Chapter 4 The Next Day
Keichi woke up with Belldandy in his arms. He brushed a strand of her hair away from her cheek, taking in her beauty. God, she's so beautiful, he thought. I'll never stop loving you, Bell-chan.
Belldandy stretched as she woke up. She turned over and saw that Keichi was staring at her.
She kissed him, bringing him back to reality.
Belldandy: Good morning, Kei-kun. Sleep well?
Keichi: Morning, Bell-chan. Yeah, I did, you?
Belldandy: Mmm-hmm.
Belldandy scooted closer to Keichi, closing her eyes in content as she felt Keichi bring his arms around her in an embrace.
After a moment, Keichi finally broke the silence.
Keichi: What about classes today? Do you know if they are still going to continue?
Belldandy: Don't you know? It's Saturday, silly.
Keichi froze at Belldandy's comment, feeling a sudden rush of fear come over him.
Keichi: The...the dream. You said that in my dream I had last night. But how?
Belldandy had a puzzled look on her face; not really knowing what Keichi meant by that.
Belldandy: You mean the dream last night?
Keichi: Yeah, but...don't worry about it. It must have been just a coincidence.
Belldandy smiled at Keichi.
Belldandy: I'm sure that everything will be alright, Kei-kun.
Belldandy brought her hand to his cheek, reassuring him not to worry about it.
Belldandy: Let me go and make some lunch for you. It will make you feel better.
Keichi: Oh, sure. I'll go and help you.
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Lunch was unusually quite. Belldandy looked at Keichi with a worried look on her face.
Belldandy: Are you sure that everything is alright, Kei-kun? I'll try help in anyway I can.
Keichi: No, no, everything is alright. You don't have to worry about me. It's nothing, really.
Keichi quickly changed the subject, not wanting to talk about it.
Keichi: Lunch was great as usual, Bell-chan.
Belldandy: Oh, thank-you, Kei-kun. Well, I guess I'll go clean up now. Excuse me.
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After their lunch, Belldandy had just finished cleaning up, while Keichi still was at the table thinking about early that morning. It couldn't have been a sign, could it? Keichi thought to himself. But, then why do I still have this strange feeling that something isn't right?
Keichi suddenly realized that he hadn't seen Urd or Skuld so far today.
Keichi: Oh Bell-chan, where's Skuld and Urd? Why didn't they come to eat lunch?
Belldandy: They had to go up to heaven to fix some minor bugs in the system and should be back by tomorrow, why?
Keichi: No particular reason, just wondering, that's all.
There it is again, Keichi thought. Gurrr, stop worrying, it's probably nothing. Bell-chan could never leave me like that anyways; it's just not possible.
Keichi: So, Bell-chan, what do you want to do today?
Belldandy: Um, if it's all right with you, just spend sometime alone with you.
Belldandy slightly blushed and then looked away.
Belldandy: But, if you don't want to, then, I completely understand.
Keichi got up and walk to Belldandy. He lifted her head up so he could look into her deep blue eyes.
Keichi: Sure, that sounds great to me. We could go for a walk or something like that if you'd like to.
Belldandy: Ok! (She smiled happily) Let me go get dressed.
Belldandy rushed to her room so she could get ready for the walk.
Keichi smiled to himself, seeing Belldandy so happy and care free like that.
A little bit later; Belldandy walked out with a yellow dress on and her hair back in her normal pony tail.
Belldandy: Ok, I'm ready. What do you think of my new dress? You like it?
Belldandy gave Keichi a little twirl around to show him it.
Keichi: You look beautiful, Bell-chan.
Belldandy blushed lightly at his comment.
Belldandy: Thank-you!
And with that, Keichi took Belldandy by the hand and walked out to go to the park.
Later that day:
Belldandy and Keichi was walking in the middle of a park full of leaves turning different colors of red and orange.
Belldandy: It sure is beautiful this time of year, you know, Kei-kun?
Keichi: Yeah, and peaceful too. And there is no other person that I would like to share this moment with, other than you, Bell-chan.
Belldandy softly kissed Keichi on the cheek and then leaned her head against his shoulder.
Belldandy: I love you so much. I'll stay with you for however long you want me to.
Keichi stopped and looked at Belldandy. He gently cupped her cheek with his hand and then kissed her.
Keichi: I love you, Bell-chan. And I want you to be with me until the end of time itself.
Belldandy started to shiver and leaned into Keichi, trying to block some of the cold wind that was blowing through her thin jacket.
Belldandy: It's getting a little cold out here. Do you think that we could head back now?
Belldandy looked at Keichi and sheepishly grinned at him. Keichi smiled back and brought Belldandy closer to him.
Keichi: Yeah, it is getting chilly. We should get back before one of us catches a cold.
Keichi and Belldandy were huddled together, trying to keep each other warm, as they made their way back to their house.
Later on that night:
Keichi and Belldandy was both lying on the couch watching a movie. Keichi had fallen asleep. Belldandy heard his steady breathing and turned over to face him.
He looks so happy and handsome like this, she thought to herself.
Belldandy brushed some strands of hair from his eyes and kissed him lightly on the cheek. Keichi smiled and softly mumbled her name.
Belldandy: Goodnight, my love. (she softly said)
Belldandy closed her eyes and snuggled up close to Keichi. Keichi unconsciously brought his arm around her, bringing her even closer to him. Belldandy fell asleep with a small smile as she felt the warmth coming from Keichi's sleeping form.