October 20, 2024 - Floor 74 - Collinia

"My god...I knew you were reckless, but this…" Asuto shook his head and was pacing in the room with his arms swaying with each step. "How could you agree the duel the commander?!"

Kirito sat on a crate nearby watching him pace in annoyance, reminding her of a tiger in a cage. "

"Okay, okay! Calm down."

"You know he has his own unique skill right? His Hp's never gone down into the yellow!"

Kirito nods "I've seen it in battle, he's strong."

"That's an understatement, his skill's too OP." He muttered under his breath.

"I know."

"So, why the heck are you doing this? I don't care if I don't get my leave of absence…" He paused for a moment. " What's going to happen if you lose?"

"Well, I'm not planning on losing easily, so it's probably not going to happen…"

Asuto frowned at her. "Hmph."

"It's fine!" Kirito abruptly stood up, "If I win it's a win, if I lose it's a win."

"For who?!"

"You!"

"What?!"

Kirito caught her words, as she felt her face redden. "If I lose then I join the Knights of the Blood Oath, happy?"

"..."

The Swordsman was taken aback by the silence, gathering her thoughts and sighing. "In retrospect it probably wasn't the best idea."

"Why the heck would you do that?!"

"Because Heathcliff wouldn't have let you go otherwise…"

"I could've just left! It's not like he could drag me back!"

"Why are you shouting?!"

"I think I have the right to, after what you pulled!" Asuto continued pacing, trying to calm himself at this point.

The Swordsman sighed. "Whatever, what's done is done." Kirito shrugged off her doubts and walked towards up the stairs to the Colosseum. The two had their backs turned to each other, Kirito stopped however slightly looking back at Asuto who was still seemingly angry. She shook off any unneeded emotions as she walked towards the battlefield, not realizing that Asuto looked back as well, still mad, but not unconcerned for her.

"Good Luck."

…

…

The stadium was packed to the brink with people cheering in the stands, all eagerly awaiting the match

that was about to unfold.

"I'm sorry about this, Kirito.I didn't think it was such a big deal." Heathcliff said looking around at all the people.

"You hosted this fight in a coliseum of all things." Kirito stared at him with a deadpanned face."Don't tell me you didn't expect people to watch a match between two players with unique skills."

Heathcliff chuckled. "I'm not that devious." he opened his menu, sending her a dueling request.

Right…

The countdown started as the two pulled out their weapons. The second the timer hit zero Kirito dashed forward, two swords in hand, repeatedly clashing against Healthcliffs shield. Suddenly Healthcliff jabbed at Kirito, swiftly, she defended jumping back a few feet.

Just like in the field, get some distance, and look for the programmed pattern.

The Commander ran forward, shielding his front, sword poised. The Swordsman's mistake was keeping her eye what she thought was his only weapon as he rammed his shield into her gut, sending her back and scrapping to regain ground.

The next few clashes were blinding, but they were easy for Kirito to deflect. She charged her sword skill jabbing forward, testing the shield. But the Commander used her strength against her, sliding past his side and a few feet behind him.

"Your reaction time is very impressive." Heathcliff commented.

Kirito smiled back, flipping the hilts in her swords a few times to strengthen her grip. She dashed forwards against, slashing her weapons against the shield.

There's no reason to go for the armor, it's defense is too strong.

Every few moments he would retaliate with a slash of his own sword but with Kirito's speed, every attack was in vain. She continued to keep her ground, while both of them lost hp at the scrapes, however Heathcliff's was lowering faster dude to Kirito's reaction time.

Faster...I can still go faster!

Every strike became more accurate as Kirito no longer lost health, however meters were tied, one more attack and either of them would be finished. Kirito jabbed ahead cutting Heathcliffs face. She saw his expression tense as the two swordsmen knew the end of the match was coming. Her blades charged up as Heathcliffs shield was knocked away, leaving the Commander wide open. Immediately she jabbed the Elucidator at his head, her hopes all on this one attack that would end the match.

…

Asuto watched from the entrance of the Colosseum. He grasped his cape in his hand, at every sound clashing he felt like his heart beat faster. The two fighter's coordination in battle was incredible, the Vice Commander was sure no one in this entire stadium could ever hope to reach their level of skill.

Suddenly, Kirito broke through the Commander's shield and everything seemed to stop as she was about to make the final hit. But then his awe turned to shock as the Commanded somehow avoided the attack and Asuto thought his heart stopped at the Commander's sword was charged and not even in a second Kirito was impaled by his weapon. The Swordsman gasped at the attack, but was sent flying and crashed into the arena wall as the critical attack as the Commander slashed her away, dropping her weapons in the process.

Even before the match was called Asuto immediately raced to Kirito's side, fearful as her health had dropped into the red. She picked herself up, looking at him in defeat as he crouched by her side.

The Commander walked towards the both of them, sheathing his weapon, and having an unfamiliar look in his eye.

"Apologies, it appears that I may have underestimated your strength."

Kirito nodded in response as the Commander walked away towards the exit, leaving the people in the stands cheerfully shouting at his victory.

Asuto ignored them as he turned back towards Kirito. "You ok?"

She nodded looking down at her shaking hand, then looking up with a painfully forced smile.

October 21, 2024 Floor 61 - Semburg

"What the heck is this?!"

Asuto jolted slightly at Kirito's raised voice. " What's wrong?" He waited outside his room as Kirito put on the new Guild Uniform. He had already changed out of his armor wearing a red cardigan over his usual white dress shirt and dark blue sleep pants, as well as wearing house shoes.

After a minute the door opened and a scarlet faced Kirito stood in the doorway gripping the door handle. Her uniform was clearly different from the rest of the guilds, comprising of a white turncoat, fabric arm gloves, a red skirt, and thigh highs that normally were a under armor for the heavier gear. Over all, it was just a under armor without the extra defense, but it suited her far too well.

" Is this seriously how the women of your guild dress?!" She asked clearly outraged.

He looked over her uniform once, not staring, definitely not staring at how lovely she looked, nope. Asuto immediately shook his head, "No, everyone wears the same type of armor, but I…" His words faded as a sudden realization of guilt washed over him.

"What?"

"Um...I may have said that you don't wear armor, and don't particularly care about what you wear…"

The dead silence between them grew more frightening every second that passed. If this was Liz he would've already been caring for a punched face, but he wasn't with his pink haired best friend. But this wasn't his pinkette best friend, this was the unpredictable Black Swordsman who could took the attention of the entire populace in a single night.

The Swordsman took a deep breath, letting Asuto back into his room and sat on his bed, looking slightly defeated. "I did say that, but after this, consider us even."

Asuto just nodded at her words, sitting across from her. "But..."

"hrm?" Kirito lifted her head. " Something wrong?"

"I just think you look really nice."

Kirito's face reddened as she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear. Asuto noticed that her hair was braided up and draped across her right shoulder. "Thanks." She said, but groaned in defeat as she rested her back against his bed. "I didn't even want to join this guild. Is this my punishment for bitting off more than I can chew?"

"Kirito..." Asuto took a leap of faith. "why are you so against joining guilds?"

The Swordsman froze.

"I always assumed that it was because you believed that you were better than everyone else. But, now that I've gotten to know you a bit…" Asuto's voice wavered off as he saw the look in her eye, shocking himself at the fear reflected. "You don't have to tell me anything, I was just-"

Kirito reflexively turned her back towards him and placed the blanket over her body, pulling her knees into her chest just like she did in the real world when something upset her.

"Kirito?"

"...It was a long time ago. About a year or so... up to now... that was the only guild I was in was called the Moonlit Black Cats." Kirito rasped, trying to prevent her voice from cracking, but every word was forced out of her mouth. "It was small. Including me, there were six of us in it. At first, I was was only helping them raise their levels, but the longer I spend with them, the more I'd watch them just... messing around, having fun, even working hard for the benefit of each other, I wanted to be part of that too." She smiled to herself, her voice rising with nostalgia, "They eventually asked me to join as a full member, they didn't care about my status as a beater, or that I took on solo missions on occasions... I... I think at the time...O was really happy. Then one day…" Her tone turned more grim. "We were all on a quest to get more Col for a guild house we were going to purchase. But our guide betrayed us...by the time we figured it out it was already too late. We were ambushed by a group of Laughing Coffin members who paralyzed all of us except...our guild leader. He was a good guy, and immediately gave up all the money that we saved up to buy the guild house. But...they lied about letting us live. One-by-one they stabbed us, laughing as my guildmates screamed out in terror, they made us watch…" Her voice wavered off as her heart throbbed, catching her breath as she felt tears well up in her eyes. "The only reason I'm still alive is because of my friend. Two of the Laughing coffin members impaled us, I was terrified didn't even try to fight back... but she...she saved my life. She used a healing crystal on me just when the paralysis wore off... and then died."

"How... how did you get out?" Asuto hesitantly asked.

"They let me live, decided that they already had enough fun...I couldn't move from that spot for a few days…" Kirito stopped talking, not wanting to fall into the same pit of emotions that almost destroyed her all those years ago. She lifted her body up from the bed, trying not to dampen Asuto's mood with her despair. "I don't mind being in the Knights of the Blood Oath though, I was reaching my limits as a solo- player anyway…"

The Swordsman took no notice as Asuto walked across the room and immediately gave her a hug, resting one of his hands on the back of her head. " If you did join the guild, I wanted it to be your choice, not through some stupid sword fight."

Kirito clutched the bed sheet she sat upon, "...Please tell me thing will be ok from now on."

Asuto clutched her tighter as he felt Kirito rest her head on his shoulder. "I swear it."

...

...

The Vice Commander woke up the next morning, sitting up the next morning face slightly reddened as Kirito slept by his side, still soundly resting, she had ended up staying over as they fell asleep. His head hung in shame, almost hearing his mother's disapproving scolding in his head. He shuffled off of the bed, trying not to wake her, but failing as the swordsman opened her eyes drowsily.

He couldn't help smiling, "Good morning."

She groaned in response. " It's too early for good." Despite her words, she lifted herself and sat there for a few moments, then giving him a face of displeasure as she realised she was still wearing her new uniform.

"Any requests for breakfast?" He asked trying to dispel the agitation he felt radiating off of her.

"Whatever you want is fine, tell me if you need any help though."

Asuto nodded, closing the door behind him as he walked out. He remained outside the room for a few moments, sighing as he felt a warm glow in his chest. He shook away what weren't unpleasant thoughts, and equipped his under armor as he walked towards the kitchen.

October 23, 2024 - Floor 55 - Grandzam

The two arrived at the Guild headquarters together, waiting for them outside was a significantly tall man with red colored hair wearing heavy armor and equipped a battle axe.

"Good Mor' Vice Commander!" He smiled brightly.

Kirito looked at Asuto, who nodded in return. "Kirito, this is Godfree, he's one of our forwards commanders in the field."

" 'Tis a pleasure to meet you requit, I hope that we may become good friends in the battles to come. Speaking of, the Lord Commander wants a word with you Vice Commander."

"Just me?"

Godfree nodded. "He was quite specific, he also said that was to accompany me and another today for a placement test."

"Just Kirito is fine."

"Very well then." He nodded at her request, but his smile slightly fell as he saw the look of distaste on Asuto's face.

"Kirito doesn't need a placement test, everyone's seen how strong she is."

"I am well aware of the tourney that took place my friend, however, rules are rules. Besides, this is a good opportunity to have our newest member bond with her future comrades. You can't be expected to hinder future friendships, can you sir?"

"Godfree, I do not care for you."

"As you've said many times sir." The Front Commander laughed off Asuto's remark.

"I'll try to be back as soon as I can." Asuto grasped her hand while telling her this, reluctant to let go but also not wanting to deal with the expression that Godfree was giving him, a large smile reminding Kirito of Agil's, with a twinkle of mischief in his eyes.

As Asuto left through the building, Kirito lifted her head to talk to the Front Commander. "So what exactly are we doing today?"

"Just some team building exercises, all a formality. Truth be told, I'm already aware that the Commander made you Asuto's personal escort already, but this is just for appearances."

Kirito's face heated slightly. "Then I don't suppose we could just skip out and waste time in town?"

Godfree laughed, "As much as I enjoy spending time with a fair maiden, there is another reason for this outing."

"What's-" Kirito's voice wavered off as she saw a familiar face slinking towards them. The tone of her sentence changed, " he doing here?"

Godfree turned, still keeping a smiled on his face, "Ah, Kuradeel!" Godfree pulled him ahead, holding his arm. "I thought it would be an excellent idea for you him to come along today so that you two may bury the hatchet as they say."

Look at it this way, we're all in the same guild, so I figured now's a good time as any for you guys to bury the hatchet. There was a moment of silence between them as Godfree looked between the two swordsmen glaring at each other. The Front Commander nudged Kuradeel's armor, tilting his head slightly towards Kirito as if to say, Go ahead.

The former escort took a step forward, bowing his head. "About the other day, I apologize for my behavior.

I was...rude to you and I... I promise it won't happen again." Each word was forced out of him, but none of it sounded legitimate. Kirito looked at Godfree, who was nodding his head in encouragement.

"It's fine..?" she shrugged her shoulders, not knowing how to respond.

"Excellent! Now, your crystals." Godfree held out his hand. "Hand 'em over."

"What?" Both Swordsman asked in unison.

"These are Trust exercises, I expect you two, to trust me."

Reluctantly, they handed over their crystals, "Awesome! Now, let's go clear a dungeon!" Godfree marched ahead with a jont in his step while the two swordsmen followed with dampened spirits.

Asuto stood outside the Lord Commander's chambers, simply passing him.

"It's good to see Godfree gave you my message Asuto."

"What's this about?"

"I see you haven't changed your view on formalities." Heathcliff chuckled pleasantly, "I simply wanted to remind you to keep up appearences."

"Why?"

"Asuto, you've never been one to take order unless it was in the best interest of the guild, but as of recent you've been make more of an effort to secure more time in, personal affairs."

"And you have a problem with that?"

"At the particular moment, no. However in future matters, I don't want the trouble of having to drag you back to the guild to perform your duties. So I made some, arrangements, for you to spend more time within the guild."

Asuto's eyes widened, "You used me to get Kirito to join the Knights of the Blood Oath?" he asked slightly enraged.

"I didn't just use you. I used Kirito as well to keep you in my sights. Having two players of highest skill anyone has ever seen in the most capable of guilds is in the best interest of all the players focused on clearing the game, wouldn't you say?"

"Then why the heck didn't you tell me this?!"

"I believe I am."

Astuo stood there speechless at the turn of events, having a feeling of betrayed settle in his chest at the Lord Commander taking advantage of him and his… friend.

"When Kirito returns, she will be instated as your personal escort. Then perhaps you'll make better efforts to not be tardy during Boss raid meetings." The Lord Commander gave no good bye as he walked off, the sound of his armor clanking echoed the halls as Asuto punched the wall in anger.

...

...

He took a deep breath, finding a chair to sit down upon as he opened his menu looking for Godfree and Kirito, spotting them on the same floor with an extra character mark near them. A stout man with black hair walked towards him in greeting.

"Good afternoon Vice Commander!"

"Hi Daizen." Asuto muttered not looking in his direction. The man was the official finance advisor for the guild, making them a large of Col ever since he joined. He wasn't unkind, but it wasn't as if they were particularly close, the Advisor and Godfree on the other hand…

"Hey, do you know if someone else went with Godfree?"

Daizen thought for a second. "Well he went with the new recruit...and" He face grew more uncomfortable. "Your former escort."

"...say that again?"

"Godfree went on a training mission with the new recruit and Kuradeel?" Daizen took a step back.

"Why?!"

"I don't know, something about bridges and friendship? The man rambles!"

Asuto stood up, " Thanks for the info."

"Where are you going?!"

"I'm going to check on them, Godfree and Kirito is one thing, but hell I'm putting any kind of trust in Kuradeel!"

" You think he'll try something?"

"I'd rather be wrong and be penalized than live knowing he hurt either if our guildmates!"

They fought in the Dungeons for many hours, stopping for a break in the caverns as the three sat down on opposing rock formations. Godfree threw the two of them a lunch sack containing a roll of bread and water. He chugged down the water thirstily. Kirito sighed to herself, normal bread was good, but she found herself wishing for some of Asuto's cooking as she opened to bottle taking a swig of water. Out of the corner of her eye fear clawed at her heart as she saw Kuradeel smiling inwardly. She threw away the bottle yelling out, "Godfree" as she fell on her back, only able to slightly lift up her head as she saw him kneel over.

The Front Commander looked up in anger as Kuradeel cackled like a maniac.

"Kuradeel, what the hell is going on?!"

"Antidote crystals, hurry!"

Godfree attempted to reach for them, but Kuradeel immediately impaled his sword into Godfree's arm before he could do so.

"I always knew you were a colossal idiot, but this proves you're even dumber than I thought!" Kuradel removed his sword and slashed down into Godfree's back.

"Why?!" The Front Commander rasped out.

"Do you have any idea what's it like, being stripped of your status, and reduced to serving under the Court Jester himself?!" The former Escort slashed again, "How humiliating it is to be taking orders from some pathetic scum like you?!"

Kirito watched in horror as with every attack Godfree's health went lower and lower.

"But it's ok, because you two died fighting." Kuradeel's impaled Godfree as he smiled broadly. "None of us saw the bandits until it was too late, the Great Godfree, our leader had led us into a trap! it was a terrible sight, watching you two die. But I retaliated, and I avenged you, killing the people who has easily overpowered the great, Godfree and Kirito. Isn't it poetic? The King of Fools killed by his own stupidity!"

"The only fool here is you!" Kirito yelled out, stopping one of Kuradeel's attacks and making the Swordsman look back. A familiar terror took hold as Kuradeel walked over to her, looking her down in pure rage, but the swordsman refused to back down. "Attacking a member of your own guild?! Using Paralysis poison no less you're even more than a coward than I thought you were!"

"Shut up…" Kuradeel gripped his sword.

"No wonder you clung to power, a fool rising to the top, becoming the escort of the Vice Commander of the Knights of the Blood Oath. You probably loved all the attention, too bad it got to your head!"

"SHUT UP!" Kuradeel impaled Kirito through her stomach.

Kirito looked up at the frightening blade killing her slowly, her auto heal wouldn't heal her if the weapon remained in her, at best it would only slow down the damage.

"You... you're the reason I'm doing this! If you'd never shown up I wouldn't have gone through the humiliation I've suffered! All I needed, was to just remain by the Vice Commander and bide my time, sooner or later I would've rose in rank! THen I would've been at the Lord Commander's side!"

"You're delusional!" Kirito rasped, she could feel her chest tighten as her heart raced, breathing became harder with each passing breath.

Suddenly, they both heard a battle cry as the paralysis on Godfree wore off and the Front Commander slashed his battle axe into Kuradeel's side, as the former escort screamed in shock. His health went depleting into the yellow, as he saw no more joy in the Front Commander's eyes. The sword remained in Kirito's stomach as Kuradeel pulled out a smaller blade.

But Kuradeel's smile didn't waver as the Front Commander charged at him again. But he was prepared as he impaled Godfree with a knife, paralyzing him with again with a status effect knife. Godfree's health was already in the red, and with one more slash he was destroyed.

Kuradeel panted as he walked back towards Kirito, " You know, I just killed an innocent bystander because of you. How are you going to live with yourself?." immediately he stabbed her neck. "Seems the poison was wearing off soon."

"Why the hell would a guy like you join the Knights of the Blood Oath...You'd be more at home with one of the criminal guilds…" Kirito's eyes widened with realisation.

"Heh, interesting observation." Kuradeel pulled the knife out of her throat, removing his arm guard and revealing a familiar guild mark."

"You're with Laughing Coffin...the murder guild." Her heart sank as she felt her consciousness slipping.

Kuradeel cackled gleefully. "How's it feel, come on! I wanna know how it feels, knowing you're about to die like a dog. Last chance to say something!"

"Don't worry about your precious Vice Commander, after he lives his usefulness, perhaps there will be one bandit that survived and decided to take out the Vice Commander in retaliation."

Kirito's heart raced as she tried to clutch the sword from her stomach at the mention of Asuto.

"What's this? Are you afraid of dying after all?"

Kirito's vision started to fade looking up at Kuradeels hideous face smiling down at her.

Is that so? That's the way I like it! Die...die...DIE!"

Her grip went limp as she closed her eyes in defeat.

Asuto...I'm sorry...

Asuto dashed through the caverns of the dungeons at top speed the the second he saw Godfree disappear, his map was floating nearby as he ran. Suddenly Kuradeels face came into view as he blasted him into a wall a few yards away. Looking down his heart stopped as he saw various red marks on Kirito's body along with her health in the critical read. Her eyes were closed, and even though Asuto know she wasn't dead, the thought never left his mind as he cradled her body in his arms, pulling out a crystal.

"Heal!"

Kirito opened her eyes at the sound of his voice, looking up at him in a pained expression.

"I made it. I made it in time... Thank God... I made it…"

"What're you…" Kirito asked, her voice raspy.

"I was tracking your position on the map the whole time, I saw Godfree disappear and then…" Asuto took a breath as he felt his head hurt. "You're alive... you're alive, aren't you?" He asked in desperation.

Kirito nodded. "I'm alive, thanks to you." Asuto sighed in relief, resting his forehead against hers, heavily relieved.

In the distance, Kuradeel used his sword to lift himself onto his feet.

Asuto flinched at the sound a dark expression growing on his face. "Wait here, I'll finish this." Kirito nodded as he gently placed her on the ground, walking towards Kuradeel with a silent fury in his eye.

"V-Vice Commander... I-I can explain everything…" He fumbled over his words. "We were just training, and all of the sudden, there was this…" His words were seized by a cut on his face that Asuto had blindly made. Not sparing a second he continued the barrage of attacks, until Kuradeel was held at point, Asuto's rapier pointed at his throat.

"I-I give up. I surrender. Please don't kill me!" Kuradeel feel to his knees, begging. "I'll leave the guild. You'll never see me again, I promise! Please!" Asuto flipped the grip of his weapon, prepared to strike, but was suddenly upper-slashed by Kuradeel who kept a dagger hidden. The Vice Commander was knocked back a few feets and fell to his knees as Kuradeel was about to slash down with his sword. "DIE!"

Asuto closed his eyes for the attack, but was shocked to see Kirito standing in front of him take the attack. He saw her arm be destroyed by the attack but she had impaled Kuradeel using her arm. The Former Escort's body was draped over her shoulder as his health depleted. He smirked, "You Murderer." before he was destroyed.

Asuto had used a antidote crystal, and walked over to Kirito who fell to her knees. He did the same, reaching out for her hand, desperately wanting to comfort her. But knowing that he was also to fault for this situation. "This...This was... all my fault, wasn't it?"

Kirito had a delayed reaction to his words. "Asuto…"

"I'm sorry." He lowered his head in defeat, his heart sinking at every word he said. "I should... stay away from you from now on... for your sake…every time you get involved with me...you get hurt, or you almost die…"

Kirito grabbed his arm, resting her head on his shoulder. "Don't say that, please, it's too sad. Asuna... My life is yours" she lifted her good arm around his neck, hugging him tenderly " I want to stay with you until the end, whenever that is. Please, don't leave me behind."

Asuto's eyes widened at her words, returning the gesture by wrapping his arms around waist. "And I promise I'll do anything to protect you too... forever, no matter what, I swear it."

Kirito retracted her arm, pressing the palm of her hand against his face and rested her forehead against his. " I promise, I will make sure you get back to the real world."

Asuto smiled in agreement, grasping her hand against his face.

October 23, 2024 Floor 61 - Semburg

The Vice commander sat in his casual clothes thinking deeply, sitting up in his bed resting his head against the headboard.

"Something wrong?" Kirito asked him, she walked thought the door, sitting at his bed site wearing her usual back t-shirt and black pants.

He mulled over his thoughts for a moment, "I don't want to go back to the front lines, not for a while."

Kirito grasped his hand, he closed his finger around her hand. "I was just having a dream... about my old life. It was kind of scary...In the dream I had, everything in Aincrad, everything that happened, the friends I made, the battle I fought, meeting you... it was just a dream. It was scary...But when I woke up it was real...Thank God, it wasn't. And I have this terrible feeling, if we go back to the front lines something terrible is going to happen."

Kirito nodded " Don't you wanna go back?

Asuto shook his head. "It's not that I don't want to go back, I still want to get out of this game, it's just...I've almost lost you too many times in too short of a time span, I don't want to go through that again...the last two year's been very special to me. I realized that now. I think I just need a break."

"I know what you mean." Kirito looked up in thought, " In the southwest of Floor 22, there's this tiny little village by a lake and you could get a house take a break."

Asuto chuckled, "I doubt I could enjoy a vacation if I was worried about you the entire time."

"There's a way to overcome that."

"How?"

"We could get married."

"...What?"

"You're the one who said it was pragmatic. If my status bothers you then..." Kirito's words drifted off as she saw the expression on Asuto's face. "B-But that's just... I mean..." Too late for regrets Kirito clasped his hand tighter as her face grew scarlet red. "W...would you like to get married?"

Asuto couldn't help himself from smiling as he gentle pulled Kirito forward and rested his head against hers. "I do."

This is getting so fluffy, I apologize for how cheesy the dialogue is. =w=

Adding unnecessary drama.

haha no smex for these kids :3