Chapter 54: 35 – Back In Business

The time after tasting Ezme's lips was the most amusing period of time Amara had ever experienced. 

Amara was returning to the sofa after brewing a new pot of tea. Ezme sat with eyes fixed on the large television screen, watching an anime. 

Amara smiled as she watched the angel, completely oblivious of her surroundings. After stealing Ezme’s first kiss, the angel had been very self-conscious. Which was an opportunity Amara had no intention of letting slip past her.

One of the things she did was intentionally playing romantic comedy animes, with the commonplace goofs and accidents between romantic interests. Whenever one of those scenes would play out on screen, Ezme would blush intensely and glance at Amara, who every time was waiting with a wry smile to meet the angel’s gaze.

And every time Ezme would divert her eyes and blush even more.

She’s adorable.

At least she seems completely fine now.

Amara approached and poured the tea into two large mugs. She sat down next to Ezme - intentionally sitting close enough to be considered invading the angel’s personal space - while holding out Ezme’s mug. 

Seeing the mug appear in front of her, Ezme smiled brightly as she looked at Amara and recieved it. 

“Thank you!” The angel exclaimed brightly before immediately turning her eyes back to the anime as she took a sip.

Oh dear, I might get jealous if she remains this enchanted with anime.

But I suppose it isn’t all bad.

Amara sipped her tea and grinned as she stroked Ezme’s wings. The angel didn’t appear to notice at all as her eyes were fixed to the television while savouring the scent of tea, a happy smile on her face.

I really want to taste her lips again. But I shouldn’t pressure her that quickly. 

Fluffles will be mine soon enough. It’s enough to keep her thinking about it.

Amara smiled and pressed her fingers between the warm feathers which caused the angel to jolt. Ezme turned her head and stared at Amara as her face flushed at a rapid rate.

“W-why did you sit so close?! Keep your hands to yourself!” Ezme exclaimed.

Amara smiled and tilted her head. “Why? Is something wrong?”

Ezme diverted her gaze before skittering away to the corner of the sofa and pulling up her knees. Amara feigned a dejected sigh. 

“Why did you move away, Fluffles? You don’t like me touching your wings?” (Amara)

“No!” Ezme exclaimed with a red face and tried to ignore Amara by watching the anime.

“Okay. I’ll never touch your wings again.” Amara said dejectedly. For the next five minutes, anyway.

“Y-you-” Ezme began with a distressed tone before she pouted. “No. I’m not falling for that again.” 

Amara sighed and shook her head with a smile. Damn.

“Besides, you wouldn’t keep your word anyway.” Ezme accused her.

Damn!

Amara smiled. “I can keep my word.” I’d just do something else instead.

“You’d just do something else instead.” Ezme pouted.

Really?! When did you learn this quickly!

Ezme snorted as she turned to look at Amara. “See? You didn’t even deny it!”

“Oh, I was thinking about something else.” Amara shrugged.

Ezme snorted. “Mortals. Like what?” 

“Like…” Amara smiled wryly as she winked. “The things I could do instead.”

Ezme flinched, which made her spill tea over her white garments and she quickly blushed with embarrassment. 

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“Look at what you did!” Ezme exclaimed angrily.

“I didn’t do anything.” Amara grinned.

“You were being salacious!” Ezme accused.

“Was I? I think you’re the one being salacious right now.” Amara smiled and let her gaze wander over Ezme’s wet clothing. “You’re quite the seductress, Fluffles.”

“Y-you-” Ezme’s face was beet red when she howled. “You fiend! You insufferable fiend!” 

“If you’re feeling indecent, I’ll happily help clean up your clothes.” Amara grinned. 

Ezme looked like she was about to cry when she averted her eyes from Amara. She aggressively snapped her fingers, returning her clothes to their original appearance and shouted. “I don’t need your help! You should find something else to do! Go do some training!” 

Ezme froze up as a realization dawned on her and looked at Amara as she asked seriously. “Why haven’t you done any training?”

Amara shrugged in response. 

“What does that mean? Amara! You need to practise if you want to have a chance at winning!” Ezme exclaimed.

Amara sighed. “Looking after you was more important.” 

“You…” Ezme’s eyes widened and looked away from Amara as her eyes moistened. 

Amara sipped on her tea as silence ensued. Ezme was the first to continue the conversation.

“You shouldn’t have bothered. Your survival, and the survival of the mortals in your domain, depends on your victory. You shouldn’t have let my problems affect your progress.” Ezme said quietly.

“I disagree.” Amara looked at Ezme and smiled. “I wouldn’t want to train, nor could I focus even if I wanted to, while I know you’re hurting.”

Ezme drew a breath to respond but ended up saying nothing. 

Amara closed the distance on the sofa and stroked Ezme’s wings. “And don’t you dare to try and hide it from me in the future.” 

“But-” (Ezme)

“No buts. I won’t take no for an answer.” Amara said sternly and smiled. 

Ezme sat silently before she nodded. Although Amara couldn’t see Ezme’s face, she appeared to be blushing. “If you insist.”

“I do.” Amara replied and dragged her fingers over Ezme’s bright feathers.

Ezme turned to look accusingly at Amara. “You’re doing it again.”

Amara smiled brightly. “Indeed I am.” 

“Tsk.” Ezme clicked her tongue when she got up from the sofa before looking at Amara. “Get up, we’re getting some training in.”

Amara groaned.

 

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“Show me your status.” Ezme said once they reached the training room. 

“You could at least buy me dinner or something before making shameless requests.” Amara grinned.

Ezme snorted and crossed her arms. “You’re the one who’s shameless. And insufferable. Now show me.” 

Amara sighed. Status.