18 A conversation between two lovers

"It took you some time, huh?" She welcomed me with a warm voice.

"Yes, I'm sorry for being late." I apologized jumping from the ground and getting next to her on the tree branch.

The place we were in was very relaxing, the only thing that could be heard were birds singing around bathing the forest with their lovely sounds.

"So..." Fumiko said looking at the ground.

I stared at her while she was preparing herself to continue the conversation, she would often have problems starting a conversation but once she started it, I wouldn't get any chance to speak but nod my head and listen to her talking, that happened when she was trying to get her feelings out of her chest because if she didn't, they would burst out.

"Are you enjoying your time here?" She asked giving me a curious look.

"Yes, I've made some friends which is pretty nice. How were you lately?" I replied smiling while looking her in the eyes.

I really enjoyed looking Fumiko in the eyes. I would look at her azure eyes and she would get flustered and look away.

"Hmm, I am okay. I just had some things to deal with these days." She answered sighing with her eyes closed.

"Mhm, for example?" I said looking at the trees around me.

"Well, I had to inform some people of us being back." Fumiko replied.

"Huh? Who?" I questioned tilting my head as a sign of curiosity.

"The principal of the academy you are attending, he is a descendant of one of our servants." Fumiko mentioned turning her eyes at me.

"Understandable, may I ask who's descendant is he?" I asked joyfully.

"That I won't tell you, hmph!." She replied stubbornly.

"Why though?" I asked confused.

"Because I came here to have my time with you, discussions like this can wait. You know, you promised to make up to me, right?" Fumiko answered me and pouted.

"O-Oh, alright, I'm sorry..." I apologized confusedly.

This makes me realize that I often miss some things I shouldn't and I end up apologizing which I don't know if it helps with anything. One thing that is great though is that Fumiko would almost always tell me what she needs and I'd fulfill her desires which is very good since communication is very important in a relationship.

"Fudo..." Fumiko mumbled and leaned her head on my should her.

"Yes?" I replied whilst my heart was about to burst in my chest, most things that I don't plan end up surprising me a lot which is not bad since it keeps me in sync with reality.

"Can we just stay like this until the moon will show herself?" She asked me giving me that needy stare she always gives me.

"Sure." I said patting her head.

These moments were one of the best I could ever live. When I am not around her I'd end up overthinking about everything but once I was around her everything would become extremely simple and insignificant, my worries would instantly vanish and I'd be the happiest and calmest man in the world.

As more time passed we talked more and she started kissing me out of the blue which I didn't mind, after all, it's a sign of pure love but what always troubles my mind is but one thought: "For how long will I be able to enjoy this?".

I wish I could stop time and be just with her for eternity but even if I were to chase this ability I don't know if she wished for the same thing as me. Love always seemed dangerous to me and regardless of that I always failed to avoid it, I'd end up loving a lot more than I initially did and I'd be disappointed if she didn't match my level of love but throughout the years she proved her love and care for me and I was more than happy about that, someone loving me at such a high level felt surreal to my mind and it still does. Love is something that I sadly can't avoid and it'd always bite me just like an animal.

In the first years of our relationship, I would forget my needs and chase to fulfill hers which wasn't good at all. But one thing I can say for sure, I love Fumiko. She was the one who always spotted when I wasn't okay and would comfort me and because she matched my level of love, I could fulfill her needs and she would fulfill mine which helped us get more attached to each other.

The moon finally showed herself after several hours which saddened me because our time would come to an end.

"Say, Fumiko..." I mumbled staring at the moon.

"What, Fudo?" She replied grabbing one of my hands.

"The moon is lovely, isn't it?" I asked and looked her in the eyes, this time she didn't avoid my gaze.

"Yes, it is..." Fumiko confirmed.

I touched her chin gently and brought her face close to mine. We were both looking into each other's eyes and shortly after, I kissed her. Her breath stopped and mine did as well, I felt as if my heart was about to burst out of my chest and I'd die on the spot. But even if I did, I'd die with a smile on my face, as long as she was next to me.

After a few minutes our lips were finally unglued and she was in my arms listening to my heartbeat.

"The sounds your heart makes are so soothing." She mumbled while she had her ear stuck to the left side of my chest listening to my heartbeat.

"Hmm, let's see..." I replied getting her off of my chest and putting my ear to her chest now.

"I think the sounds your heart makes are way better though, I could fall asleep like this..." I added after listening to a minute to her calming heartbeat, even if hers was beating just as hard as mine it was still one of the best feelings in the world that none other can match.

"I wish I could stop time and remain like this." I mentioned in a low voice.

"I wish so too." Fumiko replied to my selfish wish.

For how long will we be able to enjoy this?