black clover (criminal AU)

chapter 14

Noelle had taken the car keys from Asta's pocket which he didn't notice until they got car and he didn't feel the keys, now it was Noelle driving the car and Asta was now in the passenger seat looking out the window wondering where Noelle was taking him

Asta:how much longer? Never thought I'd spend my birthday on a boring drive to God knows where

Noelle gives Asta a smile

Noelle:[smiles] so you haven't been here in a while huh?

Asta:what does that mean?

Noelle:[giggles] you'll see

The drive continues for another 10 minutes until they come to a stop at a parking lot

Asta:so where are we?

Noelle:let's go

Asta:hey answer my question

Noelle and Asta get out of the car and started walking in the direction Noelle was going

Noelle:Asta do you remember this place?

Asta looks around

Asta:nope doesn't ring a bell

Noelle:[giggles] well as I thought, you have been here in 5 years have you?

Asta:what do you mean?

Noelle grabs Asta by the hand and begins walking faster to where Noelle wants to go

Asta:hey slow down you might trip

Noelle:I'll be fi-

Noelle tripped over due to the walk way being uneven and a part of the side was a bit lifted. Thankfully for Noelle Asta was strong and fast enough to catch Noelle before she hit the ground

Asta:you.good?

Noelle:[blushes] y-yeah th-thanks

Asta:this is why I told you to slow down

Noelle:[smiles] yeah sorry I should have listened

Asta:[sighs] just be careful, anyways why were you running in the first place?

Noelle:cause I wanted to bring you here

Noelle points towards a beach but it wasn't just any beach, Asta loomed at the bright moon with wide eyes

Asta:now I remember

Asta walks takes of his shoes and walks onto the Sandy beach, Noelle smiles and does the same

Asta:wow, after five years this beach still looks beautiful at night

Noelle:[smiles] I still come here whenever I feel stressed

Asta:you do? Does it help?

Noelle:oh yeah alot

Asta and Noelle look up at the full moon and listened to the calming waves

Noelle:remember when you first brought me here?

Asta:yeah kinda, it was the night before your first big race during the summer of 10th grade

Noelle smiles feeling happy Asta remembered something she found to be very important

Noelle:y-you remember

Asta:how could I not? you made a big fuss

Noelle:yeah I did, but I'm glad you helped me get my confidence

Noelle gives Asta a smiles to which he subconsciously smiles back. After a while they look back at the sky and enjoy the relaxing night

[Flash back 8 years ago]