Chapter 20!!!!! On The Road We Go

Earth's POV:

I am not sure when Deai returned last night, but when I opened my eyes he was already lying on the bed asleep while facing me.

He somehow look or feel a bit different than usual...

His beautiful face somehow looked a bit more masculine, and even while he was asleep he was radiating power. This reminded me Arafel a bit. No matter what he did, he always looked very manly, like he could protect me from everything.

Recalling these old memories, a look of nostalgia was clearly seen in my eyes as I was immersed in them.

"Baby, what are you thinking about? I don't like this look on your face if you are thinking about another man."

I was startled when he suddenly spoke to me, since I didn't realize Deai woke up and was gazing at me intently now. Under his intense gaze and words, my face flushed red and contorted in frustration.

"Don't call me baby! And it's not your business to know who I was thinking about!"

Even if I'm straight, I had a feeling that telling Deai about Arafel will be a mistake, so I just retorted.

"Oh? It's non of my business?"

A dangerous glint could be seen in his eyes and before I could blink he was lying on top of me, his hands caging me with no hope for escape.

"I already told you I'm not from this world, so it doesn't matter who I was thinking about, they are not in this world either."

I was walking on a thin ice so I worded my sentence very carefully, afraid of losing my control over the situation. His eyes darkened and I gulped in fear, watching his beautiful Phoenix green eyes squint in displeasure.

"We haven't kissed in a while and I promised to wait until you ask for it, but I'm still a man with needs. Don't test my patience and endurance so much, or you'll be eaten."

I shivered at his words. Recalling the memories I got back of our hot sex, I blushed and felt horrified at the same time.

That time it felt so good I think it may have bent me a little. Not enough to be gay though....I wonder if sex with girls is better though? It has to be.....

Else.....I'm afraid I won't be able to look at girls again....

Seeing my reaction made Deai's mood a bit better, and the darkness in his eyes faded away.

"Recalling our fun time playing back then? Wanna try again?"

"Most definitely not! *whisper* I won't be straight anymore if we do...."

"Huh? What was the last thing you said? I couldn't hear."

"Nothing important. How did the ceremony go? You look somehow different now."

"It was just the boring stuff, no need to concern yourself with it. We are leaving in an hour, so get ready."

He said that but didn't move an inch, still caging me in his arms.

"Deai? You need to get up first..."

"Oh right."

As he said that he rolled to the side, lay on his stomach on the bed, and watched me lazily as I got up from the bed and headed to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth.

Seeing Deai had no intention of getting up I asked him if he's coming and he just shook his head in response.

After I left the room he whispered to himself in a way I could not hear.

"He definitely said he will go bent if we have sex again.....soon my wife, you will be mine.....shit, thinking about having sex with him made me hard...."

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I was washing my face as I heard the main door, leading to the spiral staircase, open and close, as well as Deai's 'I'll be back in a few' words.

I wonder where he went to....

After I finished preparing, Deai timely returned. He looked freshened up and was dressed it a black, with golden dragon pattern on it, yukata, and handed me a dark blue, with white patterns on it, one as well.

"You cannot go out with those weird clothes, it will attract too much attention. Wear these instead and put your stuff in the magic bag I gave you."

"Ok....But, I don't know how to put on a yukata....my country doesn't have such things."

I told him that in shame.

It's true that some countries, in my old world, like Japan still had the custom of wearing a yukata on special occasions even though religion was long gone, but my country didn't have such customs. My world used to be light years ahead in every aspect over this world, except it didn't have magic. The only languages now remaining in it, for example, were English, Japanese, Spanish and French, each remaining for it's own reasons and spoken by everyone, while the rest perished with all the religious stuff from the face of the earth. Words like hell, pray, heaven, god and the like, were already too integrated in the remaining languages, that even though there was no religion anymore, they were still used.

"Start by putting the robe on, and I'll help you tie the belt."

"Ok. Thanks."

I'm actually quite surprised he didn't suggest dressing me himself, but it's not like I want his help or anything.

I went in the bedroom, took my clothes off and put on the robe. This action cannot be done in front of Deai, of course.

"Great! It looks good on you!"

Hearing a voice behind me suddenly, I jumped in fright. When I was dressing, it was always with my back to the door, since usually I could feel his stare even through it, but this time, I didn't even notice him entering the room.

"Here, I'll tie your belt for you."

"Wha-! When did you?...Knock when you enter the room!"

As I said that, he already bent lightly over behind me with the yukata's belt in his hands, warped it around my waist and stood behind me closely as he tied the belt. It felt very intimate and made me edgy.

"Why would I need to knock on the door of my own room?"

As he spoke, I could feel his breath on my sensitive ear, and it made me shiver. I could not refute his words either, in this situation, I'm the trespasser.

"Here. Done. How is it? Is it too tight?"

I moved around, trying to get the feel of the clothing to my body, and was satisfied with its comfortable and soft feeling.

"No. It's perfect. Thank you."

"No Problem. I love to tie belts on you, ask me any time you need me to."

I definitely did not miss the subtle hint he gave me, but decided to ignore it.

"Let's leave now, ok? I'm already sick of this place."

"Sure. Hold on tight."

As he said that, he suddenly picked me up in a princess carry. I warped my arms around his neck on instinct, and he looked satisfied. walking to the living room, I finally gained my rationality back.

"Wait! Why did yo-"

Before I managed to complete the sentence, Deai jumped out the big window in the living room with me in his arms.

My soul almost left me then and there, so I tightened my hold on Deai's neck, closed my eyes and prayed to this world's god to keep me alive.

"This way down is faster, but don't worry Earth-chan, I got you."

I didn't retort, but opened one eye to glare at him instead.

The fall seemed to last forever, even though it probably lasted only a few seconds. In his arms I somehow felt a bit safe, and it reminded me of Arafel again. I blinked my eyes a few times as if trying to erase tears that weren't there, and finally we were on the ground, as Deai landed softly using wind magic.

He was still holding me in his arms as he looked down to my face and I looked up to meet his gaze. His white and slightly pink hair, was waving in the wind, and the sun made a shadow on his face that just made him look even more handsome. Because of the wind, his pointy ears were exposed, and a slightly funny idea entered my mind.

I reached with one of my hands and touched the pointy tip of one of his ears, feeling it around. I became immersed in this action and forgot where I was and who I was touching.

"Are you an idiot, or are you trying to make me lose control and attack you?"

This got my attention back. I released my hand quickly, but looking at Deai's face, I was horrified to see the handsome face full of lust, as he was already panting hard.

"Shit!"

I accidentally cursed.

"You dare curse?! Touching an elf's ear like that, don't you know it's our most sensitive point aside from our genitalia?!"

He was huffing a lot, and looked to be trying to control himself. He put me down on the ground, walked back to the tree, and suddenly flew up using magic, landing on the window in the tree which we just jumped down from.

I stood there completely frozen in place.

The fuck?! How would I know about such things?! It's not like my old world had elves!

I stood there for at least half an hour, waiting, before I got annoyed.

Just as I was considering leaving by myself, Deai's figure could be seen jumping back down the tree again. Landing beside me he looked satisfied as well as pissed off. The contradiction was somewhat terrifying.

"Deai...? Are you ok?...I'm sorry, I didn't know."

Seeing how pissed off he was, I shivered. I couldn't recall seeing him that angry even once since I met him, and completely forgot my own annoyance with him.

"Don't call me Deai from now on. Call me Wu from now on."

(WN: fun fact- Wu, in Japanese, translate to Cormorant. Cormorant is a large diving bird with a long neck, long hooked build, short legs, and mainly dark plumage. It typically breeds on coastal cliffs and is noted for its voracious appetite *wink*. )

Seeing his scary look I didn't even think of questioning why he asked me to call him like that, and nodded my head in agreement. Seeing I agree appeased him a little.

"Also, your name is a bit too weird for this world, so in public I'll call you Tsuma."

"Like hell you are calling me that! It's just 'wife' in another language of the world!"

"Oh, you noticed."

I want to face palm....

"Of course I noticed! I have the ability [Absolute Translation] ! You think that I'm stupid?! You can call me Liro."

"Liro? Is that in a language from your world? Liro is indeed a beautiful name..."

"Liro is a name of a Spanish actor my mom liked."

"..."

I forgot he don't know what those words mean.....

"I will not call you by another man's name."

this is what he focused on?

"Then just call me Earth and say it's an ancient name."

"Fine."

He looks a bit reluctant for some reason. What's the big deal with people learning my name? It's not like I'm gonna tell just anybody...

"Let's go now. The magic cooking academy have the acceptance trials in a month, and it takes two weeks to get there by foot, not including stops we may take on the way. Also, you need to learn some modern magic spells through magic scrolls, so we need to stop at Leas Town, which is known for having beginner's scrolls, on the way to Ryori Capital, where the academia is."

I'm going on a magic cooking journey! Yay!

Seeing how my eyes sparkle in excitement, Dea-...no...Wu, relaxed finally and smiled kindly at me. This sent my heart pounding a little, but I smiled back at him.

For some reason he seemed surprised and blushed at me.

"I haven't seen you smile like that until now, you are even more charming this way."

"Oh, shut up!"

As I said that, I started walking ahead, trying to conceal my embarrassment, but became even more embarrassed when Wu stopped me and told me I'm going the wrong way. My face turned red and I followed him closely behind with my head down.