She’s so close to me but I will have to eventually let her out of my arms. It’s her fault. First she gets herself in danger due to her rash behavior and then I have to—well... never mind.

I try not to focus on my heartbeat and look in the sky. The clash subsided. I slowly and unwillingly release her from my arms. She eagerly jumped off and acted aloof but her whole face was red like a raccoon.

“A purple-haired raccoon blushing.” I chuckled.

She was taken aback. Everything she did was so adorable. Every move she made was fabulous. The way her blush spreads across her face is too much for me to handle. She is perfect yet she aims for more. And as of me? I might be a fan boy in an unrequited love. After all, any girl would blush with the close contact we had just now. There’s no need for me to overthink.

I will have to drink the whole night to get her out of my head. Another night in my lonely penthouse. I shook my head. It’s useless. I didn’t heard what comeback she just gave to me. All I know is that I will never have her. She doesn’t feels the same for me.

I snapped out of my thoughts.

The demon still stood there. The mermaid vanished that emerged from the goddess’ teardrop. (I forgot their names.)

“Fight somewhere else.” I called out to the little goddess, how can kids like her be gods?

“You are saying as if this is a casual neighborhood fight!” She retorts back to me.

‘Kid.’ I thought. I can just not bring myself to believe she’s a goddess but she got some power moves in there.

I was getting back to my usual demeanor but I’m sure Lovisa and Behemoth will tease me for ages and there’s no way the news of me crying for her won’t spread all in the underground world. I better be ready for it. She’s lucky that she won’t have to deal with it. I looked over her. She was awfully quiet and still red despite her usual poker face. Is it because of the hug and that I protected her or the purple-haired raccoon remark? Regardless, I think I should do both more often. I grinned to myself. She darted at me angrily. I could tell you, if she had some badass powers, she could have killed me right here, well good for me she doesn’t have any. I bet she could have been scary otherwise.

I don’t know why, but I suddenly feel as if I’m forgetting something.

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I looked away from her. The goddess flew away and the demon chased her.

“Where are they going?” Lovisa asked.

“Oh, I was worried you were too flustered that you forgot how to speak.” I walked across to her with my arms crossed and leaned a bit over her but while respecting her boundaries.

“Shut up for once.” She said and looked at the small figure of the two supernatural entities fighting somewhere far in the dark night.

“Can’t even think of a comeback?” I teased her.

She clenched her jaw. Her blush was subdued beneath her fair cheeks. She walked past me, “The headquarter is ruined.” She remarked.

I walked over and stood beside her. “Well at least everyone’s safe.” I said casually.

“But to think so much wealth would be required to restore all this back.” She replied thoughtfully.

“Do you think of money 24/7?” I asked her, well knowing she’s gonna be angry on me.

She glared at me before finally speaking up, “Well not 24/7 but I think of it more than you.”

“So you do admit you think of me but less than money. That’s a win in its own way, princess.” I replied, somewhat hurt by her comment.

“Oh please...” She mumbled before rolling her eyes and looking back at the ruins.

“I understand, purple-haired raccoon.” I nudged her playfully.

There was an uncomfortable silence. The weight of her remarks tore through my heart. I stood silent as my heart ached mysteriously. Her words are either dead poison or eternal bliss and I seem to cherish in both, embracing her dagger in my heart and yet she fails to recognize her power.

“Did he just turn that mass of tile into rock?” She tugged my arm eagerly.

I looked at her and then I looked at Behemoth. I smirked, “He’s an alchemist after all.” I shrugged.

“No fair!” She cried.

I laughed, “You’re acting like a spoiled baby now~” I teased her and leaned close to her ear.

I expected her to pull away, I braced myself to face that disappointment a hundredth time but she stepped closer and whispered in my ear, “Let’s steal it.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at her ambition to be a thief. I laughed again and more heartily. “You are not a merciful person, Lovisa.” I laughed again.

How can a person make me both—laugh and cry? Lovisa indeed.

“Well then,” I leaned in even closer, “We will steal it, but let them restore the losses first.”

She nodded. My eyes suddenly wandered towards Yannick leaning against one of the surviving walls. So that’s what I forgot :)

I quickly went to him and asked Lovisa to wait for a moment.

I stood in front of him and rubbed the nape of my neck awkwardly, “So... how are you know?” I asked him awkwardly, well knowing the answer.

He scoffed, “Funny that you remembered, I thought you would be busy with her.”

Before I could protest, he went on, “But it’s good to see you as a lovesick puppy every now and then, you know.”

I can’t stand his mocking smirk but he’s right somewhat.

“You’re so embarrassed, can’t even resist a blush?” He continued to irk me up.

“I swear, once you get your love, I will tease you forever.” I stomped away while gritting my teeth.

“That’s highly impossible.” He shook his head.

Yeah, that’s what I thought too. But, I swear you will fall just like me and then I will make sure to tease you even while on some important job. I swear.