Chapter Three
Three years have passed since that emotional event in Filia's work room. Both Xelloss and Filia had gone on with their lives. They stayed together, and their relationship started to get serious. Now, for their third anniversary, the couple has traveled to the famous hot springs at Permillian, a luxurious resort to the east of Sairune, Filia's home.
"Wow, this is so nice," Filia thinks, lounging in the steaming hot water. "No pottery shop to look after, no Valgaav egg to keep warm [she makes a mental note to bring back a souvenir to Mrs. Grey, who is caring for the unhatched egg], no Jillas or Gravos to keep out of trouble…Ahh, this is the life."
Leaning back, Filia stretches out her legs, fold her arms behind her head, and rests her head on the make-shift pillow. She closes her eyes and clears her mind, totally relaxed.
After only a moment of rest, the door to her private bath slides open.
Thinking it's the maid, the dragon sighs, irritated, and without opening her eyes, scolds the intruder:
"Excuse me, I'm pretty sure I left a 'Do not disturb' sign on the door. We don't need any fresh towels, thanks."
Instead of the meek apology and retreat from the small room that Filia expected to hear, the person chuckles quietly and sloshes into the water.
Confused, Filia opens her eyes, just in time to see the person jump on her.
"Whaaaaaa!! What the-" Her cries are cut off by a pair of very familiar lips on top of her own.
Realizing that this interloper is actually her lover, the Ryuzoku relaxes and kisses back. Finally, they pull apart.
"Oh, Xelloss, I thought you were the maid!"
The man sits back in the hot spring, cuddling close to Filia.
"I'm not a maid, but I may be of service to you…" he teases, kissing her neck and cheek.
"Well I hope you don't expect a tip," she giggles.
"Oh no, wouldn't dream of it. The initial fee should cover it all."
They give up the cute little conversation and begin their romantic week at the hot springs on a very good note. ~_^