SURPRISE!!! This isn't actually the next official chappie (sowwyyy >_<), but I just suddenly came up with this on a whim when I was reading manga and saw that some authors like to add little tidbits and such at the end. I thought it was fun and kinda a great way to connect a bit more with the readers, so I wanted to hop onto the train! :3

Basically, if you still don't know, at the end of each part I'm also gonna include a lil story afterwards. It's not gonna be anything too crucial, and they're mostly just shorter to medium ranged compared to a normal segment. And since I'm an abso-fucking-lutely terrible of a disappointment updater, they're gonna act as sorta like filler side chapters for you guys for the meantime while I focus on working on the upcoming one! They can be pretty much anything. Flashbacks, a continuation of whatever, someone's POV about something, etc.

Keep in mind that these are all just for recreation and perhaps something for me to help expand and get to know mah OC babes better! And I wanna try to keep these half chapters as lighthearted and/or as hilarious as possible to make things more engaging than the previous release, but I MAY also write in some more serious or even sadder bittersweet scenarios shall it ever call for 'em (I'm really just going along with the flow)!

Anyhoeee... Here's le first stowy! I hope ya lovelies enjoy it, I did my best~ :D

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It was pass midnight, not a single peep in the house except for the occasional hoot of an owl outside. The full moon painted the galactic abyss high above, and from afar there was the lone howl of a wolf.

In Noel and Raguna's room, the scented candle was nearly melted. Its pleasant odour wafted throughout--the distinctive freshness of the ocean. Noel has always wanted to go on a trip to the sea; feel the satisfying crunch of the white sand beneath his feet, and the wind whispering wistfully in his ears as he basked in the strangely soothing saltiness of the impossibly large expanse of water.

Indeed, much to Sumire's obliviousness, Noel has yearned for his own escape as well many times before in his younger years. It was this thought that kept him up this particular night as he imagined what could have been, and how scarily similar him and Sumire actually were that he utterly refused to admit.

His back was to his husband, but he can just sense that Raguna was also still awake. He can feel it in the way that Raguna's arms wrapped around his waist so tightly--securely--and how his warm breath fanned his cheek.

It was amazing to Noel how the both of them have gotten this far in life. And it was even more bizarre to him that they were still standing, together, despite all the hardships they've endured.

The couple wouldn't have it any other way.

"Noel..." Raguna suddenly began, but it didn't jolt Noel in the slightest. Rather, his whole body was washed over by an incredible ease. "You know, besides everything that's happened today, lunch was perfect."

Noel can tell Raguna wanted to make small talk and have him forget about all the stress. Raguna was never much of a socializer especially when they first met, but he always tried in his own way when it came down to his soulmate. It was quite endearing; they were supposed to be totally incompatible, and yet they meshed fantastically together. Kind of like peanut butter and jelly, as Sumire so eloquently described them.

"Really? Why, thank you." Noel laughed softly. "I'll be sure to cook your favourite meal next time, hubby."

"That would be nice." Raguna smiled a little shyly, nuzzling his face into the crook of Noel's neck affectionately. "Although... You weren't always exactly the best homemaker. More like a home WRECKER, to put it bluntly."

"Oh, shush! Don't remind me!" Noel sighed exaggeratedly, pouting.

18 YEARS AGO

"...Noel, are you SURE you want to prepare food for Sumire's first birthday tomorrow?" Raguna asked reluctantly, carrying a wee Sumire as she sucked on her thumb and watched in fascinated curiousity as Noel ran amok in the kitchen.

"OF COURSE! That's not even a question!" Noel huffed, spinning around to regard Raguna and placing his arms akimbo in a determined pose. "Just you watch, I'll create the most jaw dropping feast you'll EVER partake in!" He grinned confidently.

Raguna chuckled in amusement, stepping closer to the other man and leaning down to lick some whipped cream off of Noel's cheek. "I hope it's not jaw dropping in the way that it'll make me vomit like last time... Also, why're you making such a mess here when I can just make a disaster out of you somewhere ELSE?" He smirked suggestively.

Noel's embarrassed face could put even the ripest tomato to shame before he snapped out of his trance and swatted the deviant's shoulder. "Not right now, Raguna! Besides, Sumire's here!"

"She doesn't understand anything." Raguna shrugged, completely unbothered as Sumire just made some gurgling noises and giggled innocently as if to prove his point. "Besides, I'm a man above all else. And right now, I want us to leave the kitchen...it's also to stop you from raising Hell."

Before Noel could retaliate, there was a small boom and black smoke began to billow out of the oven. As Noel panicked, Raguna hurriedly set down Sumire in a safer area and started to help with extinguishing the raging flames that formed.

From her spot, Sumire's eyes widened and she clapped delightedly. "YAAAY! PWETTY FA-WER!"

Despite all the commotion, Noel and Raguna couldn't help but quickly exchange heartwarming smiles from hearing Sumire's first words.

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"That was so crazy, wasn't it?" Raguna snickered at the memory. With such a dreadful and questionable concoction, it was really not much of a surprise that their old stove exploded.

Noel continued to pout before he couldn't take it anymore, joining in fondly. "Times were simpler then..." He murmured, shifting over to be face to face with Raguna. "But I like the way that we are now. You make me ridiculously happy--you and Sumire both do."

"And I promise it'll only get better." Raguna swore, nothing but sincerity in his dark eyes. "No matter what, we'll be together."

"Forever?"

"And ever." Raguna assured, cupping Noel's cheek before pressing a light yet tender kiss to his lips. "I wouldn't know what to do without you..."

"Or what you'll eat without me." Noel teased, rubbing his nose with Raguna's and giggling boyishly. Whenever they were alone, they always seemed to unsettle the butterflies in each other's stomachs and act like hormonal boyfriends again. Frankly, it can be sickeningly sweet. But they couldn't care less.

"Well, you're not wrong." Raguna chuckled, his fingers gently running through his partner's silky hair. They were silent for a few beats before Raguna spoke up again. "Y'know... I'll take you there one day."

Noel blinked, arching a brow quizzically. "Where?"

"The ocean. You've always wanted to go there, right? Ever since we first started dating, you wouldn't shut up about it. And do you still remember what you made me promise you back then?"

"Ahh... THAT." Noel blushed, grinning sheepishly. "I made you promise me that one day, we'll build a house together in front of a beach. But that was so long ago, Raguna. It was nothing but my silly imagination."

Raguna shook his head, placing his forehead against Noel's. "It's not silly at all, Noel. I always thought you were pushy, but at that single moment it made me realize... Wow, I really want to spend the rest of my life with this spoiled prince." He smiled, staring deeply into Noel's crystal eyes. "I'm a man of my word. One day, I swear we'll do just that. Once Sumire is set in life, we'll spend our retirement ways away on a peaceful beach. We'll fish and make love everyday, and be lulled to sleep in our little cabin by the thrashing waves."

Noel momentarily closed his eyes. It was definitely a perfect vision. Feeling the golden sun kiss his skin, and each day growing older and greyer until him and Raguna would be sitting on rocking chairs on their veranda watching as great whales leaped from the bottomless blue in the setting horizon. And maybe--just maybe--Sumire would come visit with their grandchildren. It was a cliché dream, but that's simply what made him overcome with joy.

"You really can wax poetic if you wanted to, hubby." Noel chuckled, slowly opening his eyes again to meet Raguna's amorous gaze. "You're right; it's not silly. But currently, I just wanna focus on what's actually happening. I wanna live in the present, and continue to be together like this. The future kind of...scares me."

"I know. I'm the same, too." Raguna agreed. And he didn't need to add anymore, because Noel already understood all the things that were left unsaid. And so he just snuggled even closer, revelling in the all too familiar comfort of Raguna's presence. Noel breathed in, the scent of his pair's slight musky cologne engulfing him.

"For the record, you smell much better than that damn candle..." Noel mumbled, and soon his ramblings were replaced with faint snoring. Raguna couldn't help but smile at this, resting his chin contentedly atop Noel's head and one arm draped around him guardingly.

"Until tomorrow again, hubby."

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Aaand DONE! I really enjoyed writing this, it was a shiz ton of fun plus I kinda sorta maaaybe used this as an excuse to write more 'bout Noel x Raguna cuz they're honestly just goals and so friggin K Y U T~!! xD I knew I wanted to centre this on them and it occurred to me that them having a late night pillow talk would be hella fluffy and adorbs (ew, sorry, I'll never use that cringey ass word again!). But of course, like every other person they aren't perfect and we'll find out more as the story goes on!

I also came up with a ship name for 'em. It's NoRa, what do y'all think??? It wasn't that easy coming up with a catchy ship name since their names are pretty unique, but lo and behold I think it worked out just like how their cheesy (and lowkey dorky) relationship did :P

Anyways, like I already said before, I'm ALWAYS sooo down for comments/opinions and such (just please be mindful and respectful)! I love talking to you guys and being able to become better at what I do, and I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the story and/or characters!

And if ya have any ideas or suggestions (especially for these lil extra oneshots), then don't hesitate to tell moi (you'll be tagged and credited)! I aim to please, and if I like your idea and it fits with the plot then I MAY include it (so it's like fan service)!

One more thing... HAVE FUN WITH THE STORY!! If you wanna ship, draw fanart, even write some fanfics, then go right ahead (SEND MEMES)! Since I'm trash and literally have no 'fanbase' whatsoever, I'm really not expecting for any of that to happen. But IF you ever wanna do any of that (or more), then I just wanted y'all to know that it's a-okay and I'd absolutely LOVE to see what you sweethearts can do! ^_^

Feel free to RP with me, too! If you're interested in RPing Sumire's Saga (as long as it's relatively descriptive), then HMU anytime over in PM and we can work something out! It obviously won't be Canon tho and just for shits and giggles ;)

Finally, PLEASE SHARE!!! I'm not forcing you guys to, but it would mean SO fooken much to me if ya did especially since this is actually one of my fave stories and I'm trying to get it to be more known. I would truly, truly, TRUUULY appreciate it!! ♡♡♡

I'm sorry for gushing so much (it's a horrible habit of mine when I get carried away), but with that said... Hope y'all have a wonderful day and GOODB--

Aelene: *Falls on top of me* YO MAH FELLOW BISHES, BASTARDOS, AND OTHER GENDER NEUTRAL INSULTS (don't @ meh plz)!!!

Garbage Author (AKA me): *Laying almost lifeless on the ground* W...WHERE IN SATAN'S ASSCRACK DID YOU COME FROM?!?!?!

Aelene: *Giggles cutely* I've always been right here...lurking in the shadows. *Claps hands* Anyways, welcome to Lenny's Bitty!

G.A.: D A F U Q O_o

Aelene: Y'know, LENNY'S BITTY! It's my nickname and instead of saying Lenny's Bit since that's, like, DEF boring I turned it into Bitty! Plus, it rhymes~

G.A.: No offense, but that's pretty childish and stu--

Aelene: *Knocks me out* Henlo, we are back OwO So instead of you poor souls continuing to listen to the pointless rambles of this joke of an excuse of a self-proclaimed 'writer'--

G.A.: *Cries cuz even tho I'm unconscious, I still have fEeLiNgS*

Aelene: --then y'all can just listen to ME! I'll pop up whenever I can at the end of these oneshots to talk, perhaps have Q&As, maybe even play some truth or dare, and just all that good shiiit~ Oh, and my darling Su might make some guest appearances as well!!

G.A.: *Slowly coming to* H-Huh..? Where am I? Who am I??? ARE OUR PETS SECRETLY ALIENS IN DISGUISE WHO STUDY US AND THEY'RE ABLE TO STAY ALIVE ON THIS PLANET SINCE WE FEED AND PAMPER THEM?!?!?!

Aelene: *Completely ignorant* By the way, y'all don't have a choice >:3 Anywho, mwah and BUH-BAI~!!