On That Night chapter 02: Confused Feelings
BW: Here's chapter 02. Be warned, there's some slightly naughty bits here and there in this chapter, which is why this story is rated M. Read at your own risk.
(I don't own anything from Familiar of Zero)
The Charming Fairy was lively tonight, and it was thanks to Julio. The multiple cheers made him and the waitresses sitting with excited each time. Sadly for Louise, the constant drinking made her feel wasted. She slumped on the table.
"When is Agnes going to show up?" she asked, mentally. She lost the nervousness around Julio a long time ago, and she never had fun serving customers here, anyway. She didn't care about anything else, she just wanted to get out of here as quickly as possible.
"Oh my little fairies!" called Scarron. His overly feminine voice caught Louise's attention, as well as the other workers. "We'll be closing shop early tonight due to the performance later, so let's pack up." the tranny announced.
"Yes, ma'am!" the girls said, and left the table, leaving Julio dissatisfied.
"What? It's all over? Let's do more toasts!" Julio complained, disappointed that his fun had to end.
"Too bad, it's over." Louise stated, standing up from her seat at Julio's table. While happy they're finally leaving, she's disappointed that Agnes didn't show. Oh well, at least she get out of here now. It's time to move on. Louise was about to call Saito, but noticed he wasn't behind the counter, or anywhere else to be seen. She did even notice him go out the back to throw out some of those bottles, though he should have been back by this point. Where is he?
As to where he really is, she doesn't know.
(-Meanwhile: Saito and Henrietta-)
After pretending to be lovebirds and evading several royal guards in the street, who evidently were searching for a "daughter of royalty", and obviously that meant Henrietta, who was reported to have been kidnapped, Saito and the young queen decide to stay at a local hotel. While not a super expensive hotel like Louise would've wanted, it's a good place to lay low.
The best part about this is, they're alone, like Saito wanted.
"Are you sure you want to stay here in this room?" asked Saito, as he stood at the window to keep a look out.
Henrietta, who was sitting on the bed responded with a simple yes and smiled contently. She didn't mind the cramped space, or the lack of unnecessary fancy stuff in those more expensive luxury suites. She also didn't mind wandering around the city in the rain like this. So unlike Louise, who at the very start of the mission to observe the townspeople, tried to blow all their money given to them by the then princess in order to buy a horse and stay at an expensive hotel, and finally she lost it all on gambling. She said she needed those expensive things, but it was just an excuse for selfish behavior.
At any rate, Henrietta is different. She's literally not a spoiled princess. It's easy to tell that much by looking at her gentle eyes, and graceful smile. Speaking of looking, whether it was thanks to the rain outside making her wet, or the light from the lamp's fire, the former princess's beauty simply shines radiantly. Along with that, was her sincere smile, which made her all the more attractive, a man can't help but be enchanted to look at her.
Saito noticed this immediately, and turned to face the window, muttering about how hard the rain is coming down. He was too nervous to look at the beautiful form sitting on that single bed.
To his personal regret, having to pretend to be lovebirds had him yearning for more than just pretend. But, he's just a bodyguard for the queen at the moment, and he had his promises to Louise, so it's basically cheating on her, and cheating never ends well. One way or the other, that's the rule when you have two girls your want, and Saito had to stick with the first choice, which is Louise, but now he's vying for the second, Henrietta. Would he regret which choice he makes?
Plus, Henrietta's the queen of a whole country. Commoners and royalty rarely get to together, even in the fiction of Saito's country.
He found his nerves again to look, trying to make the rain conversation as normal as possible, but he caught of the sight of the young queen cradling her arms. Her body was shivering, and her face looked a bit flushed.
"Princess, what's wrong?" Saito asked with growing concern for her.
"I'm just… feeling cold." Henrietta answered. She looked down, as embarrassed about what she was going to say next, "Could you… please hold me…"
Shock at first, but Saito complied. He sat next to her, but he grew overwhelmingly nervous. Holding her means touching her, doesn't it? She's royalty and all, which makes him more nervous. Than again, he's already touched her before, especially during that dramatic kiss he gave her before, and earlier on the streets, he had to put his arm around her, which she asked for too. His eyes glance towards the queen's eyes, and lock onto to each other. Her eyes practically spelled "please" as she bashfully looked away. For Saito, that must mean he has permission. Besides, it's just them, and no one else is around.
A strange atmosphere filled the air.
Saito nervously raise his hand, and began wrapping his arm around Henrietta, but the moment he touch her shoulder, his hand retracted. To his surprise, she was near freezing. She was this cold?
At any rate, Saito knew his hour had come at last, and he knew exactly what to do. With his hesitation gone, he gently placed his hand on her shoulder, and lightly pulled her closer to himself, pressing her body again his.
This is a moment Saito wanted to last. He wanted to hold the girl next to him, and not let go. It didn't matter what others would think or say, not even Louise. Right now, Henrietta is all that matters to him. He knew where he wanted to be, and it was with her, by her side.
Her cheeks glowing red, Henrietta's face had grown a bit shocked by how warm Saito's body is, but it soon became an expression of comfort. She rested her head against Saito's chest, as if seeking more comfort and solace. She could hear his heart beating. So was hers, beating deep in her breasts. If she had one wish, maybe it could to stay like with Saito. Of course, he has the same wish.
The two sat in peace and blissful silence, until pounding was heard on the door, which startled them both.
"Open up! This is the Royal Army! Now open up!" a royal guard demanded.
"Princess!" Saito urgently whispered. He mentally cursed those guards for ruining the moment.
"Due to an urgent matter, I'll have to use force to open the door!" as he said this, the two can see the doorknob twisting, which told them he was indeed trying to force the door open.
"There's no other choice!" Henrietta stated to Saito.
"Princess…?" Saito uttered confused, but he soon gasped in shock and his face turned red as the Queen began messing with her shirt.
"It's open!" the guard yelled, and pushed the door open to get inside, only for him and his fellow royal guard to stare vacantly, with red cheeks, at the sight before them. What they saw was a surprise.
Henrietta in a moment of desperation, threw off her shirt, and pressed her slender body against Saito's own body. He could feel her warmth through the fabric of his clothes. That's not all. Rather than Saito kissing the princess like before, now she's the doing the kissing. The memory of her sweet lips came back to him as they locked with his, but he was too stunned to do anything, since Henrietta had been so aggressive with her kiss.
Having no reason to stay and watch this unforgettable scene, the guards leave, while the teenage duo fell over on the bed.
It became silent again. After a while the only one who began moving was the girl on top of the boy, as she pushed her body upward. Mad blush appeared on her face. She knew it was the only way to fool those guards, but the act alone was just a mixture of pleasurable and embarrassment. She couldn't believe what she had just done.
She looks down toward Saito, who was in a daze by what just happened. "Saito-san…? Saito-san!" she called out to him. She grew worried as he didn't answer her call.
Saito meanwhile, remained in a daze. The kiss just now was enough to put any teenage boy in a trance. Her lips had the same sweet taste as before, but maybe the feel of it brought him closer to heaven.
Seeing the princess's face above his face, he stares at her mesmerized.
What's wrong with him? Why does he feel the way he does now? First that dream, now this. That, and the moment they shared before the guards interrupted him. Why did he feel it didn't matter what others, even Louise said? Oh that's right. His feelings for Henrietta are taking fold, and he wants to be with her.
"Saito-san?" the queen called again, innocently drawing closer to his face. As her worry for him grew, she became surprise when he suddenly wrapped his arms around Henrietta's body, and pulled her down closer, and her body pressed further against his, until her breasts completely smothered his chest. The warmth of her body, the smooth and softness of her creamy skin, and the smell of her hair intoxicated him.
"Eh? S-Saito-san?" Henrietta stammered, surprised by his actions. Her red cheek glowed brighter as events went. She tried to get free from his grasp, but his hands became glued to her skin like a vice.
"I'm sorry. I'm just confused…" Saito whispered, "Can we stay like this a for while…?"
Henrietta stopped all movement. She didn't know what to say. He already had Louise, yet what he's doing right now definitely confusing. Him suddenly hugging her like this. He's not being forceful, since there's a gentle feeling in his embrace. She remembered the promise she made to him after the parade. In exchange for being her companion, so long as it was in her power, she'd grant anything he desired. Maybe he's not thinking of it now, but he's asking for something, and the something as of now is this embrace.
Although her mission was suppose to come first, there's also her own desire for Saito to protect her. Saito embracing her like isn't so bad either. It's a trivial matter, so she doesn't mind, and she saw no harm in letting him have his way. It's the least she can do for all the trouble she has made him go through thus far, and possibly later. Actually, she welcomes it.
Though it's not right to deceive him, and hide the fact that she leaked information about her kidnapping, and ran away for real, but now's not the time to reveal that. Right now, is the time for a quiet embrace.
Henrietta smiled gently, and then she whispered into his ear, "Yes. For the time being, please hold on to me as much you wish."
Saito was so happy to hear that, his hearted pound faster than before. "Princess…"
"But, perhaps we should close the door. We don't won't those guards to come back and see us, do we?"
"Y-Yes, of course…" Saito chuckled.
A moment later, after closing the door, Saito resumed his embrace of Henrietta, this time from behind. To Saito's dismay, Henrietta put her shirt back on, despite the tightness around her breasts. The queen thought she should at least maintain as much modesty as possible, even in his situation. That didn't stop him from wrapping his arms around her shoulders and waist.
Saito's embrace is now stronger than before. She could feel it. For a while it seems, he wasn't going to let go.
Henrietta began to wonder to herself, why is she doing this? Why is she allowing Saito to touch her like this? In fact, how much does Saito mean to her? And is it worth hurting Louise like this, just to see him perfectly content with embracing her body like this, even if she doesn't know? She looked into Saito's blue eyes, and saw no trace of guilt or regret about this betrayal in them. He knew exactly what he was doing, and didn't care for world.
If that's the case, neither did she. Just for this moment, the world can stand still for all she cared. She felt warm, and safe in this boy's arms. She smiled, with her heart beating in her breasts. She held his arms close to hers, and remained still. Yes, this is a moment she wished stay in for as long as possible.
Nothing would drive them apart tonight, expect for dealing with a certain traitor in the mists later on.
BW: And that's it for chapter 02. Saito's growing some balls. Sadly, there's no lemon here, and I'm not sure I wanna go there just yet. I'm actually having fun with this. Fun times won't last forever, as next chapter may or may not be a little darker.