"Umm, so Ais, I think we should head back."
"…. Okay Bell". Truthfully Ais didn't want to return to the manor as she knew there would be questions. A lot of questions. And since Bell had already ran off twice when asked about his relationship with Ais, she knew she'd have to deal with her Famalia members.
After their confessions, Ais and Bell just walked around, soaking in the beauty of the Labyrinth city. Conversation was kept to a minimal, not because they didn't want to talk, but every time their eyes met, their faces would become crimson red and they'd quickly look away. It wasn't long after they noticed it was becoming darker and their Familia members may get worried. So, as Bell suggested, It was probably the right time to head back.
Luckily once they reached the manor, they noticed not a lot of people were awake, so they headed back to their rooms in relative peace. Well relative in a way… as they walked past the guards earlier, Bell could fell that he might have to sleep with one eye open.
"…"
"…."
The golden-haired girl and her rabbit stared at each other, knowing it was time they separated and went back to their own rooms. The silence was telling, neither wanted to leave the other but they knew they had to.
Bells POV:
'C'mon Bell, say anything!'
"Umm…Errrr…"
Ais Smiled.
"Bell, I had a nice time".
"S-So did I".
"…"
"…"
'She's staring at me. Is she expecting another kiss?'
"What are you doing Bell?"
"GRAMPA?!"
"Bell, at the end of the date, a woman expects a kiss! IT'S A MAN'S ROMANCE!"
"O-OKAY!"
Flustered, Bell takes one step towards Ais. And another. Now face to face, Ais closes her eyes, as Bell leans in an…
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO AIZ?!"
They both jump back.
"NOTHING…. I wasn't doing anything"
Leyfia stared at them, their faces both bright red as they've been caught in the act.
"Miss Ais let's go!"
Ais only nods, staring at the floor
"I will not lose to you", the elf whispers as she takes the sword princess towards their rooms.
"That was close"
"AHHH", Bell screams as he looks back towards the direction of the voice. A blonde-haired Prum looks back at him with a knowing smile.
"Looks like Leyfia just let you off with a warning Bell. Try to be careful where you…. show your displays of affection"
"WHAAAA?!"
"Get some rest Bell, tomorrow seems like it may be a long day", and with that, the captain of their Familia walks away.
"Ahhh", the rays of light hit Bell as he stirred trying to cover his eyes.
"It can't be morning already…"
Although Bell was a morning person, this morning isn't one he looked forward to. Today, he was going to tell the Loki Familia members that he was dating Ais
Shivers went down his spine.
'I wonder what they're going to do to me. Leyfia might just actually kill me this time. I can see it already, 'One Thousand Elf kills rabbit boy for taking the princess'.
Great'.
As Bell walked into the dining area for breakfast, all eyes were on him. Again. This time with 100x more intensity. The only place he could even think of sitting without being slaughtered was next to Ais. So, as he went closer towards the table, he could see the two Amazons and the jade-haired mage staring at him, smiles as wide as they could muster.
'Yep, this is going to be a long day'.
As bell gained ground towards them, he could see the only seat available was one next to Ais. Was it by accident? Probably not. Did they already know? Almost certainly. So Bell sat down, next to Ais, looking anywhere but towards her.
"Ais, your face seems to be a little red, are you warm? Do you want us to turn down the heating?", the first to speak was the Younger of the Hiryute sisters.
Ais could only shake her head, her face becoming bright red.
"Are you sure Ais, you look really hot right now. Bell don't you agree that Ais looks hot?", The older sister stating with a small smirk, gaining giggles from the other executives.
It was now Bells turn to turn bright red, as he looked to the floor and nodded his head.
"See, even Bell thinks you're hot Ais. But it might be a different type to which I'm referring to".
And this got the executives laughing out loud.
'Now's the time. Better than any. It's better to get it over and one with'.
"I h-have an a-announcement to m-make!"
All eyes were on him.
'This is it'.
Bell cleared his throat.
"Ais and I are dating!"
Screams erupted. Chairs were thrown. Table were thrown. Even people were thrown.
"NOOOOOOOO", a random person shouted.
"HOW DARE YOU"
"YOU STOLE HER FROM US!"
Leyfia stood up.
Silence.
Everyone stared at her.
Finn was sweating profusely.
Gareth looked terrified.
Her eyes bore into Bell's soul.
"y-y-y- YOU! YOU STOLE MISS AIS! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU! PROUD WARRIOR, SNIPER OF THE FOREST…."
Bell ran.
Far.
He knew only death waited for him if he stayed. Ais would be okay. Hopefully.
All he could hear were shouts at he was leaving, and Leyfia chanting.
As Bell somehow managed to escape the manor, he stopped at the Hostess of Fertility, hoping he could have breakfast, since the last place he was… was a bit too… murderous for him.
"Hi Bell", he looked around to see Syr smiling at him.
'I wonder how Syr would take the news', Bell thought to himself, as he headed into the tavern.
...
"NOT WELL. NOT WELL!", Bell shouted as he ran out of the Hostess, with Syr and Ryu hot on his tail.
5 minutes earlier.
"How are you enjoying your food Bell?"
"It's great, thanks", Bell replied, causing Syr to blush slightly.
"Not that im complaining, but why didn't you have breakfast with the rest of your familia?", Syr questioned, with Ryuu also taking an interest whilst serving another customer.
"Well, today I made an announcement and it seemed like the rest of the familia didn't really like it…"
"Hmm, what was it?", Syr asked, leaning closer towards Bell.
"That Ais and I are… dating", Bell replied back with a sheepish smile.
Syr's gave a smile, deciphering the information. Then a little frown. Which turned into a bigger frown. Which turned into her screaming and Jumping towards Bell; which caused him to run. Fast.
"BELLLLLLLLLLL!"
"COME BACK HERE BELL!", Syr screamed, running after him.
"MR CRANEL, YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO!", Next to Syr; Ryuu screamed, also running towards Bell.
"IMMMM SORRYYYYYY", Bell screamed back, running towards the labyrinth, unsure of what he was sorry about.
Sorry I haven't updated in months. Hopefully I'll be a bit more frequent and with longer chapters.