Well what to do now it seems that Megumin's mother is a little bit scary and kinda crazy. Who in their right mind would want their daughter locked in with a monster like me? Hehe I smiled pervertedly gazing at the still form of my to be victim. No! wait, snap out of it Kazuma this isn't you. Or is it? I held up both hands doing an air fondling motion as I step towards the adorable Megumin.

If this was a cartoon show I'm sure that on my shoulders would be the devil on one side and the angel on the other. Its not my fault right? No one could blame me right? I mean who could hold themselves back in this kind of situation. Besides the parents or more specifically the mother gave me her go ahead, so why should I hesitate. Ahh, I couldn't help but paused even wincing at the thought of the accusing gazes of two of my companions; Aqua and Darkness. But can they really judge me? The masochistic pervert who dreams of being violated and the number one screw up. The reason why I'm in so much debt. If only I could turn back time and actually ask for an actual cheat. Only thing I got was an annoying baggage with no sex appeal although she is very beautiful, as what you can expect from a goddess.

So should I?

I must! I'm a man aren't I? Damn the consequence, I will take responsibility for whatever happens. After all I'm a man who's about to become a millionaire, I'm sure Megumin won't hold it against me.. I took a step closer. I gulped nervously as my feet touch the futon. This is it Kazuma, moment of truth. Besides the temperature isn't exactly ideal to be out here, I should be in there basking in the warmth of the futon. I have decided, I am going to become the epitome of a gentleman, not do anything and keep my hands to myself. Yes! For this is what a gentleman should do.

Excitedly I slide in to the futon and lie down next to the still sleeping Megumin. Its a shame that her red dress does not show much cleavage but then again she barely has any breast herself, how disappointing. I'm definitely going to get called a lolicon if I do make a move on her. Better to keep what little reputation I have left. But hang on? Is it even worth it? What can reputation do to me right now where the risk of dying is very high. I can attest to this statistics myself as so far I have died twice in this world.

So at this point! Screw the consqeunces, I be a damn fool if I don't take advantage of this heaven sent opportunity. I must accept it now! I am not the protagonist of this story, there will not be a heaven send popular phase! If I want it, then I must grab it with both hands and never let go of it. After all isn't that how real life works? I gulped, each and every single one of her breath, she puffs out a smoky cold air. No thanks to my ingenious idea of freezing the window shut. Can't let this delectable prey escape after all, I wouldn't want a repeat of what happened last time.

Hehehe I couldn't help but chuckle mischievously. I couldn't help but bring my face closer to hers. Silently observing her. I can't help but admire how beautiful and cute she is. If you see her across the street you would think to yourself 'Wow, what a beautiful girl' and then proceed to day dream about saying 'Hi' to her and then think about your imaginary future together where she says 'yes' the moment you get down on one knee and propose.

That's only if she didn't open her mouth and spout about how glorious the magic spell 'Explosion' is. That's when the illusion shatters into a tiny million pieces and you kneel down and ask God. 'Why?'. Why must god be so cruel to send you such a charming girl only for her to be bat-shit insane.

Wait hang on, isn't one of the heavenly proverbs on the internet dictates that 'one must not stick their dick in crazy'? And haven't I already established that this cute adorable girl is not exactly right in the head. However another proverb also dictates that 'one must follow the desire of their own heart.' So which advice should I follow?

Arghh! Well no time like the present. So I'm just going to go for it and damn the consequences.

I closed my eyes and puckered my lips.

"Hmm.." a voice moaned out as Megumin blinked shaking off the remnant of sleep. I who was ever alert picked up the minute signs of her stirring and shifted back a little facing the adorable waking girl.

"AAAAARGHHHHHHH!" screamed Megumin as soon as she notice me laying next to her.

I smirked as I grab her hand with both hand and rub her delicate fingers pervertedly.

"Good morning!" I said in a cool calm voice.

"Did you get a good night's rest?" I continued while both my hands were grasping and touching her smooth silky hand creepily. My eyes calm and collected, perfectly suited on inquiring on how well she has rested.

Her face froze in absolute surprise and fear.

I smirked and continued my calm and gentlemanly conduct.

"Good...morn...ing." I repeated putting more emphasis on the last word to get my hidden meaning across.

Megumin screamed even louder, now fully awake, she immediately jumped out of the futon.

"Did you finally cross the line?! You beast! Kazuma, you beast!" she accused loudly. Honestly I don't blame her. I do always give out that perverted vibe. I can't help my true nature. Honestly I think the reason I was born is to admire and adore beautiful girls, unfortunately they don't want me to fulfil my purpose. Don't they know their personally hindering the mission that God has given me! So what if I want to inspect and probe a little, shouldn't they let me?

"Dummy, I was just holding your hand cause its cold!" I explained feigning hurt by her bold and baseless accusations.

Megumin look taken aback, her unblemished face turned red.

"Really?! I suppose I got the wrong idea. I'm sorry!" she bowed her head to apologise and then cup both hands into her mouth and blow out warm air. It must be because the temperature in this room has dropped to about -1 degrees.

"Hey its fine besides isn't it about time you seriously did thank me for always cleaning up after you guys and carrying you on my back every time you cast your 'explosion' spell!" I complained slightly.

She looked down embarrass and took a deep breath.

"Kazuma." she spoke quietly. The red tinge spreading across her cheeks, makes her look positively enchanting. I couldn't help but keep my eyes focus on her. She notice my gaze and squirmed slightly, her hand clench on the hems of her red dress.

"Umm.. thanks for everything. For carrying me.. even though you use it to take advantage of me, shifting my weight and position me so you could get a slight feel of my breast."

I smiled wryly at that and scratch the side of my cheek guiltily. Well, its not the girl is speaking lies.

"Umm.. I know that's the type of man you are but even so.. you took a girl who no one wanted and you gave her a place where she can truly be herself." her voice trembled but her eyes are now looking at me. Her crimson red eyes that stared at me with such sincerity.

Honestly I don't deserve those words. Although I was reluctant on having such a liability in the party, especially with Aqua already being in it so I didn't want another variable that could ruin the chances of me defeating the demon king. But in the end, I'm glad that she insisted in being with us, even with the added resort of threatening to ruin my already dubious reputation.

"Hey.. stop that you idiot." I muttered, I turned my head away as I didn't want her to see that my face was turning red.

"You're the one who asked for it. Now, look at you being all embarrassed." she teased.

"Why you!" I shouted playfully.

"By the way why is it so cold!" she asked with a wonder.

"Hehe.. well..." I started.

"Winter came early and brought with it a blizzard."

Megumin looked at me suspiciously then she notice the bizarre state of the window.

"Kazuma.."

"I know I shouldn't have trusted you!!" she screamed. She jumped to her feett and headed straight towards the door, hitting it with clench fist.

"Mom! Mom! Kazuma froze the window! Help, he's going to do something."

I sighed and scratched my head again.

"Relax you dummy. I won't do anything."

"Really?" she asked in disbelief.

"Hehehe well see.." I mysteriously responded.

She faced the door again and continued her pleas for help.

"Its cold you idiot. Get in." I gestured as I made myself comfortable in the futon. I laid down shifting the only pillow in the room under me so my head can rest on something comfy and soft instead using my arms as a pillow.

She narrowed her eyes at me suspiciously but eventually relented although somewhat reluctantly.

"I'm only going in because its cold. You better not do something." she warmed with a 'hmp.'

"Haha.."

"Kazuma..." she sighed in exasperation.

I lifted the blanket up as a quiet invitation and patted the space next to me a small smile plastered on my face.

She narrowed her eyes and she rub her shoulders as she shivered. She clenched her fist but eventually she went beside me, she then proceed to grab one end of the thick warm blanket and wrapped it around herself as she turned to rest on her side facing away from me.

Ah your going to be like that are you Megumin.

I couldn't help but snicker.

"Freeze!" I chanted pointing a finger at the back of her neck. She shrieked in surprise!

"Kazuma!!" She shouted.

"Do you really want me to cling to you that much!"

"Haha..." I couldn't help but laugh at her outrage again.

"Muuhh~" she exhaled.

Shen covered herself with the blanket and dove underneath the cover. I could feel strange movements before I could feel a weight on top of me.

"Megumin.." I said out loud in surprise.

From out of the blanket I could make out a human shape on top of me and she wiggled a few more times before I could finally see her face poking out just atop my chest. She was clinging on to me tightly, her legs wrapped around and hooked on to mine.

Honestly she has never looked so enchanting and more alluring than she is right now. Her crimson eyes smouldered brightly against the faint darkness. Her short black hair although ruffled and not exactly tidy, gave her an enticing look and I couldn't help but gulp as I could feel my heart beating wildly in my chest.

She can probably tell how nervous I am because I can feel myself perspiring heavily. My eyes traced the outline and contours of her exposed neck, smooth and soft. Her lips soft and inviting. Honestly it's very hard to keep myself in control, there's only so much teasing a man can take, if she doesn't get off me soon I'm afraid that I might get carried away.

"I can see why Darkness says that every time you've had a chance to do something with her you laugh it off and never do anything. You really are a wimp." She said softly, a faint blush tinge her pale snowy cheeks.

So what does this mean? Does she want me to make a move?

"Megumin.." I breathe out, brushing a thumb on her cheek just below her eyes. My other hand brushing the few locks of hair that are tangled and twisted at the side of her head.

Megumin looked away shyly but did not pull away. The red tinge on her face grew even starker almost as crimson as her iris.

"Can I.." I asked softly.. my eyes searching for hers. Eventually she looked back at me, a weird anticipation could be seen on those crimson orbs. She nodded slightly.

"Megumin..."

I spoke her name out loud as I brought my lips closer to hers. She closed her eyes and tilted her head in angle that allows me better access.

Gingerly I leaned my forehead against hers breathing her in before having the courage to cover her lips with my own.

"Hmm~" she moaned out.

I licked and nip at her bottom lips asking permission to delve deeper. With a moan she relented., she gasped as soon as my tongue entered. Megumin then wrap her arm around my neck her hands knotting my hair as she pressed our lips closer together. She was more proactive in the kiss taking control of the rhythm. Her tongue dominated mine and I tried to fight back but mostly I enjoyed the meaningless battle of supremacy.

A moment later we break away both panting heavily both staring at each other in awe and surprise like we can't believe what just happened. In my head I always imagined doing something like this with her, but to be fair I do imagine this type of scenario with a lot of other girls. What can I say I'm an opportunist. But understand that all this scenario is all just in my head, there was nothing deeper to be gleamed from this. Sure I'm attracted to them because of their looks but this was always just superficial.

But I could see from Megumin's eyes and from that kiss that this was not like that for her, this was something sacred. With that kiss she was communicating how she way she feels about me. I mean I know I've said something about taking advantage of this situation and getting frisky with her but this was all said in jest, I was never going to do anything, yet here we are, it feels like I'm at an impasse.

So can I really take advantage of a girl who clearly has feelings for me while I myself don't even know what I feel towards her. All I feel is sexual attraction; this is just lust. Wait is it? Arghh! I don't even know anymore.

"Kazuma.." she whispered worriedly.

"Megumin.. umm.." I started.

Before I could say anything else Megumin placed a finger on my lips.

"I know..." she said with a light smile, she then rested her head against my chest and closed her eyes.

Know what? What the hell does that mean? Did the confusion and how conflicted I felt show on my face?

"We will take our time.. then you will give me an answer then right?." she murmured softly.

"Yes.." That was all I could say, I lay there staring at the ceiling in deep contemplation but thinking about it now is not going to solve my current dilemma, so instead I closed my eyes and held Megumin tightly and whispered good night as I kissed the top of her head.

"Hmmm." she let out a soft hum of contentment and we both drifted off to sleep.