This is her choice

TOH

Toh thought after that discussion it wouldn't be happening again. But, it did happen. Several more times. Each time it did, he felt a part of his own sanity and morals leave him.

"Beautiful--"

"Stay still." Sumire commanded.

Gods, a part of him just wants to let her worship his body like this. Let her devour him. But one of them has to be rational --Toh shakes his head. 'Give her the choice, and this is something she wants to do.' Even in her current state, the choice will always be hers and this is what she wants.

 ...…....

Wednesday 10th May

For the next few days, the pattern repeats. They accidentally run into each other, put up a pretend fight when their team members change. Eventually their members pick up on it, and exchange information with the new ones. So, he finds himself spending more time with her when he is supposed to be working.

That should have delighted him. But, her actions continue to puzzle him even further. Each time she gets worse, she gets even more bolder with him. After putting up with it for a few days, Toh decided to just ask her. 

He didn't know whether she would give him a proper answer. But, whatever she tells him will be better than not knowing. Surprisingly Sumire tells him everything. 

"When I see a lot of blood, I usually want to cut loose afterwards. Uh, so usually most people go to parties, get wasted. But I--"

"Crave the touch of another person?" Toh finished for her.

Sumire nodded and bit her lip. "Mm. Toh--I haven't, I mean. I haven't done any fooling around since we started dating. Actually, since we met so--"

He cuts her off by crushing her lips against his.

"You believe me?" Sumire mumbled against his lip.

"I do beautiful." Toh squeezed her thigh. "If that's what that was. Then I'd like it very much if I met you after your work was over."

He can't risk her being lured in by anyone else.

"So uh, tonight--is it okay if we don't do anything?"

Toh nodded and tucked the girl in his arms. It seemed simple enough, agreeing not to do anything. But after hugging her for a few minutes, it didn't take long for his body to start reacting. He shrugged it off but it seems he wasn't the only one who noticed the changes.

Sumire blushed as she turned around and confirmed. "Oh."

He chuckled against her ear. "It's fine, it'll cool down."

Sumire kept frowning. "Maybe I should--"

Toh shakes his head. "I want you in my arms tonight."

"Just tonight?"

His lips curve to an amused smile. "Every night for the rest of my life."

"That sounds like a proposal."

"Perhaps it is one?"

"Oh." Sumire suddenly turned quiet. "M-maybe?"

Oh?

He thought she would disagree. But they really have gotten closer since the trip.

"You'd marry me? Be my wife?" Toh asked causing the girl to turn even redder.

This is fun. He has never seen her this shy before.

"On second thoughts." Toh licked his lips. "I think we should have some fun tonight."

"I-I want to sleep!" Sumire exclaimed.

"Hm? But do you really mean that?" He leaned over and bit her earlobe. "I don't think you do."

"Toh-"

"Let's have some fun, okay beautiful?"

"N--not today!!!" Sumire exclaimed and pushed him away.

Toh sighed deeply but his lips curve to a smile seeing the blushing bundle of mess on his bed. This is fun.

"Can I still get close?"

"D-don't, touch me okay?"

Toh nodded. It takes a few minutes for Sumire to calm down, but when she did. The girl relaxed in his arms. It was the night before the concur and Sumire decided to stay over.

Realistically he should be suggesting that they get to sleep, since she has a long day tomorrow.

"I really am sorry for behaving so strangely." Sumire mumbled, breaking the silence between them.

"You don't have to apologize. I said I enjoyed it didn't I?"

"I know but, didn't you have plans?"

"Indeed, but we can do so another time. There is no rush."

'There is no rush, even though it feels like a storm is coming.' Toh kept those thoughts to himself.

He wants to keep thinking that it's just a coincidence that they keep bumping into each other when they are doing work for their organisations. However, this many coincidences in a row -- there is something shady.

Hearing light coughing, Toh frowned and turned his attention to Sumire.

"Are you sick?"

"No!" Sumire exclaimed.

He parted her bangs and placed his hand on her forehead. Warmth filled his palm and he sighed deeply.

Toh stands up, and walks over to the cabinet. Ever since he started dating her, he has gotten used to having medicine in his room. He quickly finds what he needs and returns to her.

"You can take this one without eating anything." Toh unsealed the bottle and poured it into a spoon before extending it towards her.

Sumire sighed. "I don't need medi-" He put the spoon in her mouth and her eyes brightened. "Oh, this is sweet. It tastes like honey."

He has also learned to find her sweeter medication knowing she dislikes the bitter taste of regular medications. Toh places the bottle and spoon on the bed side table, before laying the girl back down.

"Will you be okay for tomorrow?" Toh asked as he caressed her back.

"I'll be fine, I won't be performing until the middle. If I rest properly tonight, and take a nap before my performance I should be fine."

Toh paused. "Do you have plans in the morning? You can sleep then."

"I was actually thinking of going around town, you know inspecting."

A knowing ah escaped his lips. Lucifer's erratic orders, and the random attacks on the town. The Holy Knights must be taking it as a sign of war.

"Shall I come with you?" Toh asked.

If they come across any members of the Black alice organisation. They won't be able to attack her with him by her side. 

"You want to?"

"It does sound appealing, strolling with you early morning where most people won't be awake."

Sumire rolled her eyes. "I suppose it does sound like the type of thing you'd be interested in."

He placed one of his hands on her thighs and Sumire shuddered. "Acting coy can only get you so far."

"That's not fair!" Sumire exclaimed.

He chuckled. "So is you avoiding me of my pleasure tonight."

She tilted her head. "Do you really want to?"

Toh shakes his head. "I'll never do anything you don't want."

He will never take that choice from her. In order for Sumire to heal from the damage from her previous relationship. He has to make sure he doesn't behave in the same way as that brute. It isn't too difficult since they have completely different personalities. But he has to remember to give her a choice, even if he strongly disagrees. No matter what happens, he won't take it from her. Her choices, her freedom.