ELA C.4

Shortly after they ate their cannoli together, they both slept in the same bed like before. Elma gave permission to her first boyfriend, that being Kano, to let him embrace her during their sleep. Before sleeping, Elma informs him that she wasn't ready to have a babies just yet. Kano being the type of person to respect people's decisions, responds with "I wasn't planning on doing that now. I'll do it with you if you want to. We can wait." With that out of the way, Elma wasn't as stressed anymore. This time she was able to sleep soundly, now with Kano by her side.

It had been three months since they first started dating. Just like what normal couples do, they went on dates, visited each other's homes, walked each other to their homes, they held hands and even kissed before parting ways. Their love for each other was so strong, that they instantly felt lonely in their beds. They would both remember the times when they would embrace each other in their sleep, knowing that the person they depended on was lying right next to them, accompanying them during their sleep. It wasn't long until they decided to have a plan that would solve this problem. They worked long and hard on their jobs to buy a home. Not an apartment this time, a normal house where they can both live in. This new house would be far closer to the city, meaning less walking. When Kano has enough money, he can buy a car so they won't walk as much.

On the first day of arriving at the newly bought house, Kano, Masanori and Makoto would do all the heavy lifting while Elma, Kobayashi, Kanna and Tohru carried the smaller boxes to specific areas of the house. The only time they stopped was when it was time to eat lunch. They finished until the evening, everyone was tired out to the fact that Kanna wasn't able to walk. Tohru would fly everyone to their homes. For the rest if the day, Elma and Kano explored the house a bit more to get used of their new living style. Right when it was time for bed, they took turns to shower before sleep. As they dry and dress themselves up, they would crawl into bed with each other. After so long, they were finally able to hug and kiss each other in their sleep. The two would make out for a bit before soon falling asleep into each other's arms.

Which brings us to the present day. Kano wakes up from his deep slumber. Mornings would be his favorite because every time he wakes up, the first person he encounters at the start of the day would be his lovely girlfriend, Elma. Kano unwraps his arm from Elma and gets up. As soon as he gets up from his side of the bed, Elma starts moving her hand around the bed. She was looking for Kano. To support this claim, she would start sleep talking.

Saying things like "Kano. Kano?" Calling out his name. There was only one way to stop her from worrying. Kano would have to kiss Elma on the lips.

Kano approaches Elma and leans his face towards Elma's. He kisses her lips, then her hand stops moving around, now Elma forms a smile on her face. She wasn't as fussy and worried anymore. Kano would leave the room, head downstairs and cook breakfast while Elma sleeps. By the time he finishes cooking the food, Elma would already be by the table. All dressed up in her work clothes, ready to eat. After breakfast, Elma and Kano would walk together hand in hand to work.

Work would be the same for the two. Elma and Kano had their computers placed next to each other. They weren't just boyfriend and girlfriend at work, they were also partners at work. They depended highly on each other, especially if they had a project to do. The only flaw Kano had was the fact that he would get distracted at work.

Kano works on the software he was told to work on. Halfway through finishing, he glances over at Elma.

Wow, she looks so beautiful. Elma looks so cute when she has her serious face on! Kano thought.

Right as he was about to go back to work, he finds Kobayashi giving him a smug face from across the room. He blushes in embarrassment due to being caught distracted. Kano continues working, no distractions this time.

By the time it was time for lunch, everyone stopped working. Some people would eat at the cafeteria of the building or eat out. Which gave Kano the opportunity to ask Elma out for lunch.

"Elma, would you like to go out for lunch with me?"

"Sure, are we eating in the diner like always?"

"Not exactly. We're eating somewhere different." Kano said.

"Ooh~! Where are we eating?" Elma asked.

"Ever heard of a teppanyaki restaurant?" Kano asked back.

"Never heard of it." Elma stands up from her chair as well as Kano. "Do you mind explaining it to me? Pretty please?" Elma winks, causing Kano to blush.

"Sure." Kano grabs Elma's hand. "Let's not waste any time here. It's best if we make our way over there now." He drags her to the exit.

"W-Wait!" She tries keeping up the pace. Shortly, she catches up to him.

They both leave the building and walk hand in hand again as a couple. During their walk, Kano explains what a teppanyaki was. All from the way you order things in the restaurant and the fact that you get entertained by the chef himself.

Upon arriving to the teppanyaki restaurant, they talk to the cashier to get a table for two. Unfortunately, they had to wait for a while. This gave them a chance to talk with one another.

"I guess we wait."

"I'm hungry already, I don't want to wait longer." She pouts.

"Don't be like that Elma." Kano asked. "If you be patient, I'll give order you desert?"

"You will? Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Elma hugs Kano.

"Not a problem, I'm happy if you're happy." He kisses Elma's forehead, causing her to blush.

Suddenly, her expression changed. She looked depressed. "What's wrong Elma? Did I do something wrong?" Kano asked worriedly.

"Not at all, it's just that...there's something I have to tell you. But you're not going to like it."

"You're breaking up with me, aren't you?" Kano asked.

"NO NO NO! It's not that all! I still love you with all my heart!" Elma exclaims.

"Good grief. What is it then?"

Elma thought out the words she was going to say to make things a bit easier. "Kano, it's about the differences of our lifespans. I heard that the human lifespan would be eighty years."

"What about it?" Kano asked.

"Kano...dragons live up to a thousand years." Elma surprised Kano. He was trying to take in the information. It would be very likely that someday, he would die before Elma. If they ever had a family, she would be a young widow in dragon years. He was afraid that she would move on with another man after his death. If only there was something that would help him increase his lifespan. Sadly, this is real life, not a fairytale. The only thing he can do, was enjoy every moment with Elma, until his death.

"Elma." Kano hugs Elma tightly.

"Kano?"

"Don't fret over things like those. Death may keep us apart, but my emotions will never change. The only thing we can do while we're alive is to enjoy every moment together." Kano says.

"Okay!" She smiled.

"A table of two for Kano and Elma!" A waitress called out.

"Here!" Kano says.

"Follow me please!" The waitress said, leading the couple to their table.

"Here are your seats. Would you like to order your drinks now?" Asked the waitress.

"Yes please, may I have lemonade?"

"Sure, what about you ma'am?" She asks Elma.

"May I please have apple juice?" Elma asked.

"Good choice!" The waitress writes out the order on her notepad. Then she stops and looks back up at the two. "Are the two of you going out?" This made them blush.

"Y-Yes we are. Why do you ask?" Kano asked the waitress.

"I think that the two of you look cute together. A perfect couple!" The waitress commented.

"Th-Thank you." Elma and Kano said at the same time.

"You're welcome! Make yourself at home while I'm gone! I'll be back with your drinks. Excuse me." The waitress bows and leaves the couple alone.

They'll be great parents! The waitress thought as she had a smile on her face.

When the waitress arrived with the drinks, she asked them for their orders immediately. After obtaining the orders, she delivers the message. Soon, the chef arrives at Elma and Kano's table. He introduces himself and then starts the entertainment. Since this was Elma's first time in a teppanyaki restaurant, she had no idea what was coming in terms of entertainment. The chef started out with flipping his fork and spatula in a perfect rhythm. After that, the chef continued with cooking while doing a few tricks here and there. For example the beating heart made of fried rice, cutting up the shrimp then tossing their tails to the inside of their hat, the onion volcano and the vegetable train. While Elma was busy being entertained, one of her co-workers saw Elma and Kano from the background.

"Hey is that Elma and Kano over there?" Kobayashi asked.

"Hey, what do you know? It is them!" Makoto commented.

"Weird how I didn't notice them until you pointed that out! You have a good eye miss Kobayashi!" Masanori complimented.

Kobayashi chuckles. "Thanks." She looks back at the two love birds. "You know, sometimes...I wish that I had the same love like their's. With someone I could depend on, trust on and love. But just like in highschool, I still remain single." Kobayashi sighs.

"No need to feel down Kobayashi! We still have many years to live. You'll eventually find the one for you!"

"If you say so." Kobayashi says while Masanori in the background blushes.

I don't get on why the guys in her high school would ignore her! She's irresistible! Masanori thought.

Time-Skip→

Elma and Kano arrive home. After a long day of work, they decided that it was best to refresh themselves with a warm shower and finish the day off with pastries that Kano made as a bedtime snack. Ever since they started living with each other, he started eating with Elma before bedtime. She used to eat just cereal by herself, all alone. Even if she was happy with the food she was eating, she was still lonely. It all changed when they bought their first house. She would always have a warm feeling in her heart whenever Kano was with her. Now she wasn't as lonely anymore. Humans who despised all dragons in her world never would of thought that dragons would have emotions. Not to mention that they're able to hold special bonds with humans. Kano and Elma are perfect examples to this.

As they finish their food, they leave to their rooms. Elma gets in the bed first, Kano crawls in last. The young couple would usually tell each other "Good night." before sleeping. Elma had other plans. The warm feelings she felt on the first day of moving in slowly transformed into lust overtime. It was today that she finally reached her peak.

"Kano?"

"Yes Elma?"

"I think I'm ready now."

"Ready for what?" Kano had an idea of what she meant, but he wanted to make sure before assuming things.

"I want to start a family."

"E-Elma? Are you sure?"

Elma lifts her body up and lays her body on Kano while still covered with the blankets.

"I-I'm ready." She looks at Kano with hearts in her eyes while blushing. She was the first to start the make out session. This had to be one of the most heated nights Elma and Kano had ever experienced. In nine months, Kano and Elma will have their first baby. Kano no longer has to worry about being alone anymore, because he will be the father of Elma's child.

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