<Nagisa>
After the Stone Garden, Kaede and I decided to spend the remainder of the day touring Wisteria Falls. We visited local shops and ate the desserts at popular bakeries that she always wanted to try.
"He'll be surely mad, I can feel my skin crawling as we speak!" Kaede hugged her arms close, "spare my life, my King." She said under her breath as we continued to walk down the street with the knights following.
"Calm down." I laughed, "if Karma was that jealous, there's no doubt that my future will be a difficult one."
"You're mistaken, my Queen. You can't deny that he's a major jealous type. I bet you are too but not to his extreme. Has there ever been a mere instance when you felt like someone was going to steal him away?"
I stopped dead in my tracks and couldn't help but to recall the time when we were visiting Scienion. The whole arrangement itself and how Lady Hazama used to act did make me uncomfortable, especially when a marriage agreement between Queen Manami and Karma was favored.
"My apologies, I brought back unwanted memories didn't I?" Kaede spoke with a concerned expression.
"No, it's alright. You're not wrong." I replied, "thinking about it now makes me understand how Karma feels."
"But we both agree that he's is a little more clingy right? Karma is up here with the jealously and you're kind of down here." Kaede made gestures with her hands and I couldn't help but to chuckle and she laughed along too.
"You want to know something interesting?" Kaede brought up with a short smile and a sigh.
"What is it?" I wondered.
"Spending the day with you made me realize how pathetic my romantic life actually is. Wouldn't you think that an eighteen year old lady like me should already be in a relationship?" Kaede frowned.
"Well, most girls your age would already be in relationships so you're not wrong per say. But you're not a noble so it's not like you're bound to the traditions of the Bells of the Saints if you're comparing yourself to the younger girls."
Kaede shook her head and I looked over at her.
"Everyone always asks me about the special guy in my life. And for some reason, it makes me upset. I can't help but to feel left out."
"Like when you see others who are in relationships?" I questioned.
"Precisely." She agreed immediately, "I know I'm well off on my own, but I feel like I'm missing out."
I reached out and patted her shoulder. Kaede glanced over and crossed her arms.
"You're making fun of me."
"What? No, that's not it." I sighed but a short chuckle escaped, "I'm just trying to comfort you. Kaede, this is your life and if you think that romantic relationship don't fit in it at the moment, then they shouldn't."
"Nagisa, if you talk like that I might fall for you." Kaede rolled her eyes with a tease.
I nudged her arm and she made a movement with her hand to zip her mouth.
"At the end of the day, you're the one who knows yourself best. And if you really want, you can consider this your first date then." With a simple gleam, Kaede lit up and nodded her head.
"My first date with the Queen? That will be a great conversation topic if I do end up seeing people." Kaede giggled, "thanks, I really appreciate it."
"Come on, let's find a place to sit. How about we stay until the sunsets? And grab a few drinks? I suggested.
"You don't mean alcoholic drinks?" Kaede covered her mouth and started to squeal. I looked behind us to see the two knights who were unfazed by her reactions.
This was definitely going to be a long day.
••••
When we finally made it back to the palace, Kaede and I parted ways at the entrance. A palace guard escorted me to my room and when the maids heard that that I arrived, they tended to my room before I got there.
I made my way upstairs and headed to my chambers to take a bath. I closed the door behind me and started to strip, walking over to see the steam emitting from the water. What surprised me this time was that there was flower petals floating around.
I didn't stay in the bath for too long because I felt a bit light headed. It must be from the few drinks I had with Kaede. One thing for sure is that Kaede is a heavy weight when it comes to alcohol.
I plopped on my bed and stretched my arms out. It's been awhile since I used my own room. I only come in here when I need to get dressed in formal attire or grab something from my desk.
KNOCK, KNOCK
I lifted up my head and leaned on my arm. When I was about to allow whoever on the other side in, I forgotten that I locked the door.
I got up from the bed and when I opened it, Karma was standing before me.
"You're back." He said with a blissful smile and came inside.
"I could say the same about you. When did you get back with the Princess?" I asked.
"An hour before you. Did you eat dinner yet?" He asked while I sat on the bed.
"Yes, Kaede and I had dinner in Wisteria Falls." I explained.
"Ah, so you two went out on a date." Karma raised a brow and I laid back on the bed, "while I was away?"
"Karma, can we finish this tomorrow? I'm a bit tired." I closed my eyes.
But even when I said that, I wanted to hear more of his voice.
"You usually sleep in my room?" He questioned.
"I just took a bath and I'm too lazy to walk over to your room." I replied, "plus, I had a couple of drinks."
"Such a naughty boy."
I felt the bed move beneath me and when looked up, Karma was above me. He inched downward and pressed his hard yet soft lips onto mine without warning.
I lifted my hand and touched his neck, pulling him closer to me as we continued to kiss.
"My, I thought you were tired?" Karma leaned up and licked his upper lip with a smirk.
BADUMP
"I am." I said back, "but for some reason, I like this."
"The fact that you're more honest actually turns me on." Karma started to unbutton his shirt and threw it aside.
I leaned on my elbow and reached out to touch Karma's chest, running my finger across his birthmark. He inched closer and started to kiss my neck leaving marks. While he did that, I unbuttoned my own shirt and Karma ended up helping me take off my pants.
The sudden nakedness was rather chilly for me but I knew he was going to warm me up anyways. Karma reached down and it's been a while since the last time so it did hurt a little when he was trying to prep me. I didn't want him to stop though.
My breathing had become heavier and so did Karma's. I didn't trust myself when he entered me so I covered my mouth, just incase I accidentally let out a loud moan.
"Are you alright, Nagisa?" Karma caressed my cheek as he thrusted into me.
"Y-yeah, I'm fine." I assured, "just don't be so rough. I can't think straight right now."
"What kind of seductive words are those?" Karma teased and instead of slowing down, he actually moved faster.
It wasn't long until I came and I was the first. Laying in my side, I tried to calm my rapidly beating heart and cool down. I glanced back at Karma who was brushing his red hair back with grin.
"You're mistaken if you think we're finished after one round. What about me?" Karma told me to get on my hands and knees, facing the wall.
Without seeing his face, he entered me the second time and my body instantly melted. I almost collapsed from my shaking legs; however, Karma leaned over me and caught me with his right arm.
"Don't fall asleep on me okay? Just enjoy." His sweet and delicate whisper made my body tingle.
"I love you, Karma." I said aloud as continued from where we left off.
"I love you too, Nagisa."