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Chapter 41 A mask to cover up the sadness

Chapter 41 A mask to cover up the sadness. Let's go on a date!

Rias P.O.V

It has been three days since we left heaven after the crime force dragon Grendel failed to force Issei into his juggernaut drive form. Using the image of his parents to pull off such a twisted and diabolical scheme. Just thinking about what that bastard did to my Issei, is enough to make my destructive power rise to the surface.

But that's in the past. At the moment, I'm worried about my Issei more than ever. Since that day, Issei hasn't spoken a word about what happened back then and he just smiles whenever I bring up the subject saying that I don't have to worry and he is just fine.

But I see through that smile. Issei is hurting. He is hurting so much that he doesn't know how to act around everyone. I fear that he may eventually shut me out and go down his own path once again.

No! I can't afford to get depressed like this! Issei is unable to open up. But that doesn't mean I can act powerless! I have to do my best to show Issei I am there for him!

I returned home from the supermarket and set the bags down in the kitchen where I was greeted by Asia who kindly offered to put them away and see to it that they were placed in the appropriate location.

I thanked Asia and made my way up the staircase.

I couldn't help but walk past Issei's bedroom door as I proceeded on my way to my study at the Hyoudou household.

And it took every bit of my will power I had to prevent myself from knocking on his door and pulling him into my arms so I can comfort him and help him through these hard times.

But I managed to do it.

As I was just about to walk away from Issei's room, I heard a sudden sound which made me spin around to attention.

"Hey Rias, have you got a second?" Issei said causing me to be caught off guard.

Seeing his face after thinking such saddening things, made my mood take a spiral turn for the better.

"What's wrong Issei?" I simply asked and awaited for him to answer.

"I was wondering, would you like to go out on a date with me today? I feel so cooped up inside and I would appreciate it if you came with me?" Issei said to me with his usual smile.

I was stunned and puzzled. What should I say in a situation like this? I don't want to selfishly enjoy myself when Issei is so sad. But I know that I can't possibly waste this opportunity to comfort him. So I said what I wanted to say the most.

"Of course! I'd love to go out with you Issei! But are you sure you don't want the rest of the group to come with us?" I can't believe I said that! I'm such an idiot!

"No that's okay Rias, I was kind of hoping that we could go. Just the two of us." Issei said to me with the cutest blush on his face.

I was happy beyond words! Issei was personally inviting me out! No Akeno or Asia. Just me! I couldn't help but feel so delighted that I was chosen to accompany Issei out.

"I'll go get ready then. I look forward to it." I said after I kissed my cute and handsome pawn on the cheek.

"Don't take too long okay? I've wanted to go on a date with you for quite some time now." Issei said to me making my heart skip a beat.

"I won't be too long I promise." I happily replied as I raced into the room Issei just exited to choose my outfit for our date!

I couldn't have got to my closet any quicker even if I was being chased by the whole old Satan army. My feet practically glided along the floor despite it being carpeted.