Chapter 77 – Brothers, Baths, & Bread

Peruvis' POV

"OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD! IT CAME! IT FINALLY CAME!"

"What, your sanity?" Phoenix asked.

"No, smartass! I'm talking about my school uniform! It finally came in the mail and I finally get to try it on!"

"Try it on? You seriously can't wait until tomorrow? Are you that eager to wear that thing 5 days a week?"

"Okay, one, it's 6 days. Not 5. And two, the other girls and I promised to show each other's off once it came."

"Why? Seems like a waste of time."

"It's just something teenage girlfriends do, alright? Lay off."

"Then you got some weird-ass friends…"

"I heard that, damnit! Just shut up and get in my back so I can change!"

"Fine, whatever you say. Mistress."

"Tch!"

"Nyahahahaha!" Phoenix laughed at my reaction before phasing back inside my body.

Damn wisp. Always pushing my buttons somehow…

After calming down from that insult of his, I started changing into the school uniform without any problems.

Okay, maybe one. The undershirt was a bit hard to put on. And so was the jacket. I couldn't get them over my chest, which only meant one thing…

"Aw, damnit! I must've grown another size!"

"Well, that's not surprising at all." Phoenix said. "Considering how much you ate this summer, of course, you'll gain weight."

"I'm talking about my breasts!"

"Yeah, I know." He then said with a smirk on his face.

You cheeky little…

"Look, are you going to stand there and insult me, or are you going to help me put this damn thing on?"

"Can't I do both?"

"Phoenix, I swear to God…" I was starting to get pissed.

"Alright, fine. Stay still."

Phoenix came in front of me and grabbed both ends of the undershirt and the jacket. Then tugged them both as hard as he could over my chest. It actually did hurt a little, but I had to endure it in order to get this on. After all, I am going to be wearing it 6 days a week.

After much struggle (and pain), Phoenix finally managed to connect the buttons of both the undershirt and the jacket over my recently grown breasts. The thing was so damn tight. I put this as my size a month ago when I came back to Primp, but now I really do think that I need a bigger size.

Thing is, this is a last-minute request. And I won't get the better size in time for school tomorrow.

"GAH! There's no way in hell I can wear this tomorrow! People are going to stare at my chest!"

"Well, at least you'll make a good impression."

"I don't want THIS impression!"

"Wh-What?! Now?! You want to do it now?!"

"Aw, geez. There he goes again." I said, sounding a bit annoyed.

"What?" Phoenix asked.

"It's Klug. Ever since we came back from the beach, he's been talking to himself a lot. And every time I would ask who is he talking to, he would simply brush it off like it's nothing. It's annoying when it happens…but at the same time, I really want to know."

"Leave the poor guy alone. He's probably stressed about tomorrow or something."

"Yeah, probably…"

"Look, I know we made a deal that this would happen this year, but I don't want to get risky with this."

"Knowing you, you'll probably go overboard with it as usual. Which is why I said no for the past two years."

"Yes, I know my personality wasn't better either! But it's far better than yours!"

"…But if he does this later tonight, then I'll never get any sleep." I gained an exasperated sweatdrop. "I'm going to find out what it is."

"You're not going to change first?"

"No. I still have to take a picture and show everyone."

"Right, cause that's what weird-ass friends do."

"At least I have friends…" I mumbled to myself.

At some point on my way to Klug's room, he had stopped talking. In fact, when I got there, it was nothing but silence on the other side. I was actually starting to get worried. Sure, Klug may not be my actual brother. And he does annoy me sometimes (if it isn't him, then it's Phoenix). But I still care about him and treat him and his mom like my own family.

Plus, he cooks dinner. So, if he's gone, then I starve.

"Hey, Klug! Just who the hell are you talking to…" As I opened the door to his room, I stopped mid-sentence once I saw something completely not normal.

I saw a guy standing in the middle of the room who looked kinda like Klug, but with noticeable differences.

For one, everything about him was dark red. His clothes, his disheveled hair, his eyes, and this cape he somehow got. His dorky hat was gone too. Although, he still had his glasses. He also had a talisman on and his stopwatch tie thing was still on him.

I was a little creeped out by what I was seeing.

"*sigh*Don't you know how to knock? We were having a private conversation here." The red Klug said rudely.

"Uh…sorry?" Was all I could think of saying at the moment.

"But no matter. You are Peruvis Ryley, am I right?"

"Y-Yeah…"

"Your brother has told me so much about you. Never thought I would meet you personally like this, though. Quite the surprise. *chuckle*"

How does this guy know me? I mean…this is Klug, right?

"Uh…hey, where is my brother?" I asked.

"Oh, right. He's in here." The guy then pulled out a red and yellow book and opened it up to reveal a weak-looking purple soul popping out of it. As I looked closely at it, I started to recognize the soul as someone I know.

"Wait…Klug?!"

"GAH! P-Peruvis! Th-This isn't what it looks like!" The soul formally known as my brother yelled in a panic.

"What the hell happened to you?! And who the hell is this guy?!"

"I-I can explain! R-Really, I can!" Klug(?) then turned back to the red version of him holding the book. "Hey, put me back in my body! I need to clear this up!"

"*sigh*I suppose that's necessary. And just when I was having fun again."

A bright light filled the room as something was happening in front of me. When it had disappeared, in front of me was the Klug I came to know as my brother from another family.

I was speechless, but the only words going around in my mind were:

What the actual hell?

"Look, I can explain…" Klug said.

"Oh, this is going to be good." Phoenix said as he came out my back.

"You see, I, uh…kinda made this deal with a demon who's been locked up in my book for a long time that he can take over my body every once in a while."

"WHY?!" I shouted.

"Because…this book contains all the knowledge I need to become a success in life! A legend! A deity! A genius beyond compare! Some of them are a bit inhuman, but that's not gonna stop me! Kyahahahaha!"

"I-I see…" I gained a huge sweatdrop.

"*clears throat* Anyway. Some of the stuff I really want to know were blocked off because of this demon. He said that he was sealed inside this book long ago and was eager to get out. There was no other way for me to learn these secrets, so I agreed to it possessing my body every so often."

"Klug. That has to be the STUPIDEST thing I've ever heard."

"How is it stupid? You're possessed by Phoenix."

"It's not "possession". He keeps me alive by sharing his lifeforce. You, of all people, should know that. After all, that happened before."

"You're bringing that up now?"

"I can't help it." I said in a sad tone. "Even though Sphinx is finally completely gone this time, the traumatic scars he left behind still haunt my mind. Despite the fact that my life has gotten significantly better over the years."

I mean…I was in a rock band for a couple of years. I'm starting high school tomorrow. And best of all, I'm in a romantic relationship with my childhood friend. That should be good enough, right?

"*sigh* Well, try not to have those cloud up your mind too much. Mom and Dad still want good grades out of you."

"Yeah, yeah. I know." I said nonchalantly. "So, this demon was who you were talking to this whole time?"

"Yeah, pretty much. His name's Ayashii and he's pretty calm most of the time."

"Most of the time?" Phoenix and I asked.

"For whatever reason, he doesn't like to talk about his past. And gets angry if you ask about it. Or how he got sealed inside the book."

"I see."

It honestly blew my mind that someone like Klug is involved with a demon. From the sound of it, it's not as depressing as Sig's or as dangerous as Sphinx. So, there's that going for me.

But there's something else I need to ask him.

"So, this "possession" thing. Is it going to be a thing during the school year?"

"Most likely. Why?"

"Aren't you worried about this double personality and people seeing you as a freak?"

"This is coming from the girl who has a black horn sticking out of her head, purple marks all over her body, and a soul coming out from her back." Klug retorted.

"Th-That's not the point!"

"Look, Peruvis. I'll be fine. Just like how I'm pretty sure you'll figure out how to deal with Phoenix and his nonsense on your own."

"Nonsense?!" Phoenix got insulted.

"Yes, nonsense."

Nice one, Bro!

"Well…if you say so, then I guess I have to take your word on it." I said.

"By the way, isn't that the Suzuran High School uniform? Why are you wearing it now?"

"Me and the other girls are showing pictures of our uniforms real quick."

"Why? That seems like a waste of time considering that school starts tomorrow."

"That's what I said." Phoenix added.

"That's because neither one of you think like a girl. We dress up and show each other our outfits to decide if they're cute or not."

"That sounds highly stereotypical." Klug said.

"Well, duh. Of course, it is. But it's the stereotypical stuff that tends to be fun. Like how I'm gonna grope some of them at the hot springs tonight. *giggle*"

"That's not stereotypical. That's just you being a perv."

"A stereotypical perv." I corrected my brother. To which he responded with a facepalm.

"Seriously. How does Sig put up with you?"

"Oh, right. I'm going over to Sig's to get something to eat."

"We have food here, you know."

"Yeah, but they got better food."

"That Sig paid for. For him and Chu to eat." Phoenix said.

"And his childhood girlfriend. *giggle*" I said with a smile.


I changed out of my school uniform (after I took that picture) into my regular clothes before heading over to Sig's house. After a few minutes of walking, I arrived at the house and opened the door to get inside. Making a path to the kitchen.

"Good morning, Duranné siblings!" I shouted.

"You know…you may be my girlfriend, but you still have to knock." Sig said.

"Ha! Knocking's for plebs!"

"What's a pleb?" Chu asked.

"She's basically saying she's not normal enough to knock on the door."

"Which makes sense." Phoenix added.

"Shut it, pleb." I retorted.

"So, let me guess, Peruvis. You're here for breakfast?" Sig asked.

"Yep! Whatcha got here to feed your girlfriend?"

"Bacon and eggs with a side of bread." Sig then went silent for a bit. "Well…we used to have bread."

"Used to?" Phoenix asked.

"Chu's butterfly got poison all over it. So, we had to throw it out."

"W-Wait, what? Chu's butterfly…got POISON all over it?" I asked. Completely baffled by what this boy just said to me.

"It's a rare species of butterfly. It oozes a poisonous liquid from its wings."

"I-I see. So, when did you get this butterfly, Chu?"

"A couple days ago. He was stuck inside the walls of the pet store so I got him out. And Shigu said I can keep him."

"Why did it ruin the bread, though?" Phoenix asked.

"He really likes bread. Which is pretty odd for a poisonous butterfly."

That's odd to you?

"Okay, then. I'm just gonna find something else to eat. Whatcha got in your fridge?" I said as I made my way to the fridge and swung the door open.

Only to be ambushed by a blue butterfly flying up to my face.

And I am not kidding when I say that I almost pissed myself out of shock.

"Kya! Wh-What the hell?!"

"Venom! There you are!" Chu cheered as the butterfly flew over to her and landed on her head.

"What?" And my mind was baffled for the second time today.

"Chu. I thought you said you would keep an eye on him." Sig said.

"Sorry, Shigu. He's just so adventurous."

"W-Wait. Chu, what did you just call it?" I asked.

"Oh, right. Peridi, this is my pet butterfly, Venom."

"You named your butterfly Venom?!"

"Well, it makes sense. Considering that it's a poisonous butterfly." Sig said.

"Yeah, but…"

"Wow. Aren't you two lively in the morning." We suddenly heard a new voice. And as that person turned the corner and entered the kitchen, I was truly shocked.

"Moring, Soulé." Chu said.

"So, you finally woke up, huh?" Sig asked.

"Yeah, I kinda overslept. Dreaming about face-caressing your sexy smooth face really knocked me the hell out. *giggle*"

"Shut up, Toule."

"W-Wow. Hey, Toule." I said.

"Woah! Hey there, Peruvis! Long time no see! You sure grew, didn't you?"

"Yeah, I guess. What are you doing here?"

"I told her about the hot spring opening up tonight and she wanted in on it." Sig said.

"The water your family hot spring uses is so soothing." Toule added. "I've been waiting for months for it to open again."

"Yeah, sorry about that. That last storm really destroyed the place. It took a lot longer than expected to fix everything. We were lucky to finish it all yesterday."

"I see. Well, at least I get to bathe in the soothing waters again…while thinking of the titillating features of my hunk of a cousin here. *giggle*"

"*sigh* You just don't stop, do you?" Sig asked in an irritated tone.

"Hey, Toule. You do know that Sig and I are dating, right?" I asked.

"Yeah, I'm aware. Don't worry, Peruvis. I won't take your lover away~."

"Y-You didn't have to say it like that." I began to blush.

"Why not? I think it's cute that you two became a couple. Honestly, it should've happened a long time ago. What took ya so long, Sig~?"

"T-Toule…" And now Sig was blushing.

"Woah. Both Shigu and Peridi are blushing." Chu said in amazement.

"*giggle* This is what teenage love is like, Chu. You'll experience it for yourself soon enough."

"T-Toule!" Sig and I yelled.

"Woah. Really?"

"Whoever the guy will be better have A LOT of patience." Phoenix said.

"Hey…" Chu felt insulted.

*KNOCK* *KNOCK* *KNOCK*

"I'll get it!"

"Ch-Chu, wait!" Sig called out to his sister. "I'll get it. Whoever it is will probably get afraid of Venom's poison."

Seriously, that name…

Chu, Toule, and I followed to the front door as he opened it. There in plain sight was yet another person I didn't expect to see today.

"Hey, there you are, Peruvis!"

"Ringo? What are you doing here?"

"Lidelle told me about the hot spring you guys own and I SO wanted to experience it. A nice bath before school is a classic Japanese tradition I do every year."

"Wait, you're Japanese?" Sig, Chu, Phoenix, and I asked.

"You didn't know? Ally, Rafisol, and Feli are Japanese, too."

"Huh." Was all we said.

*NOTIFICATION CHIME*

"Hey, Peruvis. It's almost time to open up. Come help me with the preparations." I mentally read the text I got from Mom.

"Mom, can't you get Klug to do it? I'm at Sig's right now."

*NOTIFICATION CHIME*

"Bring him with you. You can work and flirt with your new boyfriend at the same time."

"MOM!"

*NOTIFICATION CHIME*

"I'm kidding. Just get over here already."

"Fine. -_- "

*sigh* Mom's been having too much fun at my expense ever since I told her that Sig and I are dating.

"Hey, I'm heading over to the hot spring to help my mom out. Any of you want to come?"

"I'll go." Ringo said. "I've got nothing else to do until tonight."

"Shigu. I wanna go, too." Chu said.

"You mind taking her?" Sig asked me.

"Sure, I don't mind. But why don't you want to come?"

"I-I…uh…"

"He just doesn't want to see his girlfriend naked."

"T-Toule!"

"S-See me naked?" I began to blush again. "N-Now that I think about it…if you do come, there'll be a chance that I'll…" I couldn't even finish that sentence because of how embarrassed I was. I may be a proud pervert, but there are things that even I feel are crossing the line.

"You know, it's kinda crazy to see you embarrassed over this." Phoenix said to me. "Especially with how perverted you are all the time."

"W-Well, it's completely normal to feel this way. Th-The thought of…s-seeing Sig like…that…is too new for me."

"Again. It makes no sense when you're so perverted. Just last week, you were Googling different videos of hentaiiiiiiiii!"

I then quickly grabbed Phoenix and squeezed him tight to the point where he passed out and phased back into my back.

"What's hentai?" Chu asked.

"Something you'll watch when you're older." Toule said.

"Toule…" Sig retorted hard.

"*sigh* Let's just go already." I said. "My mom's already waiting for me."

"I'll go get my stuff! Come on, Venom!" Chu rushed over to her room to grab stuff for tonight. With her poisonous butterfly pet following behind her.

"Venom? Venom the Butterfly?" Ringo asked.

"Venom the Poisonous Butterfly." Sig, Toule, and I corrected her.

"It makes sense, but…why?"

"We don't really know." We each gained a sweatdrop.


Soon, the four of us started heading our way towards the bathhouse that my family owns. Well, technically Klug's mom is the only owner. But Klug and I help out from time to time. And we even get paid for it. Such an easy way to earn extra Credits.

As stated before, a storm had caused tremendous damage to the place and it had to be remolded completely. It took a couple of months, but now it's finally fixed up good as new. And to celebrate, Mom said that we can use it privately with our friends to relax for tomorrow.

Of course, Klug turned down the offer. He'd rather spend the last day of summer reading books as he usually does.

Although, the book he's reading now is…rather strange.

As we were walking there, Ringo and I were talking with each other while Chu and Toule were doing the same with each other. It took the three of us A LOT of convincing for Chu to leave Venom behind. We told her that nobody wants to be bathing with a butterfly that leaks poison.

Especially girls.

Luckily, she gave in. And left the butterfly with Sig.

"So, did you get your uniform yet?" I asked Ringo.

"It just came in today. What about you?"

"Same with me. But to be honest, it was a bit hard to put on."

"Why? Is it too small?"

"Yeah, but not all the way."

"I don't get it."

"Well…" I looked over at Chu to make sure she wasn't listening to our conversation. Thankfully, she was still talking with Toule. So, I was in the clear to continue.

"Well, basically…I grew another size in my breasts." I whispered.

"Ouch. That does suck. Especially since you already got your uniform."

"Yeah, it does. But Phoenix did something useful for once and got it on. Though I don't want that to be an everyday thing. Phoenix staring at my breasts every morning is not an option."

"Why? Is he a pervert?"

"Worse. He's an asshole."

"I see."

"Hey, what are you girls talking about over there?" Toule asked.

"N-Nothing." I said. "Nothing at all, really."

"Really~? You've been rather finicky for a while there, Peruvis. Did getting together with Sig reveal your girly side~?"

"Tch!" I started blushing yet again. "A-Augh, whatever! I-It's not a big deal, anyway!"

"So you say, Peruvis. So you say." Toule then laughed at my frantic reaction.

G-Geez. Now I know how Amitie and Raffina feel whenever Melody and Amira tease them. How do they put up with it?

"I think it's rather nice that you and Sig are dating, Peruvis." Ringo said to me.

"You're like one of the few people not stressing me out from it, Ringo." I gained a huge exasperated sweatdrop.

A few minutes have passed since arriving at the hot spring and I was currently lying on one of the benches out in the front trying to relax before the others show up. I want to be at least somewhat calm from the multiple times I've blushed this whole day. The most I've ever blushed period.

I mean…I've blushed out of embarrassment before. From Phoenix trying to reveal my secrets to almost taking off my shirt due to being under Ally's spell (still mad about that).

But man…the amount of times I've not only blushed, but acted like a lovestruck moron…before, during, and after making my feelings for Sig known…

Maybe all of that really did reveal my girly side…

"Hey! Peruvis!"

"H-Huh?! Wh-What?!"

"Geez, you're rather jumpy." Raffina said to me as I noticed the other girls standing in front of me.

"Huh? Oh, hey. You guys are already here."

"Well, of course." Arle said. "We want to experience that glorious hot spring water as soon as possible."

"*sigh* Man, I can't wait." Her friend Witch added. "I've been dying to dip my body in that water all freaking day."

"Ah~. We're so close from eternal bliss~."

"Oh, get a freaking grip, you two." Said a new girl with smoke coming out of her.

And judging from that alone, I'd say she's from Arle's world.

"Hey, come to think of it, where's Sig?" Amitie asked.

"He didn't want to come. He said he was…busy."

"Huh? Busy with what?"

"What else, Ami?" Ally said with a cheeky grin. "He's busy not wanting to see Peruvis' naked body."

"Tch! A-Ally!" I blushed yet again.

"Woah. Peruvis is blushing. That's a rare sight." Lidelle said.

"Sh-Shut up!"

"Hey, Peridi. Can we go inside now?" Chu asked as she, Ringo, and Toule came out to meet with us.

"Oh, yeah. Sure. Just gotta let my mom know."

"Huh? Hey, who's the new girl?" Ally asked.

"Oh. So, these are the girls Sig was talking about before." Toule said. "Glad to finally see the faces of the ones I make uncomfortable. *giggle*"

"Uh…what?" The group was confused.

"*sigh* Guys, this is Toule. Sig and Chu's older cousin."

"W-Wait. THIS is Toule?" Arle asked.

"The girl who jokes about incest…never thought I would EVER meet you." Raffina said.

"Sh-She jokes about incest?" Ayumi, Ringo, Feli, and Witch asked in disgust.

"My sense of humor is special." Toule said.

"Yeah. Really special." I added.

"Onee-chan. What's incest?"

"Tch! U-Uh, well…I-I'll tell you when you're older, Sis." Ally lied.

"Aw." Rafisol whined (I think).

"*sigh* Anyway. You guys can go on ahead. I'll be there in a little later."

"Huh? Well, okay. suit yourself, Peruvis." Raffina said.

"Don't take too long." Amitie added before the group went ahead of me to the hot spring. Once they were gone, I actually stepped out of the building and leaned against the outer wall. Calming sighing as I looked up at the night sky.

"Geez. I can't believe even I stressed out about Sig in front of a bunch of lesbians. I really am letting my emotions get the best of me. I hope I keep it in check during the school year…"

"Peruvis." I heard someone calling out to me. And when I saw who it was…

"Sig? What are you doing here? I thought you didn't want to come."

"Well, I don't want to go in a hot spring…but I did wanted to be with you. I-I guess." Sig then started to blush a little. Which, once again, made me blush on my end.

"S-Sig…"

"…Y-You wanna…head for the park?" I then asked.

"S-Sure." Was all Sig said.


And so, we pretty much ditched everyone at the bathhouse and were now laying down at the park looking at the night sky. Not really saying much of anything due to how tense up we both are.

This is basically the first time I've been alone with Sig since I confessed my love for him. And so far, not much has changed in the way we act around each other. Sig's still a nonchalant demon boy with narcolepsy and I'm still a perverted half-devil half tortured soul girl who likes to annoy him sometimes.

But now…with the two of us being a couple, the mood around us has changed a little bit. As we're both now aware of the other's romantic feelings.

"Sky's pretty tonight, ain't it?" I asked.

"Yeah. It is."

"Kinda fitting for the last night of summer break to have a clear night sky, right?"

"I guess. Although, I don't really pay attention to the sky much. Unless it's raining or snowing or a natural disaster is happening."

"Yeah, true. I'm the same way."

Both of us went silent some more as we continued to look up at the sky. The awkwardness between us slowly shrinking in size.

Just as if we were still just friends.

"So, can you truly believe it?" I asked. "In just a few hours, we'll officially be high school together."

"Yeah, it's pretty cool. It's been a while since we went to school together. All because of your weird-ass passion to travel the world with a band you hardly even knew."

"You don't have to bring that up right now." I said in an irritated tone.

"Sorry."

"But…you are right. It will be the first time in a while. And since then, we even became a couple. I'm sure even our friends back in Konoko would be shocked at this."

"Eh, I don't think so. I'm sure everyone over there had some thought of us being together." Sig went silent for a bit. "Well…besides Dalida."

"I'm still shocked that we ran into her at the boardwalk AND that she knows Amitie and Ally. Why was she there again?"

"She said something about looking for rainbow jellies for an experiment she's doing. Knowing that, we were pretty lucky that we got that one blob out from that jar."

"Huh. Well, yeah. Pretty much."

"But…in all honesty…I'm glad to be going to high school with you, Peruvis. And it's even more special since you're my girlfriend now. I really couldn't have it any other way."

"Sig…" I lightly blushed from hearing those words coming out of Sig's mouth. Normally, he's nowhere near this honest about his feelings (unless it either involved Chu or bugs). So, to have him be this straight-forward about it…and to me, his childhood friend/girlfriend…it made my heart flutter like crazy.

Damn. I truly am girly. I'm just as girly as Raffina at this point.

But…

I then inched closer to Sig and connected my lips to his. Engaging in a long passionate kiss before parting ways. And staring at each other's blue, red, and orange-like eyes.

At this point. I don't freaking care. As long as I get to be together with Sig, my one true love…then I don't give a damn on how girly I'll become.

"I…I-I love you, Sig."

"I…I-I love you too, Peruvis."

I'll gladly put up with it.

*RINGTONE CHIME*

"Huh? Oh, it's my phone." I said as I took it out of my pocket. "Hello?"

"Peruvis, where the hell are you?!"

"Gah! Geez, Raffina. I had to uh…do a quick errand. Why are you yelling, anyway?"

"Because, you dope! The water's all contaminated and we're all sticky as hell!"

"Contaminated? But we just fixed the pipe system and replaced all the water. How'd it get contaminated?"

"*sigh* It was so weird. We saw this butterfly fly across the bath and the next thing we knew, our bodies were all sticky with this mucky liquid goop. Our bath is completely ruined."

A butterfly? Aw, crap.

"Did she just mention a butterfly?" Sig whispered to me.

"Yeah. She did."

"Damn. He must've gotten out."

"Who's that in the background?" Raffina asked.

"U-Uh, no one! J-Just Phoenix being a nuisance again. A-Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow, Raffina. Bye!"

"Huh?! Wait! What about the butter…"

I quickly hung up the phone and did a huge sigh of exhaustion as I turned to face Sig.

"So, it sounds like Venom got loose."

"He must've gone looking for Chu. The two really are inseparable." Sig said with an exasperated look.

"Well, from the sound of it, they don't know that it's Chu's butterfly. So, we can probably get away with not telling them for now."

"Yeah, I guess."

"So…don't you have to go over there and take care of it?"

"Eh, screw it. They can just take a bath at home."

"True."

"And plus…I want this moment between us to last a bit longer."

"Yeah. So do I."

And so, we snuggled up against each other and continued to look up at the night sky. Enjoying the peace and quiet we were experiencing just the two of us.

Boyfriend and girlfriend.

I can totally get used to that…

Author's Note: The final day of summer break is spent with the most recent couple spending most of the day together. From Peruvis discovering that Klug made a deal with a demon to Sig being totally screwed over from his sister's pet butterfly.

Just a normal day before a big life-changer in their lives.

So, heads up. I'm going to put this story on hold for a while. I want to try writing other Puyo stories (alongside the current Puyo crossover) and even continue on a different story that I've put on hold. And if you've been with me for up to this point, you should have an idea as to what that story is.

Not sure when this story will continue again. Hopefully before the end of the year. But we'll see.

Thanks for reading. Later.