Bells POV

I was still trying to come to terms with what just happened. One thing was clear I must be seeing things. The hint of blue quickly disappearing must be my imagination. Aiz continued to hold me even after I assured her I was okay.

"It was just a bad dream, trust me I'm okay."

Her golden eyes stared deep into mine, she's probably doing it to find out if I'm lying or not... Luckily she smiled and nodded. I noticed she was moving closer to me. Which was amazing considering she was holding my arm. I don't know what it was but my instincts seemed to kick in and I moved away slightly. She was taken aback by my action but not as much as me.

'Don't tell me Hestia's influence is now second nature...Ive been wanting this for so long so why did I move away?'

She stopped holding onto my arm, moving away. It was sad to know that it was probably a spur of the moment. I got to my feet but to my surprise my feet started to shake. My body was still adjusting after the shock from before. Before I knew it a huge gust of wind hit me. I managed to regain my composure before I was blown off the wall.

"Damn got to be careful..."

Aiz was being quiet. In fact, she seemed to be looking in the opposite direction actively avoiding my gaze.

'Maybe I should take a short walk... My presence probably isn't helping.'

"I'm going to take a quick walk, stretch my legs, I'll be back in a few minutes. Is that okay?"

She continued to stare off in the distance but she nodded none the less allowing me to leave. I turned to the stairs. No point in going to the city might as well stay on the walls. It was long enough that it would take hours to walk around it. but one or two sections would be sufficient enough.

"I'll be back shortly..."

I walked off without another word hopefully the silence would disappear when I return. If not it gives me time to think about what to do next. I looked towards the sun. Judging by its position it was still early in the afternoon. My stomach growled.

'Ha-ha guess I did skip breakfast... I guess when I get back we should get something to eat. Maybe the Hostess will be open by that time.'

I normally avoided going there at night thanks to Syr always managing to get me to spend a mini fortune. That girl definitely earned the title of the witch. Still, she did make me lunches every day... Even if it's a hit and miss. Still, today was a special occasion it was not often I get to spend time alone with Aiz and not have to worry about her Familia finding out.

Another gust of wind hit me. My concentration was else were and I was almost blown off my feet a second time. Luckily split second reactions were a lifesaver in the dungeon. It was probably not the best idea to stay up on the wall for too long. The weather was surely going to take a turn for the worst. The last thing we need is to be in the middle of training and a storm hit.

'I wonder what Hestia and Artemis are up to?'

I tried to move away from Aiz and the thoughts of possible death by trying to think of something else. For good or bad it was going to be something I would have to deal with when I get back. It's not like I was trying to ignore the obvious complications but more then that I was worried about her safety.

'Artemis...'

I took a moment to think. Both Hestia and herself have mentioned she can handle herself. But Hestia still worried about her safety. Was it really the best option? Surely safer options were on the table?

"Maybe I'm just overthinking this."

Perhaps this was a blessing in disguise. Both Welf and Lili had mentioned wanting to go deeper into the dungeon and head for the lower floors. As we are its gonna be a challenge but I'm not gonna turn down another helping hand. She may be a goddess but if what I've heard is true then she never misses a shot... But that could be just be an overreaction.

'The two should be awake by now, I wonder if the goddess has told her yet?'

My thoughts completely put Aiz on the back burner and my thoughts turned to the blue-haired goddess. The last few days had been a good opportunity to get to know her. Even if it is just scratching the surface. The thought about getting closer was... Strange.

When I met her I worried she would hate me... I tried my best to keep her happy for goddess's sake. But as the days passed I worried less about that and more on actually getting to know her. It's funny seeing the similarity the two share when it comes to certain things. But more then that I was surprised at how easy it was to talk to her. True I worried about saying anything that would offend her but I did that with everyone.

'I wonder what Lili and Welf will say? I'm sure if I explain it to them they won't have a problem but...'

Taking a moment to look at my current progress I had been walking for a while now. I decided to take shelter in the stairwell while the winds seemed to pick up. Because I was stuck my mind started to wander off and I began to think of other things then dungeons and teamwork.

Almost as if my grandfather plucked perverted thoughts from his head and planted them in mine, my mind filled with both glorious and worrying images of the blue-haired goddess. One such image was her sleeping. It wasn't anything bad but it seemed to stick in my head. No matter the attempts to shake the image the more it seemed to stick.

'I shouldn't be thinking about that... She's a goddess or was but... damn it why am I trying to justify it?'

I tried to force an image of Aiz in an attempt to move away before I imagined something more... Sexual...

"Damn why did I have to be raised by a pervert!"

His spirit must have heard that because as if to taunt me the naked forms of both Aiz and Artemis filled my head. I could feel the blood leaving my body. As much as I shouldn't think about such things it was hard. What worried me most was the fact that I was seeing Artemis in such a manner.

'I mean she's beautiful that much is obvious... I mean I've thought about Aiz in such a manner before, but a goddess? Her situation may have changed but that's no reason for me to be thinking about her in such away. But why is she so prominent in my head... I worried I was becoming more and more like my grandfather. His words haunted me and seemed to sway my mind into doing things I'd over wise just ignore. Mainly why did my first interaction with her have to be soo... Revealing.'

I hoped that this would pass soon. The last thing I needed was getting those thoughts. Hopefully being around Aiz would cause those thoughts to disappear but a more worrying question cropped up. What if it doesn't?

"No, no don't think like that Bell. You've waited for this opportunity to get close to her if you start thinking about someone else your hard work is all for nought."

I finally pushed the thoughts from my head and filled myself with a new sense of resolve and determination. I had spent a large part of the time away and I knew I should start making my way back. Didn't want to worry her. I stepped out for just a moment but the wind picked up big time, luckily I was still close to the structure and found myself pushed into the wall. This was inconvenient but as I pushed myself of I heard something. No someone...

"Somebody Help!"

The voice shouted and I leapt to my feet and ran in the direction. Two things made me run without the danger of getting blown off. First, it was someone in danger, but what worried me most was the voice. Specifically a girl... Artemis.

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Artemis POV

I don't know what came over me. I had gone for a walk along the wall and stumbled onto Bell and Aiz was it? To be honest I was taken aback by the two training. I used to watch those in my Familia and I even joined them from time to time. But watching those two I could tell they were enjoying themselves. I had to admit it was strange seeing it, he looked so happy but at the same time so serious. He must have been looking forward to this.

I left them to train. I didn't want to disturb them with my presence and it probably wasn't going to help with my own problems. I left the way I came and made my way back around the wall. I had taken a long time thinking about what I should do. But really what could I do with my current predicament? Hestia was right I wasn't in a position to just ignore this. This was a first for everyone and my foggy memory wasn't helping me much either. Which made Hestia's actions over the last few days even more suspicious.

'I hate to think she's hiding something from me but could I just be overthinking this?'

I decided to take a short break, I had been walking along the wall all morning. I managed to get a good idea of the layout of the city but some areas looked like mazes from were I was standing. I dread to think what would happen if I unknowingly wander in by mistake. I should ask either Hestia or Bell what that area is called.

I was grateful that the weather was nice today, I didn't fancy walking around up here when it was raining. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, It was almost like I never left the wild. The wind in my hair the cool breeze hitting my skin the joy of knowing I was free. That thought just seemed to turn to ash in my mouth.

'Should I believe the dreams I've been having?'

Ever since I started living with Hestia I have been having the strangest of dreams and the worst of nightmares. The first was a great lake, I would sit on the lakes edge and look at the beauty it displayed. After awhile my Familia would appear each would speak of the future and the dreams they all had. But one by one they all disappeared as the creeping darkness overtook them. For each one that left I felt my heart grow heavy. The last person that remained was Lante. I would always remember our conversation. Her talk of love and how good it felt always caused me to doubt my decision to ban such actions. After the same conversation, we would go on a hunt. But we found nothing. Nothing except a single white rabbit.

I would joke that such a creature standing in the open deserved to die, It stood at the other end of the lake, Lante would disappear before then but at that time I was already distracted by the thought of a good hunt. I ready my bow and lined up my shot, it was unaware of my presence so this should be an easy kill. I released my arrow and watch it fly across the water slowly but surely getting closer to its mark. However it never hit, the rabbit would move moments before it did. I couldn't believe it, the fact that such a frail and unaware creature could be so lucky as to dodge my arrow. I wasn't going to let this be the case.

I dedicated my time to hunting this rabbit. I would chase it into a corner, a situation which it couldn't escape. Yet it always managed it, I grew angry at the thought I was being one upped at every situation. I would wake only wanting to fall back asleep to finish what I started. It became an obsession but no matter how many times I chased it would always getaway. But a time came where it made a mistake, I had been waiting at the water's edge trying to calm myself from all my failed attempts. To my surprise I heard a rustling in the bushes and found the same rabbit watching me. Before I knew what was going on I found it sitting next to me looking over the lake, it was surreal. I thought for a moment, I placed my hand onto its small body I expected it to run but it seemed to push itself into my palm. The soft fur seemed so familiar to me but I could never make the connection. To my surprise I had given up trying to hunt the poor creature instead I brought it closer and enjoyed the moment.

I could feel myself smiling at the thought. Such a strange dream but it was still nicer then what seemed to follow next. The last few nights had left me restless, I was always the same dream but it was more like a nightmare. It was me and my Familia standing before a monster of pure evil and malice. No matter what we did or what we tried it seemed to do nothing. I watched as one by one my children died each unable to do anything before I knew it I was all that was left. They had all died and I had to face the fact I was going to die. Before I did, however, I found myself awake I wanted to play it off as just that. A nightmare, but it felt too real.

'Why? What does it mean? Does it have something to do with my current situation?'

Having all these questions and no answers were saddening. I felt so alone, even around friends in a place I had all but tried to avoid. Now I had to make a choice, accept a new life or reject it. I tried to way up the pros and cons but I found little to no pros. I would be stuck in a Familia with people I barely knew, I would be risking my life in the dungeon compared to the risks of not, it just seemed stupid. Finally, that freedom I love so much would be gone, I would be forced to follow Hestia's orders even if she was my friend.

'I guess on that's my answer. No.'

I took a deep breath and made up my mind. I would just take the risks of being a regular girl. I could return to the life I had before. I could find a nice place out in the wild and help the nearby villages.

I stood to my feet and to my surprise found myself being blown back. I managed to keep my footing and I sighed. After that, I took a moment to think about what I should do.

'It's still too early to head back, I suppose when I tell Hestia my decision I would no longer need to stay. One or two days to get any supplies I would need and then I would have no need to stay in this city.'

I looked out at the open fields outside the walls before I made my way back. The stairwell I had used was close to where Bell had been training. I still didn't want to disturb him. But as I got close and was about to head down the stairs I thought I heard someone scream.

'I must be imagining things?'

I wanted to just ignore it but I found myself heading in the direction of it. Surprisingly I had forgotten it was coming from the same area as Bell. That fact shocked me when I saw Bell pale and clasping his chest. His breathing was sporadic and he looked like he was in great pain.

I wanted to leave my hiding spot and see if he was okay, but I noticed Aiz behind him and he seemed to calm down. I felt my heart beating hard but I ignored it, I was just glad it wasn't anything bad, he mentioned having a nightmare so he must have been asleep.

'I hope it doesn't trouble him too much...'

What happened next left me feeling a little off inside. It was obvious that this Aiz person was trying to comfort him. But see her so close just seemed wrong to me, I guess I couldn't shake that distinct hate for seeing a man and women so close.

'It's none of my business...'

That's what I told myself but I found myself watching them. Watching him. But as it became more apparent the situation had changed I hastily made my escape. I didn't need to watch them getting so close to one another. I could have left down the stairs instead I decided to head further back. Just in case they decided to leave as well. The last thing I wanted was to be spotted. I remembered that the next one was probably my best option so I rushed off.

'I'm not going to be around much longer to worry about other peoples business.'

I kept saying this and to be honest it was the truth it wasn't my business but I found myself thinking about it more and more. Was it my new found curiosity? Or something else?

As I walked the wind started to pick up and I decided to slow down a tad. I was still a ways from the stairwell the last thing I need was to be blown off the wall. Taking my time now I turned my thoughts to stuff I should get before I leave. To my surprise, it would probably take me a few days just to gather up everything and then there was the topic of paying for it all...

'Up till now I've been provided everything from those two. It is unfair of me to just make them pay.'

I tried to work out if there was any way to earn it. I could always get a part-time job but that was more hassle then it was worth it...

'Damn it even if I deny Hestia's offer I'd still be stuck here trying to get the coin to pay for it!'

This debate in my head went on for a short while until I reached the stairwell.

'Alright let make sure this is the right one.'

I turned to look at the city in an attempt to see if I recognised anything. However, considering it was dark and I had other thoughts on my mind I didn't take in any notable landmarks.

"Ugh, how do people know their way around this city..."

I moved closer to get a better look-see. To my horror, I forgot about the wind my instincts kicked in but it was too late.

The wind hit me with an almighty force. Knocking me back. I lost my footing. In a last-ditch effort, I grabbed on to the edge. I hung on for dear life.

"Shit shit shit, this is bad I'm gonna die!"

I attempted to pull myself back up but I found it difficult. My right hand was still in partial pain and I was unable to put any great pressure on it. I tried to calm myself but worried the worst.

'How could I have been so careless... I-is this the end? No, I won't give up so easily.'

I attempted again but the pain in attempting it caused my arm to shake and my grip was waning.

'This is it isn't it? I'm going to die...'

I closed my eyes I had only one option left. I had to prey someone was nearby and would hear me.

"Somebody help!"

I shouted at the top of my lungs. No reply I looked left and right hoping, praying someone would come running. But there wasn't.

"Someone anyone help me please!"

Still, no one came.

'This is it, I'm sorry Hestia you tried to keep me safe yet my own stupidity had gotten me killed...'

I still held on but I could feel my grip going. Slowly but surely I was slipping to my doom. In what few moments I had left I remembered the last few days.

'I guess... I guess I'll never get to repay his kindness. Bell I'm sorry...'

'It may not matter now but... I'd have liked to have got to know you more.'

I shed a tear realising I wouldn't be able to say goodbye to my best friend.

"Artemis hang on!"

My eyes opened wide as a familiar voice shouted out. I looked to my side but as I did my grip gave way. The fear of falling seemed to slow time at that moment. I closed my eyes and waited for it to end.

But it never came. I didn't realise but whoever came to my rescue managed to reach me in time. I was saved but by who?

I opened my eyes to see a pair of red eyes looking down at me. The white hair blowing in the wind.

"Bell."

"It's okay I've got you"

He said before pulling me up to safety. I don't know if it was the fear of death or the joy of being saved but I felt myself on the verge of tears. But I was glad he came when he did.

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General pov

Bell was lucky he arrived when he did. But he was even more glad he had taken that walk. If he hadn't he'd never forgiven himself.

He pulled her back onto the wall, he collapsed to the ground. That run nearly killed him. He took a moment to catch his breath and calm his fears.

'She's safe that's all that matters.'

Artemis on the other hand still seemed to be in shock. She moved closer to Bell and looking back at the edge. Bell noticed this and held out his hand.

"It's okay, your safe now. Here if your still worried hold my hand."

Artemis looked at Bell. Forcing back the tears.

'He saved me, I-if he hadn't come when he did...'

What happened next shocked Bell. Instead of Artemis taking his hand he found himself being embraced by the blue-haired goddess.

"Huh?"

He was so confused. But he didn't push her away. How could he?

"Thank you, Thank you Bell. I-if you hadn't have come when you did I I'd be..."

Artemis was overcome with emotion and gave in. She let her cries and tears out as she clung to him tighter.

Bell gave a small smile as he looked at the goddess holding him. It was strange but he felt a need to comfort her. He reached out and returned her embrace holding her tightly letting her take all the time she needs.

"It's okay take as long as you need."

She continued to cry for a few minutes as she tried to regain some composure. Bell wanted to say something to cheer her up but...

'What can I even say to her?'

Luckily for Bell, Artemis had stopped crying but she was still holding onto him.

'She probably doesn't even realise. I should tell her but it is nice...'

Bell was in two minds to tell her or not. Part of him was enjoying it but he knew better.

"I'm not rushing you but would you prefer to move somewhere safer?"

Artemis didn't say anything but nodded. Bell helped her to her feet. Still to his surprise she held onto his arm. He felt a light blush on his cheeks but ignored it.

He quickly got her inside the stairwell but remembered that he had left Aiz, for some time. He looked back and then at Artemis but he would prefer she was somewhere safe like back at the church. It was obvious she was still shaken from the whole experience.

'Can't blame her, I might be alright with risking my life in the dungeon but that doesn't mean I don't fear death.'

Artemis could feel her right leg shaking but didn't want to bother Bell with it, she was already stealing his precious free time away from him and she didn't want him to spend the rest of his day worrying about her.

"I'll be fine now Bell thank you."

She let go of his arm and attempted to walk down the stairs. However the moment she attempted to do so she felt an increased pain in her right foot.

'Oww. Damn, I must have sprained it as I was falling!'

Her quick reactions in trying to turn so she could grab the side must have been too fast. But besides that, she failed to realise Bell still watched her.

"Are you alright?"

She turned around to face him. She attempted to hide her pain behind a false smile.

"Of course what makes you say that?"

'I really need to stop coming up here. This is the second time in a row that I've injured myself!'

Bell just shook his head.

"I'd appreciate it if you didn't lie to me!"

She looked at him. He had a somewhat disappointed look on his face, and his tone was matching it.

"Bell I'm fine." She was quickly cut off.

"No offence but nobody comes out of an experience like that and can say they're okay. Also don't think I haven't noticed the slight limp in your step either."

She didn't look away it would have been one thing if he was upset with her but he also realised she was in pain.

"Bell please just leave it, okay I'm sorry I lied but I have my reasons."

She turned away and attempted to leave again but Bell wasn't gonna let her.

"I don't care about being lied to... Many people have lied to me even friends and I forgave them, I'm annoyed that you believe you can deal with it on your own."

He was remaining calm even with her current predicament she was still a goddess. But she still needed to understand.

"It's not like that I-I..."

She lost her words she wanted to tell him the truth but was to embarrassed to do so. She ended up sitting down with her head in her arms.

Bell felt somewhat bad. She had her reasons but he wasn't sure what he was getting worked up over.

"I'm sorry if you don't want to say then you don't have to. I've left someone waiting but I'll be back shortly. I'd suggest you wait here till I get back but don't feel you have to..."

Bell left heading back to Aiz. He was probably gonna have to cut their time short because of this but he would think of a way to make it up to her.

'I guess I can meet up later at the hostess... Hopefully, Hestia doesn't make me stick around...'

Artemis sat in alone on the cold staircase.

'I've made a mess of his day. So much for not wanting to him to worry.'

She felt like crap and the pain in her leg made it difficult to leave before he returned. She closed her eyes and rested her head against the wall.

...

General pov

Bell had quickly met up with Aiz. Luckily she had decided to go looking for him. She gave him a quick wave as he walked towards her.

"Bell what took you so long?"

'He looks troubled but why?'

Bell was still thinking about Artemis. He worried she would try to go back with an injury. He knew he couldn't leave her for too long even if she was confident.

'If she gets attacked or harassed she gonna be in a load of trouble I'm certain she can handle herself normally but...'

"Bell? Bell!"

He shook out of his thoughts realising he was ignoring Aiz. She gave him a confused stare.

"Are you okay. Do you have something on your mind?"

Bell avoided her gaze. He felt bad that he was gonna have to tell her.

"I'm sorry Aiz but I got to cut the day short something's come up and it requires my attention."

Aiz seemed disappointed by that.

'Was I too forward before? No it's he seems really sorry. What could it be?'

"What's wrong. Is everything okay?"

Bell just shook his head.

"You remember the girl from yesterday well something happened and she's got injured..."

He didn't want to get her involved. She had her own problems but he couldn't tell her anything.

'Artemis, of course, it's her...'

"Ohh I hope she's okay, do you need any help?"

Bell shook his head.

"That's kind of you Aiz but I'm sure I can handle it. If it's alright with you would you like up to meet up later tonight?"

Aiz eyes lit up at the suggestion.

'I suppose it makes up for him having to leave. I suppose I should reserve a table at the hostess.'

"Of course I'd love to. If you'd like I'll get a table at the hostesse. That is if you want to?"

Bell smiled at her idea. It might not make up for the time missed training but it was a close second.

"That's sound nice. I'm not sure when I'll be free though?"

"Don't worry about that. I'm sure I can work something out with them so don't worry about time."

Bell and Aiz agreed they would meet up later tonight. Bell headed back in the direction of Artemis but Aiz stopped mid-walk.

'I hope this isn't gonna be a continuous problem. I have nothing against her but she's taking up a lot of his time...'

"I won't lose."

Bell once again made the long walk back across the wall. He crossed his fingers that Artemis hadn't tried to leave by herself. Once he reached the stairwell he noticed her long blue hair.

'Well, at least she took my advice.'

Artemis was still resting against the wall. The pain had numbed slightly but she was still unable to walk normally on it.

"I'm back."

Artemis heard him but didn't reply. Bell moved to her side and noticed she was upset.

"Hey what's wrong?"

He moved to look at her face but she turned away from him. This worried Bell.

"Artemis? I'm here for you, tell me what I can do to help?"

She slowly turned her head towards him. She looked at him. He was genuinely concerned about her.

"Why do you care so much Bell?"

Bell was confused by her question. It came out of nowhere so he wasn't even sure if he heard her right.

"What do you mean?"

She took a small breath.

"Why do you care? Why do you feel you have to help me? To watch over me? It's obvious you were doing something beforehand so why does this take priority?"

He thought for a moment. It was a strange question. It's because he worried about her. Her safety and well being. But that wasn't it.

'I have no reason to care. I barely knew her until recently and other then a few situations it wasn't like we got along. Could it just be my sense of duty?'

He continued to think about it. To the point were he had been quiet for a good while. He realised this when she turned away after he didn't give her an answer.

"I don't know what to tell you? To be honest I don't have an answer. I just want to make sure you'll be okay. You seem so unsure of everything involving this city. I just wanted to help you."

He hoped that would answer her first question.

"As for my previous plans... I can agree to meet at a different time. But I worried for your safety and health and that takes priority."

He smiled placing a hand on her shoulder.

"I've answered yours now can you at least tell me what's bothering you?"

Artemis finally turned to face him fully. However, she avoided his gaze instead choosing to look at the floor.

"I-I guess I just feel like I'm being a burden?"

"A burden... To who?"

"To Hestia and... And you specifically."

'Me why would she think that?'

He was confused why was she thinking this.

"Don't think like that Artemis."

She shook her head.

"But I am. Ever since I came here I've caused nothing but problems for you two."

She was starting to get upset and worked up again. Which Bell wanted to avoid.

'Damn it I didn't want her to get upset.'

"Artemis don't think like that, what would give you that impression?"

She just wanted to leave and hide. But she couldn't and it was obvious he wasn't gonna leave the matter alone.

"I-its everything. I randomly show up at your home with no memories and impose on you two. You're forced to keep an eye on me... I've even been a financial burden on you."

'...'

"I-I'm sorry"

'...'

"Ha-ha-ha"

Her eyes shot open at the sudden sound of laughter. But she was surprised that It was Bell.

'Why is he laughing...'

"I'm sorry but I couldn't help it."

"Why?"

"Artemis don't think I'm being forced to do anything. When you appeared I was surprised but I understood why you had to stay. When it comes to you taking up my time, if I didn't want to do it then I'm sure goddess would have just locked you in."

*chuckle*

Artemis chuckled at the joke.

'It's definitely something Hestia would do.'

Bell was glad he was at least slowly breaking her sad outlook if only briefly.

"Truth be told I wanted to spend time with you I wanted to get to know you better. Wasn't gonna do that by being in the dungeon."

"As for the financial burden. If not me then it would have been goddess and if it helped you out then I didn't mind. Plus Hestia's clothes don't suit you."

If she was chuckling before then she burst out into laughter.

"Ha-haa yeah your not wrong there. You were a life saviour, to be honest, I'm sure if still be arguing with her if I we went together."

The two laughed at the joke. Bell was glad she was somewhat feeling better.

"Don't think you're being a burden on anyone okay. Hestia cares about you and only wants to help you."

Artemis nodded.

'He really does know how to turn a situation on its head.'

"Thank you, Bell I'll remember that."

Bell smiled and got to his feet. It wasn't as late as he thought.

"Bell I hate to ask but..."

"It's okay"

She pointed to her foot.

"I don't suppose you have a potion or something for the pain."

'And just like that, I'm already relying on him.'

"Of course."

Bell reached into his pocket and handed her a vial. He originally thought he would need it with training.

"Thank you, Bell."

She quickly drank the weird tasting potion. She wasn't used to drinking them. It took a few minutes for the effects to kick in but when it did she was able to stand.

"Well now that your feeling somewhat better should be head back?"

She shook her head.

"If it's okay I'd like to avoid Hestia for the time being. If it's okay do you mind if we go somewhere else for a while? It will only be for a few hours I have something I want to think about before I go back."

Bell nodded thinking of were they could go. But his stomach growled at him for ignoring it.

"Of course. Are you hungry? I haven't eaten anything since yesterday."

Artemis smiled.

"Of course Bell, but before we go there is one more thing."

'Hmm, what?'

Bell turned to look to her. Artemis moved closer.

"I'm listening?"

He expecting her to ask him something.

Artemis leaned close to him and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you for saving me before."

'D-did that just happen?'

Bell brain was unsure of what just happened. It was probably still waiting for a question.

He moved his hand to his cheek and felt the heat welling up in his cheeks.

"Come on let's go your supposed to be showing the way."

"Y-yeah."

Bell muttered before taking the lead. Artemis followed behind a similar blush on her face.

'I can't believe I just did that... I really have changed.

She looked up only to quickly look away when she noticed Bell looking at her.

'Why does he have to look...'

She was embarrassed but she couldn't go but smile. And she didn't know why.

The two disappeared down the stairs unaware that the events had been observed.

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Authors notes

Ahh wasn't that nice. A Bell saves Artemis and the two grow closer. But what about that ending hmmm?

Mainly drabble skip to the last part if you want.

So yep I managed to get another chapter out. Truth be told I have all these ideas but I get burned out quickly. Enjoy writing these but it can be a pain at times. But you've heard this shit before so let's move on.

Id like to thank everyone that has been reading story so far. I've mentioned this in the past but I never intended for it to be this long. But this ship deserves it in my opinon. But I laughed when someone told me I hit 100k words. It wasn't until I looked that he was right. But more then that id like to thank everyone for reading and commenting. It's helped me a lot to improve my writing. But I know I have a lot to improve on.

Again thankyou. Now as always if you liked anythjng, hated something think I could have done something better please let me know. It helps. As always my discord link will be at the end for anyone that's interested. Thank you all for reading and look forward to the next chapter.

https://discord.gg/pCGVwnWNgA