, no thanks to her...

how he was able to escape?

rescued, and has no idea she even knows he's alive... or cares.

'tsk's, he was so cold...She very much cares that he's alive. She now has a job to finish.

wasn't cold... just clueless. He honestly thought she was done with him, even if he was saved.

to finish what she started, doesn't she? Spotting him she hugs him tight from behind. "There you are! I was so worried..."

startles a bit at suddenly arms around him, glancing down. He smiles when he sees lady arms, not realizing at first. "I missed you, ma

chere-" he stops dead when he starts to turn to see who it is, pushing her away once he realizes. "O-oh no... not you again."

frowns deeply. "What's wrong? I thought we had something..." He slides her hand up to cup his cheek.

leans away, shaking his head. "N-no, you left me in a forest to die. Thanks a lot," he adds sarcastically.

feigns confusion. "Why would I ever do that? I was taken from you by a demon. I was so worried for you.."

blinks at this, still obviously skeptical after the scolding he had gotten from Gregory and Alfred, though neither had told him about her so

he was still a little clueless. "Really....? You just... disappeared though.."

nods. "I know. One moment I was kissing you..." She leaned up to lightly brush their lips together "And the next something had grabbed me_

_and pulled me away..."

lets out a shaky breath as she brushes their lips together, trying to stay strong but.... that was hard. "O-oh, how did you escape then??"

slides her fingers into his hair, nudging their noses together as she kissed him softly. "They don't seem to like salt..."

hums softly as he kisses her back, slowly but surely falling for her again. "Salt...? I should keep that in mind..."

smiles softly against his lips, pressing herself close against him. "I wouldn't want anything to happen to you.."

smiles, his arms coming to wrap around her waist and hold her close. "That's sweet of you, ma cherie. I am glad you are safe as well," he

hums, pressing his lips to hers.

kisses him back softly. "I think we should celebrate. I thought I would never be able to see you again, and here you are~"

smiles at this. "Oui. A nice bottle of champagne would be a good addition to this reunion. Would you like to come back to my place~?" he

offers, slightly wary of following her anywhere still.

nips at his bottom lip. "I was thinking we could stargaze...it's a beautiful night."

shivers slightly at the nip, humming. "Perhaps the park then? There's a nice gazebo there..." Of course, he's thinking of a good place for

sex...

hums softly. The park...the park wasn't too far from a forest, was it? "That sounds wonderful..."

wasn't planning on following her into anymore forests. There were demons in there!! He smiles, stealing one more kiss before taking her hand

and starting to lead her there, grinning a little.

have to come up with some sort of plan. She squeezes his hand lightly, following him.

hums softly, keeping her close as they walk. "It's a lovely night for stargazing," he hums, glancing to the sky.

-"And champagne" She reminds him lightly.

laughs softly. "Where are we getting the champagne from, mon chou? Mine is all back at my house."

hums softly. "Is there anywhere that sells champagne? I would really...really love some..."

hums softly. "Well, there's a liquor store in this direction," he motions,"if you want to take a detour. It should still be open,"he smiles.

kisses his cheek. "Can we? Please?"

nods, pausing to kiss her on the lips before turning them in that direction. "Oui, champagne will be a lovely addition to our celebration."

hums softly, lacing their fingers together. "Do you drink often?"

chuckles softly at this. "Mmm, sometimes. I usually have wine, mind you." He leads her into the store, debating which champagne brand

to choose.

glances around. "We can have wine if you like. Whatever makes you happy." Since he would be dead in a little while...

shakes his head, choosing a nicer bottle of it in a gift set with two glasses in it, taking it up to the counter to pay. "Non, nothing but

the finest for tonight," he smiles at her, stealing a kiss.

kisses him back, nipping at his bottom lip playfully. "You're so good to me.."

smiles at this, paying the cashier and leading her back out, champagne in hand. "You deserve the best, ma cherie," he hums, grinning.

smiles sweetly at him, tugging his arm around her waist. "As do you~"

gladly wraps his arms around her waist, leading her off to the park again. "You are so sweet, mon ange," he smiles.

kisses his cheek "It's true, amoureux~"

hums, leading her into the spot in the park he had been thinking of. It's quiet, especially at this

time of night, and it was unlikely they'd be disrupted by other people or police.

this spot happens to work in her favour. Nice and secluded. "The sky is so clear, it's perfect.."

nods, smiling at her as he led them to a seat on the bench. "Oui, it was a good suggestion, ma cherie~" he hums, opening up the champagne.

holds the glass close so as not to spill anywhere. "I thought we could use a romantic night together is all.."

smiles, pouring them each a glass carefully and setting the bottle aside. "A toast then, ma cherie. To us," he smiles, holding his glass up.

smiles sweetly, clinking their glasses together "To us~"

smiels, taking a sip from the champagne, and sighing happily. Ah, one of the better brands. He wraps his other arms

around Shaliza's waist and draws her near, kissing her cheek.

takes a sip from her own glass, leaning against him. "This is nice."

smiles at this, sipping his glass as he looks up to the stars. "It is," he hums in agreement.

points up "That's the big dipper..."

hums softly, looking up. "Mm, oui..." he would let her point them all out if she wanted. "That means that's the north star," he adds,

*pointing to it."

hums softly. "Oui...the one you should always follow."

chuckles softly. "Well, if you're lost, at least." He hums, finishing off his champagne.

falls silent. That was what she wanted, right? To have him lost and then leave him to die. "Have some more. We have the whole bottle, don't_

_we?"

chuckles softly, leaning over to steal a kiss. "Mmm yes, but I'd rather taste you, ma cherie~"

returns his kiss, keeping it chaste. "You're so sweet.." She refills his glass anyways.

lets her pour, but is immediately back to kissing her when she's done, trying to pin her against the bench they were on.

lets out a surprised sound, kissing him back but refusing to be pinned. She wasn't going to have any of that. It could very well give away_

_the fact that she wasn't human if they got too far along.

hums a little as she refused to be pinned, changing tactics. He set his glass down blindly without breaking the kiss, running his hands up

from her hips and trying to gently coax her to lay back on the bench.

he's rather stubborn. She shifts into his lap instead, careful that her dress still covers her feet.

hums at this, gladly taking the shift in positions too, his hand trail back to her hips, pulling her close as he kisses her passionately.

kisses him back. He was supposed to get drunk, and then she'd talk him into going back into the forest. This wasn't what she had planned...

found it silly to get drunk when he had a beautiful woman at his side... or in this case, on top of him. He lets his hands roam

over her figure, admiring her curves over her dress.

her plan is suitably foiled. She'll have to string him along a bit longer then. She presses into his touch, sliding a hand into his hair.

hums softly, pleased to have her reacting so nicely. He gently gropes her rear, nipping playfully at her lip.

lets out a startled sound, not expecting that. She grins, pulling back a little to press kisses against his neck. He was suspicious of her..

wasn't suspicious of her, or at least wasn't concentrating on it. He massaged her rear, tilting his head for her with a soft groan.

"Ahhh... ma belle~" he coos.

hums against his neck, biting lightly at the skin exposed to her. She wondered if she just...well, took him there. If he'd noticed that his_

_surroundings suddenly changed.