Resurgence of the Sekiryuutei

Chapter 17

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It was a new day for those in the Hyoudou mansion, Issei woke up to Lilith and Kunou still sleeping on either side of him. It reminded him that Irina was not here, but that was okay, he got to spend time with these two. It was early, so he could get a quick workout in with the others. He sensed that someone was at his door, however, he could not detect the holy energy of Irina nor the demonic energy of Rossweisse or Ravel or Kiba or anyone that he knew. He shifted out of Lilith and Kunou's grasp and kissed them on their heads.

Issei: I'll be right back - he whispered in their ears, easing them back to sleep, and rubbed their heads.

He headed towards the door, he was still cautious of who was at his door, until he opened it to find Natsume there.

Issei: Oh, hey, morning.

Natsume: Morning.

Issei: Where's Irina?

Natsume: Freshening up a bit with the others and by others, I mean the ones before me.

Issei: The one before you?

Natsume: Rossweisse and Ravel.

Issei: Oh, so, um, what brings you here?

Natsume: To ask you out.

Issei: Huh?

Natsume: Issei, you're going to have girls after you, you already know I like you, so if given the chance, when you are free, I'd like to go out with you, if you let me - blushing as she looked away.

Issei: Okay, but...

Natsume: I know, I talked with Irina about this. Once you know where you stand with Rossweisse and Ravel, you're good to go, I just want the chance to show you that you can let me into your heart as well.

Issei: Oh, I'm flattered, it's just... shouldn't the guy ask out the girl? - he chuckled as he scratched the back of his head.

Natsume breathed a sigh of relief as she thought a rejection was coming.

Natsume: You're right, but I just felt that I needed to do this, before I got lost in the shuffle and I don't want to force myself onto you.

Issei: Thank goodness for that, but thank you, and I accept your date - his answer caused her to look at him in shock and gasped.

Natsume: Really?

Issei: Yeah, I think it could be fun - giving her a smile.

She almost screamed in excitement as she jump-hugged him and kissed him on the cheek.

Natsume: Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Issei: No problem - he was slightly impressed he could easily carry her, he wasn't surprised by her excitement, after all, she was just like Irina.

Natsume: Um, uh... - as she realized the position that she put herself in - I gotta go, see you at the workout - as she got down from him, heading back to Irina's room.

He chuckled to himself as he went to get ready for the workout himself, today would be interesting. He did go to make a note in his phone that at some point he had a date with Natsume. His instincts did flare up, but he didn't think much of it as Kuroka jumped on his back.

Issei: Morning, Kuroka.

Kuroka: All of these girls and you don't have time for me, Ise-nya~ - as she gave a lick to his ear.

Issei: I make time for people that want me to and love me.

Kuroka: Are you trying to say that I don't love you?