Javier propped himself up on his elbow, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.
"Liana…"
She turned from his desk, tilting her head slightly. "Yes, young master?"
His smirk widened, and he patted the empty space beside him on the bed. "Wanna sleep together tonight?"
Liana froze for a moment, eyes widening in disbelief. Her usual serious demeanor faltered slightly before she gave him a faint smile.
"Sure, young master. If that's what you want."
Javier's eyes widened. "Eh? You're serious?"
Liana smiled softly. "If it helps you sleep better, I don't mind. Besides, I'm your maid and was appointed to serve you."
Javier's cheeks flushed slightly. "Thank you, Liana."
"Mm~" Liana nodded. "I will prepare the bed now, young master."
"Okay~" Javier grinned sheepishly, his expression softening into something more genuine, almost boyish in its warmth.
After a while, the room was dim, lit only by moonlight filtering through the curtains. Javier pulled Liana close, their bodies aligned under the covers. Their eyes met in the soft dark.
"Liana?"
"Hmm?" Liana looked into his eyes and smiled. "What is it, young master?"
"Chuuu~" Javier puckered his lips toward her.
Liana chuckled softly before composing herself, closing her eyes and tilting her face toward him. Their lips met in a tender, lingering kiss. Javier's hand slid up her waist, fingers brushing the side of her breast through her uniform. She let out a soft sigh against his mouth, her lips parting slightly as she melted into him, the kiss deepening for a moment before they slowly pulled apart.
After they pulled away, Liana whispered softly, "Now you got your goodnight kiss. Sleep well, young master."
"Mm~" Javier smiled, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into his embrace. "Goodnight, Liana."
She rested her head on his chest, feeling his steady heartbeat. Her hand found his and guided it to her waist. "Mm~ Goodnight, young master."
Liana looked at Javier's sleeping face, smiling gently as she adjusted the blanket over them. Her touch was light as she smoothed his slightly messy hair. She traced the curve of his cheek with her fingertips, marveling at the serenity on his face.
Young master…
I wonder what will happen in the future.
When he turns eighteen.
Will we still be together like this?
Will he keep his promise to make me his wife?
Liana smiled, glancing up at him while her hand began to caress his chest.
When he turns eighteen, I'll be thirty-six by then. But as an elf, I'll still be considered a teen by elven standards. Barely into my second decade of maturity.
Her finger brushed lightly over his lips.
But will he still want me then? When he's older and surrounded by choices, will he still see me the way he does now?
Liana smiled faintly.
Whatever the future holds for us, I hope I'll still be with you, young master.
Even if I won't be able to be your wife.
As long as I can be by your side, I don't mind.
Leaning forward, she placed a soft kiss on his temple and closed her eyes.
The Next Morning.
Liana stirred slowly to the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. Birds chirped outside. She felt the warm weight of Javier's arm draped over her breast, his hand cupping it through her uniform in a tight hug.
Hearing quiet voices outside the door, she pushed herself up slightly, looking around with hazy eyes.
Hmm? Who is whispering in the young master's room this early?
When she opened her eyes fully, she saw a group of maids gathered just outside the open door, watching with curious smiles and soft giggles.
Hmm? Why are they looking at me like that? What are they whispering about?
She glanced at Javier beside her. He was naked from the waist up.
Eh?
Since when did he remove his clothes?
Ah...
She checked under the blanket, hands shaking slightly. Relief washed over her when she saw she was still fully dressed in her maid uniform.
She glanced at the group of maids, who giggled by the door.
"Th-this… isn't what you think!" she stammered, face heating up as the maids exchanged knowing looks.
Some covered giggles with their hands, others smiled playfully, a few pretended to be shocked.
Liana exhaled and tried her best to be her usual self. "What are you all doing waiting in front of the door like that, hmm?" Her eyes turned serious. "Got nothing to do this morning other than gossip and spread rumors?"
The maids' eyes widened before everyone rushed out and closed the door behind them.
Liana exhaled.
Sigh. Another day of gossip I'll have to face later.
She glanced at Javier, who was still peacefully asleep.
Why does he always have to cause such trouble, even in his sleep?
Sigh... another troublesome morning.
She looked at his hand on her chest, one hand still cupping her breast through the fabric of her uniform. Liana gently moved his hand from her breast to her stomach before lying down again.
Javier stirred slowly when he felt someone move his hand and gazed at the elf next to him.
"Ah... Liana~ Good morning." Javier smiled and moved closer, pulling her into a warm hug.
He noticed Liana didn't reply to his greeting. He tilted his head in confusion.
"Liana? What's wrong?"
Liana crossed her arms and glanced away, cheeks flushed. "Nothing! Now get up and get ready. There are a lot of things you need to do today!"
Javier sat up in even more confusion.
I wonder what I did wrong?
( End Of Chapter )