Interlude - The Stars are Watching

''Say, Lia,'' Subaru asked lazily, staring off into the deep night sky, admiring the stars which scattered it unfamiliarly, ''tomorrow...it'll be perfect, right?''

Emilia gazed lovingly at her Subaru, who was propped up by his toned, muscular arms, his short sleeves exposing his scarred and worn skin. Oh, how she adored his arms, the scars not unappealing but attractive, for they were earned defending her. Her knight, her Subaru had risked his all for her and then gave her his everything. But it worked both ways, and she was just as much his as he was hers, and the thought of that made her heart burn with adoration and desire.

''The best day ever, I'm sure of it, my beloved,'' Emilia replied, her voice giddy with excitement and love.

Love. Love was what she had been given when this boy walked into her life, and she could not possibly be more grateful. He released her from hell and dragged her into a life of wonder and joy, one that they could fight through together, hand in hand as their woes and worries fell away.

Subaru shifted his focus, laying his hazel eyes upon the woman who brought him a joy only she could. A gentle smile formed on his face, his eyes drowned in the love and peace of the half-elf girl who not just saved him, but made him realise the magnificence of the world.

He shuffled across the short grass of the mansion lawn until he was behind her, pulling her between his legs and wrapping his arms around her dainty waist, resting his chin on her shoulder. He could smell her hair, the hair he adored, and it filled him with great pleasure. Nuzzling into his partner's shoulder, his smile widened when he felt a soft hand reach up and stroke his silver hair, it's gentle touch one he would die for.

Emilia loved the feeling of his touch, letting herself melt into his embrace, never wanting to leave it. He was warm, he was made for her. His arms wrapped around her perfectly, a beautiful sense of security enveloping her, reassuring her. She loved the feeling of his gentle breath on her neck and the feeling of his long, slender fingers against her tummy. His hair was fluffy and soft, and running her fingers through it was a pleasure she found addictive. Emilia was in heaven, overwhelmed with ecstasy.

''I love you, Natsuki Subaru,'' Emilia giggled, singing her favourite words. Every time she spoke them, she started loving him more. Little things meant a lot to Emilia, even things such as simple words of affection, and when he spoke them, her heart melted and her brain went berserk, driven by complete and utter infatuation for her knight and lover.

So when he replied ''I love you too, my dearest queen,'' Emilia felt a surging shot of pure adoration blast through her body, drowning her senses. She stopped combing through his hair, instead placing the hand on his cheek, before turning her head and planting a kiss on the other. Before she could pull away, however, she was pulled back, Subaru's lips stealing her own, sending her overwhelmed heart into overdrive. It was a kiss of pure and unfiltered love, one which described their relationship flawlessly. Their tongues intertwined, not fighting for dominance but caressing one another, a practiced movement which they both absolutely adored.

They lingered there for a moment, indulging in one another, minds blank aside from the passion of their love. Subaru pulled back first, leaving Emilia wanting more, her face melted into a look of bliss. They both panted likely, recovering their breaths as Subaru once again buried his head into the crook of Emilia's neck, basking in her seraphic scent.

Emilia placed her hands on top of Subaru's, gently feeling the softness of his fingers, running her fingertips over the edge of his fingernails. His hands were warm, big and soft. She loved holding them, and would never let go if she was allowed. She hummed as she stroked his hands, absorbed in her thoughts.

Subaru noticed his princess was lost in her own little world and he giggled, finding everything about her utterly adorable. He raised his head, staring at his beloved's hands which were over his own, his eyes catching the beautiful ring adorning her left ring finger. The ring he had given her when he dropped the question. There would be no huge ceremony, for they were both of a despised race, but they would be bound by the wonders of espousal. They belong to each other.

Subaru was Emilia's.

Emilia was Subaru's.

That was a fact. A fact that made their hearts flutter and cheeks redden.

Emilia let go of Subaru's hands before standing up, drawing a disappointed look on Subaru's face. This was short-lived, however, as the angelic half-elf spun around before sitting in between his legs just as before, just facing him. They once again wrapped their arms around each other's waists, pressing their bodies against one another, melting into the embrace of their lover. Emilia wrapped her long, slender legs around her beloved, desperately trying to get as close to him as she possibly could.

Subaru pulled her as close as he could, his mind overflowing with a joy generated by the embrace of his betrothed. He stroked the long hair which fell gracefully down her back, nuzzling into the crook of her neck as he had done before.

They shared each other's warmth as the wind of the night started biting, a small shiver from Emilia making Subaru giggle. Everything she did was cute, he literally could not get enough of her. He couldn't help but think about just how lucky he was, thanking fate for bringing him to his beautiful wife-to-be.

As they sat in a mutual, warm embrace Subaru asked a question which caused Emilia to grin devilishly,

''Emilia-tan, why don't we head on inside, I'd uh, w-well I'd like to,'' he stuttered, making Emilia laugh gently.

''What is it Subaru, what is it you want,'' Emilia teased, obviously aware of what the blushing half-elf wanted right now.

''Lia, can we...do it once more before we, you know, are married,'' Subaru asked sheepishly, causing Emilia to lift his head up, forcing his gaze to meet her gorgeous amethyst eyes.

''You reeeeeally think we're going once? she giggled, lighting Subaru's eyes up.

''Come on dear, the night is young,'' Emilia declared, standing up and taking her fiance's hand, leading him to the doors of the mansion.

They were lost in a world of their own, the love shared between the half-elves one of beauty.

A beauty only the stars would see.