Bell breathed a sigh of relief as he walked away from Artemis's office, carrying his lunch under his arm. He was still very hot under the collar after the whole experience that morning. He was trying not to think about it, but the images just kept playing back in his head. He hardly noticed as he joined back in with the regular crowd of the school, moving his way to the lunch hall. Rather distracted, he didn't notice Haruhime wave at him through the crowd.
She tilted her head briefly, noticing how distracted he looked. After a few moments of trying to get his attention, she went for the bold approach, grabbing his arm from the side, squishing it between her ample bosom.
"Bell?" She called gently in his ear.
"Huh? Ohh Haruhime...Sorry I didn't notice you."
"Are you okay Bell? You seem a bit more flustered than usual..?"
'Though distracted!' She thought, noticing Bell hadn't realised his arm was in between her breasts, which had always made him jump and squeal away before.
"Hehe that's more like the Bell I know… Come on, you're free for lunch right? Why don't we eat together?"
"Y-Yeah…" Still though, it was obvious something was on his mind. "That would be nice Hime."
"Great! Come on, I know a great spot!" She grabbed his hand and pulled him along her tail swishing back and forth in front of his face.
Bell was glad for the distraction, letting the smiling girl lead him along. Instead of the lunch hall, she brought him outside to the grass filled courtyard, sitting down in the shade of a lone tree that had been planted.
"It's the last few days of summer Bell." She smiled as she sat down, spreading her skirt out to stop any wrinkles.
"We should enjoy them while we can. Winters can be quite harsh in Orario."
She shuffled closer to him before reaching into her bag and pulling out an ornate box. Bell had never seen anything like it and was curious about what was inside.
Bell had cold curry and rice, left overs from the night before. He watched as Haruhime unwrapped the box she was holding before taking off the lid. Bell looked in to see it was divided into several sections, each one containing a different dish. A larger section contained some cooked rice, but Bell also saw something that was shredded green with sesame seeds in, next to that was some shredded purple vegetable. He also saw some battered prawns.
"Did you make that Haruhime?" He asked as he admired her lunch.
She turned surprised to see the shining glint in his eyes as he admired her lunch.
"Y-yes I did. I… I've been staying with my friend Mikoto and she's been showing me how to make them. Though it's my first time doing it by myself…."
She turned away causing Bell to look up. Her face seemed a little sad though he wasn't sure why. All he could think to do in that moment was try and cheer her up.
"It looks great… I'm certain it will taste delicious as well!" He beamed his typical smile at her. The girl blushed a little, her heated cheeks only made it easier for her to forget what was on her mind. She returned the smile and picked up a pair of chopsticks.
"Thank you Bell… Now let's eat shall we?"
Bell's stomach growled and he clutched at it, making her laugh.
"Yeah, let's." He smiled at her scratching the back of his head.
Having dug into their respective meals, Haruhime took the time to watch Bell devour his curry and rice. At least that's what she had expected him to be doing. In truth he was pushing it about constantly, taking a bite from time to time. His face didn't seem to be enjoying it. However, what caught her eye was when she caught him looking at her bento box.
She had tried a little of each dish and all of them had come out perfectly, she was rather proud of herself, Mikoto's training had paid off. However, she couldn't enjoy it knowing Bell was lacking proper sustenance
Taking another bite, it felt almost hollow, watching Bell push around his food with no real interest in it. She felt spoiled, eating something so delicious in front of him.
"B-Bell Is something wrong? You've barely touched your food…"
A mixture of confusion about what had happened that morning with Miss Artemis and Bell's boring food meant he had a slightly unhappy face as he sat and ate.
"Ahhh…" He sighed slightly. "Just last night's leftovers, not very appetising cold."
He sighed and put it to one side. His stomach still growling at him as he thought about running to the cafeteria to get something quickly. Problem was he did have any money to pay for it…
'Guess I'll just have to wait till I get back…'
Haruhime couldn't stand it anymore though, she was far too kind hearted to sit there and watch his suffering.
"W-w-..." She trailed off at first, a little too shy to ask.
Seeing him listlessly push some rice around again, she steeled her nerves and spoke up.
"Would you like to try some of mine Bell?" She asked in a slightly higher voice than she meant to.
"W-what? N-no I couldn't it's your lunch after all… Besides I wasn't that hungry anyway"
He tried to lie but his stomach instantly betrayed him. The strange exotic food looked too good and smelled amazing… He felt himself drooling at the mere thought of getting to try a bite.
Haruhime didn't even wait to argue with him. Grabbing a portion of fried shrimp in her chopsticks, holding it over her hand as she leaned over to him.
She so wanted to bring it up to his mouth and say "ahhh." But the thought made her blush in her mind, let alone her face.
"P-Please Bell, give it a try. I..I'd.. like to know what you think."
Her eyes and face were staring at him waiting for him to take the first bite. Bell felt pressured now. Not only did he have a cute girl trying to feed him but his stomach made it more and more embarrassing.
Succumbing to the smell under his nose, driving his hunger he leant forwards and took a bite.
His mind went blank for a second before becoming saturated with new information, he'd never tried shrimp before. The taste, the texture… Even though it was cold it was still a little crispy he smiled leaning back a little as he savoured the taste.
"Wow, that was delicious! You're an amazing cook Hime!"
She giggled in response, happy at her little victory. Though she could only stare at her chopsticks for a moment.
'B-Bells lips…'
She quickly picked up some rice, placing it in her mouth and holding the chopsticks in place for a few seconds, her tail swishing back and forth happily.
'Mmmm I got an indirect kiss from Bell… W-wait, why do I even care about such things? I-Ive known him a day or two at most…'
She shook her head and pulled her chopsticks out her mouth before grabbing another item for him to try.
"Oh you must try it all Bell!" She smiled at him, as she picked up a mouthful of pickled cabbage in her chopsticks.
The next few minutes passed with them sharing the fox renards bento. Bell happily accepting each item only to increase his praise over her skill and care. Which left her red and blushing no end as she dared to get closer and closer with every mouthful he took.
The two might not have been aware of it but other students had started to take notice at just how close they had gotten. It didn't take long for whispers to start spreading amongst the small crowd.
"H-hey isn't that the new kid? W-whats his name?"
Two boys started to speak a little louder trying to communicate over the mild mutterings of the others around them.
"No idea… From what I know hes in a class all of his own. Lucky bastard, why does he get special treatment?!"
His friend scoffed.
"I wouldn't go that far… I heard his teacher is Artemis."
"Artemis! You're joking right. No way can someone be that unlucky!"
Another person joined them, crossing his arms and nodding.
"Yeah, she's a scary one… B-but you gotta admit shes fucking hot."
"So's that renard chick! Look at that tail go!"
"Dude, that's Haruhime! The fox princess how do you not even know her name! But better yet how did that lucky bastard manage to pull her!"
The first crossed his arms "Look at him. Getting pampered. I'd kill for a chance to be fed by such a women."
"HEY, ASSHOLES WHAT THE HELLS GOING ON!" The three turned around only to take a step back gulping as they looked at the person that just shouted.
"Oh shit it's Bete… W-what's he doing here?"
Bete and the usual crew that followed him around entered the courtyard, noticing the people crowding around wondering what was going on. Raul as always was by his side, Anakitty, Lefiya and a bored-looking Aiz wandering in behind them.
"Shit it's the Loki Class!" One person shouted as everyone turned around to them.
The original three lads who were hyping up the situation just pointed at the couple sitting under the tree.
The crowd that had gathered drew quiet as Bete and the rest of the Loki class walked in.
Bete sweeped back his shaggy silver gray hair with his hand as he entered the courtyard, his werewolf ears twitching as he glanced around, a confident, arrogant grin on his face, before putting his hand in his pocket, taking up his slouched, 'I don't give a fuck.' pose. His shirt hung loose on one side, untucked from his trousers.
"Someone care to tell me who that is!?"
He was met with silence and several people shaking their heads. Only a few people present had shared a class with Bell and those that did were scared to talk to Bete.
"Nobody gonna say anything!"
He growled before looking back at the young white-haired man sitting next to the gorgeous, emerald eyed fox princess. She was laughing and giggling as she fed him another piece of shrimp.
Haruhime was known to be quite a quiet and shy girl, she didn't have many friends and would mostly be found during her break time to be reading a book by herself. The beauty was rumoured to have turned down everyone who had tried to get close to her, yet despite her quiet nature, she was still worshiped around the school.
To see her laughing and flirting like she was, had been a shock to everyone, they couldn't help but crowd around and stare.
Even now the couple hadn't noticed the commotion they had caused around them.
"What's so special about him? I can tell just by looking at him he's a wimp without a backbone!"
Bell took another bite that Haruhime offered him, she smiled and blushed hard as he did, he gave her a laugh back, enjoying the wonderful food she had cooked. The scene before them made half the girls' hearts melt and a bunch of the young men curse with jealousy.
Tiona finally caught up with the rest of them, briefly hugging Aiz from behind to no reaction whatsoever, before walking into the scene.
She frowned, watching the silent crowd and noticing the boiling Bete.
"Jeez! What's got him so riled up?"
Looking to Aiz for answers thought the girl merely shrugged and pointed forwards.
Tiona looked, but all she saw was a happy couple sitting under a tree in the shade having a picnic.
"Huh?" She asked, confused at the situation.
"They look happy? Why is everyone staring at them?"
One of the girls next to her starts whispering to her friend.
"I heard they share a class together, do you think they know each other from outside the school?"
The other girl shrugged.
"Ohhh you mean like an old boyfriend? That would explain their closeness. You think he came here just to see her again? If so, what a romantic."
As the pair blissfully unaware of the attention they were getting kept feeding each other, now taking turns, more and more people gathered to watch them, rumors about the pair began to circulate quickly.
Bete clenched his fist before looking back. A big enough of a crowd had formed that he could not only embarrass this newbie but he could also make his claim on Haruhime.
As a shadow fell across him, Bell looked up to see an angry looking young werewolf, with shaggy silver hair, a blue lightning bolt tattoo under one eye, with silver wolf ears and a shaking with anger tail looking down at him.
Haruhime instantly recognised him and smiled shyly at him.
"H-hello Bete w-why are you here?"
Bete snorted at her.
"I should ask you Haruhime… Why are you hanging around with a loser weakling like this?"
Bell glared at him but didn't say anything not yet at least he was bitting his tongue hoping their was a reason for his bad attitude.
"Bete why do you always say such cruel things? Especially when Bell has done nothing wrong to you…"
Bete turned to Bell and glared at him
"What the fuck you looking at?!"
Bell simply smiled and stood, holding his hand out.
"Bell Cranel. You?"
Bete spat at his feet moving closer and getting up in his face.
"Oh bigger man I see? Trying to be friendly?"
Bete snorted in Bell's face.
He'd obviously approached Bell with hostile intentions, what was he playing trying to make nice, pretending nothing was wrong?
If Bete was on the receiving end, he would have slugged him, not tried to shake his hand.
"Listen here I'm not your friend and you're a cocky little shit to think otherwise!"
"Hey hey hey!" Bell desperately waved his hands back and forth. "It's like my third day in the school! I don't know how things work here! I'm not looking to tread on anyone's toes!"
"Yeah I bet! Care to explain what you're doing with Haruhime?"
"Uhhh?" Bell scratched the back of his head. "Lunch?"
Bete glared at him he didn't know if he was stupid or mocking him ever way he was slowly working his way to a beating.
"Lunch huh? Yeah it looks like it what you gonna eat her next to?"
"Huh?" The naive Bell frowned and tilted his head, not understanding the innuendo, however Haruhime grabbed her face, trying to hide her blush as the pleasurable thoughts ran through her mind.
"Are you really just that dumb? No wonder they put you with that bitch Artemis." He spat, causing Bell to frown.
"You wanna say that again!"
"What? You fucking deaf!" Bete snorted again, bringing his fists up. "You wanna go? Little bitch?"
'Artemis….'
Quicker than he expected, Bell leapt forwards with a straight punch towards Bete's chin, he leaped back not expecting him to be able to actually fight.
He jumped back a couple of pace's with a grin.
"Alright.." He jumped back and forth a few times, throwing his fists about.
"Let's do this."
Haruhime leapt to her feet pulling Bell back much to his surprise.
"Hime, what are you?"
She got between them and glared at Bete, a rare sight indeed and one neither of them were expecting.
"Enough both of you. Bete leave him alone you always do this!"
She turned to Bell with the same look. But didn't say anything…
Bete took a step back, a little shocked by the girl's sudden turn. He had always seen her as that one shy person that kept their distance and stayed out of trouble but now she was right in the thick of it.
"Okay doggo that's enough!" Someone shouted from behind it was a female voice and one that Bete seemed to know well. His hair stuck up and his face narrowed as he turned around.
"What you just call me, you amazon bitch!"
A small woman popped out by the looks of it, she looked no older then Bell but her presence was enough to make those around her cower. She seemed to walk towards them with a firm pace and yet a childish skip with every step.
"Doggo but looking at your actions you're more like a poor puppy hehe."
The man clenched his fists and yet Bell could feel a strange aura coming of the girl and it was clear Bete could too as he dropped his fists.
"Why you!"
Yet even though she had beaten him, she didn't back off. No, instead she pushed closer an evil smile gracing her face.
But Bete just turned. "Whatever I'm out of here!"
She simply waved in his general direction. "See you in class wolf boy."
With that, the crowd seemed to disperse leaving the strange girl and the two of them alone. She let out a sigh as her eyes turned to Bell who was still standing confused from Haruhimes actions.
"Soooo you're the new kid I've been hearing so much about. It's nice to meet you. My name's Tiona, what's yours?"
The tanned woman leaned forward, her short brown braided hair, tied with gold bands, dangling as she did. Her hands behind her back she stared directly into his eyes. He glanced her over, slim, no lithe would be a better word, her uniform was tighter and cut shorter than standard, but Bell had heard about amazons so he wasn't surprised. He didn't know if he should be terrified or calm by her presence. Compared to how she was before she seemed like any nice person. The sudden switch from intimidating Bete to almost bouncing in front of him was rather confusing.
"B-Bell Cranel!"
She giggled.
"Hehe, you're cute. No need to be so tense. I only act hard in front of Bete, he's a total bully but nothing I can't handle. Besides, I'm always willing to help out a friend, right Haruhime?"
The Fox stood simply nodded. "Y-yes Tiona thanks.."
She waved her hand "Yeah and friends also share so come on why are you hogging Bell-kun all to yourself?"
Haruhime narrowed her eyes. "What do you mean hogging?
"You know exactly what I mean?"
Tiona crossed her arms. A smile appeared on her face as she leaned into the Haruhimes ear.
"Look at you getting defensive, that's not like you. Still your crush on him is so obvious hehe you two make a couple."
Haruhimes face went crimson as she stood frozen.
"I-I-I…"
She failed to get her words out as Tiona turned to Bell.
"Soo Bell got a girlfriend?"
Bell gulped and shook his head.
Tiona took a step back giving a fake surprised expression
"No? Really? What a waste I'm certain more than half the girls in this school would love to have you."
She licked her lips.
"Hey, Bell, do you have the next period free?" Tiona asked, getting closer to him, pulling one arm into hers as she cuddled up next to him on the other side from Haruhime.
Haruhime felt the gentle tug on his body as the girl pulled on him, instantly grabbing the arm she was already holding.
"He's busy!" She almost shouted.
Tiona smiled inside, she'd never seen Haruhime this emotional before, the girl was always so quiet, unless she was teasing her in the changing rooms. She sighed for a moment, giving Haruhimes rack a quick jealous glance. Still, despite her envy, it was obvious that Haruhime had started developing feelings for Bell, now she had met him, she could see why.
A tiny smile crossed her lips. If making Haruhime a little jealous would give her the confidence to make a move, why shouldn't she give her friend that little push. She'd apologise and explain afterwards of course.
"What about after school?" She asked, pretending to be undefeatable.
"Ahh…" Bell scratched the back of his head. "I'd like to, but knowing Miss Artemis, I'll probably get detention again…" Bell said, trying hard not to blush considering the memories of their last few lessons.
Tiona pouted at that. "Uggghh… Miss Artemis… Booo!" She puffed out her cheeks like a small child would. Bell couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction.
"Heh… She's not all bad you know, she's taught me a lot in just the few days I've been here." He said with a smile. He knew Artemis's reputation, but he had also seen just how good of a teature she could be, he couldn't help but defend her.
The Amazon was determined now… she would find a moment Bell was free.
"Friday night tomorrow? Do you have plans?" She asked.
"Ugghhh…." Bell sighed. Hestia liked to go drinking on a Friday night, it was always a nightmare. He liked talking to Miach as she did, but every time he had to carry her home. She was the worst kind of binge drinker.
"No sorry." He shook his head. "I have to look after Hestia tomorrow."
Tiona frowned, this was getting frustrating.
"The weekend then? Surely you have some time?"
Bell rubbed his chin. "I have Sunday free I guess?"
"Perfect!" Tiona laughed and clapped her hands.
Haruhime turned her face away, hiding her frown, not happy that one of her few friends was trying to seduce the man she liked right in front of her.
"Oh!" Tiona jumped up excitedly. "Haruhime told me all about you loving hero stories! I can show you the best bookshops!"
Bell's eyes shined as he looked up at her. "Wow! Really! That would be awesome Tiona! Thank you so much!"
"I could have shown you them." Haruhime muttered under her breath as her eyes cast down and her tail flopped, motionless.
"You're new to the city right Bell-kun?" Tiona asked with another dazzling smile.
"Y-Yeah.." Bell replied. "Only been here a few days really…"
"Then there's so much to show you!" She laughed and spun around, her hands behind her back as she giggled and her braided hair bounced.
"The hero's graveyard! The bridge of heroes! The view from the wall! The market!"
"Oh let's do it Bell-kun!" She grabbed his hand with another bright smile.
Haruhime muttered a little more under her breath. She couldn't believe it! Tiona was just outright stealing him right in front of her!
"Y-Yeah…" Bell smiled up at the amazon girl, thinking she was just being friendly, it seemed to be her nature.
"It sounds like fun!"
"Yeah!" Tiona shouted, raising both their hands into the air as she did.
Haruhime gritted her teeth, wishing she was strong enough to say something, she felt like her heart was about to break.
"Yeah!" Tiona shouted again with great enthusiasm.
"It's gonna be so fun!"
"Me and Bell-kun."
A sly look crept into her eyes as she looked down at Haruhime who was shivering with a mix of anger and fear, her tail lying flat, her golden ears drooped.
"And Haruhime! The three of us, friends together!"
The shy girl's face lit up a little. Tiona was always observant and it was clear she couldn't hide her disappointment.
"Haruhime knows all the owners of the bookstores and she has a keen eye for spotting a good story. You won't find anyone better than her."
The tip of Haruhime's tail began to twitch a little. Sighing inside, she realised Tiona had been teasing her all along, she looked up as her friend gave her a wink. Giving her a small smile she spoke up after taking a deep breath to calm herself. Tiona was such a tease, always keeping the shy renard girl on her toes, she never knew where she stood with the amazon, but she had begun to realise just how kind and light hearted Tiona was.
"Y-Yes…" She took another breath as her smile recovered. "I'm sure I can show you the best bookshops Bell and most of them give me a discount now. I'd be happy to introduce you to them all."
Bell's eyes lit up upon hearing this.
"R-really you'd do that for me?"
"O-Of course.. I'd be happy to Bell."
She gave him a bright smile and her emerald eyes shined once again, her recent sadness long forgotten.
Tiona smiled seeing her friend happy and helping her out was always rewarding. Plus she got to spend a little time with Bell who she was curious to know more about.
'Guess I've overstayed my welcome. They were enjoying themselves long before I showed up.'
"So Sunday Bell… Ten o'clock, us three meet in the main square by the fountain?"
"S-Sure that works for me. Haruhime? How about you?"
Haruhime cutely put her finger to her cheek for a second to think.
"Yes. I can be there Sunday. Oh!" She clapped her hands in happiness, realising she could spend the day with Bell.
"Yes! It's not a problem!"
Her smile beamed, dazzling all who saw it.
"Great well I've got to catch up with the others. Our class is facing team Freya at dodge ball again…"
Tiona gave them a great big grin and a V sign from her fingers, before spinning around a few times with a little dance before hopping away.
"She sure seems energetic."
Bell smiled looking back at Haruhime who giggled at his comment.
"Yep she sure is. It's kinda refreshing seeing her, everyone always seems so down but never her." Haruhime smiled. "No matter what, Tiona keeps smiling."
"She seems like a nice girl, the kind of person who could be friends with anyone, but even so.."
Bell thought for a moment.
"I bet she also only lets a few get really close."
Haruhime sat down and patted the ground.
"I'm certain you two will become quick friends. Now come on We've got an hour before lessons restart and I've got teriyaki chicken bites for you to try"
"Oh.. Right…" Bell suddenly remembered they had been eating lunch. A rather delicious one he recalled, which she had been feeding him.
Still, though, despite going scarlet, he couldn't help but go back for more.
Sitting on his knees next to her, he looked up into her beautiful green eyes as she raised a bite of chicken on a cocktail stick, opening her mouth and saying "Ahhh!"
Bell opened his mouth and took a bite his mouth watering as the soft tender chicken hit his tounge and the sauce covering his mouth as he chewed.
"Mmm so good. Your cooking's the best Hime!"
She giggled and blushed at the nickname he'd given her.
"Another?"
She asked, quickly picking up another slice of chicken in her chopsticks.
"Ahh!" She said again, with a smile.
After polishing off her bento Bell felt himself yawning a little. He wasn't used to having a free period and his brain had taken in a great deal of information.
"Y-you can have a nap if you want Bell… I promise to wake you up before the next period starts."
She had slowly been moving closer to him as he ate and he didn't seem to have noticed or he had and just didn't mind.
Bell however felt bad. He had just eaten her food and was now falling asleep in her presence. Not that it was her fault he would much rather be awake to gaze and talk with her.
He tried to stop it but an even bigger yawn came, he stretched his arms and shoulder instinctively as it did.
"Hehe go on , we're meeting this weekend right. So you can make it upto me with lunch."
"Sure." Bell smiled, finishing stretching and putting his arms down behind him to support himself, unexpectedly placing his hand down right in the middle of Haruhime's tail, which happened to have flopped behind him, right under his hand as it came down.
"Epp!"
She felt a jolt go straight through her tail. Though her reaction was soon washed away by a strange wave of pleasure.
She instinctively withdrew her tail, causing it to swipe underneath Bell's hand. She felt the last half of her tail being stroked by him. She tried, but couldn't help but let out a little shudder of pleasure.
He noticed her tail being pulled away, her fur extremely soft and silky; he enjoyed how it felt on his skin. It was slightly unreal, her tail was big and bushy, but oh, so soft. Slipping out of his hand, her tail slapped the floor twice displaying its displeasure at being restrained, before falling back into a happy drift back and forth.
"S-sorry"
He spoke still looking at her face as he rubbed his hands. Already missing the feeling of her tail. A small part of him wishing he could lay down and curl up to it.
Haruhime, if nothing else, had a stunning body, gorgeous face and soft features. He blushed when he realised how close they had gotten.
He couldn't get over the fact her ears and tail twitched in such a way to reveal her inner emotions as well. It was subtle, but since getting to know her, Bell had begun to see the small signs she gave off.
As he laid down against the tree he felt it. The soft and fluffy tail brushing against his arm teasing him to grab hold and cuddle with it. However, as much as she wanted to, he couldn't bring himself to try; he had seen her reaction after he accidentally fell onto it; he didn't want to seem weird.
'Ohhh why did it have to be so soft… I bet she takes good care of it for it to be like that.'
He smiled to himself even though the hard bark was pushing into his head he was content to enjoy himself. However he was unaware of the girl's face which had become a bright crimson as she watched the boy shuffle a little.
'Ohh Bell… I've only known you a few days but…'
Her ears twitched a little as she noticed his breathing change as he finally drifted off. She giggled as he slumped a little as she slowly lowered his body onto her lap and rested her tail atop him. She looked around for a second to make sure no one was watching as she slowly ran her hand through his hair.
"Hehe I can see why people started giving you the nickname of rabbit"
"Ohhh for the love of heaven would you please just leave it Hestia!"
"NO! You lost and you're gonna pay the price this time! Don't think I've forgotten that Apollo date that was cruel even for you!"
The two teachers had been walking back from getting lunch. Hestia was already halfway through hers as they entered the school.
"I think it's fair for all your teasing! But why a date!"
Hestia crossed her arms. "Because why not, for heaven's sakes Art you've been here 8 months and not once have you bothered to go explore. You always wait for me to show you… Besides, surely you want to get to know Bell more?"
Artemis pulled her small friend to the side making sure no one was watching.
"For the last time, I'm his teacher and"
Hestia glared at her.
"And what?!" She bit back. "Worse case you lose your job? How many times have you said you hate it."
Artemis looked away. "T-That was before…"
"Before you meet Bell right. Seriously, I don't know why I'm trying to help you!"
She turned away and crossed her arms.
"You're the reason this has gotten so awkward in the first place! Making me dress up in that ungodly outfit, making me wear those those…"
She couldn't even say it was that embarrassing. Her face went red as she remembered him staring at her. The bright pink panties Hestia gave to her were haunting her even now.
"I didn't make you do anything. You were the one that fell for my trap and agreed to the dare. And as for the first time, well, I think the two of you are much closer because of it."
The tall woman sighed her friend was the biggest tease, never knowing when to drop a topic. But she was right, she had fallen for such an obvious trap and was now paying the price for it. Though her heart and mind were at odds over the idea of going on a date with her white haired student.
"Ohhh why me…"
She said looking down into the two bags. One containing her lunch and the other a more modest skirt for her outfit. She didn't even think about it when they went into the store. Hestia just handed it to her before pushing into a changing room.
"Look, it's one day. Come on, I'll treat you to drinks tonight and we can discuss it okay? It's for Bell's benefit as well."
She let out a heavy sigh and nodded.
"Okay Hestia okay… Ughh I don't want to think about it right now. I have a lesson with him in an hour…"
Hestia giggled to herself as she followed her friend.
"I'm sure he can't wait to get back and see you!"
Artemis didn't say anything, instead a small smile and faint blush crept up on her face. As she pictured his smiling face sitting at his desk.
The two were just about to reach the main building before they passed a couple of girls, one of which was giggling. Both teachers didn't pay them any attention but they were speaking openly.
"Did you see the fox princess? She was feeding that new boy at lunch."
"Wait what really? Do tell?"
Artemis came to a sudden shock causing Hestia to slam into her but it was like hitting a stone wall as she looked up confused at her friend.
"Hey what the…"
Artemis looked at her with a finger on her lips and a stern face. As she looked to the two girls
"Ohh they looked so cute together. It was like they were in their own little world. They hadn't noticed the crowd forming around them."
The girl's friend placed a hand to her mouth to stop a gasp as she looked a little confused.
"Wait, this is Haruhime we're talking about, yes? Doesn't talk to anyone bit of a bookworm?
The other girl nodded.
"Yep that one. Miss perfect herself. How the new boy managed to get close to her is a complete mystery. Though he had the balls to stand up to Bete which was so cool!"
"Really how did I miss all this!"
Her shrugged
"I messaged you to meet me at the tree. Seriously half the people passing from the gym class could see it."
To Hestia's surprise Artemis turned around and stormed off in the direction of the gym section.
"H-hey Artemis where are you going! Hey wait up!"
She had to go into a sprint to catch her up as she had been standing confused for the entirety of the girl's conversation but she couldn't understand why Art was so interested in it. Even as she tried and failed to get her to answer she could only follow behind. That was until they came to the lone tree in question and Hestia realised what was going on.
'Ohhh it had to be Bell didn't it… I forgot he and Haruhime were friends... '
Still sitting at the base of the tree was the blonde fox princess and resting in her lap was a white haired young man, obviously contentedly asleep in the girl's lap as she gently stroked his hair. Just as they had overheard, the pair were in their own little world, noticing nothing around them.
But as she looked at the two she quickly changed her tone.
"Really, really close friends apparently! Ohh did she get him to nap on her lap before me!'
However her own small bit of jealousy was overshadowed by the obvious annoyance from her friend who hadn't said anything for the last ten or so minutes.
"Hestia, who is that girl!" Artemis hissed, keeping her voice quiet.
The obvious annoyance in her voice was clear but her face was saying it all. She was in that moment annoyed and jealous.
"T-thats Haruhime...She's the girl I told you about the one that shares a class with Bell. S-she just recently put in a transfer request to join my class…"
Artemis' stare turned into a glare directed directly at the girl who was combing her students soft hair.
"H-hey they're just friends no need to get all jealous over them."
Artemis shot the death glare at Hestia
"I'm not jealous of them! I just don't want Bell to get distracted when he should be studying."
Hestia sighed. She knew that look in her friend's eyes.
"Yeah that's why you're giving death glares to an innocent fox… Seriously, I can feel the hunter in you readying your bow…"
She didn't wait for her friend to reply as she grabbed her arm and pulled her back towards the main building.
"Come-on you eat your lunch and get ready, you've got him to yourself for a couple of hours and all day tomorrow!"
Art stumbled and tripped countless times as she tried to regain her footing as she was dragged along.
"H-hey Hestia stop pulling!"
"Nope, your jealous ass needs to calm down. Leave the two love birds alone, let them have their fun."
"HESTIA!"
"Umm so soft…" He felt a strange difference from when he had originally fallen asleep. The rough bark was replaced with a soft and squishy surface but more importantly something extremely warm and fluffy laid atop of him. While his dream was nothing new his mind was perplexed by the strange comfort he now felt.
"Bell, it's time to wake up…"
A gentle voice called out to him, drawing him out of his relaxed sleep. Though he was still partially asleep and didn't want to give up the warmth.
"Yawn ughhh five more minutes"
Haruhime went scarlet as he curled into her lap, sighing as he dozed, enjoying the softness of his pillow. She tried to bring him back by moving her tail off of him, depriving him of its warmth. However, his dream-like state didn't let it go without a fight. His arms flung around it pulling it into his face as he nuzzled into it. A moan of pleasure in his voice.
"Eeep!" Haruhime couldn't help but yelp a tiny bit as he hugged her tail to his chest, nuzzling the tip with his nose.
As much as she was enjoying it and as much as it pained her to have him let go she knew they couldn't stay like this all day. So she had to try and be firm with him. At first she tried to wiggle her tail free but after that failed she had only one option.
"Ahhh! Bell you're hurting me…"
His eyes suddenly shot open with cold sweat on his face as he released the poor girl's tail. His mind taking over as he shot up only to roll away in embarrassment.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Please forgive me!"
He was on his hands and knees bowing and begging for forgiveness.
She felt a little guilty at her small lie, seeing his reaction.
"Bell!" She was rather flustered. "It's OK, p-please stand up!"
She had moved over to him, holding out her hand to help him up. While she was surprised by his actions she also couldn't deny she enjoyed his touch.
"Y-you just startled me was all, see my tail is fine…"
She flung her tail in front of him so it was touching his face causing him to look up at her. She gave him a bright smile as she continued to hold out her hand.
He peered up at her through his bangs, she looked so beautiful gazing down at him, the sun catching her side, her emerald eyes shining, while her stunning smile filled him with warmth. His breath caught in his throat for a moment.
"Come on Bell, we'll be late for class!"
"Huh but surely we have plenty of…"
The sound of the bell rang loud and clear throughout the school and Bell realised just how far he was gonna have to run to avoid another potential detention.
"I'll...I'll see you later Hime!" He cried, grabbing his bag as he took off like a rabbit that was being hunted. She just watched for a moment before she burst out giggling.
She gave his back a little wave, before turning and heading to her own class.
'Dammit' Bell thought to himself as he ran as fast as he could. Why did Artemis's office have to be so deep in the school.
His shoes squeaked on the floor as he turned the final corner. Stopping for a moment to catch his breath and tuck in his shirt before opening the door and stepping inside.
She gave him a stern look but didn't say anything as he entered her office. She looked back to her papers and placed them down, turning to face him. She crossed her legs and folded her arms, still refusing to speak.
Bell was kind of awestruck by the site, he'd never seen an angry pout look so cute before.
She'd put a longer skirt on, he noticed, but still looked utterly stunning in her outfit. Her crossed legs exposed some of her creamy thighs and her arms were slightly propping up her breasts.
"Uh…" Bell stuttered for a moment, before his head dropped. "I'm late aren't I?"
She remained quiet only tapping her hand on her arm. Seemingly waiting for something.
Bell was a clueless young man in regards to women though, completely unable to work out what she wanted.
He tilted his head in confusion.
"Uhh, Miss Artemis?"
She just turned around with a disappointing sigh as she began writing something on one of the pieces of paper.
"You could at least apologise for being late again!"
For the second time that day Bell found himself on his hands and knees apologising to a woman he'd upset.
"Ah, Miss Artemis. I fell asleep at lunch and only woke up just before the Bell! I didn't mean to be late, I'm sorry!"
"Detention after school for one hour now take your seat."
She was cold and serious as she spoke not a hint of emotion to be found as she got up and started writing on the chalkboard.
Bell sighed in his mind as he stood and took his seat. Detention seemed to be a daily thing! Not that he was really complaining though. His eyes looked up from his desk and a small smile graced his lips.
The new skirt might have been a bit longer, so she no longer exposed herself, but it was just as tight as the last one, though after that morning, Bell tried hard not to look too often.
Art however was still thinking back to that earlier scene. Annoyed that he looked so comfy and enjoyable in another girl's lap. It was poking her the wrong way and she couldn't help but turn her head back from time to time to see if he was looking at her.
She was a little disappointed to only catch him a couple of times over the rest of the afternoon. Most of the time, he was concentrating on his work, or reading from the board. Which she was happy about. He was paying attention in class more but a little part of her wanted something else. As the day came to an end and his hour detention started she felt a little bad for being so harsh to him.
He looked a little down as he looked down at his work, but when he noticed her looking at him as he glanced up at the board again, he gave his usual bright smile.
"Bell…"
She spoke clearly enough for him to hear her.
"Yes miss Artemis?" He asked, smiling again as he looked up at her.
"It's been a long day. You've worked hard for the last couple of hours… F-finish the page you're working on and come sit with me… I'll pour you a cup of tea while I check your work."
"Oh! Of course thank you Miss Artemis, a cup of tea would be really nice!" another wide smile beamed from him as he stood up, bringing his work over to her.
She smiled, getting to her feet and putting the kettle on. Her hips swaying a little as she grabbed a couple cups from the cupboard. As the water boiled she bent down to grab some teabags and sugar, having to search for a moment to find each. She'd been slowly improving her office now that she was teaching Bell in it every day. It had been more of a storage room when she moved in, she had cleared out the empty file cabinets and brought the things she needed, including a mini fridge.
She hummed to herself as she made the tea, a content little smile on her face.
Placing the cups on a small tray, she added the sugar bowl and a small jug of milk, before walking over to the sofa and coffee table in the corner and placing them down.
"Come and sit Bell." She said as she sat herself, picking up the milk jug.
"Bring your work too."
Bell stood confused holding his work. Looking at the small sofa before looking at her.
"O-over there b-but wouldn't the desk be…?"
"It's been a long day, Bell. I'd like to sit comfortably for a bit."
He gulped and nodded. "Y-yes miss…"
Slowly walking over to her carefully dodging his bag as he took a seat next to her. Though he went red as he realised just how small the sofa was. His body was just about touching hers and the small amount of heat that radiated of her body could just be about felt. She smiled as she took his work and leaned over to pour his drink before passing it to him.
"Here you go Bell.. Sorry I don't have any cakes or biscuits to go with it."
"T-thank you." He replied politely as he took his cup. "And don't worry, I don't eat many sweet things. Never have."
Bell took a sip of his tea. His body starting to relax for the first time since he entered the classroom. The soft cushions of the sofa helped him sink back. However, the thought of having Artemis so close to him left him on edge a little. But after ten or so minutes it faded and he closed his eyes briefly.
He was strangely tired for most of the latter half of the day. Falling asleep next to Haruhime didn't help much but he was feeling just as relaxed now as he had been then. Even though this was meant to be a punishment.
"Hmm I'm impressed Bell. Your writing has improved massively since your first lesson. I'm very proud of you."
Bell blushed, but as usual wasn't good at taking compliments.
"It's not that good." He muttered quietly.
She giggled a little.
"I would disagree, you're a smart man Bell. I've probably been going easy on you. I might have to start being tougher with your work."
She looked at him for a moment seeing him drifting in and out as he tried to fight his eyes. With a smile she grabbed his hand to stop him spilling his tea.
"Were my lessons that boring?" She asked jokingly.
"N-No!" Bell almost squeaked. "I'm sorr.." A big yawn hit him mid sentence, he couldn't help himself.
"Well I guess it must have been the workload huh?"
She placed her cup down as well as his before gently patting her lap.
"Go on… As sorry for being so harsh earlier…" she looked away as her cheeks started to get hot. It wasn't her first time thinking about it. Seeing him in another girl's lap made her annoyed and drew her to letting him rest on her own.
"Umm…N-no I'm fine, see fully awake not tired a little bit…"
She pouted still not looking at him before turning her head and grabbing his hand pulling him down.
"M-Miss Artemis!" He cried in surprise.
She gently rested his head into her lap before placing a finger on his lips.
"Shush Bell, just relax. You've had a long day and you've worked hard. You deserve a little rest."
His face burned as it hit her lap, but the softness and the smell of her up close were far too tempting to deny.
She kept her finger on his lips while her other hand gently played with his hair.
He couldn't deny he'd been thinking about this, wanting to indulge, he was just rather surprised at her offer. It took a moment of her stroking his hair, before he finally relaxed and accepted his situation.
'Mmm this is nice.." Haruhime might have been softer but something about Miss Artemis just felt right. His instinct was telling me to turn over and rest his cheek but he didn't want to annoy her in any way. He was comfy enough in that moment.
A few minutes passed and Bell had fallen into a faint sleep. Artemis removed her fingers from his lips and enjoyed his gentle breathing making him look even more innocent. She understood now why Haruhime had been treating him this way, it was rather nice feeling him relax on her lap as he drifted off to sleep.
'Bell…'
She placed a finger on his cheek slowly running it towards his lips.
"Artemis are you in there?"
A knock to the door made her stop and her friend's voice caused her to stop, her hand clenched for a second before she looked up.
'Why now!'
"Come in Hestia"
Hestia burst through the door, her usually energetic self. "I have SUCH an evening plann…"
She was quickly shushed by Artemis, who had a frown on her face.
She threw up her hands as if to say "why" only to see Bell resting softly in her lap. A large grin filled her face.
"I knew you couldn't resist."
Artemis turned her head away with a blush.
"J-Just don't say anything!"
"Of course. Now come on, either wake him up or lay him down. I've already booked us a table."
She looked down at him, he was deeply asleep with a slight smile on his face. That and she couldn't quite bare to wake him meant she gently rested his head on one of the sofa's pillows and let him rest.
"Leave him a note he's sure to understand. You can make it up to him tomorrow."
Hestia sighed as her friend took longer than she needed.
"Ughhhh fine I'll wait outside but hurry up will ya."
Tucking the note into his shirt pocket so he wouldn't miss it, she stroked his cheek for a second, before leaving her office and joining her friend.
"Detention huh? That's got to be the happiest I've seen someone in detention. What happened to not getting attached hmm?"
"I don't want to talk about it!"
"That's your problem, Art. You never talk about your feelings."
"Can we just get a drink already? It's been a long day, I need one."
The smaller girl nodded.
"Ohh it's gonna be more than one!"
'She's gonna be spilling all her secrets by the end of this. Hehe'
"Ahhhh!" Hestia let out a satisfied breath as she slammed her mug down.
"Hestia! You just slammed your first beer in one!"
"Yup! And I'm getting another! Drink up!"
Art looked down at her full mug and sighed as Hestia clapped and sung to try and get her to hurry up.
"Fine…" She took a large gulp, it was Friday night after all and the week had been… exhausting.
"Three two one yay! You're just getting started. Can we get two more please!"
She called out to a passing waiter who bowed and ran to the bar.
"Hehe being a goddess has its perks. Fast service, good jobs and plenty of men that want to fuck you"
"Hestia!" Artemis flushed as she said that.
"What just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's not the truth! I bet if Bell was at your feet you'd drop your panties in a second."
Artemis covered her face in shame considering what had happened that morning.
"See you're already blushing at the mention of his name. That's not including giving him lap pillows and going as far as to partially expose yourself to him."
She leaned forward, her hands holding up her head as she leaned closer to her friend.
"Are you gonna keep denying that fact till he graduates? What then? Are you suddenly gonna admit your feelings for him?"
"How many times do I have to tell you I'm not romantically interested in Bell. It's your interference that caused this situation in the first place!"
She didn't wait for the waiter to place down her drink as she grabbed it from the tray and downed it. Placing it back on the tray.
"Another!"
The waiter looked to Hestia who was just as shocked as he was before merely nodding.
"Best keep 'em coming…This might take awhile.
The waiter just nodded and once again left them alone. Hestia downed her second mug before facing her friend again.
"So you have no Issue with me going home tonight and sleeping with Bell?"
"What! No Hestia! You can't!"
Hestia crossed her arms.
"Why not, he's of age, not in a relationship and I know he's stared at my tits more times than I can count."
She watched as Artemis went into a spin, not wanting to admit the feelings she was still denying to herself, but at the same time not wanting Hestia to seduce Bell.
"Hmmm I wonder what would be the best way…." Hestia grinned as she tapped her finger on her cheek.
"Hmm come home drunk and strip down in front of him? Suck his dick first thing in the morning… Walk around pantiless till he breaks.. Just slip in naked when he's in the shower… Mmmm…."
Artemis slammed her hands down on the table. "NO!"
Luckily they were in a private booth so they're wasn't many people to hear her. But Hestia just smiled smugly.
"Then why Artemis? Come on, there has to be a reason. I won't be deprived of a potential pounding because you said no! Admit it, you're jealous!"
"I will not! He's just a decent young man and all you're doing is trying to corrupt him!"
Hestia remained firm even when her friend was starting to show cracks.
"You think I'm the only one? You saw him earlier that Haruhime girl was all over him. I give it a week before he's begging for her! And who could blame him! You saw how pretty and exotic she is, those ears and tail!"
'I fucking hate that tail!'
Though she wouldn't admit it out loud. She had nothing against the girl. She barely knew her but seeing her with Bell just pushed her the wrong way.
"Big tits, the right amount of fat in necerry places. All the boys drool at the mention of her but not Bell. You know who Bell mostly goes on about?"
"What?" Artemis asked, taking another gulp, hoping to move the conversation away from the renard girl.
"Both of you, He goes on about how pretty you both are. With her it's about what they have in common and what they did. With you it's your lessons how much he enjoys them and not wanting to wait for the next one."
"He's innocent, sure but let's not beat around the bush. He's still a boy and he has needs I've heard him on a night and it's clear what he wants."
Artemis, being a virgin goddess afterall, had no clue what she was talking about.
"What do you mean?" She asked with a furrow of her brow.
'Do I really have to give her this talk here?'
She looked to the waiter and motioned him to come closer.
"Give us five minutes. I'll call for you when we're done. Have something strong ready"
He nodded and walked away.
"Soooo….." Hestia folded her hands in front of her.
Around ten minutes later, the waiter saw Hestia waving at him and returned with a bottle of whiskey and two shot glasses. Glancing at the pair, Artemis looked like she'd bitten a lemon and her face was as red as it could be. He said nothing, simply placing the bottle and glasses down, before turning and walking away.
"And that's how it works…" Hestia said, waving her hand flippantly before reaching forwards and cracking the seal on the bottle.
Artemis was just broken at this point, her poor mind couldn't handle the information she had just been told. Hestia poured the whisky into the two glasses and passed it over to her.
Grabbing the shot, Artemis knocked it back, quickly grabbing the bottle and pouring another.
"You'll really enjoy it if you give it a try. Bell will be no different once he gets a taste he'll be hooked."
"Doesn't matter if it's me or that Renard. And trust me when I say that Renard is in with a shot. The only reason he hasn't seduced her is he's a virgin. Once he gets a taste, you gotta bet he's gonna be a ladies man if you can't tie him down."
She took a shot and giggled, "Not that it matters to me, eitherway I get to fuck him. The real question is… who gets him first… who gets a chance to make him theirs."
She took another shot.
"So come on, are you gonna admit you like him or not? Deny it if you want but you can't lie to me forever."
She watched Art knock back not just one or two but three shots before looking at her friend.
"... yes ..." It was whispered so quietly yet Hestia could still hear her as she clapped her hands in excitement.
"Ohhh I knew it. Hehe, such a naughty girl having a crush on one of your students. No wonder you had such a hard time giving him up."
"Y-y-you can't tell anyone Hestia! My job's as precarious as it is!"
"What... Nobody is gonna care... He's of age, its not against the rules Hell hermes is the fucking head master he'd probably approve."
Taking the chance to divert the conversation away from her, Artemis replied "W-what? Hermes is...f" she screwed her face up at the word, not wanting to say it out loud in this context.
"Hmmm... Since you do like him... perhaps we should rethink this date. If you don't make your move quickly, that renard girl will..."
Artemis tried to imagine such a thing and yet her worries were getting the better of her.
"I-I couldn't what if we're seen, what would people think! H-he might not even want to go with..."
Hestia gave Artemis a karate chop to the forehead.
"Stop being silly. I already told you he likes you. And this city is huge! No one's going to notice another couple on the street."
"Baka! Have you seen him.. He stands out In any situation... It's like a beacon to everyone saying look this way!"
She curled up in her chair, head in her arms. The idea of a date alone with Bell was tempting but it was to much to think about.
'Where would we go, what would we do... This city is so huge even I haven't explored it all yet..'
"He he he!" Hestia giggled!
"Oh we can plan all that! Ha ha!"
She laughed with joy.
"A perfect first date! Ohhhh... we have to get your hair done! Find you something to wear! Perhaps a little makeup! This is gonna be so much fun!"
"N-no I haven't agreed ye... Hey wait! Hestia stop pulling!"
"Let's go clothes shopping!"
"Hestia, it's half past ten and we've been drinking all night! This is hardly the time to go shopping!"
"But we need to buy you cute underwear!"
"HE'S NOT GONNA SEE THAT!"
Hestia grinned as she shook her head. "You have to make the effort, who knows what might happen?"
"NOTHINGS GOING TO HAPPEN!"
The night continued as Hestia dragged her from one late night clothing store to the next.
"Ooo this place has nice summer dresses. I'm sure we can find something in here."
The bell on the door chimed as two drunken goddesses stumbled through.
"ohh my... Ummm sorry but umm are you both okay?
"Fiiiinnnneee!"
Hestia half danced, half stumbled towards the counter, collapsing on it with a giggle before looking up at the perplexed middle aged woman who was the shopkeeper.
"My dear friend is going on a date! She needs a dress!" She slurred out.
"Ohhh umm of course but... Surely you'd prefer to be a little more ummm sober... Perhaps it would be wiser to come tomorrow morning instead...,"
The shop keeper could tell they were goddesses so she was careful with her words.
"Naaahhhh." Hestia replied. "It's fine... we need to make her look cute!"
She stood back, put a hand on her hip and pointed at the shop keeper. "It's my divine order as a goddess!" She span and pointed at artemis. "Make this goddess as cute as she can be!" She spun back, gave another pose, fist on one hip, her other hand in a V sign, her twin tail's vibrating with her energy.
'ohhh heavens this is gonna be an interesting night... Still it shouldn't be to hard...' she turned to face Artemis.
She gave a tilt of her head as she looked Artemis over. Art, despite being looked at by a woman, suddenly realised the context, being assessed to please a man. She clutched her hand to her chest and went scarlet as she twisted up in embarrassment.
"No need to be so worried.. Come I have a few ideas in mind."
"Do you know your measurements?" She asked gently, but as they had shopped earlier that week for her first outfit, Hestia quickly rattled them off as Artemis stuttered.
"Hestia, is this all really necessary... I, I haven't even asked him yet..."
"Ohhhh..." Hestia slid up next to art slyly. As she did the shopkeeper started humming to herself as she went from rack to rack, picking up a variety of dresses.
"You're actually thinking about asking him mmmmm?"
"T-that's not what I meant! I just don't see the point in all this when..."
"When...?" Hestia asked back... "You were going to say something there."
"Nghhh it's not fair, anything I say will be used against me!"
"He-he." Hestia booped her on the nose. "Yup!"
"I-I can't ask him... It's too much.."
"He-he." Hestia gave out another one of her low giggles. "Don't worry about that. I'll be sure to set it up so he asks you."
"w-wait what?"
"N-no... C-can't we just make it seem like an accident... Or anything else..."
"Dammit!" Hestia grumbled. "Spoiling my fun! I'd planned it all so well!"
Might I suggest a simpler plan..."
The store keeper spoke as she turned to the two.
"Forgive me. It's hard not to overhear your conversation..."
"It's fine, it's fine." Hestia waved her hand dismissing her concern. "If you have an idea, let's hear it!"
"Well why not just have her be a stand in... Surely if you can set up a double date, a day out shouldn't be too much of a stretch.."
"You'll be seen in a much better light..."
Hestia smiled evilly.
"As it just so happens..."
"As it just so happens... Me and Bell WERE supposed to be exploring the city tomorrow."
"And given my current state.. I surely won't be able to go with him. What a shame... If only a certain someone would fill in for me?"
Artemis couldn't deny that, she didn't drink very often and knew how to pace herself.
Hestia, however, had been slamming the beers all evening and with half a bottle of whiskey in her at this point, was certainly slurring her words.
Artemis would wake up fine as long as she had a big drink of water before bed, despite the last few shots.
Hestia however, knew a raging hangover was coming.
"Hehe well now that the finer details have been sorted... Madam if you please she has a date to prepare for Hehe.
A little wave of excitement passed through Artemis for a second, before she quickly suppressed it and followed after the shopkeeper to the changing room. She hung 3 dresses on the coat pegs on the wall next to the mirror, before giving art a smile and slipping out, closing the curtain behind her.
Artemis glanced over the 3 choices.
A frilly white one with embroidery on the chest, short sleeves with more embroidery, the skirt ran down to her knees, also trimmed. A light blue belt matching her hair tied it altogether.
The next was a pale blue one, much like her own, but tight fitting, with white and gold trim. It was a one piece, showing her shoulders and arms, the skirt was short ending at her mid thighs.
"Ohh this one's cute!" She gasped as she saw the last one.
A simple sleeveless summer dress, which hung loose, but still showed her curves. It was a pink fade, gradually reaching white as it hit the knee length skirt. A simple grey ribbon tied around her stomach, pulling the dress in. But what she really loved was the braid to go with the dress. A string of white flowers, which faded into a dark pink edging, much like her dress but in reverse. She had quickly discarded the first two dresses and put this one on first, braiding her hair, before finally turning to take herself in.
"I wonder if he'll like this one?"
'Nghhh I do hope so... "
The virgin goddess of the hunt, so used to the forest, almost as new to city life as Bell was, looked at herself in the mirror. For the first time in her life, her reflection didn't look like an almighty goddess.
She looked like a girl. A normal, everyday girl.
"A date with Bell..."
She smiled, placing a hand on her chest...
"Ohhh Bell... I can't wait..."
Hestia grinned to herself in triumph giving a small fist bump as she listened from the other side of the curtain, having crept up quietly.
"Hehe thanks you've done her a great service today."
"What did you pick, Artemis?" Hestia called outloud. "We want to see."
She took a step out with a smile on her face. Giving a little spin as she did.
"What do you think?"
"SO CUTE!" Hestia exploded, her twin tails bursting above her head as hearts appeared in her eyes.
"Ohh I can already see his face now hehe"
"He's gonna love it... And the colour matches your panties so well."
She turned to the shopkeeper.
"I don't suppose there's a chance it comes with a shorter skirt?"
"If you could wait a day or two, I could adjust it."
"Drat... No worries..."
"Well there's still a chance he'll get to see them..."
"Poor Bell not getting to see your panties all day he's sure to be disappointed a little."
Still, Hestia looked down at the skirt, it was loose and billowy, a strong breeze or her falling over might have a chance.
She started thinking of ways to get Artemis to show her panties, It wasn't like she wasn't going to spy on their date after all! She had to see every moment!
"Who knows, maybe Bell might not want to come home if you play your card right"
She giggled "You have my permission to... Care for him in my absence"
"Hestia!" She blushed and pouted knowing full well what she really meant.
"What I'm just saying is there's plenty of dark alleyways we're you can have a quick fu... Mfghhh."
Art covered her friend's mouth. There were things better not said in public
Yet as she sat on the thought.. The idea of Bell pulling her aside and lifting up her skirt. Images began to fill her head.
She remembered how she felt his eyes on her panties, the moment she became wet and pulled her skirt down. She flushed as desire crept into her mind again.
The idea was surely gonna play on her mind and she knew she was going to have to hold it in till she got home.
"Well thank you again, I'm sure we'll be back here in the near future." Hestia reached for her purse, quickly paying for the outfit Artemis was still wearing.
The shopkeeper gave them a little bow bow and wave.
The two walked to Artemis's home. Hestia holding onto her friend for support.
"You want to stay the night, Hestia?" Artemis asked as she unlocked her door.
"A sleepover with my bestie? Of course!"
However, the moment Hestia entered Artemis's apartment and sat down, she instantly collapsed and fell asleep on the sofa.
Artemis giggled at her small friend, quickly grabbing a spare blanket for her, tucking her in gently before quietly wishing her good night.
She switched off the lights in the main room and headed to her bedroom sighing with relief at her sanctuary. She pushed the door shut and bit her lip. But ignored her urges for just a while longer as she quickly hung the dress up.
She was a little ashamed of herself, seeing how wet her underwear was, again that reminded her of Bell and the experiences that morning. She shuddered gently to herself. What was it about him that made her feel this way… No man had ever… Again she shied away from the thought.
She slipped on her nightgown and tied up her hair so she wouldn't be hot while she slept. With a yawn and a slightly drunken step, she turned out the light and collapsed into her bed.
She wrapped herself up in her blanket and tried to drift off to sleep.
'Miss Artemis…Y-your panties are showing'
"Mmmpphhh!" She rolled in her bed as the memories of the morning began to hit her imagination.
She couldn't understand herself, everything was so confusing… Why… Why did she get so turned on by exposing herself to him like that? Even as the guilt of her actions hit her, her pussy began to feel wet again.
'Why...Why am I getting like this again…Ughhh I need…'
She closed her eyes and couldn't help but picture Bell's face smiling at her, that giddy goofy smile of his, his eyes shining as he did.
"Miss Artemis… Do you need me to help?"
"You…" In her fantasy, he scratched the back of his head, flustered as usual. "You look like… You're a little frustrated Miss Artemis…"
His cute innocence was enough to drive her over the edge, in her mind, she embraced him and took his lips.
"Mmmm. Bell." She rubbed her hands over her sides, pretending they were his.
Authors notes
Hello Everyone I'm alive! Work hasn't claimed me yet but it has taken up a lot of my time. But I haven't forgotten about my stories and have been itching to write for a while now. So as an apology for the lack of updates here's a nice long chapter for you all. With more to come soon, I promise that includes ktp which is next. As for this chapter I hope you all enjoy it and I'll be continuing comment returns next chapter. Hope you are all well and safe and look forward to seing you all soon. Links to my personal discord and community discord are below.
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