Glowing & Justice (Asia X Reader)

Ch 21 - Tea

How else to spend a confession like tea.

Enjoy.

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You grab the cup of tea from Asia as she sat back. Still a little embarrassed about this moment. But on your end you have to be strong. Otherwise there is going to be long of an awkward moment. Could be an awkward phase as a whole. (Been there with a girl. She recently just got married) With that said, time to make the first move.

"How did you know?" You asked her.

"You complimented me, respected me, and I enjoyed our time together." She smiled at you. Then went to grab her cup. Much better. This looks as it will go more smoothly. "But what about you? I ask because of all the girls here."

You put your cup down to think. "Looking back on it, when I woke up from the pain, I saw you. I just saw the pain go away and then I saw you. I just see this green light. I see the power you have, but when you raised your head I saw your eyes. Not being used to girls I was a little lost. But then it just kind of came down to time. It took a while to process. But you're beautiful Asia. I've seen how you and Koneko compare yourselves to one another, but you are your own. You have your own qualities. Hair is your own, the elegancy can't be copied, and your smile is bright and only yours."

She giggled. "See what I mean?"

"What?"

"You. You can make anyone smile. Easy for me because we know each other by now."

You take another sip. "Yeah, very true. This is kind of a first date, isn't it?"

"Yeah. I like it. Well, is this a date?"

"Isn't it supposed to be just a time set for one another? Does it really have to be something fancy? I mean, I see it but, do you have to do it every single time?" Asking for a friend right? Just seeing what she has in mind. Asia seems like the simple type.

"You're right. You haven't been on any either?" She pondered.

"Well no. Kind of why I ask. It always seems to be go out to eat or go on a small trip. But this is so nice and laid back. I call it a date. But some might think of me as a lazy cheap date. You know what I mean?"

"Not at all. And especially since money isn't a thing that should concern us." That is true. You only all live in a giant manor in the city. Like, come on. Money? The meals for everyone alone would cost a regular salary. 

"Right. Not anymore that is. Although, I haven't talked money in a long time. It's so easygoing now. It's, just, such a relief." You sighed and leaned back on the couch. 

"Is it because of what happened at home at the time?" Asia didn't ask too much about your home life. No one did either. But they knew. 

"No father figure so it was tough on Mom. She's nice. It is hard to tell because there is this pain inside of her. But she is nice. All of this new lifestyle is probably going to be in a similar place to me. But money not being an issue. That's a luxury in itself. Feels more comfortable than the furniture here. Trust me."

"Didn't we meet because we saved you from a job?" Asia was rethinking of that day.

"Yeah. It was a side job. Thought the woman was alright. Seemed nice to pay for a few things. I wasn't complaining. Just thought we could make it a little easier. But you've seen where I live. That district is almost another nation in itself. You saw me punch someone's lights out for crying out loud. The slums have it hard. Some never leave there either. Some just get comfortable and just stay there a little more better. Me, I got out. All thanks to Rias. Survived because of you, her, and Xenovia. But I've always been grateful. But I didn't grow these feelings just because of that. It's you. Your personality."

She moved over to hug you. The two of you closed your eyes. Howie shook his head with a smile and flew back to his pillow nest. Back to nappy time for the owl and part time wingman. You stood there and put the tea down and hugged her back. Asia loved this moment. Feeling warm and accepted. Someone who she could open up and pour her feelings with someone having a good response. These were sweeter than candy to her. 

"See what I mean?" She said softly. 

"What would that be specifically?"

"You are just so accepting. You feel what I feel. Care about my emotions."

"Of course I do. Why would I not for-" You blushed Careful! You almost said the G word. "Uhhh, your feelings..."

"Whether I like you or not I hope so. I mean- well, is it early to say the terms?" Asia was unsure too.

"I don't think so at least. But I don't any pressure on us. Want to have it between us? Or do you want me to be your boyfriend?"

"Can you be my boyfriend before someone tries to be lovey dovey with you? I'm not jealous, I'm just insecure." At least she is upfront and honest about this. It's not that most boys/men aren't caring, its just an obvious sign helps. (Ummm, guys? Did anime give us better understanding of women? Like seriously. I know too many men that don't get hints. Kind of embarrassing. It's like buying a PC with no memory. In this case some men don't come with communication.) 

"I'd love to. Are we okay to tell everyone? The girls? Issei? Kiba? School?"

"We can tell everyone. And you won't be dirty in public right?" She asked firmly.

"Woah, what do you mean? Might want to rephrase that question." That could mean anything. Slamming her gently into a locker for a makeout session, Issei and the perv trio's 'VIP room' as they call it perhaps? 

"You won't say bad pickup lines of spank me in front of everyone right?" She asked.

"I don't think we're in that kind of relationship right now. Listen Asia, I may not be lovey all the time, but I wouldn't do that. And pretty obvious that you aren't comfortable with that whole thing."

She nodded. Squeezing you tighter in the hug. "We'll tell them at dinner sometime."

"Alright. And hope for the best, Girlfriend."

"Sure thing, Boyfriend."

The two of you are happy. Just sitting there in a big hug. Though as the room is filled with positive emotions there is a little deviousness among the couple. There is something a little funny as it seems a camera angle is zooming into something. Or someone. Two eyes open. Howie's of course. A long wink before going back for a clam and zenful snooze.

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Howard! You've done it. Congrats.

-Rel