Chapter 321 - Premonition

*UNEDITED*

Setsura never realized that Chauncey Long was actually quite child like. She knew the future would surprise him, but, she watched his eyes brighten every time they passed a building. 'This is very interesting to see.'

She felt the tension in the air, and paused. "What's the pro--" Setsura trailed off and noticed he was staring at the TV with stern eyes. Is he trying to make sense of it? She was about to explain when Setsura noticed what was on the news. It was about the rise in criminal activity in the last... "Since I went into a coma?" she mumbled.

Ever since the huge earthquake, it seems crime levels rose. At first nobody linked the two cases. After all, a earthquake is a natural occurance. But, according to this news report - it seems people are protesting outside of the police headquarters. Setsura saw one of the protestors speaking about the governments new technology.

She frowned when she hears those words. If it's the governments new technology, why are they protesting outside the police force? Unless, it's something to do with the police? Does she have to return to work? Setsura didn't want to do anything drastic like that, especially considering her current situation.

Still, this situation made her wonder.

"Is something wrong Chauncey?" Setsura asked. It was a lot easier than she thought, using Chauncey's first name instead of his full name. While it felt awkward to do so,

"No, it's nothing."

.....

She doesn't understand why they headed straight back. Chauncey Long is clearly very curious about the future - but he hasn't explored it properly yet. He has to return soon, so Setsura knew he was curious. Does he not want to learn too much since it would affect the current time line?

Thankfully when they returned, Yang had gone out. Setsura felt slightly uncomfortable knowing he went to meet with his old friends. While she did the same, at least she had good friends. The people Yang hung around with were terrible people. 'She wouldn't call them friends, but friends with benefits - whether it's s.e.x.u.a.l or not.' They aren't good people. Back when they dated in the future,

Right before graduation, a day before - her fiancee and her argued. It was something she only recalled recently.

...

Year 2019 XX

So very kind.

Setsura knew about it from the very moment they met each other. That this person was kind. It's so sly saying something like that. She burries her head in his chest surprising him, "Surprise attack?"

"Stupid Shinji, aren't you going to reprimand me for messing with her?" Setsura mumbled. Surely by now, Shinji understood that she was only pretending. He must know by now she purposely messed around and made a fool out of his friend.

"No. Because in the end of the day I'll still love you better than her. Setsura, do you not trust me anymore?"

Setsura shook her head, "It's not that, I'm just afraid."

She is that one day he really will end up changing his mind and going to that woman. Although she has never saw how the two interacted with each other properly. But she already heard enough from the others.

"How can I stop you from being afraid? I'm right here. I really won't leave you."

"Shinji, you almost sound desperate there."

"Tsk. Brat, how can I not? I get that it's my fault and all. But I'm impatient, I want you to go back to not hesitating with me anymore. I want you to let me touch you without you bringing up Miyako."

. . . so he noticed it. She's afraid of being left alone but even more than that she's afraid of their relationship continuing this way. Continuing in a manner where there will be a air of awkwardness. A uncomfortable feeling will be left.

"Shinji, I do love you."

"I know that. I know, because your heart is beating so fast right now."

Wait what? The girl felt her cheeks heat up at that comment. Although he couldn't see her face since she buried her face in his chest.

Setsura could guess the happy expression on his face. Really, he's so unfair. It's vexing how she's the only one getting teased. It's not like she hates it, but it's frustrating. Alright, she should make a move too. Setsura wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tighter.

This action surprised him, but he chuckled and mumbled something about her acting cute.

"Hey, Setsura there's one thing I'd like to ask of you."

"What is it?" Setsura mumbled. If he asks her of anything now, there is no doubt she would agree.

"Since you hugged me, I'd really like it if you'd kiss me."

A simple request, but -- Shinji quickly added, "I know you're sick, but..."

Setsura shook her head. It isn't that but she's suddenly become somewhat self conscious around him ever since he rescued her. Ahh, what an odd feeling. This sort of feeling she hasn't had since she first started dating him. No, it was around the time she arrived in Tokyo and they were circling each other for awhile.

"Your still not well, so the cheek is fine."

He's being considerate for her again. She can't keep this up, she also wants things to return to how they were before. No for sure they can't go back to how things were. But at least his touches, she wants to be able to feel happy about it again.

Setsura decide without saying anything else to him. She bent over and kisses his lips.

"Hmn..."

Although she had control at the start, Shinji easily switched their positions around. His lips trailed against her neck, "Ah uh ....ha ...ah... It feels so good, you're lips," she mumbled.

Shinji cursed and suddenly drew back, "I really do know how to ruin our conversations. Were supposed to be talking properly. But Setsura, your too blame this time. I really want you now."

So close, Shinji is so close to her, her heart is about to stop. She wants him just as badly, however. She feels the pain in her chest tighten.

Setsura pulls away slightly, "Sorry. . .I feel a bit. . .  "

To her surprise instead of grunting he gently guides her over to the pillar until her back was pressed against it. His lips captured hers. "This will satisfy me for now. But, I mean it. I want to be with you forever. Right now I can't say it properly however one day I'll be able to."

...

Present December 2019

Whenever Setsura thought about it now, she would laugh. It was that easy for them to make up. But, it was so easy for them to fight too. Then again, a perfect relationship does not exist. It's not possible for couples to go a day without fighting, that's just how things are.