Confusing Feelings

The heat of the moment took over, the sound of their shallow breaths and the wet noise of their kissing filling the room. 

Yuto could feel the warmth of her body pressed against his, her frame fitting perfectly in his arms.

The kiss lasted for a long moment, their lips moving against each other in a desperate, almost feverish way. 

Yuto's hands ran down her sides, feeling her soft skin and the smooth texture of her dress. 

Lola melted into his embrace, her hands threading through his hair as she leaned further into the kiss.

The intensity of the moment grew with every second, their bodies pressing even closer together as their kiss deepened. 

The sound of their ragged breaths mixed with the low, guttural sound of him groaning between kisses.

Lola's tongue slipped past his lips, and he tasted the sweetness of her mouth.

The room seemed to shrink around them, the outside world fading away as their bodies moved together, pressed as tightly as possible. 

Yuto's hands slid down to her thighs, picking her up effortlessly in his strong arms. 

She instinctively wrapped her legs around him, not breaking the kiss.

He turned and pinned her against the wall, their bodies now flush against each other. 

The kiss became deeper, more intense as he pressed himself against her, the heat and desperation of the moment growing with every second. 

His hands gripped her thighs tightly as his mouth moved against hers in a feverish, possessive way.

Her fingers dug into his hair as she clung to him, her body trembling slightly with a desire she couldn't control. 

She moaned softly into the kiss, the sound only fueling the fire between them. 

The scent of her hair and skin and the sweet taste of her mouth completely overwhelmed him as he pressed even harder against her, his body practically crushing hers.

Without breaking the kiss, he carried her over to the bed. 

In one swift, smooth movement, he threw her down onto the mattress, landing on top of her. 

His body hovered over hers, his hands roaming over her frame, feeling the soft skin and the thin material of her dress.

His mouth moved down to her neck, leaving a trail of hot, wet kisses along her sensitive skin. 

She gasped, her body arching against him involuntarily. 

He took her earlobe between his teeth, gently biting down and causing her to let out a soft, whimpery moan.

The sound of her moan sent a jolt of desire through his body, fueling his already growing need for her. 

He continued to kiss and bite at her neck and shoulders, his hands sliding up her thighs, pushing up the hem of her dress. 

His lips moved back up to her neck, leaving a mark on her skin that would surely show in the morning.

He stopped, pulling back.

"Lola"

She was breathing heavily, her chest rising and falling with every ragged breath. 

Her skin was flushed pink, her eyes hazy with desire. 

Lola looked at Yuto, her voice hoarse as she spoke.

"Y-yes?"

He sat on the bed.

"What brought this on?'

Lola pushed herself up into a sitting position as well, her dress now ridden up past her mid-thighs. 

She looked down, her cheeks still flushed a deep pink. 

Her voice was quiet as she spoke, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her dress again. 

"I... I just..." 

She trailed off, seeming embarrassed, unable to find the right words.

Yuto watched her, the heat of the moment slowly fading to make way for a more concerned sense of curiosity. 

He reached out, gently placing a hand on her chin, and lifted her head so that she looked at him. 

He studied her expression, realizing that she seemed almost... vulnerable.

The sight of her, the flushed pink of her cheeks, her shy and vulnerable expression sent a pang of something through him that he couldn't quite identify. 

His hand moved from her chin, gently pushing aside a strand of hair from her face. 

His voice was softer when he spoke, his tone gentle. 

"Lola... what's wrong?"

Lola's eyes locked onto his, her expression a mixture of conflicting emotions. 

She bit her bottom lip, her hands clenching the fabric of her dress. 

Finally, her voice came out in a soft, hesitant whisper. 

"I just... I just needed... some comfort is all…"

He lay down on the bed, patting the spot next to him.

Lola looked at him, her expression a mixture of relief and shyness. 

She slowly lay down next to him, her body fitting perfectly against his side. 

She curled up against him, her head resting on his chest, her tail tucked between their bodies.

Yuto wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer and holding her against him. 

He could feel the warmth of her body against his, the steady rhythm of her breathing, the tickle of her hair on his chest. 

He gently caressed her back, his fingers tracing small, soothing circles against her soft skin.

"I'm sorry for my behavior earlier, and I was rather shitty"

Lola let out a small, soft laugh, her body shifting slightly against his. 

She spoke, her voice sounding a mix of amused and grateful.

"You definitely were..." 

She looked up at him, her eyes tracing the features of his face, her expressions changing to something more fond and warm. 

"But... I appreciate the apology"

Yuto chuckled.

"How are you feeling now?"

Lola snuggled in closer to him, burying her face into his chest. 

Her voice came out muffled as she spoke, her breath warm against his skin. 

"Honestly, I feel a lot better..." 

She looked up at him again, her expression soft and sleepy. 

"Thanks to you"

He wiped the strand of hair, bothering her eye.

"Lola, you should be careful doing things like this"

Lola raised an eyebrow slightly at his statement, her voice coming out soft and slightly amused. 

"Like what?"

"Coming to see you in the middle of the night and practically throwing myself at you?"

"Exactly that"

A small smile played at the corner of her lips, and she let out a soft, sheepish laugh. 

"Maybe I should have thought that part through a bit more..."

She shifted slightly in his embrace, her body pressing even closer against him, her tail wrapping around his waist.

There was a moment of comfortable silence between them, the only sound being the quiet, steady breathing. 

Yuto could feel her weight and warmth against his body, her head resting on his chest. 

Finally, Lola spoke, her voice soft and low, her fingers gently tracing idle patterns on his chest. 

"Yuto... can I ask you a personal question?"

He looked at her, and he was clearly intrigued.

"What is it?"

Lola took a small, shaky breath, her fingers still tracing circles on his chest. 

"It's... kind of a weird question, and you don't have to answer if you don't want to... I'm just curious…"

Yuto tightened his arm around her, his other hand moving to stroke her hair. 

He spoke in a low, gentle voice, encouraging her to speak her question. 

"Go ahead, ask me"

Lola's fingers stopped the circles on his chest, her hands clenching the fabric of his shirt slightly. 

She seemed to be gathering the courage to speak, her voice coming out a bit shaky when she finally spoke. 

"Yuto... are you the type of guy who... is experienced with women...?"

"Huh?"

Yuto's eyes widened slightly, taken by surprise by the unexpected question. 

He took a moment to gather his thoughts, his fingers still running through her hair, his other hand tracing small circles on her hip. 

Finally, he spoke, his voice careful and measured. 

"You're asking if I've had a lot of... romantic relationships with women...?"

Lola's cheeks reddened slightly at the direct question, but she nodded in confirmation. 

Her voice was soft and a bit embarrassed when she spoke, her fingers twisting the fabric of his shirt. 

"Yes... I'm asking if... if you're experienced, or... well... inexperienced"

["Getting some Deja vu"]

"You know the three women in my party?"

Lola nodded again, her cheeks still flushed a shade of pink. 

She remembered meeting Lilith, Luna, and Catherine.

"I remember them, yes"

"They are my lovers"

A tinge of surprise and something else flashed on Lola's face at his simple statement. 

For a moment, she seemed speechless.

Finally, she managed to speak, her voice coming out in a bit of a dazed whisper. 

"Y-you have... three lovers...?"

"Six, actually"

Lola's eyes widened considerably; her cheeks flushed an even deeper shade of red. 

There was a moment of stunned disbelief, and then her voice came out in an incredulous stammer. 

"S-six?! You- you're saying you have six... lovers...?"

Yuto could feel Lola's body tense in his arms, the surprise and shock clear in her voice and expression. 

He chuckled softly, a touch of humor in his expression. 

"That's right. Six" 

He watched her expression, waiting to see how she would react.

He stood up, helping her get up as well.

"That's why I'm saying be careful who you choose to be with"

Lola was still a little dazed by the revelation, her mind struggling to process the information. 

She let him help her up, a million thoughts swirling in her head. 

She finally spoke, her voice a bit shaky and bewildered. 

"I-I guess I was just... surprised. I didn't expect you to have... so many lovers…"

Yuto chuckled softly, his hand still resting on her lower back, holding her steady. 

He found her reaction somewhat amusing, her wide eyes and flushed cheeks. 

He spoke with a small smirk, his voice a mix of amusement and caution. 

"Yeah, I guess it's not a common thing to have a... harem"

Lola's cheeks reddened further at the word "harem," the realization sending a small jolt through her. 

She swallowed, her voice coming out in a mixture of curiosity and surprise. 

"So... they're all just... completely okay with this? All your lovers are fine with sharing you?"

"Pretty much"

Lola's brows furrowed slightly, the concept still seemingly unbelievable to her. 

She spoke again, her voice still shaky but now mixed with a hint of curiosity. 

"But... don't they... get jealous? Or fight for your attention?"

Yuto chuckled softly at her question, his hand letting go of her back.

He found her bewilderment adorable, the way her mind seemed to be struggling to process the information. 

He spoke with a small smirk, his voice casual and confident. 

"Nah, they don't seem to mind. We get along quite well, actually"

Lola's mind could barely comprehend what he was saying. 

The idea of six women all being completely fine with sharing the same man was such a foreign concept to her. 

She spoke again, her voice sounding a bit incredulous. 

"I just... I find it so hard to believe that they are all fine with this. It's such an... unusual arrangement"

He walked her towards the door, opening it slowly.

"That's why you need to choose your partners carefully"

Yuto's last statement seemed to echo in her head, the message sinking in slowly. 

She spoke, her voice a mixture of contemplation and disbelief. 

"So you're saying... I should be careful about who I choose... about who I... fall for?"

He nodded his head.

"Yes"

A small shiver ran down Lola's spine, her heart skipping a beat at his word. 

His warning was clear, and the implication was not lost on her. 

She spoke, her voice low and a bit breathless. 

"What if... what if I already have someone in mind...?"

["She has someone in mind?"]

"I say go for it, well, as long as they, not a married person"

Lola's heart skipped another beat as she took in his words. 

He was giving her the green light, telling her to pursue the person in her mind. 

But there was still that little hint of trepidation, the little bit of uncertainty. 

She spoke, her voice a mix of hope and a hint of hesitation. 

"You're sure... that I should go for it...? That I should pursue the person I have my eye on...?"

"I don't see why not... anyways, goodnight"

Lola's heart was pounding in her chest, her mind racing with thoughts and anticipation. 

The knowledge that Yuto had essentially given her permission was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. 

She spoke, her voice a bit hopeful. 

"Goodnight Yuto…"

With that, she turned and walked out the door, her mind still swirling with the conversation and the information she had learned. 

Her heart was pounding with anticipation, her mind filled with the possibility of finally confessing her feelings to the person she had in mind.

…

Yuto closed the door behind him; he sighed heavily.

"That was close"

As he was walking back to his bed, he felt his shadow hold him in place.

"What the?"

He was pulled down, and when he opened his eyes, he was in front of Luna, Catherine, and Lilith.

"Um… what's going on?"

Luna was the first to speak, her voice tinged with a hint of annoyance.

"We need to talk to you, Yuto"

Catherine and Lilith nodded in agreement, their expressions serious.

Yuto raised an eyebrow, a small feeling of dread already forming in his stomach. 

He had a feeling he knew what this was about.

"Oh? And what do you need to talk to me about?"

Lilith spoke up next, her voice just as serious as the other two.

"We saw something tonight that we found... rather concerning"

Catherine nodded and added, a hint of irritation in her voice, "It's about Lola"

"I have the right to remain silent"

Yuto's response earned a collective eye roll from the three women standing in front of him. 

Catherine spoke up in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, so you're choosing the silent approach?"

Lilith added, her arms crossed over her chest, "We're not here to play games, Yuto. Spill it now"

Yuto sighed heavily, knowing that he was outnumbered and that there was no way out of this. 

He spoke, his tone somewhat resigned. 

"Alright, alright. I take it you saw Lola come and visit me tonight?"

The three women nodded in unison, their expressions unchanged. 

Luna spoke up, her voice tinged with annoyance and concern.

"Yes, we did. We saw her leave your room. And we want to know what happened"

"I have the–"

Yuto's attempt to start his usual excuse was cut off by a sharp, silencing glare from Luna. 

Lilith spoke up, "Oh no, you don't. Don't you dare pull that 'I have the right to remain silent' crap with us right now"

"Yes, ma'am" 

Catherine spoke up, her voice demanding, "Now tell us. What was going on between you and Lola earlier tonight?"

"I did not sleep with her"

The women's eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise replacing their stern expressions. 

Luna spoke, her tone a mix of relief and surprise, "You mean you two didn't... do anything?"

"We only made out, and I stopped it"

The three women exchanged glances, silently processing Yuto's words. 

Catherine spoke up, her voice somewhat calmer now, "So, you just made out, and nothing else happened?"

"Precisely"

There was a moment of collective silence as the women seemed to take in the information. 

Lilith spoke up, her voice now tinged with curiosity, "And... Why did you stop it? Was there a reason?"

Yuto took a moment to answer.

Why did he stop it?

She was a princess, a beauty to boot.

But...

"She's not like us"

The women exchanged another glance, a hint of understanding in their demeanor. 

Luna spoke up, her voice soft and a touch of sympathy in her tone. 

"You mean... she's not like us in terms of... our unique arrangement?"

"Yeah…"

The women collectively nodded in understanding. 

Catherine spoke up, a hint of concern in her voice, "Right. She's not used to... sharing a partner like us, is she?"

Yuto nodded.

"So, it's best I not bring her into something like this"

The women nodded in agreement.

Lilith spoke, her voice serious yet understanding, "You're right. She's not used to our way of... relationships"

"It would be unfair to bring her into something like this"

Yuto stood up, licking his lips.

"Sooooo"

The women turned their gazes back to Yuto, their expressions expectant. 

Catherine spoke up, her voice with a hint of a smile, "So...?"

"... Nevermind..."

He turned around and walked towards the door.

"I'll be in my room"

The women watched as Yuto walked towards the door. 

Luna called out after him with a hint of sarcasm, "Coward…"

Upon hearing this, Yuto activated his skills.

Skill: Kissing Genius x Speed

[ Not a real skill ]

Her eyes widened as Yuto suddenly pulled her into a deep, wet kiss, catching her off guard. 

She let out a small gasp of surprise that was muffled by the intensity of the kiss, her body automatically melting against Yuto's.

Yuto's skill was in full effect, and Luna's body responded as expected. 

She found herself lost in the sensation of Yuto's kiss, her mind quickly clouded by the heat and desire.

He pulled back, looking at Catherine and Lilith.

"Again?"

The other two women had watched the scene with a mixture of surprise and amusement. 

Catherine and Lilith looked at each other for a moment, a hint of a smirk on their lips. 

Catherine spoke up, her voice a hint of challenge, "... Yeah, again"

Lilith smirked as she felt the bulge in his pants.

"Raring to go, aren't you?"

Yuto didn't waste any time and quickly activated the skill again, pulling Catherine and Lilith into a passionate kiss, one right after the other.

It was a passionate night, the sounds they made putting every sound to shame.

Morning

Yuto woke up, blinking slowly, getting used to the morning sun.

He looked around and found Luna and Lilith on either side of him, snuggled close to his body, their arms and legs wrapped around him like vines.

Meanwhile, Catherine was resting her legs on his.

A small chuckle escaped his lips.

"Ladies…"

The three women shifted in their sleep, their bodies instinctively seeking the warmth and comfort of his presence. 

Lilith nuzzled her face into his neck, a soft sigh escaping her lips. 

Luna mumbled something in her sleep, her arm tightening around his waist.

Catherine stirred a bit as well, her leg moving to rest more heavily on him. 

She mumbled something unintelligible in her sleep, her body seeming to seek out even more contact with him.

Skill: Teleport

Yuto teleported out of the bed, landing on the floor with a soft thump. 

The women stirred instantly at the sudden absence, their arms and legs flailing for a moment before realizing that he was no longer there.

Luna let out a groggy groan, her eyes fluttering open as she felt the emptiness of his absence. 

She lifted her head, her hair messy and sticking to her face, her voice coming out in a somewhat groggy and annoyed tone, "Yuto...?"

Lilith and Catherine slowly came to as well, their eyes also slowly fluttering open. 

Lilith sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, her voice groggy.

"Where did he go...?"

Catherine let out a grumble, her eyes now fully open and looking around for Yuto. 

She sat up as well, her voice a mixture of sleepiness and a hint of annoyance, "Did... did he just teleport out...?"

Yuto nodded, enjoying the view of the sunlight hitting a certain area.

"Nice"

The women sat up in bed, their eyes now fully open and taking in his comment. 

Luna spoke up, a hint of annoyance in her voice, "Yuto, are you... enjoying the view?"

"Can't I?"

The women exchanged glances, a collective eye roll at his response. 

Catherine spoke up, a hint of a smirk on her lips, "Seriously, Yuto? You're just going to stand there and ogle like that?"

"That's the plan"

Luna chuckled, shaking her head in slight amusement. 

Lilith chimed in, a hint of a smirk on her lips, "You're so predictable, you know that?"

Yuto nodded as he put on his pants.

"You don't say?"

The women continued to watch him as he put on his pants, their eyes following his movements. 

Catherine spoke up, her voice a touch amused, "Pervy bastard…"

"Am I? Who was the one who kept screaming"

He prepared his throat and, in a mocking light tone repeated, "Yes, like that, har–"

The women's expressions quickly changed at his words. 

Lilith blushed slightly, a hint of embarrassment in her eyes. 

Catherine let out an amused yet somewhat ashamed chuckle. 

Luna, however, just looked away, her cheeks also turning a shade of pink as she muttered under her breath, "Sh-shut up…"

They all chuckled before hearing a knock on the door.

Yuto didn't bother putting on a shirt as he went to answer it.

"Yes?"

He opened the door to find a maid standing there, her expression slightly surprised at the sight of him shirtless. 

The maid spoke, her voice professional yet slightly flustered. 

"Sir Y-yuto"

"Yes?"

The maid cleared her throat, her voice now a little steadier but a blush still on her cheeks. 

"Her Highness wishes to see you"

Yuto's brow furrowed slightly at the mention of Lola, but he nodded and replied with curiosity.

"Alright. I'll be right there"

The maid nodded in response, her eyes quickly traveling downwards to his bare chest before quickly looking back at his face. 

She spoke, her voice a touch unsteady, "R-right. Please come with me"

Using magic, the rest of his clothing was on.

He looked back inside the room.

"Don't create any trouble"

Catherine spoke up, a hint of playful annoyance in her voice, "Who, us?"

Lilith added, her hand on her chest, feigning innocence, "We would never cause any trouble…"

He sighed, shaking his head as he closed the door.

"Lead the way"

The maid nodded, her eyes stealing one last glance at his now fully clothed form before quickly leading him down the corridor. 

She spoke, her voice still a little flustered, "This way, Sir Yuto"

10 Minutes Later

Yuto followed the maid through the castle's corridors until they reached Lola's chambers. 

The maid spoke softly once they stood in front of the large, intricate doors, "Her Highness is waiting for you inside, Sir Yuto"

"Right, thanks"

The maid nodded and opened the doors for him, gesturing for him to enter. 

As he stepped inside, he found Lola standing near the window, looking out into the garden.

She turned as she heard him enter, her eyes meeting him. 

Lola spoke, a small smile on her lips. 

"Yuto, thank you for coming so quickly"

He chuckled, "You seem to be in a good mood"

Lola chuckled softly, a hint of a blush on her cheeks. 

She walked over to a nearby couch and gestured for Yuto to take a seat. 

"Sit, please"

Yuto nodded and sat down, his eyes on Lola as she sat down beside him. 

She spoke, a hint of shyness in her voice, "I wanted to talk to you about something... something important"

Yuto's brow furrowed slightly as he heard this, curiosity and a hint of concern in his eyes. 

He spoke, his voice soft yet curious, "Oh? And what is it you wanted to talk about?"

Lola took a moment to gather her thoughts before speaking, her voice a bit nervous but firm. 

"I... I wanted to talk about... the conversation we had last night... about... finding someone to love... about falling in love…"

He took a bite out of the fruit in front of him.

"Yeah?"

Lola nodded, her eyes on his expression as she continued. 

"Yes..."

She took a deep breath, a mixture of nervousness and determination in her voice. 

"Last night... as we were talking... I realized something... something important about myself…"

Yuto's curiosity increased as she spoke, his eyes on her as he waited for her to continue. 

He spoke gently, his voice tinged with a hint of concern, "What is it? What did you realize?"

Lola took another deep breath, her eyes locked with his as she softly spoke. 

"I... I realized that... I want to fall in love"

He finished eating.

Cleaning his hands with basic water magic.

"Oh, that's cool"

Lola's eyes widened at his casual response, her expression a mixture of surprise and a hint of annoyance. 

She spoke, her voice tinged with a hint of indignance.

"That's... that's it? All you have to say is, 'Oh, that's cool'?"

["Am I supposed to say more?"]

"Right... well, falling in love is one of the best feelings in the world"

At his slightly more appropriate response, Lola's expression softened a bit, a small smile forming on her lips. 

She spoke, her voice a soft yet grateful tone, "Yes. Yes, it is"

She took another deep breath, her eyes still on him as she continued. 

"And that's why I... I have a proposition for you…"

He picked up another fruit.

"What is it?"

Lola took another moment to gather her thoughts, her eyes locking with his once more. 

She spoke, a hint of nervousness in her voice but determination in her expression. 

"I... I know this might... sound a bit forward... but…"

He munched on it.

His eyes met hers.

"Y-yesh?"

Lola took another deep breath, her cheeks slightly flushed with a hint of embarrassment, but her determination was still apparent. 

She spoke, her voice a soft yet firm tone.

"I... I was wondering... if... if you would be my practice partner"

For a moment, Yuto saw the light as he nearly choked.

He patted his back to make sure he swallowed correctly.

"Come again?"