Chapter 18

A pleased sigh escaped Umi's lips, the she turned around and embraced the pillow. This really was a good night's sleep, she thought for herself. The bed was so comfortable and the masculine cologne perfume that impregnated the sheets was intoxicating and deliciously relaxing ... wait, what? Male colony? What the hell! Suddenly blue eyes were wide-open pillow flying in the air "But where…?" This clearly was not her room, yet ... something was quite familiar. Thinking more clearly now she realized this was the room in which they had celebrated the victory of the commander, she remembered then the night before sitting next to him, watching projections of the tournament, talking, laughing ... And then? What happened after? Moreover, where was the commander?

After a quick look at the rest of the room, she realized that Eagle was sleeping soundly on a pile of cushions next to the bed, covered by a blanket. "So I fell asleep and he gave me the bed." She reasoned for herself and then scooted over to the edge of the bed to have a better look at him without noticing the tender but amused smile that appeared on her lips.

The blanket covered up a little above the edge of his nose, but has far she could see, his face was relaxed and his breathing was calm, showing his night was not a bad one despite the bedding arrangements. "I hope he did sleep well" with that though in mind, she stretched her hand to remove a lock of hair falling in his forehead to have a better look. "No one would believe how lethal you could be if they saw you right now, even for me is hard to believe" - she spoke softly and started playing delicately with the blond lock in her hand. "So considerate and gentle he looks" but, is it just that?" - A little voice deep in her mind told her that there was much more than that. "Of course, intelligent, calculating, determined, imposing, nice, gentleman, charismatic, tall, athletic ... and devilishly attractive!"

There was again that feeling so new and pleasant, able to travel from her feet to her head in a second. "Should I understand that you are the source of this?" Umi was still enjoying seeing him so serene in his sleep. She could not help but give a very different smile from the previous ones while her index finger passed carefully through his hair, his forehead, his cheekbones and finally the line of his jaw. There she stopped just for a gentle touch "You're really handsome" though while barely touching him.

-Umi ...? Eagle's voice was still drowsy.

-Good morning, Commander - Hearing her made him open his eyes in a relaxed way, the contrary to her first reaction when she woke up. She now had withdrawn her hand and now both were under her chin - How did you sleep? – She asked.

-Good - he said, sitting up and stretching his arms.

-Wouldn't have been better to wake me up and send me to my room? - she said in a tone of mockery.

-For what? You were deeply asleep and you were already on the bed -He looked at her face - how is your neck?

-Excellent. Your bed is quite comfortable - she confessed.

-Oh yeah? Do you want me to make you more comfortable? - He said looking at her seductively and with the most sensual voice.

-Eagle Vision! - Suddenly she was could feel her face redder than a tomato and was unable to look him in. He just laughed at the top of his lungs - You are ... incorrigible! – She tried sound indignant, but could not help but smile despite her previous shame. - How can you said that!?

-what? - He said innocently - Not every day I have a beautiful ambassador in my bed. It was worth trying - and he put one of his classic boyish smiles on his lips. The only answer he received was a pillow thrown at his face.

Several pillows and apologies later, both were talking without hurry in the presidential garden. The conversation started around the tournament and how exciting everything had been.

-If it was so exciting, why someone I know fall asleep on my shoulder - I tortured her.

-Eagle, stop! You know it was the fatigue of the trip. How many more times will you make me apologize?

- Mmm? How many times did you hit me with my own pillow?

It was not worth continuing with that, therefore they changed the subject to the rest of their friends in Cephiro and Chizeta.

In the year since the last time, they had seen each other their contact had been constant despite their null opportunity to be on the same planet at the same time. Eagle had a lot of work to do with him being in charge of the training of soldiers and the scientific advances that they were giving in Autozam. The commander had not been able to give any details due to the strict military secrecy and she had respected that, still she knew all of his apprehensions and hopes regarding that. She also knew about the good times with Geo and Zazu and their struggles with other military due to their careers opinions or his father's policies. Umi knew everything and Eagle too.

He knew that she was the new captain of the fencing team and the pride in his voice when he congratulated her was evident. He knew of her frustration with the amount of work that had fallen with this last year of school and her concern with the following admission exams. It was also because of her, that he was aware of the increasingly frequent visits of Lantis to Hikaru's house, the state of the Chizetan settlers in Cephiro, the busy agenda of the royal family of Chizeta (transmitted with great detail to a certain sub-commander in relation with one of the princesses) and the threats of Guru Clef to literally freeze her if she did not calmed down a little bit. In her desire to help, she was exhausting herself, she need it to stop and take a break (something that Eagle had supported too).

There was practically not a day in which at least someone had spoken to the other on the communicator even for a few minutes. Just hearing the other's voice could reassure them.

-And, how much more for all Cephiro to cry out loud, "Hail, Queen Fuu!? -

-If it was for Ferio, they would already be doing it - Umi laughed - He even asked Hikaru and me about our marriage procedures and he was so close to convince me that I should take him to see engagement rings for Fuu - even now, she still could not believe it.

-I see - Eagle was enjoying this - and what about Fuu? How does she take the speed of the king?

-She adores him, but she doesn't have any idea of how much he dies to take this to the next level - she sighed - Normally she's very perceptive in ... well ... everything, practically! However, when it comes to her love life ... I think she needs an increase in the graduation of her glasses. - They both laughed. - So, no marriage for now?

-It was difficult for us, but finally we got him to understand how important Fuu studies are for her. It is not that she cares more for that than him - she hastened to defend her friend - But ... they are an important part of whom she is. Sacrifice that for the marriage…

-It would be like sacrificing herself- he finished.

-Exact! In addition, marriage is not just any step. They are too young and we have not even graduated from high school yet.

-It means that poor Ferio would have received a No for answer - said with a rather somber face. - Poor highness

-I did not say that - she said and he turned around in surprise.- If I have to be sincere, the most likely answer would have been yes - now the commander didn't understood a thing – She do loves him, Eagle, that's a fact, such a strong feeling doesn't change from night to morning. Unless to increase, Fuu would say yes today, tomorrow, in a month, a year, or whenever Ferio may ask, even if she is not ready. Just because she has not said it out loud, does not mean that she does not dream of becoming his wife. Fuu ... has the phrase "Queen of Cephiro" written all over her face and Ferio has no eyes more than for her. They will end up as husband and wife for sure but when it happens, I know that my friend will want to do it in her best possible state of maturity, without regrets. She will be a great queen, Eagle.

-I know. She already helps him in his decisions. They complement each other very well, despite the difference of personalities.

-You understand now?. There is no point in rushing what will happen anyway. Also ... ah ... what is the normal age for a girlfriend in Autozam?

-Here? Rarely before 20, less before 18 and legal at 16, but with hundreds of parents willing to castrate the boyfriend before he puts a single finger on their daughters - they laughed together - so it is difficult for a schoolgirl to arrive to the altar.

- On Earth it is similar, at least in our country of origin. We already have 15, Is it so difficult to resist three more years?

- Mmm? Are we talking about marriage itself ... or all the pleasures of partner?

-You are impossible! - And threw an accurate slap that would have given to anyone less to him. No. Eagle had caught her by the wrist and now he had her hand trapped in his.

- So daring, ambassador Ryuuzaky – he pretended to be offended - What do you have against kisses and hugs, or is it that you were thinking about something a little more intimate? - He raised his eyebrow and bowed accusingly towards her.

Umi almost choked and he ended up breathless from laughing so much - Eagle Vision ... you are ... - her voice did not come out and even if she had, what could she say that will work against him? Nothing really. There he was, laughing in front of her, without any guilt or the slightest attempt to disguise it and to top it off ... it looked more attractive than ever! -You are ... -she gave up and decided to enjoy the soft but firm touch of his hand. 'You're the most charmingly sassy I know." She thought for herself.

-Excuse me - he finally said after a long time. - I do not want to make you uncomfortable.

- Liar, hypocrite.

-Thank you very much - He gave her a slight bow before her incredulous gaze. - It is a gift I like to grow - Umi had simply turned his face and pretended not to hear anything.

- Sorry? – He said… Now she heard him and looked very closely.

-Listen… the celebration yesterday was to enjoy and share the triumph with the people of Autozam, - the young man began. But the dance that the army offers in honor of the participants is tonight - out of nowhere he was very solemn and for the brightness in his eyes and the tension in his jaw, Umi realized that he wasn't joking - Umi, you're already inside the guests but ... do you want to go with me as a couple?

TBC...