Being hugged tightly, I became intoxicated. Not feeling like struggling free, I entrusted myself to Freedās arms, when I heard a low, yet astonished voice.
āAh, sorry while youāre lost in the world of just you two. But, could you come back to reality alreadyā
I came to my senses hearing a voice that seemed Brotherās.
What was I just doing? Wasnāt I hugging Freed with all my strength in public?
āAlex, youāre nuisanceā
āOi oi, is that what youāre saying to the childhood friend who came back to the Royal Capital to be your close aideā
As he continued hugging me, who solidified after returning to reality, without seeming to particularly mind Freed glared at Brother.
Brother completely ignored that gaze with a meaningful smile.
āYou might not mind, but Lidi is different. Look at the poor thing, she solidifiedā
I was pointed at by Brother. But Freed absolutely didnāt feel like letting go, rather he put his whole strength into the embrace.
It hurts.
Finally growing restive, I raised my voice.
āLe⦠let go, Freed. Itās embarrassingā¦ā
I felt like running away. being watched by the great number of peopl, I was absolutely insane a moment ago.
Seeing me tremble in Freedās arms, Brother grabbed his shoulder.
āLook? I wonāt tell you to stop, so continue when itās just the two of you. Enough showing offā
ā⦠I understand. Then Lidi, shall we goā
āEhā
Freed reluctantly released me, and this time wrapped his arm around my waist.
Then he started walking. I was made to follow.
He softly whispered into my ear.
āThereās free time before the victory celebration party. Itās not much, but letās slowly pass it in my room with just us twoā
Due to the line that obviously suggested something, my face suddenly grew red.
As the invitation was too direct, I unconsciously hung my head.
Seeing me like this, Freed muttered āReally, cuteā.
āWhatās with that reaction⦠Hey, Alex. Lidi is too cuteā
āAh? Thereās no way my sister wouldnāt be cute. Since you understand, go quickly. Iāll do what I can with work⦠Instead, letās talk afterwardsā
āAs expected of Alex. I am counting on youā
āThen, latersā
āO⦠Older Brotherā
After they finished their hushed exchange, I called Brother, who all too easily left me to Freed, to halt.
Eh, what. Is he really leaving like that�
āNn? Old man also said it, right? Freed is the central figure of this victory. Heal himā
Heal⦠After all it meant that!!
With all my heart I scowled at Brother who chuckled. However, Freed, with his arm around my waist promptly began walking.
āWah, wait a momentā
āIām not waiting. Iāve waited for a whole month. I donāt want to wait even a moment longerā
ā⦠Ahā
Every single of his word was filled with unabashed desire.
My back shivered.
⦠I admit it. Iāve been looking forward to this moment.
Upon receiving a positive reply, Freed happily narrowed his eyes.
āIf Lidi had been worried, it might have been worth it to do my best for that monthā
āIāve heard the war finished right away though?ā
When I recalled what Father told me, while stroking my hair Freed spoke.
āSurprisingly, thatās how it was. The reason it takes time is mostly post-war office work. Because of it I couldnāt come back here⦠Lidi, Iāve missed you. For the past month, I could only think thatā
ā⦠Yupā
I nodded bumping our foreheads together.
I clutched his clothes.
I thought of being honest just a little.
āI also⦠wanted to meet youā
āLidiā¦!!ā
The next moment, with an expression of disbelief, Freed strongly hugged me.
So strongly that I thought Iād get crushed. But, somehow I felt spellbound by how comfortable it felt, and meekly wrapped my arms around him.
At such reaction, he let out a hot breath.
āAh, it seems like a lie. Youāre truly irresistible. Lidi, I like you. I love you. I wonāt ever let goā
āFreedā¦ā
Once again, I was softly pushed onto the bed sheet. At Freedās eyes shining with hunger, I swallowed saliva with a gulp.
āāāā Aah, weāre doing it.
Despite being pushed down, I calmly thought about the time remaining until the victory celebration party.
Thinking about preparations for the party, like adjusting my makeup, thereās no time.
While I was deep in thought, his hand restlessly touched my chest.
I unintentionally giggled at his movements more desperate than usual.
I donāt think Freed will be satisfied with that, but even so, if he wants it, I feel itās fine, and as I decided to obediently surrender myself, suddenly I looked up at the ceiling.
Ceiling⦠Nn? Wait a moment?
ā¦!!
No no, itās absolutely no good!!
I was completely swept away, but as I remember a certain thing, my face turned pale. In the blink of an eye I came to my senses.
āHey⦠wait!!ā
I brushed away Freed with more force than before. Seeing my menacing look, Freed frowned. I guess he never thought weād stop here. It also isnāt what I want. However.
Cold sweat flowed.
Perhaps, Cain may be above the ceiling right nowā¦!!
Having realized that, I absolutely couldnāt bring myself to do it.
I donāt have preference for being watched.
āLidi?ā
As he looked at me with suspicion, I desperately thought about what I should say.
I canāt talk about Cain yet. On the other hand, in this situation where we might be seen, I canāt do it no matter what.
Somehow, I have to prevent us from embracing right now. I canāt be fussy about the method.
For an immediate result, I only have a poor plan.
I get that Iāll regret it later. Under normal circumstances Iād never choose it.
But, it canāt be helped. Itās the only thing that I came up with in this short amount of time!
Having resolved myself, I feigned bashfulness and looked up at Freed with upturned eyes.
āFreed. Hey⦠Right now, ummā¦. We donāt have much time?ā
āEh?ā
Not understanding what I meant, Freed looked bewildered.
Continue, this is the only way. Keep at it! Me!!
Desperately encouraging myself, I furthermore said.
āSince itās our long awaited reunion, I thought of doing it a lot with Freed today⦠So, I dislike having to worry about the time until the victory celebration partyā
āLidi?ā
āBecause, it absolutely wonāt be satisfying like that. Itāll feel incomplete⦠Or Freed, are you different? Can you be satisfied by embracing me for such a short time?ā
ā⦠No wayā
As I desperately endured embarrassment to say that, Freed returned words of denial.
⦠Good.
I worried what to do if he said heād be satisfied.
āI think I wonāt be satisfied unless I continue embracing you for three days and three nightsā
The answer far exceeded my expectationsāāāā!!
ā⦠Iām happyā
Oi oi oi oi⦠Is this man serious!!
Three days and three nights, and his eyes are serious! I absolutely canāt go along with that.
Although I shouted on the inside, I intently continued executing the mission.
Good grief, I have to go through an awful thing thanks to Cain.
Where in the world is that guy.
ā⦠So, endure for now? Instead, once the victory celebration party ends⦠okay? Iām going to stay today, so letās do it a lot until Freed is satisfied? ⦠Is that no good?ā
ā⦠Truly?ā
To Freed, who asked with a slightly suspicious face, I nodded with my cheeks reddened. Of course, I donāt feel like lying. I know Iām stepping on a landmine, but without saying this much I probably wonāt be able to get out of the current situation.
Whatās important is right now! Right now!!
Whoād do that while thereās a chance of being watched!!
āHey, can I have my fill of Freed tonight?ā
To deal the finishing blow, I looked at him fixedly and said so, to which he pressed down on his mouth and turned away.
Deep down I was flustered that I might have failed, but on a closer look his ears are red.
āFreed?ā
āJeez⦠what should I do⦠Sheās too cute⦠I mean I want to push her down right now. I want to put it inā¦. Ignore the victory celebration party and embrace her all night longā
Damn it, it had the opposite effect!?
The monologue heās muttering to himself is very much scary.
No, the leading actor, Freed, must absolutely attend.
Or rather, if we do it, for what reason did I spout those damned embarrassing lines. I canāt allow that.
āItās regrettable, but we canāt. Hey, why donāt we talk a little until the victory celebration party? I want to talk to Freed normallyā
When I appealed to the best of my ability while covering my turmoil, Freed turned my way and looked at me as if to say it canāt be helped .
ā⦠I understand. If Lidi says so, Iāll refrain for now. But, prepare for tonight. I absolutely wonāt let you sleepā
āYe⦠yeahā
With a stutter, I accepted his declaration said in a sweet voice that seemed to contain malice.
Huh, is it decided itās an all-night course.
Iām aware I donāt have the right to veto, but I thought heād let me off a little.
I somehow managed to avert the immediate crisis, but I absolutely have to get in touch with Cain and talk with him. Mainly, about where he is.
Itās the top priority.
āI truly donāt want to send you home⦠For now, youāll stay tonight, right?ā
āYupā
When I nodded, Freed brought his face closer.
āThen itās a promiseā
Saying so, Freed lightly kissed me. I responded to it, to convey I acknowledge his thoughts. Soon, the kiss turned into a deep one , kuchu kuchu , sound of water resounded.
āFuā¦. Haaā
ā⦠Fufu. Itās not at all enough, but Iāll stop at that. Else I wonāt be able to hold backā
After indulging himself, which I found perfectly sufficient, Freed slowly separated with a hint of regret.
A voice filled with impossible to conceal craving. Although being affected by it I was about to break, somehow I managed to endure.
I took a breath. It seems I managed to avoid the problem for now.
And after collecting myself, I finally noticed his appearance.
Spontaneously my eyes widened.
Ah, what a thingā¦
Military Uniform Festival⦠Again⦠Is it?
In an instant my brain heated up.
Reflexively I put a hand to my mouth.
I havenāt noticed until now, but heās wearing a little simpler version of the previous formal military uniform.
The color is the same as before. Just, the over the top ornaments have been largely removed, what remains is the minimum to show his status like the aiguillette. Thereās no mantle. It feels like itās not for watching, but just for battle.
Itās a more practical design that facilitates body movements.
It really is terrific how it suits him.
Moreover, with his hair swept behind, his handsome features are even more highlighted. A few loose forelocks frame his face, creating an indescribable sex appeal.
As I unblinkingly gazed at Freed without making a single movement, understanding Iām fascinated he smiled wryly.
āThis late?ā
ā!! Because⦠I havenāt noticed until nowā
I was preoccupied by Freedās return, so I truly didnāt look at his attire.
How could I of all people fail like that. To ignore Freedās military uniform.
Freed slightly smiled at me feeling vexed from the bottom of my heart.
āWhat?ā
āNothing, Iād thought that Lidi would certainly be pleased. I think itās amusing seeing the expected reactionā
āUuā¦ā
I canāt say anything to him whoās in high spirits.
After all, itād already been exposed. Thereās no use to keep up appearances this late.
⦠Aah, it really is cool.
ā⦠Hey, should we continue?ā
āEh?ā
Amused by my reaction, Freed changed his tone, and in a voice oozing with sensuality asked a question. His fingers slowly caressed my jaw. When they touched my cheek, an alluring smile appeared on his face.
Drawn by this smile, I felt like nodding.
Or rather, in my mind Iām nodding at full power.
I canāt. I have to break up the festival. Now is truly no good.
āYe⦠Letās notā
⦠I almost said YES.
When I somehow regained my composure and declined, Freed laughed, both in regret and in amusement.
āLidi, youāre easy to understand. Actually, you hesitated a little. Look, come hereā
Brought into Freedās hug, I was sat sideways on his knees.
Not understanding why I was in this position, I looked up at Freed.
Then he dropped a kiss on my forehead.
āBecause you made me wait until night, at least stay here. I want to feel Lidiās warmthā
āFineā¦ā
Thereās no reason to refuse that much.
While at it, I forcibly stopped Military Uniform Festival in my brain.
Then, as I obediently settled between his legs I clung to his torso for balance.
Taking the opportunity, I pressed my cheek to his chest.
It was a completely unconscious action.
Freedās body shook with a start.
ā⦠Lidi, I beg you, donāt instigate meā
ā He ?ā
As I didnāt mean to do anything special, I tilted my head.
With a sigh, Freed looked at me troubled.
āTo do it unconsciously, what a sinful nature. Jeezā¦ā
Readjusting his hug, Freed looked up at heavens and pressed down his forehead.
After letting out a big sigh, he once again looked at me.
ā⦠I truly want to embrace you here, but I promised to do as Lidi says. You said you want to talk, right. Is there something you want to hear?ā
As Freed said anything is fine while holding me in his arms, I said then and pondered.
The answer came right away. With a nod I spoke to Freed.
āFor now, I want to hear about the last month. Just tell me what you can, let me hear what youāve been doing, Freedā