82 Ember Clothing (2/2)

”What?” Will jumped and came back to himself.

”If you go deep in thought one more time, I swear I'll reach inside and pull you out myself!” She was holding a cute black two piece bathing suit in one hand and the collar of his shirt in the other. ”Don't you think this would look good on me?” She held up the suit as if mentally trying it on. She gave him a knowing smile as his face turned red.

Will pointed to a corner of the store that had stalls stationed with curtains. ”That's the changing area, you could always try it on.”

Maya lit up. ”I can try clothes on before buying them?” If Will didn't know better, he would think today was her birthday. He nodded to the girl in the metaphorical candy shop and was dragged by his arm as she skipped over to it.

Will laughed slightly embarrassed. He had never seen Maya so happy before. She was so excited to try on the two piece, she almost dragged Will into the stall with her.

”W-wait Maya!” He nervously tried to pull away.

”What?” She stopped just short of the stall and looked back, raising an eyebrow and giving Will a look.

”I um,” he fumbled for the words. ”I can't go in there with you.” He pointed at a sign that had two stick figures in a stall. The small figures had a big red circle around them with a slash mark. ”See?”

Will's face was as red as his crimson flames as he waited for Maya to respond.

”Ha-” she chuckled. ”Hahaha!” She finally lost it. ”You are embarrassed to see me without clothes!” She let go of his arm and laughed whole heartedly. ”The big leader of all the kingdoms who has led two wars against the god of darkness is too embarrassed to see me naked!”

If Will was flustered before, he now wished he could hide himself for fear of being noticed. ”Maya, cut it out.” He said nervously.

”Fine.” She came down slowly from her laughing fit. As she wiped a tear from her eye, she pointed at a row of chairs. ”You can wait there then.”

Will obediently sat on one of the wooden seats. ”At least they didn't rip off plastic.” He muttered while trying to collect himself.

”Good boy.” Maya cooed as she opened a curtain. ”No peeking now, I wouldn't want to harm such an innocent mind.” She winked at Will.

Will dropped his head in shame as Maya closed the curtain behind her.

Will reached reflexively for a phone that didn't exist. It was a habit of his when Bianca brought him shopping. He would play a game or scroll social network while waiting for her to be done. He sighed inwardly when he remembered where he was. ”Maybe this city shouldn't be exactly like my home world.” He said to himself as he impatiently tapped his foot on the tile flooring.

In a few moments, the curtain flew open and Maya came out in the suit. ”Well?” She gave a quick spin, revealing the whole suit to him. ”What do you think?”

Will stared wide eyed with his mouth agape. He had only seen Maya in either her farmers clothes, the black tattered dress or her leather training armor. Nothing could have prepared him for what was in front of him now.

Maya's skin was porcelain white with absolutely no flaws. Her long dark hair draped over her shoulder, hanging long past her perfect ample bosom. Will looked her up and down with his jaw dropped for a good minute. ”Are you going to say anything?” Maya spoke softly. Her face gained a tint of red.

”You look beautiful, Maya.” Will said equally softly. ”No one else holds a candle to you.”

Maya said nothing as she closed the distance between them. Will fidgeted in his chair as Maya bent over and kissed him.

Will's eyes closed as her lips met his. Her hair hung down, brushing lightly against his cheek.

For a few blissful moments it was Will and Maya, nothing between them. 'Finally.' Will thought as he fell into a world where only the two of them existed.

When their mouths parted, will opened his eyes to see a tear run down Maya's delicate cheek. With a thumb, he wiped the tear away and held her there for a moment, looking into her deep dark brown eyes for what would never be long enough.

”I love you, William Ragnos.” She breathed into him and took his hand, cupping her cheek more fully.

Will inhaled her scent and felt calm. It was as if she alone could break this spell. ”And I love you, Maya.” He had finally said it. The feelings he had for her that he tried so hard to keep in check flowed out with the five words he had held in from the moment he met her.

Finally, all was right in the world.