Chapter 27- Falling Out To Love Another

Earth POV:

The main street had long lines of stalls on both sides and the busy vendors were calling the people in the crowd to buy their merchandise, whether it was tasty looking food, jewelry, magic items or armors. The people walking in the street were laughing and talking with their friends, families or fellow travelers happily, looking content. Turning my head from side to side excitedly, I was exploring this scene with my eyes, taking every detail in.

"So what would you like me to buy for you cutie?"

Cutie? Me?

"I don't care as long as it's from you."

I said those words while blushing. By now, my tears have all dried up and instead were replaced with a shy smile and pink cheeks.

Why does it feel so right to be with this man?

"I'm glad to hear that."

The kind looking man once again sent a dazzling smile my way, making me blush even more. He held my hand, leading me forward until we reached a grand looking restaurant on the main street. It had at least 4 floors and was decorated with gold trimmings on the outside. In the entrance stood a well dressed host welcoming us with a smile.

"Welcome. Would you like a table for two or a private room?"

The kind looking man looked at me before replying to the host with a smile on his face, making him flush red, to my dismay.

Why is he smiling at another man? And...Why am I upset about it?

"A private room please."

"Of course sir. Follow me."

The flushed host quickly regained his composure and led us in. The inside was just as grand as the outside, with gold and marble columns supporting the high ceilings, rich looking people were seating at tables filled with goods and even the tablecloths looked extremely expensive.

"Are you sure we can afford to eat in a place like this?"

"Of course. Don't worry, it's my treat."

"Really? Ok than."

He giggled at my answer, his golden eyes sparkling brightly, making my heart jump.

What is this weird feeling?

The host showed us through a door in the side of the restaurant, gave the kind looking man a key and left, closing the door behind him. The room was not as fancy as the restaurant outside but with comfortable looking red and gold sofas, surrounding a round wooden table covered with a white tablecloth, it looked comfy and inviting.

While I was exploring the room with my eyes, I heard a click. Turning my head, I saw the kind man turning the key in the lock before returning it to his pocket and seating on one of the sofas. A question mark flew over my head.

"Why did you lock the door? How will the waiter come in to take the order?"

I tilted my head to the side showing him my confusion and to my surprise he started laughing.

Why is it funny?

"Have you never eaten in a private room before?"

He was still laughing and I could almost see sparkles shining all around him. I pouted a bit.

Of course I haven't! This is my first restaurant in this world! And even if it wasn't, I probably can't afford a private room.

Seeing my expression he calmed down and explained.

"In a private room you don't need a waiter. Here, see this menu on the table?"

He said that and pointed at something that was laying on top of the table. I couldn't see it clearly from where I was standing near the entrance, so I came closer to his side and looked. In the middle was a simple, ordinary looking with brown leather binding, menu.

It looks totally normal to me...

"This is not like the normal menus you usually see. When you choose a dish to order, you simply pour some magic on the name of the dish you want and then the dish, together with all the necessary utensils, will appear on the table. You only have to pay when exiting the restaurant so it's not necessary for the waiters to come in for the check either. You just need to pay for the meal in the register near the exit. Now you understand?"

"Oh! So that's how this works! Amazing!"

I was definitely getting excited at his explanation.

Now I'm really starting to feel like I'm in a magical world!

"Hahaha, that's right. Now come seat next to me so we can order the food."

He patted the sofa with his hand while saying this, inviting me to seat very closely to him. Flustered by his beautiful face and suggestive action, I sat where he told me to. We were seating so closely together, I could feel his body heat radiating and hear his breath next to my ear. If he were to look down to me while I look up at him, our faces will only be about a centimeter apart from each other. His low magnetic voice resounded in my ear, asking me what I would like to eat, but instead of thinking about the words he was saying, I was thinking about how sexy he sounds.

What the hell is wrong with me?! But...I want to hear his voice more, I want him to smile at me more, I want...what do I want again?

Something went foggy inside my head when I didn't pay attention.

...I.....I can't seem to remember why I went on the journey anymore? Was I traveling with someone?

The only thing I know for sure right now is:

I'm glad I met this kind man.

My face turned red and my heartbeat fastened at the sight of this magnificent man beside me. He seemed to have noticed my condition and wore a concerned look on his face.

"Hey cutie, are you ok? Your face is red."

"Mnn."

I just hummed in response, avoiding his gaze.

"Hey look at me."

He said that and grabbed my chin with his fingers, forcing me to look him in the eyes. Our faces were so close, I could count the long and black eyelashes that were decorating his beautiful eyes if I wanted to. The intimacy this action created between us made me even more flustered.

"Oh...so that's what's going on...I see."

His breath tickled my face and surprisingly smelled like honey.

This smell reminds me something, but I can't remember what...

"Do you want me to kiss you?"

He want to kiss me?! Why?! But... It doesn't sound so bad...I want to let him...

I couldn't bring myself to answer him, instead I just closed my eyes, showing that I'm willing.

"Great."

He smiled seductively before closing the distance, making our lips collide. His lips warped mine, devouring them passionately. The kiss made my body go soft and my breath go hectic, I opened my mouth gasping for air and he used this opportunity to slide a tongue inside, fishing my own tongue with it and sucking on it. His saliva tasted like honey, tasting very familiar and even longed for, but something felt weird, something was amiss, and I couldn't tell what it was. A hand suddenly found her way under my clothes, caressing my bare skin. For some reason I panicked.

This feels wrong!

I drew away from our kiss in panic, trying to run away, but his strong arms were holding me in place, not allowing any movement.

"What's wrong? Didn't you want this?"

"No...I don't know...just let me go, please!"

His grip on me got stronger and I was terrified to see lust in his eyes.

"What are you doing? I asked you to stop."

"How can you look at me with those big blue eyes and disheveled look while begging me to stop, and expect me to not attack you?"