The Knight Goddess (A Dxd Story)

Chapter 118: I love you, Goodbye

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Rias spent the days avoiding Erin as much as she can. She went to the extent of staying in Akeno's room for the meantime and the Goddess just let her be. She believes it is best to let the red head cool down for some time and frankly, she hates confrontations

Moreover, the Rating Game is fast approaching and dwelling on their love problems is the least of their concerns. This doesn't mean that the other members didn't notice their tension, particularly, the Vermillion family

" Erin." Archaea motioned to the Goddess to sit opposite of her so they can hopefully discuss about the issue

" What is it, mom?"

"We've noticed." Archaea glanced at Sebastian. " You have some problems with Rias, don't you?"

"I mean.. kind of." Erin replied timidly and the woman gave her a sympathetic look

" Let me guess, love problems?" Sebastian asked with a raised brow

" Yeah, something like that but it's not really, you know..." Erin replied awkwardly. Talking about personal problems wasn't really her thing. Even if it was her family, she finds it hard to share her troubles. It was easier to help resolving the problems of other people rather than her own

" You know that if you don't address about this issue, it will only worsen."

" I know, Sebastian. But I don't think this is the right time for that."

"Hmm." Sebastian stared at the Goddess as if studying her. "You were never the type to initiate on discussing these personal problems. You'd rather avoid it so it makes me wonder if you would indeed talk about it with Rias."

Erin was at loss for words and Archaea spoke gently

"Erin, do you love Rias?"

" Wha- That's...." Erin looked down and found it hard to answer

" Do you want to hear our honest response? And what we think based on what we have observed?"

The Goddess stayed silent and Archaea smiled

" You already love her, yet you can't just accept it right now."

" I'm not sure if I do.." Erin replied with a conflicted expression. " I'm not sure if I'm ready to accept it."

" What's stopping you? We want to assure you that whoever you choose to love is fine by us." Sebastian said with a small smile. "You also have to be happy, Erin."

" But I can't.." Erin hid her face in her hands. " I don't want to choose anyone without fully committing myself and I know for a fact that there would always be fear in my heart... But, I don't want to let her go either."

"Either way, you have to tell her your decision." Archaea gently held the Goddess' face. " Otherwise, you'll be leading Rias on."

Erin casted her gaze on the ground

"Tell her that you aren't ready. Though with how things are, I'm sure Rias is getting impatient.. And she only wants to hear one thing."

The Goddess sighed and stood up from her seat

" Thanks, Mom, Sebastian. I'll.. think about it and meditate on things."

Archaea and Sebastian watched her in concern

"Those girls are causing her a headache." Sebastian remarked. " Do you think Erin would accept her feelings? I've always had some doubts that it has something to do with the past."