Chapter 32: Calm before the storm (4) Love is in the air

With my eyes wide from shock I tense up and am unable to do or think of anything. Moments later she lets go of my lips and sits up giving me the most adorable smile she's ever had. Unsure what to do I simply stare at her face with my cheeks red from bewilderment.

A second later Felix begins to laugh "Whoa did not see that coming!"

Happy laughs just as hard "Neither did I, but looking over there I think Khloe broke Leone"

Blushing brightly I simply keep staring at Khloe while searching for words to use. She giggles nervously before gently pushing down my arms "Sorry.. if I.."

Still unable to turn my thoughts into speech I slowly shake my head and gently but firmly pull her towards me holding her in a tight embrace.

"L-Leone?"

Staying silent I rest my head against her shoulder unsure what to say or do. Giggling softly she holds me tenderly "Silly fuzzy cat"

Brightly red I slowly let her go and smile when she tickles my ear

"So.. I didn't know you loved girls sis"

Khloe stands up, turns around and chuckles softly while scratching the back of her head "I.. knew I found some attractive.. but Leone.. she's just so cute and.. different, I can't put it into words"

Blushing brighter I slowly hide my face behind my paws "See! that's what I mean! LIKE HOW CUTE CAN SHE BE"

Tensing up I blush brighter causing Felix, Happy and Zhloe to laugh.

Khloe calmly turns her head and grins "Still alive?"

Embarrassed and at a loss for words I manage to sit up and nod "Uh..hu"

She giggles and walks towards me "Come"

I let her grab my hand, pull me up and tug me out of the room, once we're halfway trough the hall she giggles and turns around "Are you really still alive?"

Still embarrassed and shocked I nod "Y-Yes just surprrrised"

She giggles louder "Well who would have thought you'd break part of the ceiling."

Gazing her way in confusion as that's not what I meant at all, she laughs before leaning towards me and kissing my cheek "I love you Leone"

Blushing brightly red I feel incredibly conflicted yet the smile won't leave my face. "I'm still a mess with my feelings… but I do rreally feel safe and comfortable around you. Y-You are quite c-cute too"

Widely smiling she squeals "I'll take that" Hugging me tight she kisses me once more, this time I tightly hug her back causing her to squeal from happiness. After letting go she grabs my hand and pulls me further down the hall "Let's sneak outside"

Unsure what to do or how to act I just follow her through the halls "I…"

Turning her head she giggles while reaching for my cheek "Thought you were the only one with feelings?"

Blushing even brighter I nod slowly "Yes…"

-[Blush even brighter and you'll start to glow.]-

Ignoring Leone's teasing comment I look back at Khloe who's beaming. "I had a bit of a crush on you since the first time we met, yet as I got to know you better… It grew, and well… now I think I can say I truly love you"

Softly giggling from insecurity I hug her tight and to my surprise she lifts me up like a princess, chuckling as I tense up. "I'm not that weak myself and besides you're light as a feather"

As she begins to dash through the hall, I wrap my arms around her neck smiling widely while she keeps running "How can you be this strong? As I know I'm anything but a feather"

Smiling she chuckles "I am seventy four percent angelic, remember?"

Curious I turn my head "So what Angel are you, or could you be based on?"

She shrugs "No idea if I even have any trace of divinity in me or if it's just my own latent power. I have no special instincts or special talents. I'm just stronger, resistant to temperatures and I'm rather passive in conflict."

Hearing her speak about battle I nervously poke my fingers together "I think… battle just excites me nowadays."

She giggles and stops for a moment before kissing my cheek "I love your playful enthusiasm"

Blushing slightly I smile when she continues running, yet after a while a loud male voice echoes through the hall "YOU TWO, STOP!"

Groaning out of annoyance Khloe stops and turns around practically hissing her next reply "What?"

Hearing her annoyed tone I slowly let myself slide out of her hands and take a look at the tall, slender man walking towards us. Yet as he gets closer it's clear he's actually about our age. He has black fuzzy hair, a tanned skin yet clear blue eyes and is wearing a military training outfit.

"I knew I saw it right, if it isn't little Miss Mahogany. I do assume you know it's against the rules to force science subjects to follow you against their will?"

Highly annoyed by his patronizing tone towards Khloe and his casual insult thrown towards me I raise an eyebrow "Excuse me?"

From all the reactions he could give he simply smirks "Nobody was talking to you subject, although I can understand you're upset because she forced you here. Now stay silent while people talk."

Feeling anger eating away at my instincts I turn my head "Apologies Sir…?"

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His smirk widens "Ryan Cooper, Lance Corporal"

With an irritated sigh I raise my hand to form my sword yet lower it when Khloe shakes her head. Instead I shake my hand to form my claw, step towards him, grab his collar with my left hand while holding the nail of my right claw under his chin. "Then you'd better back off, I'll overlook you calling me a science project and referring to me as inhuman. But if you EVER harass Khloe again, this nail might just slice through something."

His skin turns a couple of shades lighter while he trembles in fear. "HELP! The beast is turning rabid!"

With a wide smirk on my face I ignore the fact he once again referred to me as being inhuman and lower my claw. "Nah, don't worry. I'm perfectly in control. Oh and might you want to report this, tell them it was me: Leone, Lieutenant Second Class"

Turning even paler he scurries faster than a rat running from a cat when I let him go.

"Heh, that might teach him manners"

Turning around I'm immediately grabbed by my cheeks and kissed on my lips. Once again red as a tomato I giggle nervously when she lets me go "Too much?"

She shakes her head "Precisely enough" Hugging me tight she grabs my hand before leading me further down the hall.

"He did that more often?"

She nods "After he got promoted to Private First class before me, yes. Zhloe wanted to intervene but I told her not to as it'd only make things worse. However what you did just now was just so sweet."

Giggling softly I squeeze her hand "I may not be entirely sure how I feel and if I'm ready for a relationship, but no matter what I'll do what I can to protect you."

She visibly tenses up for a moment before gently squeezing my hand "Thank you"

Having arrived at the door to the yard, I gently push it open before tugging me with her.

Once outside she looks at me "Say Leone?"

Smiling I nod "Hmm?"

Looking down she fiddles with her fingers "What would you have done… if I hadn't told you to stop?"

Realizing she feels hesitant to ask me this I grab her other hand and hold them both. "I'm not entirely sure as I acted in the moment, but while I had hostility to him I didn't feel aggressive. So I'd most likely have done something similar but with my sword instead of nail."

Giggling she looks up "I think he'd have soaked his pants if you did that"

With an evil snicker I look towards the clear morning sky "I honestly wouldn't have minded that. You said he harassed you since his promotion to Private First class, doesn't that mean it's been going on for a very long time?"

Chuckling she gives me a soft shove "Meanie, but yes. I was thirteen when I got here and while he was already a Private at the time I was still in training he was in the same class as me. So you can probably guess the rest when I tell you I was stronger, faster and smarter than him"

Smiling I sit down on the bench "And you call me the meanie? Hell no! He was."

She giggles again but instead of sitting down on the bench she sits on my lap instead. "Thank you nevertheless"

Faintly smiling I rest my forehead against her shoulder "I'm just so scared and confused about how school will go."

Gently stroking the back of my head she gives me a feeling of serenity "Just like you told me you'd protect me, I'll be there for you when you need me."

Tightly embracing her waist I purr softly from all the affection "Thank you"

She giggles "You're my adorable cat girl, I might abhor violence, but I will protect you."

Smiling I tighten the embrace "I really appreciate that, thank you"

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For a while we remained in the same position and only look up when the door to the yard opens.

"Ah here you are, as I expected."

Curious I turn my head when I realize it's the Admiral herself. "Admiral"

She nods "Leone may I have a moment?"

Panicked I groan "Please don't tell me…?

She laughs "No it's not about Ryan, I laughed my arse off when I got a call from his superior and checked the video. It's about your name"

We both look at her in surprise. "Name? Leone isn't good?"

Smiling she shakes her head "It's perfect, we need a solution for your last name."

In thought I look down "Last name huh…?"

Khloe immediately giggles "Blackpaw! After her black paws!"

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