437 An Indirect Confession, The Date at a Very Unusual Place (2/2)

”Do you like it?”

Mark said with a pleased expression.

”I do. I really do.”

Mei replied with a smile.

Seeing the interaction of the two, the Diwata was finally assured. Although there was still a tint of wariness on her, she decided not to disturb the two and wait from a distance away.

That action of the Diwata made Mark pleased. He decided to give her a reward when they leave. Something that she would be able to use to keep protecting this mountain from the infected and Feral Mutated Animals.

Mark and Mei sat on a large rock while watching the grass, flowers, and leaves of the trees sway with the blowing wind. The scene was too peaceful and out of this world that Mei could not help but lean on Mark in a relaxed manner.

”Gege, how did you know that a place like this exists?”

Mei whispered.

”There had been rumors about this since a very long time ago. Most of it came from those that stumbled here by accident and was waken up outside. I also asked Teremillio's wives if they knew about this. Malaya confirmed it.”

”I see.”

Mei smiled.

She could see how much effort Mark made just to take her out on a date. Even to the extent of consulting other people.

”Where do you want to go after this?” Mark asked. ”Just don't give me the answer before since I want to know what you want to do.”

”Something I want to do?”

Mei asked.

”Yeah. Like shopping for clothes or watching movies. We can't watch movies, but we can at least do shopping.”

”I never really tried shopping before,” Mei replied. ”All my clothes were custom made orders by my mom and dad. I never had the freedom to pick my own clothes.”

”Let's try that then. This time, you can pick any clothes you like.”

”Okay. But won't it be dangerous.”

”As if some infected can ruin our time together.”

”Uhumm. That's true.”

Then, there was some silence.

Mark noticed that Mei was staring at his face.

”Is something on my face?”

To that question, Mei shook his head.

And... An unexpected question was asked to Mark.

”Gege, do you like me?”

This made Mark smile bitterly. To be asked straight like this made him a bit uncomfortable for some reason. Still, he decided to answer.

”I do. To be frank, anyone would do.”

That was something that Mei could not deny. Anyone would like her because of her appearance. Of course, she could tell that Mark was not hinting on that. Still, she was unsatisfied with the answer.

”Then...” Mei hesitated a bit. ”Gege, do you love me?”

This question made Mark's heart pound hard. It was a question that he did not know how to answer. After all, all his life, he never fell in love or had any intimate relationship with the opposite sex. As such, he did not know if he was feeling love or not.

And as such, he decided to answer by telling what he felt.

”I'll be frank.” Mark stared at Mei's eyes. ”I don't know what love feels like.”

That made Mei feel a bit disappointed. But then, Mark continued.

”One thing I know... Mei'er, I don't want to lose you. It feels comfortable when you're is around. I don't care about other things as long as I see you smile.”

Mark then looked at the sky.

”To be frank, my life is dull. I lost the ability to easily feel emotions. The feelings that I even don't own would affect me. But when you're around, it doesn't feel dull anymore. Comparing my life before and now that you are here with me, I'd rather not go back to my previous life even if I die.”

Mark did not notice... The more he said, the redder Mei's face got. However, it was obvious that she was happy hearing those words.

In fact, she felt the same. Having everything dictated to her since she remembered, she did not know what love was. Nevertheless, she did not want to leave Mark's side. She would rather die than be taken away from him.

To hide her embarrassment because of what Mark said and her mind contained, she burrowed her head on Mark's chest.

Mark smiled and caressed her head.

Deciding on something, Mei moved and faced Mark with a serious expression.

”Gege, I have a request.”

”What is it?”

Mark wondered as he saw her expression.

”Make me one of your kin.”

She said.

”A Blood Demon?”

”Yes. I want to become the same as Gege and Iola.”

Hearing that, Mark nodded. He had no reason to deny her. Still, he asked her to confirm.

”You'll stop being human, though. Also, I don't know if your body will allow it.”

That was right, Mei's physique was special. It might reject Mark's blood.

”It's fine.” Mei smiled. ”Remember what that creature said back in NAIA. My body will reject anything I deemed harmful. Since I wanted to, I don't think that my body will reject Gege's blood.”

”Okay then.” Mark smiled. ”As you wish my queen. Let's do that later, though, and enjoy the rest of the day.”

”Uhumm.”

Mei nodded.

Mark thought that it was over, but then, he saw Mei's face blocking his. A light peck on his lips was felt before he saw Mei running away into the middle of the flower field.

He could not help but touch his lips, stunned. As his brain finally registered what had happened, he could only shake his head with a gentle smile.

Mark sat on the rock with a smile as he watched Mei who was being approached by the sylphs attracted to her presence. She seemed really happy this time as she did not ignore the sylphs unlike she usually did to others.

Along with the sylphs, she danced at the center of the sanctuary filled with flowers. That beautiful scene was dedicated to no one but Mark alone.