A/N : Yes, I know. I'm terribly sorry. My computer had decided to break the last few weeks. (And guess what? It decided to break during my lovely summer break! I can't believe it. All those anime and VNs I've been stacking... I seriously didn't know what to do with my days.)

*Sigh* We finally fixed it, but it's only 3 more days before school started. Destiny is mean to me...

Enough rants. Enjoy the story :)

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Saber stared at him blankly.

Surely she had heard the word clearly as she has normal hearing organs, but her mind was still blank. She couldn't yet register what she had heard—or rather, she just couldn't believe it.

On the other hand, Gilgamesh—although still having his ever so conceited smirk on his facade—had also questioned his sudden question. What the hell was I saying? He didn't quite understand either, where did the sentence come from.

He was one that always seeks perfection in everything, casually tossing away things he didn't feel to fit him. He could have everything he wanted—from treasures to livings, even women, so why bother keeping trashes? He was not one to jugde so easily. Sure, she was an amusing woman and although he had just knew her only lately, he had heard about her and taken a little—although still ignorable—interest in her long before. However, he was saying a sentence that was close to—if not actually—a confession.

Had he found her to be worthy enough of that?

But no, a man of his level should take pride in his every act and be responsible for it. His judgement would never fail him. That was why, he widened his smirk and took a little more amusement in her blank reaction, with her emerald pools staring into his blood red ones, and her pink lips slightly agape.

"I'm sorry?" was all she could respond after a long silence.

Gilgamesh crossed his arms. "Must I repeat myself?"

Saber's brows slightly furrowed. "Err..." she stuttered, unsure of what to say. "What do you mean by that?" she asked, still trying to escape.

Gilgamesh had locked his gaze, making her unable to look away. Seeing the confusion and slight anxiety in her eyes, he chuckled amusedly. "You really are an interesting woman."

The blonde man had grinned at him, his blood pools gleaming in the orange evening sunlight. Saber felt a sting in her cheeks, and she looked away. "Stop playing around with me," she finally spat out.

Gilgamesh snickered. "Why shouldn't I? I should do whatever please me. And you—you amuse me greatly," he blatantly said as he crossed his arms.

Saber was taken aback. She had never met someone so conceitedly blatant and vulgar before. Surely the famous King of Swords was actually a very popular woman due to her beautiful figure, enormous charm and straight A grades—not to mention her swordmanship skills—but no man had ever worked up the courage to even talk up to her, whilst the said woman didn't even notice them swooning over her.

Saber sighed and crossed her arms, maintaining her pride albeit the growing warmness in her cheeks. "You didn't think that I'd fall for that, do you?" she spat with a frown.

He laughed. "See? This is why you're amusing."

Saber found herself at loss of words as she only kept staring at him, keeping her frown present.

"Fine, I'll let you pass this time, woman," Gilgamesh finally said with a slight smirk. "About the payment you insist so much in paying me... Hmm, I'll think about it, since it brings me no loss."

Saber breathed out in relief unnoticeably. "What do you want from me?"

"Let's see... if I ever need some amusement, then you must amuse me."

Saber narrowed her eyes. "How?"

"That I will decide later."

Saber thought for a while, before finally accepting it. It's not like she had any other choice afterall. "Fine, if I can pay you back with that."

Gilgamesh smirked, feeling satisfied as he stood up and stretched his body. He pulled out his katana from what seemed like nowhere and held it high. "Well then, what do you say about a little duel to blow off some steam?"

Saber sighed. "The sun is setting," she stated. She had spent a lot of time in her search of the conceited blonde man, and she knew her Mother wouldn't be happy to see her home late.

However, of course the blood-eyed man wouldn't take no as an answer. "Yeah, nice background, isn't it?" Gilgamesh said nonchalantly as he charged forward. Saber reflexively held her katana, blocking the blow.

"I dont have time for this, Gilgamesh. I can't stay for long. Mother doesn't allow me to go home late."

"A little excercise won't hurt," Gilgamesh replied. "I'll make sure this won't take much time. You're required to entertain me afterall, don't you?"

Saber knew well that he was referring to their former conversation. However, she really didn't have much time. Their blade clashed in steady rythim as minutes passed. "If I don't go now, I'll miss the bus to my house, and the next one is in an hour. I have to go," she comanded, locking Gilgamesh's blade.

Gilgamesh clicked his tongue and released her lock, before charging. "That won't be a problem."

Saber furrowed her brows. "What do you mean?"

Gilgamesh smirked as he landed a final blow, knocking off Saber's blade. Saber quietly stepped back, surrendering. "Can I go now?"

Gilgamesh's victorious gleam dissapeared from his red pools as he realized what happened. "You... let me win, woman," he stated, a look of disappointment and slight humility crossing his facade. He stared at her with a frown.

"That's because you wont let me go," she replied calmly. Looking back at his offended stare, she sighed. "We can finish this match for real next time, Gilgamesh." Her bus will be gone in minutes.

Saber picked up her belongings, but Gilgamesh stopped her before she could leave. "What again now?"

"I'll ride you home," he stated casually as he held up a key. Saber raised her brows.

"No, I'm fine. I won't trouble you with that," she replied, itching to go.

Gilgamesh frowned. "I insist. And you know I won't take no as an answer."

"But—"

Her speech was cut as Gilgamesh casually snatched her hand and dragged her towards a black ferrari car. "Let's go."

"Gilgamesh..," Saber muttered. Thinking for a bit, she decided to cancel her following words. Maybe she should take his offer afterall. It brought her no loss, and judging by the time she spent, she had missed her bus. Walking home would be a pain due to the distance and time.

In a short while, they was inside the car. Gilgamesh started the ignition with a proud smile, pushed the gas, and off they go.

"What was the name of your street again?" he asked nonchalantly as he sped up.

The ride was smooth, although a bit too fast. Gilgamesh was surprisingly quiet, and Saber didn't bother to start any conversation either, finding the silence comfortable. Once in a while, she would glance at him, finding his blood-red pools to be deep in thought as he looked at the road ahead. Was something troubling him?

Saber mentally slapped herself. It's not like she should care. He was a man who messed up her perfectly organized life, and for that he doesn't deserve her sympathy. Besides, he wouldn't want any anyway. He was too conceited for that.

Just before she was about to avert her eyes from him, he noticed her gaze, and smirked knowingly. Saber quickly looked away with a frown, embarassed. Gilgamesh didn't bother to surpress his smirk.

It seemed as if only a short time had passed, and they were already on their street. "My house is that one with blue walls, just before the crossroad," she explained spontaneously. Gilgamesh silently drove to the referred house, and stopped just in front of the gate. It was a simple two-story house with a small, organized garden on front.

Saber opened the doors and exited the car, saying her thanks. Gilgamesh nodded. "See you around, My Queen."

Enjoying her shocked expression, he smirked and drove away.

Saber snapped out of her trance a few moments after, and she shook her head. That man never run out of surprises. Shrugging, the woman opened her gate and entered. The front door was open, she noticed.

As she walked towards the door, she noticed that her mother was standing just behind it with crossed arms.

"You're late today," she said sharply.

Saber gulped. "I had some business, Mother."

"Can you explain this business to me then? Who was in that car?"

Saber swallowed her throat, getting ready for the long lecture and interogation awaiting for her.

A/N : Finished! Did you enjoy it? I'm sorry it's kinda short. I rushed to update as soon as my computer is back...

Hmm, I'm still thinking about what will happen next. Do you have any request/idea to tell me? Just PM me if you do.

See you in the next chapter. All your feedbacks are gold and diamonds!

Aisu