Chapter 4

The young woman opened the front door of the Mansion and entered the hallway. She took off her coat and scarf and changed the high winter boots to the elegant shoes proceeding to the guest-room a bit wearily. "So, the Ladies are sleeping now, miss Patchouli is probably in her library as always. I did most my chores in the morning. That means I should make dinner for Meiling, iron the curtains and that will be all for today.." – Sakuya went to the door that led to the library intending to ask Patchouli if she needed any tea for the moment but the familiar voice stopped her.

– So you are at home finally.

Sakuya raised her surprised eyes to see the vampire leaning back in the armchair with a glass of wine in one hand. – Oh!.. You are still up, my Lady?

– Surely I am. I was curious to know how it went after all! Let me guess – you coped brilliantly, my dear?

Sakuya smiled: – Well.. It seems you could say so.. I didn't do anything special though.

– Good. – The blue-haired vampire got down from her chair and walked to her maid with a smirk. – I'm glad you finished this story after all. Honestly, I even began to feel a bit jealous already!

– My Lady! What do you think you are talking about?.. – Sakuya's eyes got wide open.

– Well, what did you expect from me when you suddenly got so interested in Alice? – Remilia grumbled turning aside. – By the way, I hope you didn't take seriously my yesterday words when Marisa came?

– W.. What exactly do you mean?.. – The maid's heart skipped a beat and she suddenly felt miserable being frightened that Remilia wasn't serious talking about their precious bond.

Remilia's gaze suddenly became worried, she came extremely close to Sakuya.

– About encouraging you to have fun with all in a row! Stay assured that that was a total lie to carry out our plan only. I could never share you with anyone else – I.. I'd better kill you! You are my special and only one, Sakuya. Damn it, why do you think I am still up? I suddenly got hell worried that you've started to consider such a possibility since yesterday! Even a thought about you being with anybody else but me makes me sick. And don't you dare to have doubts in that! So, if you have someone in mind already, just forget about it immedi-..

The passionate speech of the vampire was suddenly interrupted in the most improper way. Sakuya gripped Remilia's shoulders pressing her to the library door so tight that the latter even felt a bit hurt. Then she leant her head to equalize their height and captured her mistress' lips in a deep and intensive kiss not leaving her any possibility to resist. Remilia never tried to do it though. When they parted at last, she was completely overwhelmed by her beloved maid's bold actions and could only watch her in astonishment panting and completely flushed.

Sakuya's face was still very much close to hers. The maid looked at the vampire with mix of relief and total happiness in her blue eyes. – I would never have it the other way, my Lady.. – she whispered into her master's half-opened lips. – We are dating for more than a month already and you are still worrying about such a ridiculous possibility? There's no way I need anyone but you.. I'm yours alone for the time being, don't you know it? I breathe for you. I'll die for you. That's because I love you, Remilia Scarlet, my dear lord. And that will never change.

Those tender words let Remilia relax finally and hug her lover with satisfied twinkle in her eyes. – Fufu.. What are you talking about, my foolish girl? I don't need you to die. Just the opposite. Live for me – forever. – She gave Sakuya a long loving glance and then occupied her lips in her turn, once again melting in their kiss.

– My Lady. Just be sure: I won't ever let anyone else have you either. – Sakuya uttered when she was able to speak again.

The vampire grinned showing her white sharp teeth: – Don't worry. That will never happen as well. The chance of my cheating you is equal to the possibility that Patchi could ever dislike reading books!

– Oh.. Then I'm not worried at all. That's completely impossible! – The girl laughed joyfully.

Remilia touched Sakuya's hand once again. – Hey.. Your skin is a bit cold. You were freezing again, weren't you? What should I do with you, stubborn maid.. Well, I ordered to prepare a warm bath for you just in case. Let's go have it. And don't forget to take that bottle of wine there! I'd like to share its taste with you..

– Roger, my Lady. – Sakuya was about to tell the vampire that there wasn't any reason to worry about but decided to allow herself to be enlaced by Remilia's care.

A sound of the steps and voices lowed down and disappeared completely making the first floor of the mansion silent and calm again.

Patchouli, who watched the library's door from the inside with raised eyebrows, finally was able to continue her work. "Such an extravagant couple, those two..", she whispered rolling her eyes. The magician shook her head, turned another page of the book that she was reading and looked through the small library window with a smile.

The snow kept falling.

The end