Mother Does What Mother Does Best

Mother does what mother does best

I need to prove a point to my mom. Reblog if you can realize you’re asexual/aromantic in your teens.

I was rereading Book 6 because I was bored (and lost a really funny quote that I NEEDED to find again) and then...

My god you two JUST HOLD HANDS ALREADY

I would pay to sit next to this distinguished gentleman

Me about to go to sleep and then remembering I didn't meet the requirements to get Beanfest Vil

Never forgiving myself...

Leovil Week 2024 Day 7

Prompt: Gala

"Leona, hold still! You're making it impossible to sit back here!"

"Do I have to? The coat's so itchy."

Vil looked up at him, a look of annoyance on his face.

"If you had such an issue with it, you should've said something when we bought the outfits!"

Leona couldn't argue with that. Why hadn't he said anything? Was it because he was trying to be on his "best behavior" for once? Was it because he felt like a bunch of people would mock him for not being able to appreciate "such a fine piece" of attire?

...or was it because he was too distracted by how stunning Vil looked as he walked out of the dressing room?

It didn't matter anymore, the two were stuck in that limo for at least another 30 minutes heading to NRC and RSA's special collaboration Gala. A brand new Pavillion had been opened on Sage's Island, and the two schools agreed to set their differences aside and celebrate together. Crowley, that damned feathered idiot, had decided that the NRC dorms would be patterned with each other to fully show the "fabulous" contrast between each of them, meaning the housewardens of two patterned dorms would have to arrive together. Leona could still remember Vil having the dirtiest glare and mouthing "Don't embarass me" when they learned Savanaclaw and Pomefiore were partnered.

Vil still looked annoyed after a solid 15 minutes of silence.

"Vil...Vil, I'm...I'm sorry. I guess I should've said somethin' earlier."

Vil sighed before speaking.

"If it's really bothering you, you can drape it over your shoulder and then leave it on the back of your seat. But..."

Leona tilted his head a bit.

"But what?"

"Why didn't you say anything? You had every right to, the store would've understood."

Leona's ears twitched. Not with anger, but with a bit of anxiety. Was he really going to tell the truth?

"Well I...I was going to but I...I uh...I got distracted."

"Distracted by what?"

"Uh..."

His ears flattened a bit with embarrassment.

"Leona?"

Fuck. Vil was looking right at him. But how could he hide it or lie to Vil now?

"Truth be told...you."

Vil flinched.

"M-me? What do you mean?"

Leona took a deep breath.

"Vil, you're gorgeous. That's a given. But somethin' about seein' you step out of the dressing room in your outfit for the Gala looking like a damn Goddess emergin' from the Heavens...nothin' else mattered to me at that moment 'xcept, well...you."

Vil's eyes widened a bit with shock and his cheeks went bright red. He looked away from Leona.

"Vil?"

"I...t-thank you."

They didn't say anything for the rest of the ride. Leona glanced out the window and noticed the scenery getting progressively brighter. Meaning? They were almost at the Pavillion and their time alone was almost done.

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Despite entering the event together and being at the same table, Leona lost sight of Vil almost 5 minutes after dinner had started. Had Vil deliberately vanished or was Leona just easily pulled away from him? In any case, Leona wanted to find him. He hoped he didn't frighten him off. But no matter how many people he asked, it seemed like nobody had seen where Vil had gone.

"Have you considered Vil doesn't necessarily want to be found?" Ruggie asked.

"Ruggie, have you met him? There's no way that's the case."

At least he hoped.

"Dude, what did you say to him?"

"None your business."

Ruggie wouldn't understand. Or maybe he would and would just tease Leona like no tomorrow. Regardless, he just wanted to find Vil.

And then he saw Epel.

"'Xcuse me, Ruggie. I think I've got an idea of who could help me."

Epel had been standing by the food table, eyeing some of the barbecue options.

"Epel! Epel, I need your help."

"Oh, Leona-san! What is it that you need!?

Epel tilted his head in confusion.

"Vil? I saw him making his way to that massive garden out back."

Oh great. That place looked huge. Well, it's now or never.

"Thanks, Epel. Really, I mean it. Now, choose somethin' to eat before your eyes pop out of your head from staring too much."

"Yes, sir!"

Leona turned to look at the larger glass door that lead to the garden at the back of the Pavillion's dining hall.

"Wait for me, Vil."

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The farther he got from the main building, the more...peaceful everything seemed. There fireflies almost everywhere in the garden and the scent of flowers was...incredibly strong. Perfect place for a nap, he thought. But that wasn't his goal right now.

After walking for what felt like forever, he sat down on the side of a fountain at the center of the garden...at least what seemed like the center due to how grand everything in the area was. He looked up at the moon, as if it would give him advice.

And then he heard footsteps approaching.

His ears flicked up, trying to pinpoint the exact location of the approach. He turned his head to the left and immediately stood up.

"I take it you've been looking for me everywhere tonight," Vil said.

Leona shrugged, "More or less."

Vil looked pretty amused and sat down next to where Leona had been sitting. Leona hesitated to sit back down, and only did so when Vil gestured slightly with his head. They didn't say anything for a while, and instead just listened to the fountain while watching the fireflies. After about 10 minutes, Vil finally broke the silence.

"You didn't scare me off, just so you know."

"I didn't?"

Vil shook his head, but his expression and voice remained gentle.

"No. I just...I needed some time to process what you said to me, if that makes sense."

"Y-yeah it does. I'm...sorry if it came off as sudden or weird."

"You're fine, don't worry."

Leona smiled weekly before turning back to look at the fireflies surrounding the two of them. But then he remembered something about the event tonight.

"Hey, weren't there supposed to fireworks before the main events started-?"

And just like that, a bright flash followed by a loud bang had gone off in the sky. Vil laughed a bit.

"Well, does that answer your question?"

"Heh, sure does-...woah."

"What is it...oh my gosh."

The fireworks combined with the fireflies was truly a beautiful sight to see. Almost...romantic. Leona was so caught up in the moment, he didn't realize his hand ontop of Vil's. At least, he didn't until Vil kissed him on the cheek. His ears flicked up and his cheeks grew bright red.

"I-Vil...you know I-"

"I love you, too."

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