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Naofumi POV

My heart.. it's beating so fast...so this THAT feeling

Flashback 21 years ago...

"Now Naofumi, one day you'll meet a girl and she'll make your heart race" said the woman. Her hair was shorter and black. She was middle aged but I knew that face anywhere. She was In the kitchen making omurice for me.

"Oksan, does your heart still pound when you see Otosan?"

"There are times when I see your father and the whole world seems quiet. The room is void of all other persons and sound. I only see him and he only sees me. Time doesn't move and our souls are intertwined. It feels like my heart could jump out of my chest."

"Ew mom, I don't know about all that. The girls in my class are gross. Miyoko-chan eats her boogers and Fukuoka-Chan licks the glue. Girls are gross. I'll never fall in love!"

"We will see dear, nothing is certain in life but love is unexpected. Yosh! Time to eat!"

Present

I always thought my mom was being a sappy woman when it came to love as I got older. But at this very moment, that memory, and seeing Raphtalia now, I understand what Okasan said wasn't just an over exaggeration. When my eyes met hers, my whole perspective changed and the ballroom was empty,

Where's the music? The people? Even the lights? It's dark but Raphtalia isn't. She's glowing. Around her is this yellow golden hue. She's so bright and so beautiful.

"Master? Are you okay? You're awfully flushed, shall I get you something to drink? If you wait a second I'll get you something. What would you like?", said the golden goddess.

No I don't want anything to drink. Why aren't these words coming out of my mouth? Don't walk away, I don't think I can contain my feelings for you any longer Raphtalia. We need to leave this party. I have to hold you in my arms at least once before I go.

As she turned to walk away I grabbed her by the wrist.

"Raphtalia! We have to leave. Now." I said, that came out soooo smooth Naofumi, good job She looks really confused and worried.

"Ma-master is something the matter?"

Raphtalia POV

Why does he have my wrist so tight? He looks off, I don't understand, oh no! Could he be leaving? Does he feel some kind of pull back to his world. I'm not ready.

"As you wish Master. Let's go." I said looking him in his eyes. Mine holding back tears and his full of, hope, and happiness? Where did that come from? I've known this man for 5 years Never have I see those eyes, but I'd love to get lost in them.

I quickly followed behind him the best I could I mean really, I knew these shoes were not practical. He was in such a rush. I was confused as to where we were going.

Why are we back in the upper east wing? Our rooms aren't even here. They are in the west west wing. This is where the church of the hero's garden is, why come here?

No one POV

The doors to the gardens were unlocked. Naofumi, not letting go of Raphtalias hand, opened the door and pulled her inside. He quickley turned around facing her. Their faces so close. Raphtalia blushed her face only slightly to the right of her masters cheek as he leaned forward to close the door behind her and locked it with a "click" sound. Her heart was pounding already from his proximity not to mention his smell was permiating her nose. All her sense were full of Naofumi,unknown to him though.

If she kisses him now... would she get pregnant???? Her dad always said if she kissed a boy she'd get pregnant and she wasn't allowed to do so until she was 30. He was so serious and right now she's only 23. But to kiss Naofumi even if he was leaving would be worth it. Even if he left her world she'd raise her child knowing that his father was the mighty shield hero, savior of the world. She won't mention the possible pregnancy thing. It'll worry him and freak him out.

Naofumi finished locking the door and looked down to see how close he was to Raphtalia. Her eyes wide in shock and her breathing rapid, not to mention her red face.

Well I better do this now, he thought.

"Raphtalia there's something I'd like to discuss-"

Before he could finished his sentence, two soft hands reached up and cupped the sides of his face...

"Gomen, but I...", she said leaning in.

Naofumi stood there wide eyed as she closed her eyes and bright her lips to his. They were warm and soft. She moved her lips slow against his. He inturn closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around her waist and felt the smooth skin of her back. Her tail flicked slowly to each side making a soft noise as it went back and forth. Naofumi was slowly losing himself in this kiss. He pulled her closer to him pressing her body into his more and deepening the kiss. He brushed his tongue around her lips in the kisses causing her to open her mouth. She gasped when his tongue entered. His hands on her back held her so tight. They felt so warm on her cool skin. One hand slipped lower on her back till it was right on the top of the right side of her butt. Naofumi, slowly losing control, gave her ass a little squeeze earning him a moan from the Demi-human.

"Mhmmm", she moaned. Suddenly aware of what was happening made a slightly different noise right after..

"Eeep!!", she backed away and looked at Naofumi his eyes slightly confused, she immediate bowed, and started apologize.

"Gomen! I'm so sorry master! I couldn't control myself! I will accept any form of punishment"...

"Raphtalia...look at me"

Hesitant to look, she looked up from her bow and he said, "I brought you here for a reason... it was to tell you that well..."

"You're leaving...don't worry about us master we will be be fine. This world owes you so much and you deserve to be happy. I will miss you."

"Not exactly my dear...I brought you here to tell you that well.. I know I'm human and your Demi human but that doesn't matter and I know people will say a lot about this, but I don't care. I've never cared what the people of this world thought except you and yeah well.. do you understand?"

"Naofumi-sama I do not..."

"Oh right", he said backing up and scratching the back of his head, "you see, I love you Raphtalia..."

To be continued...

EEEKKKKK omg this was so much fun to write what to do next hmmmmmmm! Thanks for reading and the comments thus far! Y'all rock!!

Sorry for the typos and such! Still learning!