Nothing has changed

Fortunately, the scent of burnt beetle is long gone and all of the beetle juices have dried. This makes it much easier and cleaner for us to collect our loot. And nobody has come along to steal our potential loot.

While we are collecting the shells, Roland and I talk a bit. To make the looting less boring. But after a while, Roland steers the conversation to his crush.

“I’m hoping there won’t be any clouds tonight. I’m thinking of asking Merlara to do some stargazing with me. You think she’ll like it?” Roland asks.

I get that Roland likes Merlara, but he is just wasting his time.

“You shouldn’t waste your time on Merlara.” I say. “She’s simply not into you.”

“What? Come on, Mia. If Merlara didn’t like me, why does she keep making jokes with me.”

Jokes? He thinks she’s cracking jokes with him? I’m sorry, but I simply couldn’t handle him saying that.

“Roland, for crying out loud, Merlara is not being sarcastic because she’s just funny like that! She’s using sarcasm to let you know she’s not into you but you keep missing the signs!” I explode.

Roland gives me a very annoyed look and says, “Listen, Mia. I know you don’t like Merlara but …”

“Merlara is just a pretty face and tits!” I yell at him. “And you are thinking with your dick!”

Roland looks both surprised and angry at my outburst. But I’m not done.

“Look, I get it. If I were a guy, I’d want my dick in her too.” I tell him. “But how many months have you been chasing her? And exactly how many kisses have you gotten from her so far? No, seriously. Every time you try to get romantic with her, she blows you off with sarcasm. It’s time you get the hint!”

Roland didn’t say anything after that. Even when we finish collecting our loot and turn back to the village. Not sure if he’s thinking about what I’ve said, or just angry at me for saying it. But it’s the truth. It’s high time he starts chasing another girl. Like Mimizu for example. She’s cute and I’m sure she’ll be happy with a big strong guy like him.

When we get back to the village, Merlara has already gotten our quest rewards from the village leader. Children from the village quickly come flocking at us and grab some shells and start playing with them. Interestingly, a few of the parents ask if they can have some of these shells from us. Merlara informs them that they can buy them if they like. When some start complaining, Merlara tells them Roland and I had to put our safeties at risk to get them. But if they really want some shells for free, they can always find their own dragon-beetles to slay. Despite how much I don’t like Merlara, at least she knows how to make money. Guess there’s a little more to her than just a face and tits.

Later that day, Mimizu comes to me and asks if I have seen Leonora and Craig somewhere. She wants to do a few more healing spells on Craig, but they are not in the inn. According to the inn keeper they went for a stroll around the village, but she can’t find them anywhere. I suggest we start searching the outskirts of the village. We both start at the north. She can start her search by going to the right and I go to the left.

On my search for Craig and Leonora, I am walking closely to the forest edge. At first, I don’t notice anything, but then I hears some rustling in the bushes. I draw my sword, expecting a wild beast or a monster. I sneak closer to the rustling, doing my best to remain undetected and then I find them. Craig and Leonora, making out in the bushes. Apparently, they are already at it for a while, because Leonora’s chest armor is loose and one of Craig’s hands is inside, fondling her boobs. Craigs dick is also out of his pants and Leonora is jacking him off.

“Mmh. Mmh, Craig-kun. Oh, I’m so happy you’re still alive.” I hear Leonora moan between her kisses.

“I’m sorry to have worried you so much, bouncy-chan.” Craig replies as he kisses and fondles his girlfriend. “I guess, when I felt you were in danger, I just didn’t think straight.”

“Mmh, don’t worry about it, poopsie. You are healthy now. That’s what matters.”

Hearing them talk like that makes me think of 3 months ago. Darx and I may not have used these exact words, but we certainly made out like they are now. I still remember his lips on mine and how he was fondling my boobs. I even loosen my chest armor to touch my own breast while imagining it’s Darx touching me.

“Hey, Craig-kun. I’ve got a little reward for you.” I hear Leonora say.

I peer through the leaves of the bush I’m hiding behind and I see Leonora stand up. She faces a tree, both her tits hanging out of her still loose chest armor, and brings her hands under her skirt. Then I watch her slowly pull her panties down for Craig. Once her panties are at her ankles, she stands back up but keeps her back arched. Her hands disappear underneath her skirt once more and this time she flips her skirt up, showing Craig her nude butt, including her cottontail.

“It’s the least I can do for you after saving my life.” Leonora says seductively as she stares at her boyfriend from over her shoulder.

“Ahhhh, cutie pie.” Craig replies with a very big smile. “You are the best.”

Craig then stands up and walks towards his girlfriend. Leonora, in the meanwhile, is impatiently wiggling her bunny tail. But soon enough, Craig places himself behind his beastkind girlfriend and slides his dick inside her vagina.

“Ah, Craig-kun.” Leonora moans when she feels her boyfriend enter her.

“Mmh, Leonora.” Craig moans as he starts to slow fuck his bunny girl.

“Oooh, Darx.” I whisper while I start touching myself between my legs.

As I watch Craig fuck Leonora against a tree, I start fantasizing about Darx and myself again. Oh, how I wish it was me against that tree. I don’t even care if I need to grow a cottontail and bunny ears as well, as long as Darx is standing behind me. Pounding his dick in my aching cunt. I even imagine him just as muscled as Roland. A ripped Darx pounding my hungry pussy with his meat. Oh, goddess, that would be the best.

But even though I am thinking of such an awesome fantasy, I realize it is just a fantasy. I don’t want to fantasize about it. I want the real deal. I want Darx. I want him here. I want him now. I don’t want to pretend he’s fucking me. I want him to actually fuck me. I want to be fucked like Leonora is getting fucked. Leaning against a tree with my panties on my ankles, my boyfriend ploughing me from behind while I twerk my hips to get us both to cum as quickly as possible.

I can’t do this. Not now. Not when Leonora is moaning so beautifully with the help of her [Angelic voice] skill. I fasten my chest armor and silently crawl away without bringing myself to orgasm.

As I am crawling away, I hear Leonora moan, “My ears. Pull my ears, Craig-kun. Pull on my ears. Oh yes, poopsie. I’m going to cum.”

Imris’s tits, I am so envious of her.

Once I’m back out of the forest, I continue my walk around the village. Eventually I come across Mimizu and pretend that I haven’t found them.

“Let’s check for them at the inn.” I say. “Maybe they have come back.”

Mimizu agrees and together we return to the inn. On the way there, I keep wondering how on earth I am going to survive another 3 months without Darx. I’m only halfway and I already feel like I’m falling apart. Long distance relationships are so not my thing.

When we get back to the inn, Leonora and Craig are already back. And they are both very happy. They better be.

That evening I am a lot moodier. Fortunately, Leonora found herself a villager who knows how to play an instrument. She has him play while she sings. That way I don’t need to do my fiery party tricks.

Roland also seems to be in a bad mood. Guess he’s still angry at me for speaking my mind about Merlara.

When it’s time to go to bed, we follow the same routine as yesterday. Roland stays outside until I am undressed and in bed. Then he comes in and undresses too. Except this time, I don’t bother to look at him.

It is only after Roland joined me in bed that he finally starts talking to me again.

“You’re wrong about Merlara, you know.” He says calmly. “She is more than just a pretty face and tits. She joined the Gryphon Knights shortly after me and has been in my party ever since. She’s smart, knows how to get the most money out of a quest, and no matter what, I can always rely on her.”

I close my eyes and sigh through my nose. Looks like he’s still head over heels for her.

“But you’re also right.” Roland continues. “You know the phrase ‘He who is persistent perseveres’? I’ve been quite persistent on not giving up on her, thinking that eventually she’ll see how much effort I’m putting into her. Hoping that she’ll finally relent and give me a chance. But no matter how many times I try, she keeps blowing me off.”

I turn slightly and look over my shoulder. Roland has got his back turned to me, yet continues speaking.

“I’ve got to face facts. Merlara is never going to give me a chance. It’s never going to turn out between me and her.”

“I’m sorry.” I say softly. “If there was a chance between you and Merlara, I would grant it to you.”

“Thanks.” Roland replies.

“But only cause that uptight half elf needs a good shag.”

That gets Roland to laughing.

“What? She could stand to loosen up a little.” I continue with a big smile.

“Don’t start talking about sex now, Mia. If you do, I may need to masturbate before I can catch some z’s.” Roland jokes in return.

“Not in this bed, buster.” I reply. “If you need to yank one out, you can do that in the bathroom.”

When we get through our jokes, I turn my back to Roland again and close my eyes. It is high time for me to get my beauty rest.