AN: Here's another chapter. I do not own Seikon No Qwaser or any of its characters. WARNING, this chapter may contain words and phrases that are a tad bit dirty. Please review though, enjoy the story! :)

Sasha was surprised by his own actions. What if Mafuyu hadn't wanted him to do that to her? Sasha looked at Mafuyu and saw that her cheeks were slightly flushed. Mafuyu looked over at him and smiled lightly. Mafuyu wasn't sure why he had stopped but she wanted him to continue, which he did once he saw her smile.

Sasha continued to rub closer to her clit and finally ran over it gently with his fingers. Mafuyu squirmed but didn't push him away. Sasha leaned in and kissed Mafuyu as he rubbed directly over her, now very wet, clit.

Mafuyu moaned into his mouth as she enjoyed his touch. She pulled him closer before pulling his shirt off. Sasha stared at her for a second and then went back to kissing her. For a second, Mafuyu thought she had ruined everything.

Once Sasha pulled away from Mafuyu's lips he ripped her skirt off, only leaving her panties on. Mafuyu gasped in surprise and blushed deeply. Sasha smirked as he whispered huskily, "Mafuyu…I'm going to suck…"

Mafuyu couldn't say no to him. She always felt weak with him, always willing to say yes to him. She nodded as Sasha's warm lips covered her erect nipple. She gasped once more but resided to moaning as Sasha continued to suck and nibble on her nipple.

Mafuyu…if only you knew how much you make me want you. Especially with your innocent responses…

Sasha began to massage her other breast and circle his thumb around her nipple. Mafuyu couldn't help but cry out his name, "Sasha!"

Sasha let go of the nipple he was sucking on, leaving a bit of soma on her breast. She was panting hard while Sasha barely looked flushed. Sasha couldn't help but comment, "I thought no more soma for the rest of today."

"Eh…well…you were on top so it was easier for you to take control," Mafuyu defended herself pointlessly as she blushed even more, if that were possible. Sasha looked thoughtful and before Mafuyu could say anything else he pulled her on top of him. "What are you doing?!"

Sasha smiled to himself, he loved when Mafuyu panicked or became nervous over silly things. He mumbled under his breath, "Mafuyu…"

Mafuyu jumped at Sasha's sudden sucking. She couldn't see his face but even if she could, she wouldn't have been able to make him stop. He had wrapped his arms around her waist and switched to the other breast. Mafuyu let out small noises of pleasure as she dug her nails into his shoulder blade.

Sasha grunted under Mafuyu's breasts. He had no idea such a small action could turn him on. In one swift move, Sasha had Mafuyu on her back, still sucking on her breast. However, he managed to fit his body between her legs.

Mafuyu began to squirm, she felt good…too good. Sasha was between her legs and she couldn't calm herself with him in the way. Sasha noticed so he purposely ignored her and instead slid a hand in her panties.

"S-Sasha…mmm."

Sasha finally stopped sucking on her breasts and took his hand out from inside her panties. Then he looked into her half closed eyes. Mafuyu, more bravely, stated, "I love you, Sasha."

Sasha blushed and looked away stubbornly. He quickly said, "My response is the same as earlier. Look up what I said, and you'll know how I feel."

Mafuyu understood what he was saying and hugged him. Sasha's face became slightly redder as he nuzzled his face into Mafuyu's breasts. Mafuyu giggled as she felt him do so.

Later that night

Sasha asked angrily through the phone, "Are you sure I can't take her? She's my Maria…"

On the other end, "Sorry, Alexander-kun, it's a mission for you and you alone. You're substitute Maria will be a girl who can't fight with you. I'll see you in a few days. Goodbye."

Sasha cursed the priest in his mind as he hung up the phone. How dare he give him a mission that would make him depart from Mafuyu, his Maria, his partner. How was he going to tell her?

Mafuyu couldn't sleep, she felt like something bad was coming her way, but what? As she sighed to herself she heard her door open. This time she sat up and looked towards the door. Sasha was at the door, staring at her seriously almost sadly.

"Sasha?" Mafuyu whispered.

Sasha flinched at the sound of his name. He regained his seriousness and went to lie down with Mafuyu. She wasn't sure of what to say. What was he doing? Sasha answered her thoughts by simply wrapping his arms around her. It would be the second time they cuddled.

Her body instantly took in Sasha's warmth. As she drifted off to sleep she couldn't help but ponder, what's going on? Why is so much care being shown from him to me? Mafuyu sighed out his name as she fell asleep, "Sasha..."

Mafuyu awoke to someone gently shaking her. She looked at the clock by her table and it read that it was midnight. "Sasha…what is it?"

"Mafuyu…I…"

"Yes, tell me…is there an Adept or Meteor nearby?!"

"If only it were that…" Sasha leaned over Mafuyu and kissed her gently on the lips. Mafuyu kissed him back, just as gently. Why did this kiss feel like a goodbye kiss?

"Mafuyu, I have a mission from Athos that I must complete. The problem is…you can't come with me."

"Eh…but I am your Maria…and I can help you fight. We fight together, don't you remember?"

Sasha balled up his hands into fists as he looked away from Mafuyu's hurt expression. He tried to explain calmly, "That's the problem…I am supposed to complete this mission alone. I will have a substitute Maria that cannot fight with me."

"Substitute…Maria?"

Sasha could feel the pain in her words. He dared not look at her. Should he be gentle or should he…hurt her in case he doesn't make it back. As if Mafuyu knew what he was thinking she quickly exclaimed, "Don't you dare lie to me about how you feel, Sasha. I looked up the phrase, I know what you said. I know…I know that I love you too. I want to fight with you but if I can't…then I hope you can make it back to me soon."

"Mafuyu…I see. I will return to you again. I will try to complete the mission soon…as for the substitute Maria, just remember there's no other that could take your place."

Mafuyu's eyes welled up with tears as she hugged Sasha. Sasha hugged her back as he gently kissed her shoulder. They slept holding each other, dreading the morning.

A Few Weeks Later

Mafuyu hadn't heard from Sasha since he left. Was part of his mission to avoid contact with anyone but his substitute Maria? Mafuyu continued to stare out the window, in hopes of seeing a silver haired boy walk up to St. Mihailov Academy. "Mafuyu-chan…?"

Mafuyu remained in her position, waiting for Tomo to continue her question. "Mafuyu-chan, do you want something to eat…I made pasta."

Mafuyu shook her head at the blue haired girl. Tomo insisted, "You haven't been eating well the past few weeks. Don't you want to be strong for when Sasha-kun returns?"

At the mention of Sasha's name Mafuyu felt a wave of sadness flood her. She hugged herself as she restrained any tears from falling. Tomo placed a hand on her shoulder, understanding that she missed him.

The following day, Mafuyu awoke groggily. Maybe she could make some breakfast; at least to cheer Tomo up. By the time Tomo arrived downstairs, Mafuyu had the table set with the food she had prepared. They ate in silence until Tomo asked, "Do you want to do something today?"

"No…thank you, Tomo. You can go if you want, I don't want you to be forced to stay inside with me."

Tomo's face fell, how was she going to get Mafuyu out? Sasha had sent her a message to take Mafuyu out to the cabin for a surprise but without saying why to Mafuyu-chan. Tomo had to think, how could she lure Mafuyu out? Tomo thought, I'll just ask again.

"Mafuyu-chan…please, let's go to the cabin by the lake. You shouldn't stay in here all the time either."

"Alright Tomo, let me just get ready then,"Mafuyu sighed in defeat.

Tomo smiled as she got up to clean the dishes. Now she just needed a small excuse as to why she should go back to the dormitory while Mafuyu went ahead once they reached the cabin.

AN: I put some of the chapters together. Sorry if there is any confusion.