Chapter 97: An extra sweet time
The celebration for my recovery had ended without incident. The items available within the school were limited, so it was a simple party, but it was the first time in my entire life that I thought how wonderful it would be if it never ended, surrounded by so many enjoyable people.
Laughing while surrounded by kind people was much more meaningful and precious than being surrounded by luxurious meals or glamorous decorations.
Normally, I only drink alcohol in moderation at parties, but perhaps because I was in high spirits today, I drank a little too much wine.
Now, in the entertainment room where everyone had already left, I sway back and forth.
“That’s why I told you. Drinking too much is bad.”
“Hehehe.”
“Even though you’ve recovered, you still can’t let your guard down. You need to take even better care of yourself.”
Like a nagging tutor, Julian-sama muttered under his breath as I pulled his hand hard.
Unexpectedly, he lost his balance and fell on top of me. I ended up in a position where I was being pressed down on the couch sofa, and Julian-sama’s handsome face came closer.
“…I’m sorry, Alise. I have to go now.”
“No.”
Feeling light-headed, I stretched my arms and hugged him tightly around his neck. I stayed that way, snuggling up to him like a dog.
“Just a little longer, please.”
“Alise, that’s…”
“Is it really so bad?”
I gazed up at Julian-sama with a coy expression as he tried to pull away from me. He was always calm and hard to read, but his cheeks turned a faint shade of red.
“… The power of wine is amazing. I think I’m drunker than you.”
“No, I…”
It’s not the wine, it’s just this distance. To have someone I love here, breathing, blinking, and looking at me with those beautiful silver eyes. I know how precious it is to me now.
“I don’t want to lose you, Julian-sama.”
“Alise…?”
“I’ll do my best. I’ll become a wonderful lady worthy of you, both in my body and my heart.”
I want to become stronger and stronger, so I can use these hands to save the smiles of those I love. And then, I want to protect them without ever letting go.
“Julian-sama.”
“…Alise.”
Furrows appeared between his eyebrows and in the next moment, he embraced me strongly with both arms.
“I was really scared… that I would lose you forever.”
“I’m sorry, Julian-sama.”
“I love you, from the bottom of my heart.”
Because his gray eyes were filled with passion, my heart shook. The sound of my own heartbeat echoed in my ears, and it felt like it was about to overflow.
“Alise…”
Slowly, he closed his eyelids. And in response, I also gently lowered my eyelashes.
Smooch.
“We’ll be together forever.”
“…Julian-sama, you coward.”
“Huh?”
Why on the cheek? I wanted him to kiss me on the lips.
Pouting, I turned away.
“But, Alise, we’re still students and besides…”
“I don’t care anymore.”
“Alise…”
While watching Julian-sama, who was flustered with a red face, I wanted to hug him and say how cute he was in my heart.
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