A Nervous Kiss Goodbye:A Lili Zwingli Love Story

A Nervous Kiss Goodbye Chapter 4:A New Routine

I woke up earlier than usual that day, I sat down in front of my mirror, wondering if Gilbert was really coming again. My mind wandered, would he like my hair in a braids again? Or does he think its cuter down? I decided to pin half of it up and the rest down, then I opened my closet, looking for a nice dress to wear. Arms wrapped around me from behind, I gasped and didn't move a muscle.

"V-Vash...?" I asked nervously. I felt the person chuckle, wrapping their arms tighter around me.

"You guessed wrong. How un-awesome." Gilbert  letting go of me. He looked at the dress I was holding in my hands and my fixed hair. "Is this for me?" He asked, looking me over. I blushed and looked away from him.

"W-Well..." I trailed off "D-Don't you like it? I thought I'd try something new..." Gilbird chirped and flapped his tiny wings, he was sitting atop Gilberts head, looking down at me. Gilbert smirked and gave me a thumbs up.

"Gilbird approves!" he translated. He put an arm around me. "So, where do you want this awesome guy to take you today?" He questioned. I looked up at the ceiling, thinking hard of a place that I would want to go.

"I don't know very many places except for home and Mr.Austria's house..." I admitted. "I'm sorry." He shook his head and took my hand.

"How bout' we go to my place then?" He asked, his eyes gleaming. I nodded.

"If its not any trouble." I replied. His smirk went a mile wide.

"No trouble at all." His voice had a certain sound to it, it reminded me somewhat of the Big Bad Wolf from the bedtime stories big brother read to me. He walked to my window and jumped out, landing on the ground easily. I scurried to the window after him and poked my head out.

"W-What about me?" I asked. He smiled up at me and held out his arms.

"Jump! I'll catch you, it'll be something truly awesome." I looked down at the fall and felt dizzy.

"I'm sorry, I-I can't" I closed my eyes and held onto my windowsill. I sudden gush of wind blew right in my direction, blowing my skirt up. I gasped and held it down, letting go of the window keeping me in my bedroom.

I fell forward and was heading towards the ground head first. I gasped and closed my eyes tightly, praying someone would save me.

"Lili!" Prussia shouted, he dashed to catch me, dropping Gilbird who glided safely to the ground and chirped. Next thing I knew I was safe in Gilbert's arms, I clung to him like a small child, trembling and sobbing.

"I-I'm sorry." I sobbed. He held me tighter.

"Hey, look at me." I sniffled and looked up at him. "Stop crying, its not awesome at all. Warriors don't cry." He wiped my eyes. "Especially when someone awesome saves them and they're just fine."

"I'm a warrior?" I asked. "But I am still so weak, and shy." He smirked.

"Of course, meine schüchterne kleine krieger"  I smiled at him.

"Thank you Gilbert, you are very kind." I blushed and smiled sweetly. His cheeks turned red and he put me down.

"I am not kind! I'm awesome!" He yelled, his face red as my dress.

"I-I'm sorry Gilbert. I-I didn't mean to upset you." I mumbled, fidgeting and staring at the soft green grass below our feet. He sighed and rubbed the back of his head.

"Nah its fine I guess. Just don't do it again, or next time you're gonna be punished severely." He winked, closing the distance around us and wrapping his arm around me. I blushed furiously and nodded, why must he always be so close to me? It makes my heart race.  I've never felt this way before, the nearest Ive ever come to this was Elijah, but its not the same, this feels stronger. More...Passionate? I think thats the word, but why would I be feeling passion? A crush maybe? Oh, Lili you're so silly. I giggled at my foolishness and we were on our way. We walked for a very long time but finally we got to Prussia's house, on the outside it looked like any other place, but when we went inside, everything was so...personalized. We walked past countless portraits of Gilbert, holding swords and battling, as we passed more and more allies became enemies, friends became foes, until Gilbert was all alone. It must be sad.

"Gilbert?"

"Yeah?"

"Does it ever get lonely?" I asked. He stopped and looked up at a portrait, it was of him and Gilbird, he looked fearful and straight-faced, but in his eyes loneliness was as plain as day. It floated in the air, leaving us with a sense of utter dread. The house was so silent our breathing almost echoed against the walls and furniture. He forced a laugh and one of his regular smirks stretched across his pale face.

"But being alone is so much fun!" He shouted. "I don't have to share anything with anyone! I can be my own man! I'm strong all on my own!" He never did fully answer my question. We sat in the living room and he told me all about his "awesome" adventures with Elijah and his "Bad-touch trio" Francis and Antonio, it all sounded like so much fun. We laughed and talked until the sun started setting across the calm horison. Sending golden rays across the evening sky.

"Its time I get you home." He said standing up. "Wouldn't want your precious Vash to have a heart attack." I nodded and followed him back home. He lifted me back up into my window and I climbed in, making sure there were no sudden gusts of wind this time.

"Can I see you tomorrow...?" I questioned, peering down from my windowsill. The moon was but a tiny sliver in the sky, watching us with a cat-like grin. The light reflected off of Gilberts skin and made his eyes and white teeth gleam.

"and every day afterwards, ya know, so I can get to those vital regions." he cleared his throat. "A-And no other reason. You got that? You're lucky I'm letting you be in the prescence of such awesomeness so often." I smiled and waved goodbye, watching im dissapear into the green brush.

"See you tomorrow." I whispered, closing my window. A new routine. How...refreshing.