Mistress Of The Evil Forest

C-A 12: Back to Chloe.

Right from the start, we lived in different worlds.

She was a loner, isolated by the surrounding kids... because she didn't have parents. Meanwhile, the Abercrombie family's history stretched far back, wielding influence akin to that of a noble house.

It was... a pair of childhood friends as picturesque as a novel itself.

''...''

Okay, it's time to stop, I suppose.

Aurora was indeed a loner, but the Abercrombie family wasn't anything like that. We were just... an ordinary family. I had a loving mother, a quiet but caring father, and a cute little sister.

Even now, I can't help but think about them every night. I can't help but miss them.

So, let's work hard. Let's meet them again.

''Phew...''

Blinking a few times at the aurora borealis outside, I slowly send my control through the nerves, lifting my muscles one by one. It feels unusually sluggish, like I've lost half of my strength overnight.

Well, I actually did, but.

Groaning, I prop myself up, turning and stretching to really feel my body once again. That idiot Amelia... she definitely neglected exercising. Oh my poor, poor body...

''Woohoo! Yay!''

''...''

But seeing that blond-haired, blue-eyed face dancing and singing so foolishly like this... I must have really returned to being Chloe again, haven't I?

''Good evening.''

''...Good evening.''

Luckily, I still have Aurora. She still looks at me with those same affectionate eyes—how romantic.

...It's only me who thinks like that, though. Things like love and dating... she wouldn't even consider it normally. I mean, just look at her cold, icy cold demeanor. Her tall nose, her long, elegant brows, her naturally pale and pink lips, which usually remain leveled...

Such a sacred beauty that shouldn't be stained no matter what...

''Chloe.''

''Hm... hm? What's wrong?''

''Let's go on a date.''

''...Ah?''

I must be hearing it wrong. 

In the first place, how could she say something like that with such nonchalance? Yes, it's my hallucination...

''So, let me introduce myself again. I am Chloe Abercrombie, Aurora's childhood friend and her most cherished person.''

''And I'm Amelia Luminous! The noble Luminous!''

A distinguished tea party.

With a raven princess, a duke's red-haired daughter, a heroine, a saintess, another princess—oh, I feel so elegant right now. Why is everything looking so sparkling all of a sudden?

Even their bewildered expressions are looking beautiful now.

''Hahahah! Are you so impressed by my marvelous reveal, Your Highness?''

Among them, the one with the dumbest face is undoubtedly Nydia. Eventually, she gives the idiot Amelia a frown and shakes her head, ''No, no... I'm just... why are you denying it, Aurora?!''

''...?''

Boom!

Nydia slams the table with her flapping wings, pointing sharply at me.

''What do you mean 'most cherished' person?!''

''Puh—heheh...''

That's right, that's right. How can I not be happy? Aurora was sitting right beside me, and she didn't deny it! More importantly, we are going on a date after this!

Right now, I am the happiest girl in the world!

''Fufufu... back away before it's too late, women.''

Not long after, we leave the noisy women behind and go down the city—just the two of us.

I'm nervous.

Is it because I'm in my original body? No, maybe it's because Aurora said it herself that this is a date. Date. Something that only two people with at least some sort of romantic interest toward one another would participate in.

Of course, Aurora actually took the initiative like that, but she is still an innocent owl girl.

''Where do you want to go?'' I ask.

''Anywhere is fine.'' She replies somewhat dazedly.

''Really? Even love hotels?''

''Provided that we won't do anything inappropriate.''

''Aren't love hotels made for that? You interested?''

''...Not really.''

Standing beside one another like this, slightly looking up at her and having meaningless conversations... it really does seem like we've returned. Now, if only we could take a step further and hold hands...

''Did you check out your new abilities?''

''Hm? Ah, no. I'm doing that after this.''

''Okay.''

''But... like, why did you even suggest a date?''

Aurora ponders my question for a while as we enter a park. Under the thick shade, amidst the cicadas' buzzes, we take steps along the paved road. It doesn't feel as hot now that I'm with Aurora.

Eventually, the owl girl turns to me slightly, ''I thought I had to take care of them. My relationships.''

''You mean... you're finally choosing a partner?'' I ask, feeling my heart racing. ''Like, your lover.''

''Not sure. I'll try different things and decide... I guess.''

Wow... such an Aurora-like answer.

''You're really bad at treating women, you know? Telling that to my face.'' I pout. ''Well, it's also what makes you so popular with those cheesy teenage girls.''

''...Is it?''

Not exactly meaningless conversations now since it concerns a relationship. But what can I do except give it my all?

Skipping a few steps ahead, I then turn around, ''Hey, Aurora.''

''...?''

''You want to know what 'love' is like, right?'' I softly speak, holding her cheeks. ''But we've already done most of the things lovers would do. Dates... it's not something new. So... wanna try those stuff?''

Looking somewhat flustered, Aurora responds, ''Lewd ones?''

''Yeah. Even people who are still finding out about their prospective partner do skinship often. Maybe you'll like it. If not... well, hey, you're still my best friend, so it won't be too weird, right?''

''...Right.''

Got her.

But is it really that I was too timid back on Earth, or was Aurora always this... easy? That sounded wrong, and I don't have an answer to the question. Whatever.

The only important thing now is that I have to fuck her.

Dates? We've gone on hundreds of them before. It's sex. Sex!

I'd hesitated before because I was 'Amelia Luminous.' Not now. Meeting her goddess-like face, I take a deep breath and smile,

''Let's do some warmups first.''

Pulling the girl to a bench nearby, I begin to heartily play with her hands, her wings, and rub my face on hers. Aurora is cold and smells nice, but now, she's even fluffier thanks to the wings.

It feels like the feathers are caressing my soul.

At some point, Aurora starts to reciprocate. Time flies by as we cuddle, but eventually, I have to move to the next stage.

''Hug.''

''Hug?''

I climb onto her lap, facing her directly. She doesn't look as flustered as I had expected, but that's just so on brand. As the heat in me rises by the second, I lean closer, arms around her neck.

''Mhm...''

The kiss is soft, smooth, and tasty. I can't get enough of it.

This isn't good. I can't hold it for much longer... how about... my tongue...?

''Ngh...!''

My first tongue kiss. Although both of us are clumsy, the heat we exchange is enough to make it irreplaceable. When I back away, Aurora is blushing. Just a bit.

''...Hey. I know a love hotel nearby.''

''...''