The feelings that had simply surface when Mala said what she said had me feeling like a small child that was given something that they were looking forward too.

I was filled with good emotions but that didn't mean I still didn't feel a little bad.

For asking her to stay, for telling her I wanted to stay and for actually letting it be known that I do have certain feelings for her.

I didn't want to guilt trip her on staying here, so that's why I wanted to discuss this even more with her to see if it was certainly something that she would be okay with.

I wanted her to be fine with being with me, it wouldn't make me happy if she, later on, regretted it if she did decide to stay.

It would have made me feel unhappy knowing if I didn't tell her how I felt then, she wouldn't be feeling regret, I don't want that in the future for either of us.

So I was planning on talking about it again with, just to make sure she knew what she was claiming to say and do.

We were taking a rest for the night because of the chariot needing a break and everyone else.

The boys Ramo and Leo needed rest also, I watch as the brothers made their ways into their tents, telling us good nights.

I was to share a tent with Mala and the servants who handled the chariot are to share a tent.

I share my chambers with Mala, so I shouldn't be nervous but of course, I am. Why because now we are aware of each other feelings.

Mala was already in the tent, I was walking back and forth in front of the tent debating on what to do.

I, a King was nervous about going into a tent with someone I like, especially since I have slept on the same bed with her before.

"Are you coming in?" I turned around, to find Mala standing in front of the Tent with her brow raised.

"Yes, I was just doing some thinking," I said trying to not let out that I was just nervous about going into the tent.

"Is that so? What were you thinking about?" She asked me and I could tell from the look on her face that she wasn't buying the I was just thinking statement I made.

"Tut, let's just go to sleep. I promise I won't make a move on you." She said which caused me to chuckle.

I would be fine with her making a move on me but I didn't say that. I just said okay and followed her inside the tent.

"Were you unable to sleep without me?" I asked her teasing her as she lay on the blanket on the floor.

She stared at me with a serious expression, my eyes widened.

"Were you?" I asked her in a low voice. wanting to know her answer.

"I mean, I've been sharing the same bed with you ever since I ended up here. It would feel weird to go to bed without you next to me." She said and I swear to the whole world.

My heart fluttered.

I moved towards the blanks on them and sat down next to her.

"That was lovely," I said meaning the words I said.

she let out a small laugh.

"I noticed you're nervous." She said and I laughed.

"What gave it away?" I asked her and she smiled.

"Well, before I spoke out. I was actually watching you walk back and forth with a nervous look on your face." She said and I wanted to facepalm myself.

If it was anyone else that had caught sight of me like that I would have been troubled.

I didn't want anyone seeing me with a troubled expression, especially also knowing the reason why I looked so troubled.

The fact that it was Mala was okay with me and I was fine with that.

I was fine with her seeing all my expressions which led me to realize that I was extremely comfortable with her seeing those expressions.

I was okay with her seeing all of me and I wanted to see all of her too.

"Yeah, I suppose I was quite nervous. I did confess to you and before confessing to you, it was easier when we would lay in the same bed but now that the feelings are out. I guess I was a bit nervous." I said not even knowing if I made any sense but sure hoping I did.

"Yeah, I thought the same thing too." She said which had me let out a breath of relief that I wasn't the only one that was nervous but she was also.

She sat up, looking at me with a smile and I stared back at her, actually taking her appearance in, her beauty.

"Can I kiss you?" I asked her.

I watched as her eyes widen, a look of shock appeared on her face as I waited for her answer.

Would she say no? Would she say yes?

Would she kick me out the tent?

She leaned closer to me and nodded her head.

I didn't even let her finish nodding before I pulled her head closer with my hand and pressed my lips against hers.

I let out a groaned on the very fact that her lips were extremely soft and I was hungry to for her more.

I nibbled on her lips which got her to gasp, exactly what I wanted as I lightly pushed my tongue in her mouth seeking for hers. I twirled my tongue around hers and a soft moan came from her mouth that had me pushing her back to lay on the blankets.

I continued kissing her as I ran my fingers through her hair loving the way my fingers felt going through it.

another soft moan came from her.

I stopped kissing her, bringing my lips down her neck and leaving soft kisses on her neck.

Her scent for some reason had me addicted, had my mind wanting nothing but her taking over it.

"Tut." She moaned and I knew instantly that I was hard, that was the last straw.

"We should stop," I said and she didn't say anything but eventually nodded.

"If we don't stop I'm just going to want to take you right here and now, but I want it to be right when we get to that for our first time. So will stop here." I said bringing my head back up to look down at her.

I smiled down at her, pressing a soft kiss on her lips.

"The fact that I'm now able to give you kisses and be this way with you makes me happy," I said and she smiled shyly.

Mala was smiling shyly, well look at that.

"It was nice," she said in a soft voice and I groaned, agreeing that it was.

"Can I hold you as we sleep," I said. She nodded her head, I pulled myself away from her, making sure that the sword that I had, was next to us. I remembered the first time we slept in the same bed, this sword was between us. Now it will no longer be.

I laid back next to her and pulled her into my arms.

Loving the way she felt between them.

I wanted her in my reach forever and I know I would never be able to let her go.

I felt her fingers on my chest and she cuddled closer to me.

Leaning her head on my chest.

"Don't leave me." She said and I asked her what she meant by that but the only answer I received was her soft breathing, letting me know that she was asleep.

I still answered her question though.

"I would never leave you, not in life or death. My Goddess."