Okay I'm FINALLY back and once again I sincerely apologise to those of you for the sad news I dropped in the last chapter's authors note. I probably should've kept that silent for another chapter or two, but since each chapter is longer hopefully it'll seem like it's a fair trade off. So far I'm happy to see you all enjoyed this story that much that you'd want a sequel. It still surprises me how many new people are following and favoriting this one over my others considering I've put more content into those and had them around longer. Not sure if this story was something that was really needed or what, I know I still want to see more stories of the main cast and especially Rachnera and Lala solo pairings. As for the second addition to this story, might do it once I finish the Lala X Kimihito one which I'm still thinking of a title for. If you guys have any ideas pm me or leave possible titles in your reviews along with whatever you think of this latest chapter. Also got the idea for an OC and Oct the Scylla story out of nowhere that would be far lighter for my usual standard, but that's for another time wayyyy farther down the road. Also this chapter might switch in mood a few times but honestly I wanted to perk it up a bit from the last few chapters. Felt I made them too depressing but necessary for them to grow closer to each other. Well longer authors note than last time, and sorry once again for any delay. Hopefully your all reading this before the New Years. And if not it'll be in the second to third week of January depending on my amount of writing time. Well I've rambled enough. Drop a review. Let us begin.

Ah ps, new cover art shortly before this chapter is up will give a hint for chapter 19! Keep and eye out!

Also once more I'll just say this, I will NEVER let a story die. Ever. Even if it takes me two months to update, I'll always keep them going until their finished.

Okay I know this is now February, I usually write the authors notes first whenever I do a new chapter so that's why there was the mention of January at best. Sorry again, expect the next chapter by Mid to late March. Hopefully I can keep the promise to you all.

Rachnera had been a little quiet today, more so since their beach trip a few days ago. It actually made Kurusu nervous for her, she had seemed fine when they returned but the morning after she hadn't been as outgoing with anything. True she was more of a homebody but even just them being around each other...something felt off.

She did try to hide it though by smiling widely when she was near him or if he did something nice, but she wasn't as great as she thought at playing it off. Kurusu had seen through it but didn't make any comment about it yet, he wanted to see whether it would go away or increase, in which he would talk with her about it, like he had before.

Kurusu sighed, he knew it must've had something to do with what happened with those three assholes when they were leaving the beach. He looked back up and took in his surroundings, feeling unsatisfied with himself.

Kurusu was currently in the living room, he'd just finished folding some laundry fresh out of the dryer when he saw one of the outfits he'd bought for Rachnee on their first time out. He smiled vaguely as he recalled her dragging him into the dressing room and shook his head at the utter ridiculousness of that trip. But then again he had given her a great dinner that night in response to the way she had been treated by other Demi humans and human alike while walking, in order to cheer her up.

He knows what he has to do now, just like when he had to do this sort of thing to help her before. Kurusu outstretched his arms and cracked his neck a little before deciding he would talk with Rachnee just after putting his clothes away and delivering hers.

'I just have to reassure her is all, she'll get through it. Just like when she got those ignorant stares and I helped her then, I can do it this time. And it'll mean more since we're together.' Kurusu thinks with a determined look on his face which wasn't overly serious but different from his usual blank or caring look depending on if Rachnee were near him. Kimihito began piling the laundry back into the basket folded this time, making sure to put the towels on top because they didn't really need to be sorted.

Rachnee's things were on top of the few shirts and pants this load had and satisfied they were taken care of, he left the living area. He walked through the house carrying the laundry in it's basket and headed towards their room when he heard a sound of something possibly breaking and a very faint "Shit!" His eyes widened and he got to the door with a quicker pace than before.

'What the hell? Did she get hurt?!' He thought frantically as he knocked thrice on the door first and called into her. "Hey Rachnee! Are you alright? Do you want me to come in?" There was silence for about 4 seconds and Kurusu was readying to enter just before Rachnera responded by opening the door and peeking her face through, but not coming out or allowing him in. At first Kurusu got worried by the odd behavior but the more he studied her face the less anxiety he felt and instead got a growing sense of curiosity.

Her six Ruby colored eyes looked happy surprisingly, which actually made him pause because he hadn't been expecting them to look like that. At first he thought she might've just been trying to keep something from him, but he dismissed the thought the longer he stared at her face, studying it. He could tell that this wasn't like the other times she tried to seem like her usual self, like at the beach. No, this was genuine happy, and he found himself feeling relieved that he was seeing that on her face once more.

Kurusu could also see that her cheeks were red for some reason, but not as if being caught doing something bad, more embarrassed at being caught doing something. Almost like the time he'd seen her face when he made that double dinner and she showed him afterwards that she'd crafted a set of lingerie for him to see and enjoy. Could that be what she was doing now? Making something lewd to cheer herself up? It didn't disturb him a bit, after all they weren't very reserved in their relationship aside from the obvious act which would break them from each other. In fact it actually brought him from his low mood and gave some humor to brighten his thoughts.

'If it's what makes her happy I guess I should prepare myself for some kind of lewd surprise attack or something later on. Knowing her she'll probably do it just before bedtime to tease me.' He thought and a light smile crept it's way onto his face as he finally heard her reply to his call with her usual sweet voice.

"Oh I'm fine honey, just knocked over a glass. I'd uh, rather you not come in just yet, I'm doing...something private."

He cocked his head slightly to the left in both curiosity and confusion but decided he would just let it pass. He held up the basket of laundry for her to see and told her "Well in that case I'm going to leave this outside the door, and go check what we have in the fridge for dinner. Is there anything in particular you'd like me to make?" he asked kindly but her words actually made his jaw drop a bit.

"Actually honey...I was thinking that maybe you and I could go somewhere tonight? I kinda want to get out for a bit, if that's alright?" She asked, clearly trying to take any attention from whatever she was trying to hide, but Kurusu wasn't bothered in the least by the misdirection. In truth he was finding himself more happy because if Rachnee had been trying to keep up a facade of happy, she certainly wouldn't have tried this. No this was genuine as the happiness he'd seen in her eyes when she opened her door, and he felt better knowing that.

"Sure! That'd be great, I could use some time out of the house too. I'm sure you and I could find a place to go to, plus we could have a nice stroll as well? Sound good?" He asked Rachnera in a less stressed and now more cheery voice, waiting for her response. She smiled warmly at him and replied with a grateful tone which seemed off but he didn't think much of it because of how happy she seemed.

"Thanks Honey, I would like that very much. Just tell me what time you think we should leave, because I need about another half hour to finish this up and I know we just had lunch. What suits you?" She asked him with abtilt of the head and Kurusu scratched the back of his as he thought about it. 'What time would be best? Does she want to do it when the sun starts going down or?' He decided to ask her what she would prefer first and try to build on it from there.

"Well were you thinking of a late night walk or did you want to be in the sun for it? Neither bothers me, just wanted to know what kind of date your wanting here." He finished and suddenly Rachnera had a mischievous smirk on her face and decided to tease him a bit. "Oh? So this is a date now Honey? My my, looks like I'll have to dress extra special tonight." Rachnee flirted still in the doorway but Kimihito was quick to flirt right back at her.

"It doesn't matter if it was a date or not, you'd look beautiful either way to me Rachnee. I just thought I might make you happy if I called it that. Seems like it worked." He smirked slightly back to her and Kurusu could see that her face flustered with redness in a cute and clearly embarrassed way before she gave him one of those carefree and genuine laughs of hers. The kind that could melt any bad or glum mood he might be feeling at the time, but since he was already happy for her change in demeanor it did more than that. It lit up his entire day, completely burning away those sad but determined thoughts from before.

"You always know just what to say to me don't you Honey? If I weren't so busy I'd tie you up and cuddle with you for a few hours before our date, but I guess it'll have to wait till afterwards..." Rachnee trailed off, both looking mildly frustrated but also excited at the same time. In Kurusu's mind a thought quickly flashed across his mind: 'Just what are you planning my little spider? Hopefully nothing illegal or else Smith might pop out of nowhere like she always does and start asking questions. But I'll trust Rachnee...for now. Worst case is I get a couple of large nosebleeds, hopefully.' Before She could go further on Kurusu began stretching his back and decides to leave Rachnera to whatever she was working on in their room, no doubt he would probably be seeing it later tonight.

"Well I won't bother your private work, or whatever you might be doing in there. As for time we could play it by ear worst comes to worst. I'm gonna do a bit of cleaning, don't take too long Rachnee." He smiled and quickly pecked her on the cheek which made her go even redder with surprise, all six of her ruby eyes getting wide for a moment as he began to walk away. She smiled as she thought 'He's teasing Me, I'll be dammed. I'm definitely going to have to get him back for that. Well at least he's letting me finish my work, it would've ruined the surprise too early.' Rachnee then thought gratefully for the turn of luck, and closed the door to resume her new sets of clothes. One for public outings which she plans on wearing tonight, and the other for private viewing pleasure which also will be worn tonight.

On the other side of the house and almost oblivious to the mischievous and devious planning taking place in his room, Kurusu was thinking about where they could go together for dinner. For some odd reason his thoughts kept coming back to that extraspecies cafe he and Rachnee went to with Smith on their first outing, even though he knew that last time she hadn't had such a great time because of all the started and the food as well. He didn't want to risk making her unhappy by taking her there, but he still couldn't get the place out of his head no matter how hard he tried. 'The hell's up with that? Maybe I should talk to someone... I know! I could call Smith, she can recommend a place!'.

However what stopped him was the possibility of Smith intruding in on their date night, but then again maybe if he explains why he wanted to be alone with Rachnee Smith would understand and leave them be. It was worth a shot either way, because even if she did decide to observe them while eating away at her own table it wouldn't bother them too much. Plus Smith really

Kimihito reached fo the phone and dialed Smith's cell number that she'd left on a business card back when she first approached him about joining the program, even when he hadn't originally volunteered. But because of that fateful day he got to meet a person he cares about very much no more than a week later. He figured he owes Smith for this one. He waited a few rings, hoping she wasn't asleep though no normal working person would be sleeping at this time of day. Then again Smith could be lazy at times, or it could be her day off. After all he doesn't know her work schedule, but he does remember her always saying she's overworked and underpaid.

'C'mon Smith pick up! Please be awake, I need your help here!' He thinks as he hears the earpiece ring once again before it's answered. He gives a sigh of relief as he hears a voice groggily respond on the other end. "...Hello?" To Kurusu she sounds tired and he felt a small pang of guilt for waking her up, it was definitely her day off. He shook his head quickly and replied "Hey Smith, it's me Kimihito."

Her voice lightened up a bit though he could still hear the slight amount of annoyance in her tone when she immediately responded. Perhaps she thought that something was wrong. "Oh hello Honey, hows everything going? Must be important if your calling me on my day off..." She trailed off and Kurusu was quick to respond. "Sorry about that, didn't know you were off. Everything's good actually, but I wanted your help with something. You don't have to come here or anything, just want your thoughts on where I might take Rachnee out tonight."

Smith's voice came back surprised over the phone "Really? So you two are going on a date? Interesting, well what did you have in mind?" She asked and K Kurusu replied a little frustrated. "That's the thing, I'm not exactly sure where to take her. We're supposed to be going out for dinner and both of are gonna take a walk together, but I don't know what place we should eat. For some reason I keep thinking about that place you Rachnee and me all went to but I remember she didn't enjoy it much."

To his surprise Smith's voice started getting faster when she spoke again. "Actually now that you mention it I had a word with the manager of the place after you two left for home. I informed him about who I was, my occupation and what I deemed necessary for his restaurant to improve it's credentials as a interspecies serving one as well. He hadn't been known about the few things his kitchen not producing that might put some off from going there. He understood immediately and made a few changes to not only the dishes but also the set up of the place for larger species as well. I tink it'd be a good idea to try it out again, might perk her up that things changed for the better."

Kurusu thought about what she had said and felt an odd sense of anticipation at her words, and found himself liking the idea more now that he knew it would definitely be different from last time. "Really? Thanks Smith, now that I know that I think I know where I'm taking her first. Thank you so much, I owe you one for this!" He thanked her, grateful for the more positive turn of events and her her her sounding smug on the other end before she hung up. "I'll hold you to that Kimihito. Go on and enjoy the night, I wanna actually get to sleep for the first time in days. See ya." With a click the other end went silent, and Kurusu found himself chuckling a bit at her words. Knowing her she'd try to cash in on some free coffee or food, which being the nice kind of guy he was, he would've already offered before she asked.

Kurusu then checked over everything else around the house, dishes were put away and there was no more laundry to run. Counters were clear and orderly, as were the spices and few things on them. It was only a little past 4 so Kurusu knows that they both had time to relax before they went out, and decided to sit on the couch and take a little nap while Rachnee was busy doing whatever she was in their room. In less than 2 minutes he was already asleep, his mind cleared but excited for tonight.

Speaking of the Arachne, Rachnera took a peek outside the door about five minutes after Kurusu had left her to her own vices, and was glad that he wasn't around to try and see the special clothes she's been working on for the past two hours. Then again he'd be seeing them soon enough when they get home and go to sleep...this time she's gonna cuddle with him in his bed. Not on hers, no she wants him to be free for this one. She closes the door and puts away the secret items before cleaning up the little mess she made with that glass of water she knocked over earlier. Afterwards she changed her clothes for a light sweater because of how cool it was in the house and a pair of fuzzy stockings over her pedipalps because of how comfy they were before leaving their room to wander the house.

Rachnee explored the house to see where Kurusu had gone off to, perhaps he was cleaning or taking care of some chores. In that case she'd be more than willing to help him out, it mean they could spend time together doing something that benefits them and the house as well as helping them to both enjoy some alone time together afterwards. But as she walked around the house she didn't hear anything moving or water being ran, so laundry or dishes was out. The counters looked near and orderly which means he hasn't been in the kitchen for a while. She was starting to grow both frustrated and a little worried, because she hadn't heard him leave the house nor mention having to go out.

'Where the hell is he?! I didn't hear the door open and hear him leave. Where is he?!' She thought frantically but stopped mid-thought as she then saw a bundle on the couch that she'd somehow missed seeing in her search. Was that a foot? Narrowing her eyes she crept closer with a sense of quickness and saw Kurusu sleeping on the couch laid down fully with a blanket covering him. She breathed out a sigh of relief and mild annoyance, how did she miss seeing him before? Rachnee lightly pinched the bridge of her nose and thought about about what to do now, after all she'd been planning on cuddling him while awake.

'He sure is a quick sleeper, it's only been about 5 minutes. I guess he must've been sleepy from doing the chores today. Oh well, I'll make it up to him when he wakes up. But I think he'd rather wake up in bed than out here with a stuff back.' Rachnee thought as she carefully pulled the blanket from him and folded it, setting it on one end of the couch and placing her hands on her hips. She smiled at the Serene and peaceful look on his face, and admired him for a few seconds before quietly saying "Oh Honey, what would I do without you?"

As softly and as carefully as she could Rachnera slipped her hand under Kurusu's neck to support his head and the other one under his her larger size as well as her species naturally stronger muscles Rachnee carried Kurusu through the house to their room, not waking him up through the short trip. As she passed through the door he seemed to stir just a little bit but he didn't open his eyes or say anything, perhaps he was just dreaming. About what she isn't sure, but knows that whatever was going through his head was probably much less lewd than her nighttime dreams and even the daytime ones.

She placed him on the bed gently and put a blanket over him, her right hand traced his face lightly as she just stares at him with a soft smile. Hell now she was starting to feel tired, and knows that her work weaving those special clothes drew her out a bit. She just hadn't realized it, but seeing her boyfriend sleeping so peacefully was awfully tempting. She put her legs under her in a comfortable enough position for a few hours and put her human torso on the bed next him her head resting on her arms.

Through her growing drowsiness she still looked at Kurusu who even though he wasn't awake, he was now facing her having turned while she had gotten into position to lay beside him. She wonders if they'll be up by the time it's time to go out, though she knew he wouldn't be very upset of not. She knows his passion for cooking, it really was just her who had insisted on going out. But she recalled how happy his had been to hear her wanting to go out of the house.

Did she hold him here too much?

The Arachne had a small frown on her face as she pondered that troubling thought, she must've just been overreacting. She knows he gets out to at least go shopping and such, but other than the beach...they haven't really gone out at all during her time with him. She knows that she's a homebody naturally, but she hopes that doesn't affect him in a negative way. She knows they've already had a talk like this before the vacation with Smith and her team, but there's still that small nagging feeling in her head. Even if they did get the issue resolved, she really did need to get out more. Not for just her sake, but her Honey's as well.

It was settled then, no matter what time they woke up, they'd do something tonight outside of the house. Even if they ate at home, they still could go for a nice night time stroll. 'Yeah, that'll be our thing tonight. Just him and me, the moon out, some nice cool air. Then when we get back I can show him some of my new clothes.' Rachnee thinks as her sleepy head starts to win over and finds her eyes closing as she leans over to give a light peck on Kurusu's head before settling in.

"Sweet dreams Honey..." She whispers before the world goes black, but before she enters the far away Neverland of the dream realm, she hears him whisper back.

"You too, my dear."

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Nearly 4 hours gave passed since the couple went to sleep when originally it had only been a light nap, and it was only a hint of thirst that woke Kurusu up from his nap on the...didn't he lay down on the couch?

Kurusu opened his eyes more and could see that he was back in his and Rachnera's bedroom, and speaking of the Arachne she was currently sleeping beside him with her human torso on the bed and lower half on the floor. He realizes that she must've brought him in here after she'd come out of her room, but she was busy last he saw. Just how long had he been asleep? He rubbed his eyes and looked over to his clock, slightly surprised by the late time.

"8:45?" He asked himself, almost as if he didn't believe it but the lack of sun outside was a clear indication it was nighttime. He saw Rachnera's body didn't have any blanket, so he folded his part over her back to keep her warm since he didn't wish to wake her by pulling out the other half from under her. Kurusu got up stretched his body out, feeling the tiredness fading the longer he stood up and got his blood flowing more and more. He gave a groan that didn't have much meaning behind it except that He and Rachnera had slept past their date, but that doesn't mean they aren't eating.

No he was about to make dinner for both of them and have it waiting for Rachnee when she wakes up, then he would see what she would want to do. He was more than willing to go on a walk with her even if they didn't go out to eat, but if she didn't wish to then he would be plenty content to just stay close with her for the night. There was always tomorrow, it wasn't that big of a deal.

Kurusu made for the door and felt an odd feeling, and it took him a minute to realize what it was. For the first time ever waking up since Rachnee had come to lay with him, he wasn't tied up. He actually gave a chuckle at the fact, never thought he'd get that sense of peace without playing their good natured game. Usually it started with him waking up to get trapped in one of her lines, and then she would wake up from either real sleep or from feigning it just to see his expression. But that wasn't the case tonight, and he was gonna make use of it as he quietly shut the door and left for the kitchen.

'Well that was different. Now let's see what I should make, soup or stew? Rice or noodles? Chicken,beef or pork? Grilled or pan fried? Maybe I should just surprise her with a small smorgasbord. We did miss out on date night, cause she doesn't look like she's going to be up soon. Oh well, at least it gives me time to work on cooking. But we are going on a walk. That isn't changing.'

Kurusu walked into the kitchen and cracked his knuckles as he amped himself up for the next hour or so.

'Time to get to work.'

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With a groggy but unexpected groan, Rachnee began to wake up from her oddly long slumber. Just how long had she slept? After all, she could see that it was already dark outside. What happened? She noticed that Kurusu was no longer next to her, and that there was a blanket covering her. The same one she had put on him after carrying him to bed. She also began to smell something absolutely delicious coming from outside the room. Rachnee smiled and began to get up, and like her partner she stretched out as much as she could in his room, but luckily she could do so to the fullest. Time to go see what her Honey was up to, and if he would still want to take that walk.

Rachnera opened the door and found her nose was immediatley assualted by a barrage of scents, all of them savory or delightful smells of different foods. From how many thing she smelled, it seems that Kurusu has been quite busy. For how long she doesn't know, but long enough to prepare the two of the dinner. As she stepped into the living room she could see the table had an assortment of different dishes, though oddly there was a super large or gross amount of anything. It seemed like he'd gone out of his way to make a little of everything but didn't overdo it at all.

"Hey Honey." She called out as she approached the table and saw him in the kitchen drying up his hands after washing them. He turned and smiled to her as he put the towel folded back up on the counter, and walked over to her. "Hi Rachnee, sleep good?" He asked and gave her a hug as she returned it, and she gave a nod as they pulled back. "Mhm I did strangely, how long was I out?" She asked, curious. Kurusu rubbed the back of his neck and replied with a apologetic smile this time.

"About 9:23. I woke up ten to nine so I figured I'd make something for us to eat since I caused us to miss date night." He seemed to apologise but Rachnera's face showed she was confused as to why. She voiced her thoughts to him "Why are you taking blame for that? I mean I carried you into bed and fell asleep too. Hell I even slept a little longer than you if anything I caused us to miss it. Not you."

Kurusu decided he didn't want to argue although he did feel guilty about it all, but knew how to make it up aside from the food. "Well If you insist, but even though we didn't go out to eat and I cooked...would that nightime stroll be out of the question?" He asked and was happy to see Rachnee giving him a big grin.

"Thought you'd never ask and was gonna have to do it myself. But like always, your surprise me Honey. Of course." She gestured over to the table filled with food and asked "Didn't know what to make?" He smiled sheepishly and rubbed his neck before shrugging. "Eh kinda, wanted to make a few different things cause I didn't know what you were in the mood for. So I made a little bit of everything. I hope you'll enjoy it." Rachnee laughed and wrapped an arm around his shoulders and pulled him in for a kiss which he returned.

"If it's from you Honey, it doesn't matter. It's the thought behind it that makes it special."

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Dinner was very nice for the couple, Rachnee and Kurusu trying out nearly everything from the small buffet of food he created in such a short time. Nevertheless it was delicious all the same, and a half hour of eating, laughing, and a short ten minutes minutes of cleaning later the couple was preparing to go on that walk.

Kurusu got on a light jacket and Rachnee wore a sweater along with the scarf she made for herself a week earlier, and they both were walking outside. Kurusu let her go first both out of manners and because he had to look up behind them, they were going to be gone a while. As he locked up the door and turned to face her, Kurusu saw that Rachnee was almost at the street, waiting for him with her arms over one another, a smile on her face. As he got closer and took her right hand in his left, she mused aloud to him. "You know I'm pretty happy you still wanted to gonna on a walk with me. The weather's quite nice out, it would've been a shame if we both slept through it."

Kimihito smiled as well and looked around, there was a half moon out peeking out from behind some clouds, no cold breeze and it wasn't raining out at the moment. Rachnee was right, it really was nice outside. But he feels he could throw a tease or two her way, and did so as the walked towards a small park. "Hm true, but it's not like it wouldn't have been nice if the weather kept us inside. After all just what would we have done? You and I might've gotten bored..." Rachnee laughed as she immediatley got what he was doing.

"Oh I wouldn't think so, after all we could've played an intense game of hide and seek. Just think, you hiding somewhere and me laying lines down to catch you when you try not to get caught. I can keep you and me entertained in many ways." Rachnee said with no shame and complete seductive intent in her voice and she hugged his side as they kept chuckled and replied "I bet you can. And I would be happy to play."

Now they'd actually been strolling through the park aimlessly for a good ten minutes, and were the only people there because of the hour of night. After a while Kurusu spotted a nice area just beneath a large tree, close to where a fountain was and thought they could relax under there. As they sat down Kurusu glanced at Rachnee and comments "You know, one of these days you're going to be able to do just what you want. And no one will be able to say anything. Things are still changing regarding the law, who knows?" Rachnee turned to him and thought on that for a bit as they both stared up into the sky, taking in the stars and such even with the city lights.

'He's right. With how many species bring mostly female joining the program, mine included, it's going to be brought up for debate. So many join not only for the chance to live and travel abroad but to find someone to love, and even though I didn't do it for the later, I still ended up finding Him. It's funny, even though we can't do anything very fun, it's almost like we don't have to learn for it as hard as others probably do. Smith already knows what we want, but she can't just look the other way if we try anything. That damn bill. I guess there's nothing to do but keep hope alive right?' Rachnera looked at Kurusu with seriousness for a moment, searching his face for an answer. He wasn't looking at the moment, but she could tell he was also deep in thought. Probably about what she was thinking about as well.

She took her Ruby eyes from him and too looked skyward, sighing as she replied "I guess so Honey. And I'm willing to keep the thought alive." Answering both her own internal musings and his own voiced one. He looked to smile at her and she again felt that odd feeling she always got when he looked at her that way. She knew if was very deep caring that she felt, possibly even Love, but they never said those three little words to each other. Sure they always reassured and comforted each other like a boyfriend and girlfriend would, but she thought it a little odd that they never said then aloud though she knew they both felt it. But at the moment she didn't wish to say anything, thought it felt like it was the perfect time to do so.

They sat there for a few minutes, just enjoying the peace and taking in the sights. They would've been there a few more moments but suddenly a few drops of water hit their faces, breaking their spell of enchantment from the peaceful silence of sitting and holding one another. It was starting to rain, lightly but even so they didn't want to stay and be soaked in it. With a sad and mildly frustrated sense of time being cut short, the two made their way from their resting spot and began to leave the park itself. It didn't take long before they were walking up the few steps to their home, and Kurusu quickly got the door open to allow Rachnee inside and followed suite so neither would catch a cold. They had been quick to get back, but still a fair amount of their clothes were wet.

"Leave anything wet on the side table, I'll take care of it I'm a few minutes. I'm going to make some coffee, want any Rachnee?" Kurusu asked although she never accepted, he did it as a habit and out of kindness each time. Rachnera was thinking about it, which surprises him because usually she refuses immediatly though politely. Then to his even bigger surprise, she accepted the offer. "Sure Honey, I'd like that. I think I could use some tonight." He smiled anyways and nodded, he supposed there was a first for everything. After all, how many people were in a relationship with a half Spider woman who cares about them so much.

"Sure, I'll set the brewery on before I throw these clothes in the dryer. Should be done in a few moments." He called back as he popped open the dryer, tossed his jacket, her light sweater and scarf inside and set it on a low timer. After all they weren't too bad, just needed to dry somewhat. He entered the kitchen and saw that the brewery was about halfway done, so he went to go see how Rachnee was doing. After taking off her sweater she went to her room to grab a different shirt, not that she didn't mind teasing Kurusu by giving him a bold view of her chest, but that would ruin her little surprise later.

He reached his room and opening the door saw Rachnee nude, and though he'd seen them before, her breasts seemed just as stunning and beautiful to him as the very first time he saw them. Seeing his red face and lack of speech Rachnee took a post with hands on hips and her pedipalps in a seductive pose with them imitating a pair or normal human legs which couldn't compete with her in any way. "See something you want?" She asked, voice dripping with sweetness and Kurusu found himself VERY tempted to say and do many things, but found he couldn't. However he doesn't want to ruin the mood and play as innocently as he could.

"P-plenty, trust me. But I was coming to tell you coffee's a-almost done." He stammered out and she spared him by turning around and placing a shirt on while his face burned. She called over her shoulder "Thanks Honey, I'll be out in a minute." He started to back out of the room and told her "Sounds good." Before nearly dashing to kitchen to see if that coffee was indeed done or not.

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A minute later Rachnee came out as Kurusu started to pour the black drink into two cups, and she waited until he was done and the pot was down before she made her move.

Rachnee put her chin on top of his head and wrapped her arms around his body, pretty much trapping the back of his head between her breasts and keeping him there. With no shame nor restraint as she could feel his breath quickening and him trying not to struggle in her warm embrace, and decided to play with him a bit. "What's the matter Honey? I just wanted to thank you for our date night." He didn't say anything, but smirked as he saw her game, and decided to play along. "Uh Rachnee, I'm all for cuddles and everything, but can we do that when I'm not near hot liquid? You know I'm prone to small accidents like that."

Oddly enough for no apparent reason at all, Rachnee started giggling, which in turn started to make Kurusu chuckle and the laugh as well as he didn't see the reason for the whole thing. As she let go of him, she also took the chance to take a sip of that coffee he made. It was pretty good, even if nothing had been added to it yet, but on a count of forgetfulness she didn't realize it didn't matter. The coffee would still affect her the same way.

Kurusu took his own cup and had a small sip as well, thinking that he did a decent job. He wouldn't know what hit him in a few minutes when he and Rachnee chatted casually while still drinking from their cups. And over that time he subtly noticed that Rachnee seemed to be happier, laughing more, and cheeks had a redness to them. Then she started to get closer, cuddling distance closer, and for some reason he felt a little more awkward. He looked at her as she stared at him, her features so soft and serene, and hesitantly asked her. "Hey Rachnee, are you okay? You seem a little... different tonight. Everything alright?"

Rachnee smiled even broader at his questions, he had yet again taken to making sure she was okay. Just like he always had, even when she had kidnapped him he asked about what her situation was, showing sympathy and understanding. And afterwards when Mon showed up he was ready to hand himself over in order to give her time to escape. Hell he made a crazy dinner cause he didn't know what she wanted and wished for her to have plenty to choose from. This man treated her like a queen. And whether it was the coffee loosening her up or just her own free will, she wants him to know.

He deserves to know for how much he shows her that he cares, that he...Loves her. She's sure of it, there was no denying or explaining his actions and words to her otherwise. And she's gonna tell him just how she feels about Him.

"I'm...good Honey, no actually I'm great right now. But that's all that you seem to care about, isn't it?" She asks, and He doesn't know what to say, a little confused by those words, and the way she spoke them. With such adoration, such warmth...and clearly genuine in saying them despite her state. He listens on as she continues with a few giggles here and there.

"You always try to put me first...you make so much food just to make sure I can eat. You, he he, you don't let anyone hurt me... You are willing to sacrifice yourself without a second thought.. You always tell me that you care, and that you'll always be there for me no matter what... You care so much, and I can see it...and that makes me...so, so happy...and that's why..." She started to say as her face came very close to his, but he was able to see her looking tired. It was a good thing they had moved to the living room earlier, because she looked like she was very sleepy as she told him something that he could feel, but never had heard from a girl to him.

"I...love you...Honey..." She was holding him then, her head above his as her arms and even a few of her legs held him loosely but in a cage. Kurusu was in a state of shock and felt a sense of pleasant high as he lay there in Rachnera's embrace, and listened to the peaceful thump of her heartbeat since his face was next to her chest. But he didn't feel embarrassed by the close contact, because all he could feel was the happiness from her confession, even if she wasn't in the right state of mind telling it. He could only smile at her sleeping body, and said the four words that would from now on.

"I love you too."