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[ When she agrees, he does feel a sense of relief. Truthfully, he was worried he might have gone too far with that comment and possibly upset her with how blunt he was. Just from what he was told, he already didn't like her past family. Having a loving family is what shaped him into the person he is now and just the idea of Mio's family being like that both frustrated him and hurt his heart. ]

You might disagree with me but you're a good older sister, Mio. Even if you are related to someone, it takes a lot to say that and sacrifice your own happiness like that.

[ He does loosen his grip around her, but that's only so he could pull her into his body so he can place a soft kiss on top of her head. ]

I'm going to give you the love that you deserve. [ There's no hint of hesitation, no 'probably' or 'maybe'. The tone in his voice was full of conviction and absolute certainty. ] I'll love you so much that it will make up for Shion's family. Even if I tell you 'I love you' I mean it much more than those words. I promise to do everything in my power in order to make sure you are happy in this lifetime.

Huh?

[ She can't help but blush a little at that compliment, but what truly makes her face red is when he pulls her in close to do just that. It's warm. She can feel his warmth and it makes her extremely happy in ways that make her feel almost guilty. As if she personally feels like she doesn't deserve any of this in the slightest bit, even if he says otherwise.

And it's because of that she finds herself laughing -- not in a 'this is funny' way, but rather, in the way where every single sound she makes feels like poison falling from her lips. Like there's something wrong. And she buries her face into his chest so he doesn't see her expression. ]

Mm... you're right, I don't agree with you. I've kind of drifted apart from my sister for so long because I'm always busy with school work, with preparing to become a 'proper heir' to the Sonozaki family. I never had time to spend with Kotone at all.

And as Shion... I definitely wasn't a good older sister at all. [ He'll be able to tell with how close she is to her, but her hands are trembling. She's absolutely terrified and it shows when her grip tightens. Almost enough for it to be painful. ] She pleaded to me, told me that she did nothing wrong, that she wasn't my enemy with tears in her eyes, and I still killed her in spite of that. I didn't feel a single flicker of remorse or pity for her. I just simply felt nothing.

But... if you still think I deserve those feelings of yours, then I'll happily accept them. Leon.

Edited (wow. i'm good at this.) 2018-03-10 20:00 (UTC)

You being busy over school work isn't exactly your fault. Your parents expect a lot out of you so it's only natural you wouldn't have time for anything else. Besides, if you ever find the time, you can always make it up and spend time with her?

[ He would know, since he's the heir of his family's company. As nice as it was to have bragging rights about his future, there was no freedom at all. It feels like you are chained down to this position and it absolutely sucks. ]

I don't have any arguments on that. Killing someone is wrong... and I would know because I did it my past life as well. However, if the alternate time lines theory ends up being true... then surely there was a time where Shion was a good sister.

[ Since they are so close, he could feel her hands trembling. He could tell that she was frightened. Why wouldn't she be? Everything that's happened to her has been nothing but scary. One hand begins to thread through her hair as he buries his face into her neck, wanting her to feel his warmth even more. ]

Don't be ridiculous, Mio. I wouldn't say that if I didn't mean it. You are more than deserving of my love and I swear to you, I'll do everything in my power to make you happy.

I know.

[ She doesn't look up at him for a good while, if only because she's trying to actually think. Mio just keeps herself close to him, as comfort. Being tied down like this... it's absolute torture.

And because it's torture to her, she knows that she doesn't want to ride on the coattails of her family's success. No, she wants to find success on her own merit. Not because she's a Sonozaki. ]

But, mm... maybe. I remember seeing sis get shot and I was upset about that, too. But even if she was, that still doesn't change the past me. That's why I want to become better--

[ If she can become 'better', then these problems would simply go away, right? She can defeat the demon that is her past self.

And she isn't alone.

She trusts that Leon won't abandon her. That things will work out. She wants to believe that. The fingers that run through her green locks of hair is a gesture that asserts that truth. ]

"Everything in my power", huh... [ Her voice is a little sad as she finally lifts her head to look directly into his eyes. There's something about the way she looks up at him that seems like she's going to cry, even though there's no tears in her eyes. ] Just don't sacrifice yourself for my happiness. You can promise me that, right?

If that's the case, then you were a good sister in that time line. [ At her resolve, he manages to crack a smile small. ] I believe in you, Mio. I know that you can become a better person.

[ It's a step in the right direction. If she can defeat the demon of her past, then maybe she can finally seek the happiness she deserves and begin to feel proud of herself.

This is also a reminder for Leon. The thoughts of the past had plagued him but he was determined to prove himself to be a better man in this life than the man in the past. ]

Just remember that you aren't alone. I'll be here to support you and give you a shoulder to lean on.

[ Because no one should walk this path alone. If there's something, anything he can do to help her out then he was going to rush to her aid and give her any comfort she desired. ]

I promise. [ She wasn't crying, but it still didn't stop him from cupping her cheek just in case tears started to pour down. ] If I sacrifice myself, then I won't be able to be there for you, so I won't go that far. However, your happiness is still going to be my priority and I want to ensure that your life here will be the happiest you've ever been.

Mm. . .

[ She doesn't entirely believe it, but if he does? She'll accept his reply as her very own. Both that she was a good sister, and that she can become a better person. ]

Thank you, Leon.

[ Those words mean more to her than she can ever express in words, and it shows as she smiles at him. ]

And alright. But... I want you to be happy too, you know. I don't think I can be happy if you aren't.

You're welcome Mio. I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

[ He tries not to show it, but hearing those words touched his heart. Though it's probably obvious judging from the soft expression in his eyes. ]

So long as I have you around, I'll be happy.

[ And he truly means it. She's the person that makes him the happiest in the whole wide world. ]

Even if you say too much information over the network.

[ HE'S ONTO YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT THEIR BEDROOM LIFE TO A STRANGER!! ]

Oh, I didn't know you were peeking into my other conversations, Leon. Did you get jealous? ☆

[ She's smiling brightly in a way that seems almost dangerous. ]

Edited 2018-03-14 01:12 (UTC)

N-No!!! I simply happened to see it.

[ Except that's a total lie and he does get a little jealous when he sees her talking to other guys but right now, he's much more concerned with something else. ]

What I want to know is, why are you talking about our first time over the network?!

"Just happened to"...

[ She doesn't believe him in the slightest bit, even with his concern. ]

It's not like I was talking about it in detail. But that should brush off some guys away.

That's right!

[ That's all it was. ... Totally. ]

Still! That's too much information for anyone to hear. Even if I'm glad that guys will get the message, I wouldn't want to know about some stranger's sex life.

Ahaha, that's true, isn't it? I wouldn't mind, though!

[ Mio.......... ] Besides, I was almost going to troll them and said that I meant actually sleeping in bed and not actually talking about my sex life. But the fact that's what you immediately thought about, Leon, makes you a huge pervert, doesn't it? ☆

It's okay, I won't tell anyone you're a secret pervert!

[ MIO SONOZAKI WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?!?! ]

I-I-IT DOES NOT!!!!!!

[ Oh my god.

He's so red that he can't even form a proper sentence. ]

Anyone would have came to that conclusion from the way you said it!!

So you're saying that you don't want to be in bed with me again a second time... I see how it is.

[ Why is she like this. That is the biggest mystery. ]

That's not what I mean and you know it, Sonozaki Mio!!!

[ Why indeed?! He's frowning at her but at the same time... he's very quick to deny that statement. ]

So I'll take that as a "yes, I want to sleep with you again, Mio-sama, you were the best."

[ That catches him completely off guard and he makes a surprised noise while gawking at her. A long sigh escapes his lips as he runs a hand over his now reddened face. ]

... Well, you aren't wrong.

That's because I'm never wrong about that sort of thing.

[ Anyone who thinks that she would ever be incorrect is wrong. ] But hearing that confirmation from you makes me immensely happy.

Oh are you now?

[ HE DOESN'T LOOK CONVINCED but that's also because he's incorrect ]

What about you? I bet you're like "Leon Zhong is sooo good, I want to sleep with him again so badly!!"

...

[ She's quiet for a moment, because she can't actually refute his words. And now her face is red. ]

And so what if I am?

[ Now his own face his turning red from her agreement. He... didn't expect that answer from her.

...

But it made him happy none the less. ]

T-There's nothing wrong with that. [ He tries to smirk but it turns into an actual god honest smile because that's just how happy he was to hear those words. ] I-I mean, it's only natural that you would think so!

It's cute when you stutter.

[ Mio smirks herself right back at him, if only because she's so horribly amused by all of this. ]

But I suppose that's true. Since we're dating, after all.

[ Hearing that makes him blush even more! And he's slightly frowning at her. Grumble, grumble... he's not cute grumble, grumble. ]

That's right. It also makes me feel even more comfortable around you. [ Like, he's always felt comfortable whenever he was with Mio but after that, he felt as though their bond and connection grew stronger. ] ... Whenever you want it again, just let me know.

[ He is totally cute and anybody - including himself - who says otherwise has never been more wrong in their entire life. ]

I will. I promise. It makes me happy that you're comfortable around me though, Leon. I...

[ Mio wears a rather relaxed smile, pleased with herself. And with him. ]

I love you a lot, Leon. [ And without hesitation, she leans in close - almost enough that she's about to kiss him on the lips but instead presses her lips on his cheek. ] Hehe. ☆

[ You can practically hear the star mark punctuated at the end of her sentence. ]

[ It's true! Even if he doesn't want to admit it...

No matter how many times she told him 'I love you', his heart was always and forever going to flutter with happiness. When she leans in, he's swallowing hard as he stares down at her, fully expecting a kiss on the lips.

So when she kisses on the cheek, he's surprised. There's a slight look of disappointment but he did enjoy the feeling of her soft lips against his cheeks. ]

I love you too, Mio. Even if you are a tease.

[ He swears that he heard a star mark coming out of her mouth. None the less, he lifts her chin up to where she can gaze directly into his eyes. He wastes no time in closing the distance by pressing his own lips against hers for a tender kiss. ]

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also cw sororicide mentions....also i just realized i typed in 2/2 instead of 3/2 in my top level.

WOW I never even realized it until you pointed it out... T-TEAMWORK???

we tried our best, and that's what matters

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