Rikka's POV

I couldn't believe it!! Ira! He's back!!! He came!!!! I just stood in front of him, in utter shock!

We continue to stand there in complete silence. Hoping that one of us would finally speak

I seemed to have found my voice. Turns out that I was the first one.

"Y-You.. you came back" I whispered, shaking

"I couldn't leave you..." Ira said

"W-Why did you... do that..?" I asked

"Do what?"

"Last time... when you and I last saw one another.... you.. you sang to me.." I said

"Oh that" Ira laughed, "yeah... I have no idea why I did that... I probably sounded terrible"

He laughed hard, I didn't react.

"Actually... you sounded amazing.." I said, quietly.

He stopped laughing and stared at my face with a straight expression.

"Y-You're joking.. right..?" He said

"Were you joking when you kissed me?" I said with a smile

A blush spread across his face, he smiled

"You kissed me first remember? During our battle?" He said

"Oh... right.."

We stared at one another in silence again.

Then Ira held my hands. And I just stood there.

"So.... did you like it..?"

"Of course.. you made me so happy that day" I said

"Well... at least you liked it..." he smiled. I smiled back.

Just then, Raquel popped out.

"Uh... what's going on..?" He said

"Um... lets just say...-

"You guys an item now?" He interrupted

"What!??"

Ira blushed more

"Judging from your faces, it kinda gives it away" Raquel smirked.

"Raquel!!!" I scolded

"I'll be in the house Rikka, looks like you guys need to sort things out"

My little pixie partner took my key and disappeared into the house

Now Ira and I were alone... well... outside in the dark..

Ira's POV

Oh god, now what!?? What am I supposed to say!??

I like her.. (well I think I do) but how am I supposed to know if she likes me ?!!

Better yet... what if she HATES ME!!?? Now what do I do!!?

I even KISSED HER!!? I didn't even know if she liked it or not... plus... I left without saying goodbye!? WHATS WRONG WITH ME!???

Sweat started pouring down. I needed to think of something fast.

"Come in" She said

I was so confused

"W-What do you mean..?" I asked

"Well... it's dark out..

DID SHE JUST ASK ME TO COME IN HER HOUSE!!??!? (Not that that's a bad thing 😉)

But... I probably shouldn't because Mamon and Bel would look for me and figure out that I'm with a Precure

"I-I'm Sorry... Bel and Mamon might catch me..."

"Of course. I totally understand" she said with a smile

Rikka's POV

We continued awkwardly staring at each other with deep blushes across our faces.

Ira looked really uncomfortable that he was fidgeting a lot

"Ira? You okay?" I asked

"Fine..." he said

"Alright then..."

We still stayed in silence.

"Um... about your question..." he began, "I... I shouldn't... Mamon and Bel might see me..."

"It'll only be for a few minutes... I have to tell you something... important..." I said

"O-Oh...Okay then..." he said nervously.

We both entered the house and arrived in my bedroom.

"Your parents are home?" He asked

"No... my moms working overtime and my dad is still out of the country..." I said sadly

"I'm sorry to hear that" Ira said

"Don't be!" I reassured him, "this happens all the time... I'm used to it"

"Okay..." Ira replied

When Ira replied to me, his tone of voice grew sad... I didn't really know why..

Come to think of it... I know absolutely nothing about Ira at all...

"Are you Okay Ira..?" I asked

"I'm fine..." he said, "sorry.. if I sound upset.."

"There's something bugging you.. I can tell..." I said.

"Well... I'm pretty sure that this shouldn't be a secret.." he said

I looked at him in confusion.

"It just so happens that when you mentioned your parents I still grieved on the past... even though I shouldn't.." Ira said

"What do you mean?"

"My mom died when I was 3. I also never knew or ever seen my father at the time... then I heard the news that he died too..." (Okay, I'm pretty sure that this didn't happen I'm just using this for the story..)

I clapped my hands to my mouth. Ira was an orphan!!

"I-Ira..." tears were running down my eyes.

"Rikka!?? Why are you crying??" He ran to me and hugged me tight.

"T-That's terrible I'm so sorry Ira.." I said

"It's fine, no worries! It's okay" Ira comforted

I cried in his arms for a bit and then my tears dried. He stopped hugging me and we both sat down on my bed.

"I should probably head back now.." Ira said

"Wait!! I needed to tell you something important..." I said

"Oh okay... sure go for it" Ira said, a little anxiously

"Ira.. I'm really... really happy that you sang that song for me... nobody has ever done that to me before... I was overjoyed. Being near you... comforts me... I'm always happy to be with you.."

I continued, "that time when you were sick... and I cared for you... and when Regina attacked us... and captured my friends. You helped me... and you saved my friends... thank you so much..."

"No.... I should really be thanking you..." Ira said quietly

"Huh?"

"Thanks to you... I finally know what I want..."

"And... what's that...?" I asked

Then the most strangest thing happened

Ira teleported in front of my face...
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And he kissed me..

I was so surprised as I just watched this happening.

Then Ira broke free.

"I'm grateful Diamond.. you have no idea..."

"I-Ira..?"

"I'm sorry... about the kiss... looks like I'm crazy about you" he said, and he winked.

I still had no idea what was happening. I was so confused. I thought harder..

Ira never finished his sentence... about what he wanted...

Then I realized exactly what Ira meant

"You.. You.."

"I like you Diamond... no wait... I love you.. I want to stay with you forever..." Ira said, as he blushed

I finally found my tongue

"I like you too... my little jikochuu"

We both kissed and hugged for what seemed like forever 😅

I couldn't believe that Ira had feelings for me...!!!

"Hey Diamond..?"

"Yes..?"

"Is it alright if I can call you Rikka..?"

"Of course"

"Thank you... for everything... Rikka..."