Falling for You

Chapter 49 - Shy

 Venti's POV

 She really went too far this time. Just who is she to meddle in my affairs-

 Huh? This feeling... Xiao?

 No that's impossible. Why would he come in here? With me like this, without any self-control, Dvalin wouldn't let him in here.

 But even so, even against all odds, a familiar dark green smoke appeared before my eyes.

 I couldn't even think before I felt a tug on my collar.

 Just what-

 !!!

 I felt his lips land on mine. It was sloppy, but this was definitely...

 A kiss! Xiao kissed me!

 Oh dear Celestia, if this is a dream, please don't wake me up!

 But it wasn't a dream, it was real. I could tell by the sharp wind still surrounding us, very nearly cutting Xiao.

 Oh dear, what am I gonna do with you?

 With one hand I pulled him closer, further protecting him from the wild winds. With my free hand, I made a few seals suppressing the gale.

 And just who promised he would stop being reckless?

 It hasn't even been a week, has it?

 Running off to fight an abyss herald is one thing, teleporting in next to an angry archon is another.

 After a few more seconds, his lips left mine and he buried his head in my shoulder.

 Oh, my dear Xiao Xiao, you'll be the death of me someday.

 Xiao's POV

 I did it! I can't believe I actually did it!

 I should have thought more about this! What do I do now? I don't think I can look him in the eyes.

 "You're going to suffocate if you stay like that for too long." A teasing voice came from above my head.

 Aaah! No there's no way I'll look at him!

 "Xiao Xiao, it's not like I don't like hugging you, but a lot of people are watching..."

 Stupid! Stupid archon! This is all your fault! I'm embarrassed to death!

 "Cough! Are you two done?"

 Okay. That's it.

 I got out of there right that instant. Not too far, but also not too close, just in case something would happen.

  "Is everything all right now?" A voice asked.

 Oh, come on!

 Of all places, did I have to teleport right next to these two?

 "Are you okay? Your face is red." Thoma asked in a concerned voice,

 "Things should be fine, but give them a few minutes just in case." I answered the first question, avoiding the second one.

 "What happened anyway? For a life-threatening problem, it was solved rather quickly."

 "Thoma."

 "Yes my lord?"

 "Please keep quiet for a while."

 I have to say, this commissioner was very sensible. Had he not told him to shut up, I would have thrown him at least a few tens of meters away.