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3rd Person's POV
6:00 AM in the morning, and Mayura woke up. And the first thing that greeted her in the morning is none other than her husband's face, with eyes closed and mouth partly opened. It was so close to hers, the tip of their noses already touched each other. It seems like he's been sleeping with her all this time.
But she was surprised, of course. Why would he sleep right beside her, in her bedroom, when he has a room and a bed of his own? She slowly gazed downwards and saw her hand, locked into his own. It was so warm, she thought. She was beat red the moment she saw that. Is this the reason why? Somehow, did she grab his arm by chance in her sleep, whilst dreaming of him leaving her side? That seems possible: she was wrapped by the blanket, and he has nothing to wrap himself.
Did she somehow... Murmur something, like the words "Daisuki?" That's what she thought. Her heart accelerated, her cheeks, hot and red, and the butterflies fluttered inside her stomach: it was her first time waking up to this. Normally, she would wake up with him sleeping on the couch or a spare futon, but right now... He's just right here, beside her, sleeping peacefully. She was aware that it's time for them to train, but seeing him like that... She never wanted to disturb his sleep.
She gently caressed his face, tucking a strand of his shaggy, fuschia hair, when he woke up. Quickly, she pretended to be asleep.
Shimon woke up, and the first thing that he also saw this morning is the face of his beloved wife, sleeping peacefully, or so he thought. "She's still asleep?" he asked himself.
Of course, there isn't any reply at all. But he didn't mind. It was his first time sleeping next to a girl, aside from his sisters. And he was flustered when he saw that their hands are still intertwined. He did not mind though. Instead, he positioned himself in a sitting position while not letting go of her hand. It was a small, soft, and feminine one, unlike his: big, rough, and manly.
"She never lets it go, doesn't she?" he whispered to himself, as he smiled and lovingly looked at her. The creature right beside him isn't suited for the words 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous,' for she was beyond it. And as the sunlight beamed into the room, her fair skin was sun-kissed. (get it?) She looked just like a goddess, sleeping peacefully in a warm puff of cloud, as the golden sun rays shone on her. Her blonde hair glimmered, and her face lit up.
She was aware of what he did next. Of course, he wouldn't want to disturb his wife's peaceful slumber, but they have to train soon. He slowly woke her up. "Mayura... Wake up..." Mayura, who wasn't asleep at all and was wide awake the whole time, pretended to have just woken up by yawning and stretching her arms. Then she looked at Shimon, who is already sitting on the bed. "Sate? Ohayo." he greeted her. "Ohayo, Shimon..." she said, yawning and wiping her eyes. And they both looked at their intertwined hands.
"G-gomen!" they said, as they quickly pulled apart from each others grip. "You should take a shower now." He suggested. "We're already an hour late for our training." he added, in a commanding tone. She sighed. Well, he was right. "Hai, Hai." they both stood up, and Shimon made his way to the falls while Mayura went to the bathroom.
-TIMESKIP-
The couple had their meal, and Mayura decided to clean up as Shimon prepared the equipments needed for today's training. "Oh, by the way, Mayura..." he called from the dining room as he stood up. "Wear your swimwear."
And by swimwear, Shimon meant by a rash guard, but instead, Mayura brought a two-pieced, plain white, and frilly bikini.
Well, she was hesitant, considering that it's morning yet she has to wear it already. But it's training, not some kind of outing or bonding or something. She sighed, which made Shimon wonder.
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