The Shards of War: Ascension and Secrets

Chapter 31

Matsu's heart raced as he stepped through the door of his home. He was expecting a quiet night, but as soon as he entered the living room, he was greeted by an unexpected surprise. There, sitting on the couch in their casual clothes, were Calie and Marie. They both had playful smiles on their faces.

"Surprise!" they chorused in unison.

Matsu blinked, taken aback by their sudden appearance. His mind was still racing from the teasing he had endured from his friends earlier. He stammered, "What... what's going on here?"

Calie and Marie exchanged glances, and then Calie said with a hint of bashfulness, "Well, we heard about your victory and thought we'd celebrate with you. Did you like your reward, Matsu?"

Matsu's eyes widened, and he felt a rush of embarrassment. He could feel his face turning a deep shade of crimson."I... I mean, yes," he managed to stammer out. "But I didn't expect everyone to see it."

Calie and Marie both blushed in response. "Th-that was only m-meant for you, Matsu," Marie said suprised.

Calie chimed in, "We didn't w-want it to be s-seen by everyone."

Matsu sighed, his embarrassment giving way to a soft smile. "It's okay, really. We'll just have to be more careful next time."

The two nodded in agreement, and Matsu couldn't help but appreciate their thoughtfulness. While it may have been an embarrassing moment, it was a testament to the closeness of their relationship. And as he settled in with Calie and Marie for a cozy evening together, the memory of their little surprise would become a cherished inside joke between them.

Then later, the three of them lay in Matsu's bed, wrapped up in each other's warmth. Calie and Marie clung tightly to Matsu, their bodies forming a cozy and intimate embrace. Matsu sighed, his fingers gently tracing patterns on their intertwined hands.

"You know," he began, "our friends are going to ask questions about this tomorrow. They might even think... well, you know."

Calie and Marie shared a soft giggle, and Calie nestled her head against Matsu's shoulder. "Let them think what they want," she said with a mischievous grin. "We know the truth, and that's all that matters."

Marie nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Our bond is what's most important, and nothing can change that."

Matsu smiled, feeling a sense of contentment wash over him. As he gazed at the two people who meant the world to him, he realized that their connection was deeper than words could express. The three of them had a unique and unbreakable bond, and that was something they would cherish and protect. With a sense of peace, they closed their eyes, ready to spend the night together, knowing that their love and understanding were the only things that truly mattered.

Matsu, feeling a playful twinkle in his eyes, leaned in and planted a gentle kiss on both Calie and Marie's foreheads. Then, with a sly grin, he whispered, "You know, if our friends are going to think we did it, why don't we... actually do it? This wouldn't be our first time after all."

Calie and Marie both burst into laughter at Matsu's unexpected comment. They exchanged amused glances before Marie playfully replied, "Oh, Matsu, you're incorrigible!"

Calie joined in, still chuckling, "Always finding ways to keep us on our toes."

The three of them shared a lighthearted moment, knowing that their love was strong and that they could weather any storm together. With that, they settled in for the night, wrapped in each other's arms, secure in the knowledge that their bond was unbreakable, no matter what others might assume.

The next morning Calie and Marie slowly stirred from their sleep, their memories still fuzzy from the previous night. They yawned and stretched, feeling the warmth of the morning sun filtering through the curtains. Then, as they turned their gaze to the shirtless Matsu beside them, the events of the night began to come back in fragments.