Confirmation

"Let the trials begin!"

As our feet began walking toward the portal Seph called out to us one more time.

"Oh oops, hold on. I need to assign everyone a group. Don't worry I'll group you all up with people you are familiar with."

With another snap of her fingers, magic orbs floated above our heads each with different colors. At first, I thought it'd be chaos with everyone moving around, but surprisingly it all went pretty smoothly.

Everyone quickly joined up with their group mates, a satisfied look on their faces as they gathered in a line in front of the portal.

Seeing as everyone started grouping up I looked at the orb above me, a dark orange hue similar to the eyes of the soldiers from the vision I had.

Recalling Steph's instructions the first people I looked for were Miya and Laura. And to my luck, or simply Seph appointing them as my Partners, they were both a part of my group.

A quick glance at their faces told me enough about their feelings. Miya was shyly fiddling with her fingers, her face hung with a tinge of redness on her cheeks. Laura seems to not care, but looking at her smug smile slightly quivering gave it away.

I walked over to where they were, only a few steps away, and greeted them like it was the first time we met.

"I'm sorry, but is this my group?"

"Being smart eh? Just cuz I let you hug me a few times doesn't mean anything."

Her eyes gazed into mine trying to peer deep within my thoughts.

But suddenly she recalled what I said about me knowing how she feels, and her smug attitude instantly crumbled. Her cute face instantly turned red as she turned her body in the other direction.

"Oh, is that so? Then you wouldn't mind if I do this-"

I walked right behind her, my arms wrapped around hers as I squeezed her into my embrace. Her body flinched from my sudden boldness and tried to free herself of my bear hug.

"Let me go! I'm not enjoying this!"

Although she was saying that, the amount of force she was putting in actually pushing me away was negligible.

"Really? Want me to stop?"

Seemingly at a conundrum, her body froze before she turned her head enough for her to see my face.

"N-No, but there are people around… and it's embarrassing."

Her cute face turned to a bright red as she puffed her cheeks into a pout.

I couldn't help but tease her a bit more by lowering my arms to her navel and placing my chin on top of her head.

"I don't mind. This is my confirmation of my love for you~"

With another bombardment of words, my teasing completely overwhelmed her. Steam seemingly coming off her head gently heating my chin.

Her body pretty much went limp and I was practically holding her from falling down.

I chuckled as I let go of Laura after she gained some strength then kissed her on the head leaving another blow to her mental health.

And now having enjoyed teasing her, I turned my eyes to a new target.

Miya visibly flinched as she started to walk backward.

"My my~ where's my little Miya going~"

"Uu, um… hnngg…"

A cute bout of noises came out of her lips. I couldn't help but enjoy the cute sounds she makes, they're like music to my ears~ my very sadistic ears.

I walked toward her, a pace matching hers. But since my strides are longer I reached her in just a few steps.

Miya looked around, some people also enjoying the spectacle happening while the rest were fuming in jealousy.

Anyways, with my face directly in front of hers, her feet finally came to a stop, accepting her ill-fated fate… of teasing of course.

"Oh, my cute Miya~ I can't help but fall in love with you too."

Hearing my words her face brightened up to an abnormal degree. And to my pleasant surprise, cute hiccups came out of her. A trademark whenever she gets too flustered, I've always made it a game to see how many times I can make her hiccup before her mom finds out. Oh how I miss the good old days, but with things as they are now, I don't have to hold back~

"Miya~ Oh Miya~"

Her eyes were closed as I inched my face next to her ears. I whispered her name sweetly enticing her to make more of those cute noises.

"Hnnngg~… ahn~.. please… stop."

Hearing her plead only made me want to tease her more. But knowing that the trials are starting I can't help but end our bonding time.

I gently hung my hands behind her waist as I slowly pulled her into my embrace.

"Miya, would you do me the honor of loving me, staying by my side, to be my girlfriend?"

Her eyes opened wide upon hearing my words and looking at her face I barely held myself back from pinching her cheeks.

"R-Really?"

"Un, really."

I smiled at my confirmation, her eyes sparkling with joy. She hugged me back while burying her face in my shirt and with a muffled sound she said.

"Yes! Absolutely!"

Finally coming out of her reverie, Laura can't help but feel jealous of us hugging. I looked at her and then motioned for Miya to stand next to me.

Confirming the relationship between Miya and I, I turned my body toward Laura to also confirm ours.

"Laura… we've known each other since we were kids. The day you were adopted, you promised to marry me when you found me."

I took a step forward, a foot in between us.

"On that day, I also promised to marry you. Although it's not exactly the best time, I just want you to know. I love you. Will you also do me the honor of being my girlfriend?"

Laura was stupefied, her brain short-circuited as she recalled our last encounter at the orphanage. She hung her head low as she began contemplating. I couldn't help but feel nervous. I mean what kind of dick asks out a girl in front of their girlfriend?

Me… but I know I'm capable of loving them both. My possessiveness and love have no bounds.

I stood there, a few seconds ticking by. Laura looked up, her beautiful blue eyes staring back at mine.

"Ye-Not! Are seriously gonna say all that after confessing to Yoimiya?! Are you brain-dead?! God, you make me so mad! How can you even come to me and ask me to be your girlfriend in front of your girlfriend!! Not only that but you confessed to her first!!!"

"…"

I knew it was too good to be true… hahh.

Seeing her in a fit of rage it's ill-advised to interact with her any further, or else a threat more terrifying than the abyss might destroy the world.

I hung my head, disappointed at myself for even trying to have two women. But I can't help but keep these two to myself. They're both berry important to me, without them I would never even know how it feels to have a family.

I snuck a glimpse at Laura, but she had her back turned against me.

I know she's mad and she won't ever forgive me, however to my surprise.

"Hahh… but. As long as you love me as you love her… then I'm fine with it."

Her voice was slightly quivering and from her tone, she was still pretty upset with the outcome.

I quickly rushed behind her, turning her body to face me.

"Laura it may not seem like I'm serious, but you were the first person I fell in love with. You were the one that helped keep me sane when things were tough. And I'm sorry I'm only saying this now, but I love you. With all my heart."

Everything I said was sincere. The day we parted ways was the day a part of me was lost.

Now I found my piece again.

Laura looked at me, tears forming at the corners of her eyes.

"Me too… from the day we hung out together… I also loved you, "

I gazed deeply into her beautiful blue eyes, a hidden sadness within them begging for me to confirm our love.

Peering into her eyes my body moved without hesitation as I leaned my head forward, my lips on top of hers.

"Ahn~..hmm~"

A cute moan escaped her velvety lips as our mouths continued to touch.

I kissed her deeply one more time before separating, a bridge of saliva connected between us.

Our eyes met once more.

A mutual love that stayed firm for years long.

"I love you."

"I love you too~"

"Umm."

Miya let out a word next to us, her face as bright red as it can be.

"I-I, want… to kiss.. too."

Her words were quiet, but it was enough for me to hear out her request.

I gently let go of Laura, her hand gripping my shirt. She let go reluctantly before turning her face away pouting.

I let out a chuckle, I gave her a peck on the cheek leaving her blushing a little while I stood in front of Miya.

"Let me redo it then…"

I straightened my posture as I grabbed her right hand. I placed my other hand on top of hers as I sandwiched them gently in between.

"Miya, thank you for sticking up for me, thank you for supporting me, and thank you by being there for me."

"I'm sorry for doing this to you, falling in love with both of you. But know that I will love you just as much. So, Yoimiya Shimada, will you go out with me?"

"DEFINITELY!"

With a loud shout, she jumped into my arms her lips already on mine. Her cute shy self shamelessly kissing me without care.

I reciprocated her kisses tenfold as I also wrapped my hand behind her head and the other around her waist.

Our bout of kissing lasted for a moment before Laura also got jealous. At that point I also pulled her in, kissing her with Miya next to me. With her lips unoccupied she began kissing my neck and clavicle. A pleasurable tingling sensation coursed through my body.

Our kissing lasted for a few minutes but as we finally felt satisfied I quickly remembered where we were.

And before I knew it, everyone was gone, except for two people awkwardly hiding their faces in their hands.

"U-umm, i-it's nice to meet you…"

"Luke… I-I also want kisses."

"Seph?"

"Oh… u-um turns out I'm part of your group. I-I don't know why, but after our kiss, my powers started to disappear. And now…"

She pointed her finger at the top of her head, an orange orb floating innocently above it.

"I have this."