Chapter 37

(Ichika's POV)

The four days following Laura's arrival passed without any problem, she was staring at me as if she wanted to stab me, which I possibly would do if she had the chance, but she always disappeared in her spare time and I never came across her at the Arena again . I asked Mice to get anything about her, but so far I haven't had an answer.

Charles seemed to be used to life at the Academy already, although he was very red with my games, I think she was sure I knew about her true gender.

After training with the IS, we went to change and as usual Charles was wanting to bathe in our room. I wanted her to come and tell me about everything, and that came that very day.

(Charles): "Hey Ichika."

(Ichika): "What is it?"

(Charles): "I want to ask you something, can you accompany me to the bedroom?"

(Ichika): "Why not here?"

(Charles): "It is important and I don't want anyone to listen."

(Ichika): "Okay."

We both went straight to our rooms. As soon as we entered, Charles went to the door and locked it.

(Ichika): "Is it really that serious?"

(Charles): "Yeah, and I don't want anyone to interrupt."

(Ichika): "Okay, I'm all ears."

(Charles): "Ichika... did you notice anything strange about me?"

(Ichika): "How strange?"

(Charles): "You know what I'm talking about, your games are clearly on purpose."

I didn't say anything and just went over to her, and I lifted her face by her chin, she closed her eyes at the same time as she blushed. I had to admit it was fun to see her reactions, especially when she was pretending to be a man. But she really looked pretty when she blushed.

She even tiptoed, and I admit that she had captivated me, obviously it was not at the level of my family, or of the women who went with me on missions that could end our death, but she had reached Houki's level and Ling in no time.

I responded to the gesture and kissed her.

(Charlotte's POV)

My heart was racing. Even happening right now, I still can't believe that Ichika was kissing me. I put my arms around his neck while my heart felt like it was going to explode.

I didn't know how long we spent kissing, I know the kiss just got more passionate as time went on. After a while we didn't part, and I felt like it was going to melt.

(Charlotte): "T-That... it was my first kiss..." - I said with my voice returning to what it really was.

Ichika said nothing, just kissed me again.

My mind almost stopped working, and I just returned the kiss. Even with all the nervousness I was happy, because at that moment, I was not Charles Dunoa, I was not the heir of the Dunoa corporation, or the second man to pilot an IS, or an IS Academy student. I was just me, a girl who wanted a normal life, I was just Charlotte.

After a while we split up.

(Charlotte): "I want some time."

(Ichika): "What for?"

(Charlotte): "To be able to talk face to face with you."

He released me, I grabbed some clothes and went to the shower. After bathing and changing, I left the bathroom and saw Ichika sitting on one of the beds. I had a simple shirt that didn't hide my breasts and a skirt.

(Charlotte): "S-Sorry for the delay... how am I?" - I said while turning

(Ichika): "You look beautiful."

My heart accelerated even more with that simple compliment from him. I sat on the bed across from him.

(Charlotte): "I think I have to start with the introductions... I'm Charlotte Dunoa, the candidate for national representative for France... nice to meet you."

(Ichika): "It's a beautiful name."

(Charlotte): "Thank you... but how did you find out?"

(Ichika): "As I had commented before, I had not heard that the president of the Dunoa corporation had a son, I started to suspect there, but your reactions to my jokes and comments only made me sure."

(Charllote): "It looks like I got bombed right away ..."

(Ichika): "Could you tell me why you pretend to be a man?"

It was time for the truth.

(Charlotte): "Because my family told me to."

(Ichika): "The Dunoa corporation? Why?"

(Charlotte): "Because the company went into a financial crisis."

(Ichika): "Financial crisis? But don't they run the third largest fleet of ISs produced in the world?"

(Charlotte): "Exactly, but Rafale Revive is still a second generation IS. Currently the whole world is focused on developing the third generation, some are even aiming for the fourth, thanks to what you did on your IS. If things continue thus, the company's development rights will be revoked. "

(Ichika): "So they made you pretend to be a man to get attention?"

(Charlotte): "Yes, so they would focus more on the company, not to mention that I could approach you without anyone saying anything."

(Ichika): "So your mission was to get information about my IS."

(Charlotte): "Yes."

I had my head down, so I didn't see Ichika's face, but I was sure it was like when Bodewig-san talked about the Orimura family, the only time I saw him angry and I swore I would never leave him like that . But to counter my expectations, Ichika just sat next to me and kissed me again.

I was very confused, but the fear was just disappearing.

(Charlotte): "Why?"

(Ichika): "Char, are you part of this mission because you want to?"

(Charlotte): "Of course not! I... I didn't want to..."

(Ichika): "I know, and that is your answer."

(Charlotte): "How do you know that I'm not lying?"

(Ichika): "Because I have good instincts Char, I know when others lie, and I'm sure you are not lying, in fact you are quite scared, aren't you?"

Tears started to fall as I hugged him, he understood, he understood what I was feeling.

(Charlotte): "I'm sorry.... I'm sorry for lying..."

(Ichika): "It's okay." - he said as he hugged me back.

I stayed in his arms for a while, I felt safe, I felt that no harm would happen to me if I were there. After the tears stopped falling, I released him.

(Ichika): "Is it better?"

(Charlotte): "Yes... thanks... but everything is over..."

(Ichika): "What do you mean?"

(Charlotte): "My mission failed... my dad must send someone to get me..."

I was hating that, I had found someone who would be by my side, something I could be myself with, and it was all going to end.

(Ichika): "No, it won't."

(Charlotte): "What do you mean?" - I got really confused

(Ichika): "First, I can just be quiet, second, the school has a clause that protects students from outside organizations."

(Charlotte): "Really?"

(Ichika): "Seriously."

He got up and picked up a book, which was the IS Academy policy book. He blew a little and then stopped.

(Ichika): "Here. Special article from the IS Academy. 'Students within that academy, during the three academic years, did not belong to any country, group or organization, as long as they do not participate in their activities or harm them. the Academy directly and indirectly with the participation of students. ' As long as it's enrolled, it's okay. We can think of something in those three years. "

My heart leapt with joy at this, I could continue to have that kind of life, even if it was only for three years.

(Charlotte): "You have a good memory, don't you have fifty of those there?"

(Ichika): "Have you forgotten what I'm capable of?"

I couldn't go against that comment.

(Charlotte): "But... what about... us?"

(Ichika): "What do you want, Char?" - he said with a smile.

I was ashamed to say it, especially with him calling me by that nickname.

(Charlotte): "I... I want you to take responsibility..."

(Ichika): "You know that things can get a little complicated, don't you?"

(Charlotte): "I know. You already have two girlfriends, and three suitors besides me, at least as far as I know, so I'm already fine with the idea of ​​sharing... although I don't like it very much..."

In fact, I didn't like that idea, but I was still happy, because I had a normal relationship, at least by the standards of today's society.

(Ichika): "If that's what you want."

He came up to me and kissed me again.