When we got back to the hotel I could still sense the tension that Erza was in but Lucy and Yukino didn't notice. I looked over at Yukino who was sitting on her bed looking at the letters that she had found then I left to talk with Erza who had stepped into the hallway.
"Erza?"
She looked at me and nodded.
"Sorry. You know my mother, she just.."
"I know. We were both forced into this since we were children."
"I do want out but I don't want to leave you behind."
I looked away then she looked at me.
"If we're lucky maybe Lucy and Yukino could help us get away from my mother and Kyouka. If we can manage that I'm sure that we could be happy."
I nodded then looked at her.
"I do see your point but we barely know them."
"Then let's get to know them."
With that we both went back into the room and all four of us sat in the living room of the suite and Lucy was getting the footage ready while Yukino was getting drinks.
As we sat watching the footage from today Lucy was pointing out the different things that she and Yukino had found. One of them being a ripped letter and in the attic there was markings as if someone was counting in there.
After watching the footage I looked at Yukino while Lucy spoke.
"So tomorrow we're going back to spend the night and play games."
I blinked looking at her.
"Games?"
Lucy nodded.
"Yep. I have my own way of playing games and Yukino plays them with me all the time."
Erza and I shared a glanced but Erza smiled.
"We'll play any game you throw at us."
"Challenge accepted."
With that I followed Yukino to the balcony outside our suite then looked out ahead at the view.
She didn't say anything at first but there was something I wanted to know from the last time we saw each other.
"Yukino?"
She looked at me then I spoke.
"Does Lucy know about what happened from that night?"
"I can't bring myself to tell her."
"I see. Alright then, how come you left before I woke up?"
I looked at her only to see that she looked away.
"I was...terrified. I didn't know what you were planning on doing to me so I left."
My gaze remained the same then I faced her.
"I was planning something yes, but it wasn't to harm you."
Yukino looked at me.
"It wasn't?"
"No. Rather it was something else."
I took a step closer and grabbed her hand.
"The other day when you first went to the mansion you and Lucy were in the dark inside of the basement."
She blinked.
"How'd you know it was dark?"
I looked at her.
"I was in there as well but you bumped into me. I would have said something but your touch was so soothing that I didn't want you to stop."
She raised a brow in concern.
"My touch?"
I nodded then placed her hand at my side only for her to blush when she realized something.
"That was you?"
I looked at her then grabbed her other hand to put it on my side as well.
"That night when I had you in that hotel room with me I found your touch rather soothing. Then when we were in the basement I felt your touch on me again. If anything I want more of it."
Yukino was surprised then looked away.
"I'm sorry but I can't. I only did that to you out of fear that you would kill me and it was accidental in the basement because I thought you were Lucy."
I pulled her close to me and held her head close to mine.
"I don't plan on killing you."
With that I tilted my head and kissed her. As I was kissing her I felt her hands grip my sides but she relaxed. After a few moments I pulled away and she was blushing.
"I, um."
"Hmm?"
"For the rest of the trip if we're not doing any exploring will you lay your head on my lap?"
I raised a brow.
"Lay my head on your lap?"
She nodded then I shrugged.
"Um sure."
I looked at her then let her go so she could go inside.
However my gaze followed her only to realize that Lucy and Erza had both watched what had happened.
I smiled to see that Yukino was blushing even more only to hear more of what Lucy was saying.
"Oooooh Yuki, I didn't know you and Minerva were a thing now."
Yukino was a blushing mess at this point but she turned her head.
"We're not."
Lucy smirked.
"You sure, Yuki? We just saw her kiss you. As you partner in crime I know for a fact you won't let anyone get close to you."
I blinked then Erza smiled.
"Really?"
Lucy nodded.
"When Yukino and I first met she wouldn't let me be five feet close."
Erza smirked.
"As for Minerva this is news to me, I can't help but feel that you two have met before."
I was standing next to Yukino at this point.
"We have."
Lucy and Erza leaned in to hear the story but I had to remember what really happened. I glanced at her only to see that she had her head down then I looked at Erza and Lucy.
"We met a few days ago and I happened to run into her. We talked for a bit then I invited her to my hotel room. Not for anything really then the next morning I woke up to a neatly folded shirt and jacket."
Erza's eyes were wide open as she patted Yukino on the back.
"Nice work Yukino, there is something about you that Minerva likes."
Lucy looked at Erza.
"Really? What is it?"
Erza had her eyes closed as she smiled.
"You see Minerva's a sensitive person so she could sense when something is up. She may look and sound cruel but deep down she's very caring."
I was not amused.
"That kind of happened but it's not place to share."
I had glanced at Yukino only to see that she was sitting on the foot of the bed. I went to the bed as well and rested my head on her lap. Erza and Lucy were surprised then I felt Yukino place a hand on my head. She began running her fingers through my hair then I turned around so that my face was in her stomach and wrapped an arm around her waist.
Lucy smiled then Erza placed an arm around her shoulders.
"Lucy sleep with me. Minerva wants Yukino to herself tonight."
They both left after that then I felt Yukino's hand stop and slightly frowned.
"Don't stop."
Then I felt something drip on me. I looked up only to see that she had tears streaming down her face.
"Yukino?"
Damn it, did I say something wrong?
I sat up and looked at her. I wasn't sure what to do so I wiped her tears away then leaned closer to kiss her. She leaned her head into my neck and I was confused on what to do. I thought back on how Erza would comfort me so then I wrapped my arms around her and laid us both down on the bed.
I remained awake only to hear Yukino mumble in her sleep.
"Sorano..."
I looked at her in confusion.
