Love And Swing 2 (Xenovia Sequel)

Ch 8 - Oh The Boys

When Xavier and Rinji get together does something bad happen? Then what about Slifer? C'mon all, boys will be boys.

Enjoy.

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It was an off day for training for the Slash Four. Nebula and Rose were making cookies with Koneko as the three boys were on the balcony of Ravel's living room. Sight seeing from up above and having a standard conversation. Not too often is it Xavier, Rinji, and Slifer by themselves. What happens during these events?

"So Slifer how's going knowing that you'll be in middle school before you know it?" Asked Rinji.

"I can't wait but I have other things on my mind. I want to have fun and everything else can come later. Does that make sense?" Pondered Slifer trying to get the details. 

"Yeah. What about you Xavier? Anything good on your end?" 

"I don't know Rinji, just school, training, gaming a bit before bed, and that's about it. Don't know what else." Replied a shy Xavier.

"No girls?"

"No..."

"Damn. Thought something else. I mean-"

"Look. I don't care what happens between you and Neb just be nice. All I ask is don't hurt her. You live in the same house. But even then, just, please don't be stupid. Okay?"

"I gotcha. But really Xavier I thought there would be someone you like. Not someone you have a chance with or not, just someone you say to yourself that you like her or want to give it a go."

"Well, I guess it's just mixed feelings. And then I just want to be better at myself."

"What do you mean?" Thought Slifer.

"I want to be more brave. Stronger. I want to feel better about myself. Not feel like I am in distress. Just be better. Wiser, mature, maybe a little taller."

"I gotcha." Smiled Rinji. "Though thought you were after Rose."

"Huh..." Was he found out.

"How you train together. You are almost like best of friends and it seems more than that. It may be me. I don't know."

Slifer shook his head. "Well you two are older. I feel it right now. I'm shorter, younger, and I don't have a girl I can say is pretty like our Aunts and such."

"Yeah, Rias, Akeno, Asia. Koneko?"

Rinji didn't like this direction. "Leeeet's not name our moms. Let's just say all are pretty his this house."

"Yup."

"Yup."

"Right."

Meanwhile the two girls are in the kitchen with Koneko. All the other girls are having a Mommy and Daughter shop trip while you and your wife are bound to be back from another stupid pact involving melons and hooters... Koneko put everything in the oven and now it was the waiting period. Pouring everyone a cup of juice and now it was time for girl talk.

"So girls no training today. How's it feel?" Asked Koneko.

"Relaxing and fun. Wonder what the boys are doing." Sighed Rose.

"Probably gaming or something." Pondered Nebula. "But to catch up schoolwork and study in the middle of the week sounds really nice."

"Speaking of which, any boys." Koneko winked.

"Mom!" Squeaked Rose.

"I'm unsure. Think that's for both of us." Nodded Nebula.

"Nebby. Come on." Complained Rose. 

"Is it someone from school??" Asked Koneko.

"Kinda..."

"My brother?" Guessed Nebula.

Rose covered her eyes. "You two are the worst."

"I wasn't so sure." Koneko was trying to run this one back. "What is it?"

"I don't think he's interested. I mean, there's other girls." Sighed Rose.

"And he thinks no one wants a coward who is low on confidence, short, and not brave. What about you Rose? Think that maybe we should just nip this in the bud?"

"No! Why are you and my Mom doing this?" Rose was as red as her name.

"Because you're both kind of shy Dear." Answered Koneko.

"Crusify." Rose put her head on the table in shame. "Okay. You got me. It's just that we live in the same house and I don't anything bad to happen."

Koneko sighed happily. "Your father was the same way. But he ended up being the man I wanted. You two can work things around. Certain boys can adjust. Then there are some that need tragedy to change. Most men are set in their ways. Though the best way is to adjust with time. I can see how you two interact. It just comes down to what you and him want. The relationship changes over time and overall it is just making it work and being happy."

"Wow Mom. So what is next?" Rose knew the answer, just trying not to have Xavier come down without composing herself.

This is when you and Xenovia come home. Instead of swords, you came home with a very interesting pact item. First time around when you first started dating was a Melons and Hooters theme. That's watermelon and owl festival. Lewd title and wholesome in between. Nothing says festival at home like a whole sack of watermelon. 

"Hey. It's the inlaws." Smiled Koneko.

"Ugh! You're the worst!" Cried Rose.

"I'm lost..." You had no idea what was going on here.

"Break one of those on my head why don't you?" Rose wanted to just be knocked out and forget today for sure. 

"Actually this is going to be a training exercise. And tomorrow, we eat. Anything else?" You ask around.

"Yeah. Where's the Hooters?" Asked Nebula.

"Flying in a tree. Carry on."

"Grab the boys for me." Asked Koneko. "Cookies are done shortly."

"Got it."

But what if he doesn't like me? Rose was getting dreadfully nervous. Though she should having taken the hints from Nebula for a while. And Rose wasn't the only one going boy crazy for someone.

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Ever get the butterflies? Ever get that this may not work out and it's a miracle that you're on the same page? The first part is being nervous about how you feel. Second part is not having the confidence.

-Rel