Ooohhh... Update. Aren't ya proud?
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Liz woke to complete silence. She sat up and shivered from the cold.
It had been a week since she had made the deal with Tala, yet nothing had progressed. It was still pretty much a stalemate between two talented chess players. Liz was strong on defense, resisting his every advance, but Tala was stronger on offence, and Liz was slowly giving way.
Liz got up and wrapped her robe around her. She sighed and went downstairs, drawn by the sound and warmth of a fire crackling in the fireplace.
"It's one in the morning, love." Tala said without even turning around to see who it was behind him. Liz nodded silently, though he couldn't see her, and moved around to the front of the couch.
They sat for a while in silence, just enjoying each other's company. Eventually, though, Tala became a tad impatient.
"Tala!" Liz moaned as Tala's cool fingers trailed across the back of her neck, sending more shivers down her spine. She tried to curl up into her blankets, but to no avail.
"Yes, love?"
"Your hands are cold." Liz complained. Tala laughed softly.
"Sorry." Tala said, not really sounding it, as he ran his hand down her back.
"So all we need to do is lock them in a room together, they'll be automatically overcome with passion, and will proceed to procreate like bunnies?" Kai asked Korimi for clarification. Korimi nodded.
"Liz would wait until she's married to 'procreate like bunnies'... but yes, that's the essential idea." Korimi said. Kai rolled his eyes.
"It's an odd plan, but it's as good as any."
"Let's lock them in the den!" Catty interjected. Korimi nodded.
"Perfect. Let's set it all u—shh!"
"Huh?"
"They're in there already! Right now!" Korimi pointed to where their victims heads could be seen above the back of the couch. "Quick, the sterio remote!" Korimi remotely turned on some soft, relatively romantic music and they quickly shut and locked the door before they could be seen.
So they thought.
"You sister is the ringleader in this plot." Liz muttered to Tala. He chuckled.
"Dance?" He asked. Liz rolled her eyes but acquiesced to his request. He pulled her up off the couch and embraced her rather closer than absolutely necicary.
"Why do you do this?" Liz asked as they gently swayed to the music.
"Do what?"
"Work so hard to win my heart." Liz stated plainly. Tala paused for a moment.
"Because I want you. And Tala Ivanov always gets what he wants. Always."
Liz fell into silence.
"What's with the third person?" Liz asked abruptly. Tala looked at her in surprise and then smirked.
"That's how all arrogant people talk when they know they're getting their way."
"Oh? And who said you're getting your way?"
"For one, you didn't resist when I pulled you closer just now. You no longer resist me when I kiss you. And you know you can't deny either of those claims." Tala explained.
Liz thought it over for a monute and then nodded.
"Perhaps... You're right..."
There was a long silence during which they simply swayed to the music.
"So what now?" Liz finally asked. "You proved yourself at least somewhat worthy. I accept it. Where do we go from here?"
"Well, we could tell my sister and Catty, get them off our backs. Or we c—what are you wearing?" Tala asked abruptly. Liz's robe had fallen open a bit to reveal what could only be described as a very skimpy nightgown.
"commonly called an oversized t-shirt. A lot of women sleep in them." Liz said.
"Yes, but that's mine." Liz looked down at the shirt, a navy shirt that he had had Wolborg's outline embroidered into.
"Oh yeah." Liz shrugged. "So?"
"Nothing... What were we talking about?"
"Not sure. It's late and I'm tired." Liz said, yawning.
Tala chuckled.
"I love you." He murmured just before kissing Liz firmly. When he finally let her go, Liz was slightly stunned.
"Did you just... say..."
"Yes." Tala said, holding her close.
"I KNEW IT!" Catty and Korimi burst in, shouting simultaneously. Liz and Tala were startled, and jumped apart as if caught doing something they weren't supposed to be doing.
"Um... Catty? Korimi? What are you doing at 12:30 AM spying on Tala and me?"
"Umm... spying?"
"Works for me." Tala said. "Get some sleep, Liz." He said, planting another kiss on her lips and exiting the room.
"Wh—wait... NO! I can't ask all the usual girlfriend questions associated with a first boyfriend!" Korimi complained.
"Why not?" Catty asked, slightly confused.
"I really don't need to know if my brother is a good kisser or any of that." Korimi said, making a face. Liz laughed.
"Good night Mrs. Hiwatari. Mrs. Kon." Liz smirked and swept past them. Catty and Korimi exchanged glances.
"We've taught her too well." They said before sighing and heading to bed.