Chapter 9, thank you all for the views and support, not much to say this time around so enjoy!

The room that was once steamy if finally clearing up, a toweled figure makes her way out of it, Emilia had finished her shower and was now on her way back to her room. Clarity filled her head as she was in the long awaited shower, she thought about how she used Subaru to make her feel good, about how she was doing something she knew she shouldn't be doing, and that she was doing it so often, she didn't regret her actions, it's more like she was concerned of what those actions led to and why she does it….Well she does it because it feels good, that's a simple as she could put it and Subaru only adds to her pleasure...guess that's what it means to love someone she thought, she wondered if he ever thought about her when he did something like that….the thought made her shudder and she started to feel hot again…No, she said she wouldn't do it again today, these were the thoughts Emilia was having walking back to her room and once finally arriving at the door she could hear something…

Inside the room the curtains were still drawn and the smell of Emilia and her adventures were still present, but on the bed there was something new, Rem and Subaru were there going at it so absorbed in their own pleasure that they were oblivious to Emilia who had entered the room and saw the scene unfold...Emilia's heartbeat seemed to skyrocket then stop completely, in all her time enjoying herself and thinking about Subaru she completely forgot about Rem and their complicated relationship. The clothes of Rem and Subaru were scattered across the floor, Subaru was standing up while Rem was on her hands and knees on Emilia's bed, the two were facing the other way so they didn't see the flushed, silver haired half elf. She was conflicted, the feeling of arousal, frustration, and….pain? Or sadness? It's something of both, back when Emilia had first caught them she felt something similar but at the time she couldn't understand it but, now that she knew she loved Subaru and now her knowledge of sex has expanded.

Rem's moans filled the room as the noise of slapping was also there, Emilia was shocked along with confused, her "studying" hasn't gotten around to that part.

[Emilia] "Su-Subaru?..."

[Subaru] "Emilia?! Uh, hey, i-it's not what it looks like…."

[Emilia] "What are you doing with Rem-San?"

[Rem] "Hi Emilia-sama, Rem is sorry for dirtying your sheets, please allow Rem to clean them afterwards."

[Subaru] "How are you being so calm about this?!"

[Rem] "I thought Emilia-sama was okay with Rem being Subaru-kun's second wife."

[Emilia] "Um….This is a reeeeeally conflicting situation right now….My heart hurts right now, and….can one of you tell me….what you were just doing right now?..."

[Rem] "Rem and Subaru-kun were having sex!"

[Emilia] "oh….so that's what sex is….."

[Subaru] "This is really awkward….I feel like I should talk to Emilia…"

Subaru had already started putting on his clothes back on while Rem had covered herself in the wet covers. Subaru finally slipping his shirt on saw the small tears in Emilia's eyes, he could see that even she didn't know why they were there, his self loathing took a dive even lower than it already was, he had pushed his own selfish desire onto her without thinking if she would even accept it. Subaru saw himself in her glossy eyes, he could see the shame that his face held and the confliction that filled his head, he wanted to help her and all he can see right now is the pain he is causing. In a quick move Subaru moved in and hugged the toweled Emilia, she felt the warmth of his body and the beat of his heart, the embrace that he locked her in shook Emilia to her core, she shuddered at first but then stood there motionless with the tears that were once in her eyes gone. Emilia could feel Subaru's "I'm sorry" through the hug, Rem had sat there on the bed motionless fearing that Subaru would have to choose between the two, she knew she was his number 2 and if it came down to it, it would be Emilia.

[Subaru] "I-I'm sorry…."

Subaru had pulled away with his hands till on Emilia's shoulders, staring her in the eyes conveying his feelings. Turning around Subaru had faced Rem who's eyes lit up with anticipation, any bit of sexual tension in the room dissipated, this was a matter between the hearts. Now in front of Rem Subaru lifted up her chin and gave her a small kiss, the same emotion that Emilia felt, Rem felt as well, the feelings of his self pity and sorry ness all transferred through his kiss.

[Subaru] "I'm sorry….Both of you, I'm sorry…I love both of you, mainly to Emilia I'm sorry, I know Rem was okay with this since the beginning but I wasn't being fair to Emilia, this is my fault for being selfish, please both of you, just let me go….I'm not worthy of your love…"

With a small bow of his head Subaru began to walk of the room not before flashing a fake, shiny toothed smile at the two worried and concerned woman in front of him, it was just to make them not worry about him but they could see the shame in his face as he tried to hide it. Walking out the door to his room Subaru fell into a big depression, entering his room he locked his door, something he never seemed to do, back in Emilia's room, Rem and Emilia stood there in silence, both of them didn't know how to feel so they just felt empty. Of the two of them Rem felt the worse, she always felt that she pushed her love on subaru and that he truly didn't love her but only felt bad for her, even though that thought that might be true she still accepted it because it was her hero finally loving her back, but not it's different, she was the reason Subaru felt so bad right now, and she was the reason Emilia had to learn all this stuff.

[Emilia] "Rem-san….what do we do?"

[Rem] "My apologies Emilia-sama, this is my fault, allow Rem to clean up here."

[Emilia] "oh...ok, Rem-san why do you look like you're about to cry?"

[Rem] "Please do not worry yourself with Rem, please change and allow Rem to clean up…."

Rem was fighting back her tears, she knew that she had to make a decision of either leaving Subaru or making him completely hers, but she knew that Subaru loved Emilia first and that he wanted her happiness, like Subaru Rem thinks low of herself too, and now she just wants Subaru to be happy.

[Rem] "I-I'm so, so sorry Emilia-sama…."

[Emilia] "Eh, do-don't cry, it's okay!"

Rem's tears had now began to fall and her self hate came out, Emilia's maternal instincts came out, it happens whenever she sees someone she cares about upset, she began to walk over to Rem who had already dressed herself, Emilia pulled her into a small side hug which made Rem cry even more, the thought of the person she was hurting a lot was showing her compassion really hit her, Emilia still a bit conflicted about the whole situation didn't want to just leave a crying girl like that, they both needed a big talk with each other.

[Emilia] "Shh, it's okay Rem-san, don't cry, I'm not mad at you…"

[Rem] *Sniffle* yo-your not?"

[Emilia] "To be honest I forgot about you and Subaru's relationship, and it's because of your relationship that we are here today, and since that time I've had bad and good days, but if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have had the best day of my life, the day I could finally understand what love meant! So in a way I have to thank you!"

[Rem] "Emilia-sama is too kind….but I don't want to put you and Subaru-kun in a position like this, so I'm willing to give up on Subaru-kun for Emilia-sama."

[Emilia] "Eh! Wait...I'm still new to this and I know this situation is not normal but….I know Subaru loves you and you love him so I can't take that away from you."

[Rem] "No, it's Rem who is taking away Subaru-kun from Emilia-sama, I want him to be happy and Subaru-kun always said that Emilia-sama was his number 1."

[Emilia] "Rem-san calm down….I love Subaru too, and I know you love him as well, and Subaru loves us both, it would be wrong to make him choose between us...I need some time to think about this…"

[Rem] "As you wish...but please let Rem clean this place up, I will have you new sheets in a while."

[Emilia] "Yes...sorry about the mess…"

Rem went on to clean up the room and replace the sheets while Emilia went out to the garden to clear her head, Subaru on the other hand was in his room wallowing on the bed, he truly hated himself here and he didn't want to show his face to anyone, these next two days he doesn't plan on appearing. Falling asleep Subaru reflected on the past days events, he really can't get away from suffering, but this isn't about him right now, right now he needs to think about how to fix this...No, enough with his pride, the only thing he can do is give up and hope Emilia is okay with it….

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[Rem] "Subaru-kun are you in there?"

[Subaru] "..."

[Rem] "Hmph, It's not nice to avoid the people you love for two days."

[Subaru] "..."

[Rem] "I've seen Subaru-kun out to bathe but every time you see Rem or Emilia-sama you run back to your room and lock it, it's really hurtful."

[Subaru] "...Sorry….."

The time for Subaru to leave was here, in the two days leading up to this Subaru had locked himself in his room becoming the loser he was back in Japan, Rem would bring him food and leave it at his door which only made Subaru feel worse about himself, was he making a bigger deal out this than it what it is? Well due to his self hatred he didn't see it that way, he loved Rem and always ignoring her made him feel worse and he didn't even have a reason to ignore her, he was completely resolved in his own hate. Suddenly his locked door flies open and he could see that it was more like it was broken down, there stood Rem and a bit behind her was Emilia, Rem had a pouting face while Emilia looked on in concern.

[Rem] "Subaru-kun please forgive me, but you were being unreasonable."

[Emilia] "Yeah Subaru, you are being too much of a blockhead!"

[Subaru] "...who even says blockhead anymore…"

[Emilia] "Subaru, you need to stop being like this, it's not nice to Rem-san who has been worried about you since you locked yourself in here."

[Rem] "Emilia-sama has also been very sad since Subaru-kun has left her alone, we understand that Subaru-kun is upset with himself but it's not alright to be cruel to your lovers!"

[Subaru] "That wasn't my intention…."

[Emilia] "You can't always hate yourself so much, Subaru, you're upset because of me right? Well you shouldn't be, after some thought...I'm sorta okay with the idea, it's still all new to me so please stop being like this….you wasted 2 whole days sulking in your room when you could have been with us and help make this work! We should all just get along, so while you are gone me and Rem-san will get along and try to make this work!"

[Subaru] "...heh, Emilia-tan is so cute….I'm sorry to both of you-" suddenly Rem had flicked subaru on the forehead grabbing the attention of the two, she had a small frown but you could feel the happy atmosphere around her.

[Rem] "When Subaru-kun apologizes don't much, it begins to lose meaning, and Subaru-kun has nothing to apologize for, If anything Rem should be apologizing for putting you through this situation, if Rem hadn't pushed herself on Subaru-kun then you wouldn't have had to go through all this…"

Subaru was at loss for words, his instincts told him to apologize and fall into an even deeper depression but, after hearing what Rem had to say it would be wrong to do so. Subaru reached up and pulled the somewhat sad girl into his arms, Rem was happy to finally feel his embrace after so long, Emilia who was on the sidelines and not wanting to feel left out of Subaru's semi official harem, leaned in and wrapped her arms around Subaru and Rem. This is nice, is what Subaru thought, the feeling of having his two closest loved ones with him made him feel safe and loved, he would give anything in the world to make this last.

[Subaru] "You're right, this is dumb, from now on I will live up to the person you guys fell in love with!"

[Rem] "Yay! Now give Rem a kiss!"

[Emilia] "um…I want one too…"

Subaru gave a small chuckle as he locked lips with Rem, it was a long tender kiss, Emilia who had been watching began to heat up in anticipation, once Subaru finished with Rem he turned to Emilia who was there waiting patiently with a red face, Subaru also pulled her into a long passionate kiss which made her shudder.

Today was the day that Subaru needed to go to the capital and although he hates himself for wasting the two days beforehand, he was happy about the outcome, he didn't have to worry about whether or not his relationship with Emilia and Rem would work, all he needed to do was be a good boyfriend and even that so far he hasn't managed quite well. Subaru was packed and ready to go, Emilia had already done her mother like worry and gave Subaru a reluctant okay, this trip should go smoothly but the only problem currently is Ram. She had earlier said that she would endlessly hate Subaru and he understood why but now that he will be with her for nearly two weeks he only feared what might come next. Ram had killed him in the past with little hesitation so he wouldn't be surprised if it happened again, but he wanted to avoid dying at any cost.

[Subaru] "Well I guess this is goodbye...I'll miss you both…."

[Rem] "Hmmm, it's going to be lonely without Subaru-kun."

[Emilia] "It really is, are you sure you have everything? You didn't forget anything?"

[Subaru] "What are you my mom? And that's why I need you two to get along and be there for each other, by the time I come back I want both of you to be best friends!"

[Rem & Emilia] "Hai!"

[Subaru] "See you are already saying the same things, but please don't feel so bad without me, I'll be back as soon as I can!"

Striking his signature pose Subaru flashed his shiniest smile at the two which made their hearts flutter, maybe they loved him more than they should but they didn't care, Emilia was the first to act on her feelings pulling Subaru into a hug and a kiss. Ram looked on from the carriage, Rem was next but when Subaru tried to hug her she backed away shocking Subaru.

[Subaru] "What happened? Are you okay?"

[Rem] "Nee-sama is watching and she would surely be upset if she saw us kiss."

[Subaru] "*Loudly* Oh no! I left something in my room, Rem would you please come help me find it?"

[Rem] "Ha-hai!" Walking into the mansion and away from the door Subaru pulled Rem into a hug and kiss, they stood there embracing each other and battling their tongues before they realized to much time had pass, walking back the flushed face duo saw the nearly emotionless Ram who was still waiting in carriage stare at them, Emilia had been waiting outside for the two to return and once she saw them made her way to them.

[Subaru] "Ahem, sorry for making you wait, so this is it."

[Emilia] "Yes it is...please be safe Subaru, don't get into any trouble…"

[Rem] "Yes what Emilia-sama said, it would be best if Subaru-kun came back healthy and fine!"

[Subaru] "Alright I get it, I'll be safe, you should really be worried about Ram, she has been staring daggers at us since we came back…"

[Rem] "I've been talking to nee-sama and she said she wouldn't do anything to Subaru-kun."

[Subaru] "That's a little reassuring."

[Emilia] "I don't quite trust Ram-san either but as long as subaru doesn't do anything to provoke her we should be fine."

[Subaru] "Yeah that's probably true, speaking of which she probably wouldn't like me to keep her waiting….please you two don't worry about me and be nice to each other!"

[Emilia] "Yes you should probably go now, please be safe subaru, I love you…."

[Rem] "Yes like Emilia-sama said be safe, Rem also loves you too!"

With an excited smile Subaru said he loved them too and made his way to the carriage, Subaru tried talking to Ram but she stayed silent and as the carriage rode off Subaru kept waving goodbye to his two lovers. The capital was about a 2 day ride, it was around morning time when Subaru and Ram had left the mansion and it has been 2 hours since, not a single word was shared between the two, it was deadly silent.

[Subaru] "So….do you want to talk?"

[Ram] "..."

[Subaru] "Cool…..I see, well I'll just stay silent then…"

And so the ride continued in silence, subaru tried to get some sleep and began to doze off, the day moves on, many hours pass as Subaru tries to sleep, soon it was night time and they still had nearly a day to make it to the capital, outside the capital was a small town but it was too far for them to reach it on this day. Without words Ram had stopped the carriage at the side of the path in order to set up a small camp, Subaru picked up on this and began to unload a little bit of cargo in order to set up the tents while Ram had started on the fire.

[Subaru] "ahem, so Ram, do you really hate me that much?"

[Ram] "..."

[Subaru] "It really sucks when you don't talk to me, it always sucks when the people you care about hate you."

[Ram] "...Shut up Barusu….."

[Subaru] "Aha, at least I got you to say something to me, that's a win in my book" The sun had finally fallen and the world around them was becoming darker with the exception of the starry night and the fire that Ram started. Subaru had set up the tents with two separate ones parallel to each other.

[Subaru] "Even if you don't want to talk to me, I want to talk to you, if you can tell me what I can do for you to stop hating me then we can move on from this whole thing."

[Ram] "..."

[Subaru] "I probably shouldn't be provoking you but it kinda hurts me to know that you truly hate me."

[Ram] "...Stop talking….."

[Subaru] "No, I know what I did was wrong but you were the first person at the mansion to be nice to me...you helped me a lot more than you would know and I am forever grateful for that...so when I know that I caused you a lot of trouble it really-"

[Ram] "Barusu!...seriously….if you continue….."

[Subaru] "No Ram, you need to talk to me and tell me what's wrong so I can fix it!"

Suddenly Ram jumped at Subaru tackling him to the ground, they tumbled for a bit until she overpowered him coming out on top with her hands on his shoulders pinning him down to the ground, Subaru was in shock, is she about to kill him?...In all honesty if she did kill him, it would have been easier to process than what did just happen. Looking duo at Ram Subaru could see her red cheeks seem even more red, her face had a look of conflict and frustration, he was at a lost for words, he was powerless in this situation...but Subaru couldn't sense any intent to kill or malicious behavior, in fact he couldn't read her at all….Ram leaned down and planted a kiss on his lips, the shock took over his body as her unexpected action made its way to his head, her lips were soft but there was a hardness to her kiss, one of regret and shame.

[Ram] "Ugh! I told you to shut up! Barusu is an idiot who never listens!"

[Subaru] "Ram….."

[Ram] "Ram has been trying to hold herself back this whole time but you kept pushing me! Ever since the day you had sex with Rem her emotions for you had transferred to me! Ram tried to convince myself I hate you in order to fight them but they are just too strong and soon they became my own feelings! And now Ram has disgraced herself and my sister, if you just kept quiet Ram could have fought these feelings but the more you tried to talk to Ram and tell me you cared for me I finally snapped and just needed you!"

[Subaru] "Ram…..I-"

[Ram] "This is all your fault Barusu!"

With a sharp scream Ram turned back and ran into her tent shutting the curtains leaving a confused and conflicted Subaru behind, he never really thought of Ram in that way except of the first time he met her, and now that this whole new situation was brought to light he knew that it would only get more complicated from here….

And, scene! Onee-sama makes her debut, we are getting close to meeting some of the other best girls and I'm excited to write about it, sorry to tell you guys like this but no lolis, as you can see I skipped over Beatrice, I don't know if Anastasia counts as a Loli but I'll see what I'll do there, as always I hoped you enjoy, leave a review if you want and see you next chapter