally flailed, eyes widening in surprise when he pulled her in and kissed her so suddenly- though the surprise lasts only a second, and she relaxes into the kiss -no, more than relaxes, because when Rean breaks from the kiss, Alisa wobbles on her feet, swooning a little.

She snaps back to attention when she hears his words, and she sighs the sigh of the smitten, nodding agreement, "... Good night, Rean." She murmurs, still in a bit of a daze. The blush will keep her warm at least! But she'll wait till he steps into his room before she pads over to her own, closing the door behind her.

She couldn't be happier right now - although when she curls up in bed she does ...kind of wish Rean were with her, her imagination conjuring up in her dreams, images of the two of them curled up in their mutual warmth, replaying the sensation of his kisses and his smiles.

When morning comes, Alisa is actually under the impression that everything from the previous day WAS a dream, so when she wakes up, she's a little depressed, her hand against her chest with the familiar longing ache. Siiiiiiiigh. But she can also smell delicious food being cooked, so the sleepy heiress crawled out of bed, still in her nightgown and rumpled bedhead hair, shuffling out to the hall. Still had the best dream ever ~

Rean was unable to get to sleep well after an hour he parted with Alisa. SO he spent that time staring up at the ceiling mostly before turning to his side and picturing Alisa was there with him. LIke that one time she laid on her back on the grass with him beneath the Nord Sky. That...night was one of the most memorable moments he had with Alisa aside from their first kiss and the confession. Even though Alisa had reassured him this wasn't a dream, Rean closed his eyes only once fatigue overwhelmed him not wanting to risk waking up either on the train or on a military bed.

Morning came and to his immense relief, Rean noticed that the ceiling was the same one he had last seen before he had fallen asleep. WIth that Rean slowly got up and padded out of his room. This was about an hour before Alisa herself woke up. Sharon of course wasted no time in directing him to the bathroom to freshen up. WHich was why the moment Alisa shuffled out of her room, Rean walked out in only his pants and his half buttoned up shirt while he dried off his hair with a towel.

Alisa was clearly not quite awake still, but seeing Rean like -THAT- was certainly a help to shock her back to her wakefulness. Still fuzzy, she stared at Rean a moment, "Rean...?" Wait then that means that wasn't a dream last night! Without even thinking, she darted forward to hug him tightly, "You're really here - I wasn't imagining things...!" It wasn't a dream, more importantly...!!

... ... hold on, there's something very important she's forgetting, and not just her own rumpled appearance... in particular the person she was currently clinging to.

Rean had not intended to run into Alisa so quickly after just freshening up for the day. So when she suddenly ran up to him wearing her nightgown and took him in her arms, Rean yelped in surprise freezing up since the sheer material did very little to conceal the feeling her of curvy warm body against him.

Immediately his face started coloring up with a blush while he looked down at the disheveled girl before him. Embarrassment started giving way to love and relief again and after checking left and right briefly, he put his arms around Alisa in turn.

"Yeah I'm still here..."

"I thought I dreamed it..." Alisa murmured, breathlessly, tightening her arms around him.

OH wait, there it is, she just realized ...she pauses, looks up at Rean, then down at herself -and immediately yelps, letting go and crossing her arms in front of herself as if she could cover herself that way - when it really just amplifies certain...assets. Because yeah, nightgown isn't exactly all-concealing, since it was fairly short and thin. "A-AAH! DON'T LOOK!".

Ah there it is. The textbook Alis areaction. At least it didn't come with a slap again even if Rean wouldn't have blamed her. Instead he sharply turns around while the blush seems to have reached the tip of his ears showing quite clearly even with his back turned that the sudden early morning embrace had left Rean quite flustered as well.

"S-Sorry I-I should have pointed it out right away..." He stammered his apology.

She had almost slapped him too, in fact, but that just shows how flustered she was. "Hnnng, I.. i'm going to go take a shower and freshen up for breakfast. You stay THERE." She huffed her way over to the door, adding with a warning, "Don't you dare peek!" Before the door closed firmly.

As if on cue, Sharon emerged from the kitchen, towel in hands, glancing around curiously, "I see my lady is up~" she grinned at Rean's happen, her smile turning sly, "My my, did something happen? Did she give you a special good morning greeting?" HMMMMMMMM?