One minute it was fine…the next, they ended up in a time loop.

Naofumi woke up a day before that accursed trial. As soon as he ditched the bitch and found L'Arc, he hugged him.

Smiling, L'Arc hugs back, rubbing circles into the other's back in comfort.

"Do you-?"

"Yes, Kiddo. I remember everything," he smiles.

Naofumi nods, "We need to work together then."


They go to the inn he'd planned on staying in, Naofumi informing L'Arc of his plans.

And while they're there…they might as well…have a roll in the hay, which they both enjoyed.


When Naofumi is accused at the trial, he's still…uncomfortable down there.

L'Arc explains, "He was with me the whole time."

Naofumi nods in agreement while L'Arc smiles, "I slept with him."

He blushes, "L'Arc!"

L'Arc smiles sheepishly, "I love you."

Naofumi face palms, embarrassed.

Motoyasu, Itsuki and Ren blush in embarrassment for them though…while L'Arc is shameless.

They're off the hook for now.

From now, they journey together and work to save both their worlds.


When Naofumi uses the cursed shield again, it's against a troublesome enemy. After burning the enemy to ashes with reddish-black flames, Naofumi breathes deeply, trying to calm himself down and not listen to the dragon's words in his mind. The reddish-black curse marks like spider veins on his body, his eyes turning from red to his normal green.

L'Arc approaches him cautiously, "Kiddo?"

Naofumi growls, "Stay back!"

L'Arc blinks before slowly approaching again, the flames flashing in warning.

Naofumi snarls at him, "Don't touch me! Don't-!" He gasps in surprise when L'Arc's arms wrap around him in a hug.

Naofumi struggles, "Let…go…!"

But L'Arc just holds him tighter, the flames not doing any damage to him since Naofumi just doesn't hate him.

"Just…let me mph!?" He felt lips on his. L'Arc was kissing him!

Eyes widened in surprise, Naofumi stares at L'Arc, who's eyes were half-lidded with lust. L'Arc just presses himself closer, holding the kiss for as long as possible. Then, he pets Naofumi's head. Naofumi blinks before letting out a soft moan as he leans into L'Arc's hand, enjoying the petting as he closes his eyes.

They part once as they had a desperate need for air, panting. L'Arc still holds Naofumi close, "You calmed down now?"

Naofumi shyly smiles, flustered, "Yeah…"

He changes the shield back to default, the flames dying out before collapsing from exhaustion, going limp in L'Arc's arms, softly breathing. The curse was still visible, but it wasn't that bad.

'He fell asleep?'

Sighing but appreciating Naofumi's peaceful sleeping face, he carries him bridal style to safety, and in bed. He reminds himself to get holy water later. For now… He might as well snuggle with him and sleep too.


Omake:

When they get Filo and Raphtalia, Naofumi is instantly the mom.

L'Arc smiles, "Mom…"

Naofumi retaliates, "You do realize that you're the Dad now, right?"

L'Arc sweat-drops as he laughs sheepishly.