So after the celebration, Issei walked back to his room by himself.
Issei: Man... Ddriag tells me I haven't fully recovered yet... and I have to wait 10 years to recover... What the hell happened to me out there?
Issei reached his hand out to grab the doorknob.
Issei: This is going to end up with me being seduced again isn't it... Honestly... I still don't feel too well... Rias... I'm sorry... For being like this...
Issei turned the knob and opened his door. Nobody was inside the room.
Issei sighed in relief.
Issei: I guess I do have some time to myself... Such a shame that I became like this... It's so much to handle... Rias being my main girl, and then all these other girls trying to compete against her... AND I DON'T WANT TO BREAK HER HEART! DAMN IT ALL TO HELL! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!
Issei dropped onto his bed.
Issei: I'll just sleep it off...
Issei closed his eyes.
Issei: And hopefully I'll figure out a way to handle all this...
A moment of silence.
Issei: This feels nice... I guess I enjoy being alone at the moment... It's been a long time since I've had this moment to myself... Such a relaxing feeling... really puts all my stress away... Is this what I needed? Some alone time for the night? So I can put my mind into ease? Maybe so... Let's see if I can sleep it off now...
Another moment of silence...
The next day.
Issei woke up. He opened his eyes and saw red crimson hair in front of him. He then gasped and sat up.
Issei: D-Damn it... is everyone...
Issei looked around. All of the girls were sleeping on his bed.
Issei then growled in rage... but he calmed down.
Issei: (Why am I getting so angry at them. I wouldn't mind this at all... I've really changed... This is a problem...)
Rias cuddled Issei closely back into bed.
Rias: Good morning my wonderful Issei.
Issei went silent and sighed.
Issei: Good morning Rias...
Rias narrowed her eyes at Issei.
Rias: What's all this anger you're trying to aim at?
Issei: Rias I...
Rias rubbed his cheek.
Rias: Are you down again Issei? What's the matter now? I don't understand why you're having so many problems lately.
Issei turned around and got up.
Issei: Rias... do you want to go on another date today?
Rias lit up with joy.
Rias: Oh my... Of course Issei.
Issei: Are you busy with anything first?
Rias: Well... I do have a meeting to attend to later on. Then we have to go back to handling our own jobs tomorrow afternoon.
Issei: Then I guess now would be the best time.
Rias smiled.
Rias: I can't wait...
A little while after. Issei and Rias were walking together.
Issei went to a bench and sat down. Rias sat next to him.
Issei: ...Rias
Rias: Yes Issei?
Issei: I know you said you wanted to do it last night... but...
Rias: I know...
Issei's eyes widen.
Issei: Huh?
Rias: I knew you weren't going to feel better if I bothered you. So I left you alone to relax.
Issei started to tear up.
Issei: I... I thought you wouldn't understand... but... now I feel so terrible.
Rias: Issei... I've known you long enough to understand. I care about you silly.
Issei: Rias... I... I feel like I'm being so bothered with everyone around me... Please... help me get over this...
Issei was sobbing softly.
Issei: I don't want to be like this. I hate it so much. I want to enjoy everyone loving me again...
Rias held him close to him.
Rias: I'll help you Issei... I'll do anything to help you. You just need to relax.
Issei: Rias... the issue is that you get too jealous with everyone else being around me... So I wanted to stop anything that would upset you. I wanted to stay loyal to you. But it just made me a different person...
Rias: I understand Issei... You're not used to it. But you don't have to do it anymore... You can get close to anyone as long it's our teammate.
Issei: But... wouldn't you...
Rias: To be honest, I will... but I can't stop it. However, you promised to always love me. Right?
Issei: Rias...
Rias: So go for it Issei!
Issei: This is crazy... how are you accepting this.
Rias: Because I want you to be happy to. Honestly, that goal of yours... It doesn't sound so bad after all hehe...
Issei: ...Harem king...
Rias: Just make everyone else happy Issei.
Issei: ...Rias... can we... can we do it here...
Rias' eyes widen.
Rias: Uh... what?
Issei quickly kissed Rias. Rias stopped him.
Rias: W-WHAT ISSEI! NOT HERE! WE'RE IN PUBLIC!
Issei: BUT YOU'VE MADE ME SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!
Rias fell on the ground with Issei.
Issei: ...What am I even doing? All of a sudden I changed to being all lustful towards you.
Rias giggled.
Rias: Does it feel good Issei... to be yourself again?
Issei smiled and hugged her.
Issei: Thank you so much Rias. I love you.
Rias cuddled him.
Rias: I love you too Issei.
End of chapter 13
