Alya's heart hammered in her chest, so hard it felt like it wanted to jump out. Her mouth was slightly open, her eyes fixed on his, incredulous. Reality unfolded before her in a way she could never have predicted.
"Kuze-kun..."
Her voice sounded firm, but wrapped in an enchanting sweetness, capturing Ryan's full attention. His breath almost hitched as he watched her settle onto the sofa, subtly adjusting her apron before, in an unexpected gesture, sliding onto his lap. Her intense blue eyes locked with his, carrying a mixture of emotion and nervousness.
Ryan gently held her waist, feeling Alya's warmth merge with his. She folded her legs over him, her delicate hands resting on his shoulders, as if to ensure he wouldn't run away from this moment.
"You've already taken my first kiss... you've conducted everything your way..."
Her voice was almost a whisper, a silken thread tinged with tenderness and surrender. She rested her fist delicately against his chest, looking away for a moment, her cheeks flushed with a light pink.
"Mouu~... You caught me so off guard... I really didn't expect things to happen like this..."
Before Ryan could say anything, Alya leaned in, sealing her lips to his again, without room for hesitation or doubt. Her answer didn't come in words, but in the most sincere and physical way possible. Her warm lips molded to his, her arms wrapping around his neck as if she never wanted to let go.
Ryan felt his heart race as he deepened the kiss, his hands firm but careful, holding her delicate waist. The warmth emanating from her was comforting, addictive. This time, Alya surrendered without reservation, her tongue intertwining with his in a passionate rhythm, as if they were sealing an unbreakable contract... a contract of love.
Ryan's thoughts jumbled for a moment, but a single truth echoed in his mind: "It's official... Alya is my girlfriend now..."
When they finally pulled apart, Alya rested her forehead against his, her eyes shining with genuine happiness. Her breathing was slightly accelerated, but a tender smile played on her lips as she ran her fingers through his hair.
With a fist resting on Ryan's chest, her voice soft and filled with emotion whispered, "Since... Since when have you... felt this way about me?"
Ryan felt the fragility of that question. Alya's heart was pounding so hard he could almost feel it in his own chest. She looked like a fairy-tale princess, delicate and radiant in the soft light of the room.
He smiled slightly, tilting his head. "I think it was... during the festival..."
Alya giggled softly, a pure and enchanting sound. In a loving gesture, she rested her head on his shoulder, her body relaxing in his arms.
"Ahh... That's not fair..."
Ryan raised an eyebrow, amused. "Huh? And why not?"
Alya continued to slide her fingers over Ryan's chest, tracing small, distracted circles. "Because... that means we fell in love..." She hesitated, biting her lip before continuing. "At the same moment..."
Ryan intertwined his fingers with hers, his voice low but full of conviction. "Then... I guess that's exactly what happened."
A shiver ran down Alya's spine. The happiness that filled her was almost surreal. She never thought this moment would come so naturally, without the need for difficult words or dramatic confessions. In the end, Ryan just surprised her, and everything fell into place in the most perfect and spontaneous way possible.
She allowed herself to stay there, savoring the feeling of belonging, while Ryan stroked her hair in a slow and comforting caress. Time seemed to have stopped just for them.
Until a sudden thought hit her like lightning.
Alya widened her eyes, her expression changing to sudden worry. "A-Are you not hurt?!"
She tried to move, preparing to get off his lap, but Ryan held her firmly and gently by the waist.
"It's okay," he said with a wry smile. "You're so light that... I didn't even feel anything."
Alya blushed instantly, making an adorable pout. "Are you really sick... or was this a plan to make me come here and... ask me to be your girlfriend?"
Ryan let out a short laugh, clearly amused by the assumption. "No, of course not... But I must admit it would be a very creative strategy."
She rolled her eyes, but a smile played on her lips. Running the tip of her fingers gently across his face, Alya sighed. "Okay... I have no reason to distrust you..."
The way she looked at him at that moment was almost ethereal. Her eyes shone like an angel's, overflowing with tenderness and affection. It was a look that could make anyone get lost.
Then, as if remembering something important, Alya blinked a few times and began to gesture animatedly with her hands, like a restless little fairy.
"Well... Our relationship needs to follow all the proper procedures! I accepted your proposal, but..."
She raised a little finger, adopting a serious and determined expression. "We need to talk to my parents! And I also need to tell Masha!"
Ryan raised his eyebrows, surprised by her sudden organization. Alya seemed to be making a mental checklist of responsibilities as she continued:
"Oh, we also have to balance our relationship with the duties of the student council! Don't forget our goal, my future vice-president!"
Ryan just blinked, absorbing the avalanche of sudden planning.
Alya then clasped her hands together, swaying slightly with excitement. "Ahh, it's going to be so cute that you and I are a couple, just like Kenzaki-san and Sarashina-san!"
Ryan smiled, watching her excitement with a loving gaze.
Ryan let out a nasal laugh, his expression slightly relaxed as he raised an eyebrow.
"Who?"
Alya, radiant as always, kept the enthusiasm in her voice as she replied:
"They are the current president and vice-president of the student council! As soon as you get better and..." For a moment, her animation diminished, giving way to a more serious, yet still delicate expression. "And when you start attending classes properly, I'll introduce them to you myself!"
Ryan kept his smile, a playful glint in his eyes. "I have butterflies in my stomach seeing your excitement." He rested a hand on his chin, tilting his head slightly. "Well, when we have some free time, we can set a day for you to introduce me to your parents."
She nodded enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling as if that were the most exciting idea in the world. "And I'd love to meet your parents too! Of course, if they're not as busy as mine, heh heh!"
Unable to contain her excitement, Alya suddenly hugged him, squeezing him tightly against her with affection. "Kyaa! My mom is going to be so surprised!" Then, pulling back slightly, she smiled sweetly. "And Masha won't believe that... I'm really dating!"
Ryan returned the hug, resting his chin on her head, his voice laced with irony. "Certainly... I'm going to become the most hated person in school."
Alya blinked, confused. "Why would they hate you, Kuze-kun?"
His smile became slightly sarcastic. "Well... I don't think you'd understand." However, in his mind, a sharp thought emerged: "Because by dating you, I'm stepping on the dreams of half the men who have ever looked at you."
Before she could press the issue, Ryan changed the subject, adopting a more serious tone. "Oh, and there's one more thing that needs to change between us."
Alya tilted her head, clearly curious. "Something else that needs to change?"
He confirmed with a slight nod. "Yes, and that is..." He made a dramatic pause, his eyes momentarily drifting to the ceiling as he pondered. "No more 'Kuze-kun'. From today it will be..."
Ryan hesitated for a second, thinking before speaking. "Wait... Do I say Ryan or Masachika? Well, she's more used to Masachika, right..."
Then, gently touching her chin, he completed his sentence with a mischievous smile: "It will be Masachika... or 'my darling'."
Alya's face exploded in an adorable red. She brought her hand to her hair, fidgeting hesitantly as she tried to regain her composure. "A-ah... Yes, you're right..."
Gathering a little courage, still distractedly smoothing her silver strands, her voice came out low and drawn out: "Masachika... kun..."
Ryan felt a thrill of satisfaction. She seemed so shy when pronouncing his name aloud, even after they had already kissed. It was adorable. It was irresistible.
A brief silence fell, broken only by the distant sound of the television Ryan had turned on earlier.
"And the heavy rains continue to intensify, with winds reaching 43 km/h!(12m/s)"
Alya glanced at the TV. "Heavy rain?"
Ryan also paid attention, his ears picking up, for the first time, the rhythmic sound of rain lashing against the outside. The two remained silent, listening to the heavy drops drumming against the glass.
Alya suddenly got up from Ryan's lap, looking restless. "I-I'm going to open the door a little to see what the weather is like."
He watched her walk away, not hiding the thought that crossed his mind. "Geez... I wanted her to stay sitting on me a little longer..."
With hurried little steps, Alya went to the front door, opening it just enough to peek out. The strong wind pushed the rain inside, wetting the tips of her shoes. She quickly recoiled, closing the door with a sharp movement.
Ryan, who was slowly approaching, leaning against the wall, saw her turn her face to him, her gaze filled with worry. "H-how am I going to get home in this rain?"
He replied without hesitation, his voice calm: "Simple, you're not."
Alya widened her eyes. "W-What do you mean?!"
He leaned against the wall, crossing his arms. "You're going to sleep here, duh."
If her heart was already racing before, now it felt like it was about to explode. "S-sleep here?" Her voice almost came out in a squeak.
Ryan smiled provocatively. "Yeah, it'll be the first night sleeping at your boyfriend's house..."
She put her hands on her cheeks, completely flushed. "B-but... I..." Her restless eyes darted around the house, her mind clearly short-circuiting. "Won't I be bothering you?"
Ryan frowned, impassive. "Do I really need to answer that?"
Alya opened and closed her mouth a few times, making small nervous noises before finally speaking: "W-well... I need to let Masha know about this, then..."
Ryan smiled, nodding. "Of course."
She quickly took her cell phone out of her skirt pocket and called Masha, explaining the situation—obviously skipping the part about now officially being Masachika's girlfriend. She only mentioned that she had come to take care of him and ended up trapped due to the storm. To her surprise, Masha not only accepted but also supported the idea with a playful tone.
Hanging up after a few minutes of conversation between sisters, Alya stood there, still at the door, slightly pulling at the folds of her apron. With a little finger resting against her face, her voice came out even more adorable than before: "Well... I'm going to stay, but..." The blush on her cheeks intensified, making her expression irresistible. "No doing perverted things with your girlfriend on the first day she stays at your house, okay?"
Ryan felt something pierce directly through his heart. "Damn it, Alya... You talking like that just makes me want to do perverted things with you..."
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