Chapter 46 Final Attempt. (Part Two)

"It's somewhat funny that you only noticed after so long." Sam let out a short laugh. "To be honest, with how dense you are I never expected that you would notice before I die."

"Well, if you just told me then things might have been different now." She said, turning away with puffed cheeks.

"I can't argue with that."

The two glanced at each other for a moment then a second later they burst into laughter.

"So, anyways, I'm really curious. How did you find out?"

Putting his cup away, Sam stretched his limbs feeling his mind being forced awake by the power of caffeine. He had some during his conversation with Melissa earlier but its effects had worn out soon after. Now that he had another cup however he felt that he wouldn't be able to sleep for another hour or two.

Noticing that Alice was taking way too long to answer he turned to ask why. He was surprised to see her face completely red, blushing to the tips of her ears. It was a truly wonderful sight. Contrasted by her pure white hair, her flushed skin looked all the more alluring. Seeing her like that awakened something dormant in Sam's heart.

"Um… actually…" Alice kept her gaze down unable to look him in the eyes. It was the most she could do considering what she was about to say. "I only noticed recently… after you kissed me that time…"

Sam was confused for a second but then his eyes went wide followed with blood draining from his face.

"You… you were awake…?"

Alice only nodded. That alone had all the answers he needed. Suddenly the memories from that night resurfaced. Everything he did, everything he said. One horrific realization after the other almost made his heart stop.

"Alice…"

Sam didn't know what to say. His mind went blank as he finally came face to face with the consequences of his actions. He betrayed the trust she put in him, nothing he says could fix the mess he created with his own hands.

"Alice, I won't try to explain myself and you can hate me if you want, but I just want you to know I'm really sorry. Sorry for taking advantage of you."

That was a lie. He didn't feel sorry, he never regretted doing what he did. What scared him the most at the moment was what the white haired woman would do now that she knows. She has every right to hate him and if it's her desire he would suffer any punishment of her choosing, but the thought that he had ruined their relationship for no logical reason scared him the most.

"N-no need to apologize."

Noticing how pale he got, Alice became even more flustered herself. She put her coffee cup aside, afraid that she would drop it by accident. She then balled her her fists on her lap, staring at them as she did her best to not die of embarrassment.

"Of course it's still a crime to take advantage of a woman like that. But in the end you stopped before crossing the line and I'm willing to overlook it."

"Alice…"

"Also, part of it is still my fault. Even when considering our relationship, Sam is still a man. It was careless of me to act like that when we were alone."

Though he wanted to tell her that blaming the victim was wrong, Sam's focus was directed elsewhere, freezing his mind on another part of what she said.

"I never saw it coming, you know." While Sam's mind was busy trying to understand what's going on, Alice continued to gather her courage, doing her best to convey her feelings and desires. "But thanks to that I was able to forget about the broken engagement."

Normally it would've taken her days or even weeks to recover from a break up, however Sam's bold move occupied her mind making him the only one she could think of.

"I started to wonder if you had feelings for me." She giggled a little, remembering the thoughts that led her to his room. "Silly me. I even came here thinking something might happen. Turns out I was just living in my own fantasy."

Having said everything she could think of, Alice fell silent as she waited. She wasn't sure what Sam's response would be, it could go either way. However that didn't matter to her anymore. No matter what his answer would be she promised herself that she would accept it and go on living the way she always did.

No… as the wait grew longer, Alice began to have second thoughts. If he says he doesn't see me that way anymore, I don't think I could go on living… he is the reason I made it so far, if we can no longer be together…

"Alice."

Hearing her name, Alice prepared herself and turned to face the man. She expected to see a stern look, or a troubled one, however what met her was neither of those as she felt something press on her lips.

Sam stole a kiss from her throwing her mind into chaos, but as she began to understand what that action meant her face flushed red once more and all the negative thoughts and worries she had before vanished.

Placing his hand on her side, Sam pulled her into his embrace, making sure to not let go of her lips all the while.

"Sam…"

Alice opened her eyes slightly, the man in front of her looked different from what she remembers. Nothing had changed about his appearance or expression, he was still the same Sam she always knew. It was her feelings that had changed, and seeing him this close made her heart beat abnormally fast.

Sam pulled Alice's body moving her onto his lap and without hesitation he stole her lips again. Alice wrapped her arms around his neck, closing her eyes and allowing herself to enjoy the kiss.

This is… different… It's nothing like any kiss I had before… is it because of Sam? Is it because he shares my feelings?

As the thoughts ran through her mind, Alice began to feel jealousy toward to female soldier who got to be his girlfriend.

No, I shouldn't be thinking like that. I'm the one wronging her right now.

As he caressed her long white hair, enjoying the smooth silky feeling, his hands went down to Alice's bottom, moving along her hips to her thighs. Arriving at the hem of her miniskirt, Sam pushed his thumbs inside then pulled it all the way up revealing the soft meat buns covered in the thin layer of her stockings and processed to sink his fingers into them.

"Ahn~?!"

Alice's whole body trembled forcing a surprised moan out of her, however her lips were sealed once again the next moment. The sensation had jolted her mind awake causing the sliver of reason and rationality she had left to fill her heart with guilt.

"... Alice?"

As he indulged himself in the softness of the gorgeous white haired woman, amazed with how close it was to the Valkyries' perfection, Sam was suddenly pushed back as Alice retreated.

"Sam… I'm sorry…" she said, her face cast down out of shame. "We can't keep doing this… it's unfair to the girl you're dating…"

Though she was determined to fight for him not that long ago, Alice was suddenly reminded of her last fiancee and how he left her for another woman. When she went to see him the last time she found that he had escaped with his new lover, leaving only a letter behind in their empty apartment telling her of what led to him making that decision.

I don't want to become that kind of woman… Alice thought, her shoulders slightly quivering. Stealing someone's lover, breaking their hearts, I can't become like that…

Remembering the pain she felt from the betrayal, Alice couldn't bring herself to subjugate another woman to that kind of experience. She didn't wish for others to suffer because she chose her own happiness over theirs.

Sam said nothing for a while, the silence increasing the tension in the room. A few seconds later she felt him placing his hands on her shoulders, and as she waited for his voice to reach her, the scene around her abruptly changed as her body was thrown forcefully yanked aside.

"You really are cruel, Alice…"

As she recovered from the impact, Alice slowly opened her eyes to find Sam looking down on her while she laid down on the bed.

"If you keep playing with my feelings like that I might grow to hate you, you know."

"That's not what I-"

Before she could refute his claim, Sam leaned in and kissed her once more. She tried to push him away but he grabbed her arms and held them in place. He forced her mouth open and twined their tongue, the slightly bitter taste of coffee slowly faded as their saliva mixed together and as she felt her mouth being invaded Alice could no longer resist the feeling and her body began to relax, only then did Sam let go of her.

"You came to a man's room at night expecting something to happen, right?"

Alice's mind became hazy after experiencing such passionate kiss. As she looked up at him her brilliant red eyes seemed to ask for more despite what she previously said and Sam was about to give her just that.

"I won't allow you to run now."