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Candy Coated Kisses（Sid）

Giles "We have decided to make it so that only men are allowed to give chocolate."
This year, Wysteria's Valentine's Day traditions are turned on their head!
Wysterian girls don't know what it's like to receive Valentine's chocolate from their special someone.
But you're about to discover it's sweeter than you could have ever dreamed.
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Sid "I love you, and I don't intend to let you go.
Sid "I want us to be together forever. I hope you're ready for that."
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（This is my first ever Valentine's Day like this.）

Whose candy coated kisses will make your heart melt?

Prologue：

I noticed a familiar figure up ahead, waiting outside my room...

The evening sky was clear overhead, and the stars were just beginning to sparkle.
As I headed back to my room, I gazed at the stars through the windows.

（It's finally Valentine's Day tomorrow.）

A small ache settled in my chest as I thought about it.
I couldn't help but recall what Giles had said to me.
It had been only a few days earlier.

〝Giles：This year we're holding cultural exchange events with many other nations on Valentine's Day.〞
〝Giles：We have decided to make it so that only men are allowed to give chocolate.〞
〝A great many visitors from surrounding nations were currently visiting Wysteria.〞
〝Since they were visiting right around the time of Valentine's Day,〞
〝Wysteria was holding cultural exchange events throughout the nation to take advantage of the opportunity.〞

〝（I get why we're having cultural exchange events and all, but—）〞

〝Jily：How come only men are allowed to give chocolate?〞
〝Giles：We have a lot of guests from other countries visiting.〞
〝Giles：In many of them, it is customary for only men to give chocolate on Valentine's Day.〞
〝Giles went on to explain that he wanted everyone in Wysteria to get a chance to experience other customs.〞
〝He felt that it would help deepen our relationships with the visitors from those nations.〞

〝（Okay, I guess that makes sense then.）〞

〝Jily：It will probably make them really happy, right?〞
〝Jily：Being in another country yet still being able to celebrate their own culture.〞
〝Giles：Yes. And naturally this rule will apply in the palace, too.〞
〝Giles's gaze sparkled with mischief as he went on.〞
〝Giles：I wonder who you'd like to receive chocolate from?〞
〝Jily：Geez, Giles!〞
〝I wrinkled my nose up at the teasing in his voice.〞
〝But I couldn't help thinking about my special someone.〞

（It's almost like this Valentine's will be more special somehow this year.）
（I wonder how it's going to go?）

I felt a sudden burst of excitement and anticipation as I continued down the corridor.

（Hang on a minute—）

I noticed a familiar figure up ahead, waiting outside my room...

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Sid, Chapter 1：

Jily：Sid! Were you waiting long?
Sid was standing outside my door, leaning against the wall next to it.
I'd run into him earlier in the day, and he'd mentioned visiting me in the evening.
I hurried towards him, feeling suddenly regretful.

（I didn't expect my work to go on for so long!）

Sid：I wasn't waiting, so don't worry.
Sid：I just got here.

（You always say things like that to make me feel better.
（Your manner of speech may be abrupt,）
（but you're always taking my feelings into account.）

Jily：I'm glad to hear it.
Jily：Please, come in.
I opened the door and ushered Sid into the room ahead of me.
I followed after him, letting the door fall shut behind me.
Sid turned back to look at me, studying my expression curiously.
Jily：What's wrong?
Sid：I should be asking you that.
Jily：What? Why?
Sid：Did something happen while you were working?

（Oh wow—）

He was right that I'd been fretting about work, but it startled me that it was so obvious.
Jily：How did you know?
Sid：I can usually tell with you.
Sid：Besides, you were so chipper earlier today it was almost annoying.
Jily：Annoying, huh?
I wrinkled up my nose in frustration, and he laughed gently.
Sid：Just kidding.
He reached out towards me, his fingers touching my cheeks.

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Sid reached out towards me, his fingers touching my cheeks.
Sid：Your smile looks strained.
Sid：I'd rather see you smiling properly, like usual.

（Waaah!）

Without warning, he grabbed both my cheeks, tugging them outwards.
He looked at me and burst out laughing, letting go again.
Sid：Although looking at you like that is more likely to make me smile.
Jily：You're such a pain sometimes, Sid!
I scowled up at him, but even so, I felt a little better.

（That was your roundabout way of cheering me up, wasn't it?）

I studied his expression, and his smile deepened as our eyes met.
He stroked my cheek gently, as if in apology, and then tilted my head upwards.

（Sid—）

I instinctively leaned towards him, captivated by the look in his eyes.
He was so close I could feel his breath on my lips as he murmured in amusement,
Sid：If your problems are so bad that you can't even smile—
Sid：Why don't we do something naughty that'll make you forget everything?
Jily：That's hardly going to help!
I sputtered the words out, pulling back a little from his grasp.
Sid laughed softly, letting go again, and sat down on the sofa.
Sid：If you can be that spitfire then it ain't that bad, right?
Jily：Right. But—
I sat down next to Sid on the sofa, and started to explain about the cultural exchange event for Valentine's Day.
I have to give a speech in front of all the townspeople, and I just can't help being worried about it.
Jily：It's gonna be a huge gathering of people from all over the country, and I'm already nervous just thinking about it.
Sid listened quietly as I spoke, not interrupting, and I looked up.
His gaze was serious as he studied me.
Then he reached out and ruffled my hair.

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Sid reached out and ruffled my hair affectionately.
Sid：If you've practiced, and I know you have, you'll be fine.
Sid：Don't go overthinking things pointlessly. Just be yourself.
Jily：Sid—
His tone was gruff but there was such kindness to his words,
and I felt as if they melted away the anxiety I was feeling.
Sid：I'll be there to watch tomorrow and see how well you do.
Jily：Thanks.

（It's strange, but when you say things like that, I find them so easy to believe.）

I breathed a soft sigh of relief, looking up at Sid again.
I'd been wondering about something for a while.

（Well, we were just talking about tomorrow.
（Maybe now's a good time to see how you feel about Valentine's Day.）

I felt a stab of nervousness, but I spoke all the same.
Jily：Did you know that Valentine's Day is different this year?
Sid：Yeah. I heard that only men are allowed to give chocolate this year.
Jily：Yeah. I was surprised the first time I heard about it.
Jily：But the more I wonder what Valentine's Day will be like, the more I find myself looking forward to it.

（So if you already know about the 'men giving chocolate' thing—
（Does that mean you've gotten something for me?）

Hope filled me up inside, but Sid sighed as I looked up at him.
Sid：You don't have to get that excited about it.
Sid：Geez, you sure do love acting like a kid sometimes.

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Sid：You don't have to get that excited about it.
Sid：Geez, you sure do love acting like a kid sometimes.
Jily：Enjoying celebrating things doesn't make me a kid!
I scowled at Sid's exasperated expression, turning my gaze away.

（I guess I kind of knew that you weren't interested in these sorts of customs, but—）
（I really like them. Having you act so blasé,）
（like that doesn't matter to you, makes me feel lonely.）
（And this year Valentine's Day is different.）
（I was hoping you might be thinking about giving me chocolate, but—）

I'd been excited to talk about Valentine's Day with him.
But he clearly had no interest in it, and I felt too saddened to say anything more.
Sid：So who do you want to get chocolate from?
Sid was smirking, the teasing tone clear in his voice, but it only upset me.

（You know full well that you're the only one I want chocolate from. But—）

Jily：I'm not telling you.
Sid：Huh?

（I thought Valentine's Day was something couples enjoyed together.）
（But I guess that's just me.）

Sid：Why are you bein' all contrary?
Jily：I'm not being contrary.
Sid：Really.
Sid stared at me, searching my expression, and I met his gaze squarely.
The silence seemed to go on forever, and I couldn't bear it anymore.
I dropped my gaze away, pressing my lips together.
I could feel that Sid was still staring at me, but I tried my best to ignore it.

（Gaah, this is so uncomfortable.）

The tension was so strong that I almost wanted to say something to break it, when suddenly—

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Sid stood up suddenly, breaking the tension in the room.
Sid：Fine.

（Wait, what?）

Sid reached down and gently ruffled my hair.
Sid：Hurry up and get some sleep.
Sid：You've got that speech tomorrow, right?
Jily：Yeah...
I nodded awkwardly, and Sid gave me a faint smile.
He turned towards the door and strode out of the room before I could say anything else.

（Are you mad?）
（Gah! I didn't mean for it to end up like this!）

〝Sid：So who do you want to get chocolate from?〞
〝Jily：I'm not telling you.〞

（I know that was a stupid thing to say, but—）

I stared at the closed door to my room, wishing I could bring Sid back.

（I just wanted you to share in my excitement!）

The room seemed too empty now that I was alone in it, and I sighed softly.
The night passed by far too quickly, and soon it was Valentine's Day.

Sid, Chapter 2：

At last it was Valentine's Day.
I stood before the crowds gathered in the town, giving the speech that would start the cultural exchange event.
Jily：And finally, I hope that you all have a truly wonderful Valentine's Day.
Jily：Please enjoy this cultural exchange event!
I finished speaking and curtseyed, and a roar of applause rose up from the gathered crowd.

（It's strange, but even the parts I had trouble with when I practiced them went fine.
（I wonder if it's because of what Sid said to me?）

〝Sid：If you've practiced, and I know you have, you'll be fine.〞
〝Sid：Don't go overthinking things pointlessly. Just be yourself.〞
〝Sid：I'll be there to watch tomorrow and see how well you do.〞

（He said he'd come watch me, but—）

I looked around, studying all the faces I could see, but none of them were Sid's face.

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With the speech over, I made my way back to my room.
A party was being held next, and I needed to change into a different dress.

（I need to talk to Sid about yesterday.）

I was even more grateful now for Sid's kindness in encouraging me, and I felt bad about what had happened.
My shoulders slumped as I remembered how awkward things had been.

（I didn't see him anywhere during the speech. Is he even here at the palace today?）

I was deep in thought as I turned the corner, my head lowered.
As a result, I nearly ran into someone coming the other way.

（Ahhh!）

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As I turned the corner, I nearly ran into someone coming the other way.
Jily：Ahh, I'm so sorry!
I apologized hastily as I raised my head to look at the person.
Leo：Are you okay, Jily?
Leo was standing in front of me, smiling cheerfully.
Jily：I'm fine. But I really am sorry. I was just thinking, and—
Leo：I'm totally fine, so don't worry about me.
Leo studied my expression as he spoke, and then frowned a little.
Leo：Did something happen?
Jily：What do you mean?
Leo：You don't look your usual cheerful self.
Leo looked worried, and I felt suddenly bashful.
Jily：No, it's nothing—I mean, nothing happened—
I shook my head quickly, wishing I could shake the worry away as easily.

（Hang on. I wonder if Leo can help?）

Jily：Leo, do you know if Sid's at the palace today?
Leo：Sid? Hmm.
Leo's expression turned thoughtful for a moment.

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Jily：Leo, do you know if Sid's at the palace today?
Leo：Sid? Hmm.
Leo's expression turned thoughtful for a moment, and then he said,
Leo：I don't think he's here today.
Leo：I haven't seen him around the palace at all.
Jily：I see.

（I guess he's still mad about yesterday.）

Jily：Thanks, Leo.
Leo：You're welcome.
Leo smiled at me, his expression gentling so much I had to ask,
Jily：What is it?
Leo：Nothing. It's just that it's Valentine's Day.
Leo：I hope you and Sid have a wonderful day.
Jily：Oh! Thanks.
But all I could think about was our stupid fight the day before, and my heart ached.

（I need to sort things out with Sid.）

I nodded firmly to myself as I turned and headed for my room.

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At last the cultural exchange event was completely over.

（I need to get changed and go and see Sid.）

The lace frills on my blue dress swirled around my legs as I hurried down a corridor facing out over the courtyard.
I glanced over at the fountain, but I was too preoccupied by my thoughts to notice much.
???：Princess.
I stopped and turned in surprise to see one of the noblemen who'd taken part in the event.

（I thought all the guests had gone home already.）

I smiled vaguely at the man, and he bowed respectfully.
Man：Thank you very much for inviting me to such a wonderful event.
Jily：Not at all. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Jily：Is there something you needed?
Man：Yes, there is. I was hoping that you would accept this.
The man smiled as he spoke, offering me a small box.

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Man：Yes, there is. I was hoping that you would accept this.
The man smiled as he spoke, offering me a small box.
Man：This contains all my feelings for you.

（Your feelings? Wait, is this chocolate for Valentine's Day?）
（But—）

〝Sid：So who do you want to get chocolate from?〞

（I can't accept anyone else's chocolate. I only want Sid's.）

Jily：I'm so sorry. I appreciate the gesture, but—
I tried to apologize politely,
but the man's expression turned serious as he took a step towards me.
Man：Why won't you take it? Are you intending to accept someone else's?
Jily：Well—
Man：If not, then why's there a problem accepting mine?
He took another step closer, and I caught the whiff of alcohol on his breath.

（Ugh, you've been drinking! That's not good. This could get ugly.）

I took a step back, glancing around for help,
and then I heard footsteps further down the corridor.

（Sid!）

Without thinking I cried his name in my head,
but then I remembered what Leo had said.

〝Leo：I don't think he's here today.〞

（Ugh, why do I have to handle this myself?）

Jily：If you'll excuse me—
Man：Princess! Wait, I—
The man cut me off, reaching out to grab my hand, when suddenly—

（Oh!）

Sid：What are you doing?

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Sid：What are you doing?
Sid pushed the man's arm away, standing in front of me like a shield.
Jily：Sid! What are you doing here?!
Sid：Let's talk about that later.
Sid threw me his usual, confident smile, and then turned away.
His expression was grim as he studied the man in front of him.
Man：Who do you think you are! And what do you think you're doing!
Sid：Who I am doesn't matter.
Sid：If you don't want me telling everyone that you tried to attack the princess—
Sid：Then disappear. Now.
Man：Gah—
Sid's voice was low and threatening, and the man gasped softly.
He quickly turned away, walking so fast he was almost running.
Jily：Thanks.
I'd meant to speak firmly, but my voice was barely above a whisper.

（That was scary.）
（I never expected something like that to happen inside the palace.）

I wrapped my arms around myself, trying to hide my sudden shivering.
Sid reached out and gently caught hold of my hand.
Sid：Are you okay?
Jily：Yes.
The sound of his voice and the warmth of his grip helped calm me down.
Sid：We're going back to your room.
Sid turned away, still holding my hand, and I hurried after him.

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We stepped into my room,
and Sid closed the door behind us, leaning against it to stare at me.
Sid：You okay now?
Jily：Yeah.
Sid：Geez, can't take my eyes off ya for a minute.
He smirked suddenly, leaning closer to meet my gaze.
Sid：Sometimes I wish you were less mesmerizing. They're like moths to a flame.
Jily：C'mon, Sid—

（I know you're just teasing, but—）
（You looked angry when you rescued me,）
（but you were worried about me, weren't you?）

Happiness and relief coursed through me in equal measure.

（We need to make up for yesterday.）

I opened my mouth to try and apologize, and maybe explain.
But before I could, Sid grinned at me and said,
Sid：You did well with this morning's speech.
Jily：Wait—you were watching?

（I thought you weren't there!）

Sid：I was down in the crowd, listening.
Sid：But after that there was somewhere I had to go.
Sid continued to smirk as he reached into his pocket.
He pulled out a small box, tied neatly with a blue ribbon.
Sid：I went to buy this.

（Don't tell me—is that—）

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Sid：I went to buy this.

（Don't tell me—is that—）

I stared at the box in blunt disbelief, and Sid smirked at me.
Sid：Go on. Open it.
Jily：Okay.
I untied the ribbon and opened the box to find it filled with delicate, round chocolates.
Sid：You understand what it means, me givin' this to you?

（This really is Valentine's Day chocolate. You really got it for me after all.）

I was so overwhelmed with happiness that I was completely speechless.
Sid narrowed his eyes a little as he studied me.
Sid：Aren't you gonna say something?
Jily：I—

（Oh!）

As I stood there, all my words stuck in my throat, Sid pulled me into his embrace.
He murmured in my ear, his voice husky and sensual.
Sid：Guess you ain't gonna understand till I say it. So here goes.
Sid：I love you, Jily.

（Oh, Sid—）

His sure words echoed over and over in my mind.
My pulse was roaring in my ears, and I didn't know how to react.
Sid pulled back and caught my hand, leading me over to sit on the sofa with him.
Sid：It's a special occasion. Why don't you eat one?
Jily：Okay.
I took a chocolate from the box and popped it into my mouth.

（Is that liqueur?）

A sweet yet faintly alcoholic taste filled my mouth, and seemed to warm me right through as I swallowed it.
Jily：It's delicious.
Sid：Apparently they're only selling them today.
Sid：Geez, all those townspeople all excited just 'cause of the event.
His words reminded me of the conversation we'd had the day before.

〝Sid：You don't have to get that excited about it.〞
〝Sid：Geez, you sure do love acting like a kid sometimes.〞

Jily：You really don't get excited about Valentine's Day, do you, Sid?
I popped another chocolate into my mouth, trying to act nonchalant, and Sid looked away thoughtfully.
Sid：Maybe I do.
Sid：If I didn't, I doubt I'd've gone and bought those.
Jily：Oh!

（I thought I was the only one looking forward to it.
（But maybe you actually shared some of my excitement after all.）

Happiness filled me up inside, and I ate another chocolate, feeling warmed by the knowledge that Sid had gotten them for me.
Jily：Thank you, Sid.
Jily：And—I'm sorry about yesterday.
I swallowed the chocolate as I spoke, but suddenly my vision seemed to swim.

（Hang on—）

Sid：Hey!

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Sid：Hey!
I almost tumbled forward, but Sid caught me at the last moment.
Jily：I'm sorry. I just felt a little dizzy for a moment.
Sid raised his eyebrows at me, his expression incredulous.
Sid：Don't tell me you got drunk? On three little chocolates?
Jily：C'mon, I'm not that much of a lightweight!

（Although I do feel a bit warm and lightheaded.）

I reached up to touch my forehead, but before I could, Sid lifted me into the air.

（Gaah!）

I shrieked softly, but Sid held me tight, speaking gently in my ear.
Sid：Hold on so you don't fall.
I grabbed him around the neck as he carried me across to the bed.

（Maybe it's just really strong alcohol?）

Sid laid me down on the covers, and then leaned closer, studying my face.
Sid：You really do look drunk.
Sid：Do you want some water?
Sid turned away to get the pitcher on the far side of the room.

（Sid—）

His warmth was moving away from me,
and I couldn't stand him to be gone, even for a moment.
Loneliness and need filled me up inside.

（I know you're coming right back, but I can't—）

Jily：Wait—
He was sitting up, turning away from the bed, and I reached out to grab his arm.
Sid stopped and turned back towards me, studying me curiously.
Sid：What is it?
Jily：I'm lonely without you.

（Ahhh, what am I saying? I don't even know.）
（Would I even say that normally? Does it even matter?）
（I don't want you to walk away, Sid.）

Jily：I want you to stay with me.
Jily：Please, don't leave me. Even for a moment.
Sid：Jily—
Sid looked completely dumbstruck by my sudden words, and I sat up, leaning towards him.

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Jily：I want you to stay with me.
Jily：Please, don't leave me. Even for a moment.
Sid：Jily—
Sid seemed too confused to respond, and I leaned close to kiss him.
I kissed him hungrily, but his lips seemed slack against mine, and I pulled back in confusion.

（Sid?）

I'd never seen him look quite as flustered as he did in that moment, and I stared at him.
A moment later he slid his hand behind my neck, pulling me roughly forwards.
His lips captured mine, now filled with a hunger that matched mine.
Sid：You're an idiot.
Sid：You don't need to say that. You know I ain't gonna leave.

（Oh, Sid—）

He linked his hand with mine, fingers twining together, and squeezed my hand gently.
Sid：You taste delicious.
Sid：It's almost enough to get me drunk, too.
He kissed me again and again, murmuring the words as our lips parted.
I felt light and free, like I was floating, or perhaps melting into Sid's kisses.
Jily：Ohhhhhh—Sid—
Sid pushed me back against the bed, and I sank down against the covers.
Sid：I like you when you're acting all tough and spitfire, but I like you like this, too.
I caught my breath at the husky, inviting words in my ear.
My body shivered helplessly, filled with need, and I closed my eyes.
I felt Sid's fingers on my chin, lifting my head towards him.

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I felt Sid's fingers on my chin, lifting my head towards him.
I opened my eyes and looked up at him, meeting his gaze.
Sid：Yet you still react so strongly to the smallest things.
Sid：You haven't really changed at all.
Sid smirked down at me, his eyes dancing as he studied me.

（I'm not really myself today. But you're not yourself either.）

I remembered how he'd looked when I'd kissed him, all flushed and flustered.

（You'd never let anyone but me see you like that, would you?）

The thought filled me with happiness, and I laughed softly.
Sid looked confused by my laughter, one eyebrow raised as he said,
Sid：What's so funny?
Jily：Well, you—
But as I tried to tell him, my vision seemed to swim again.

（Ahh, my eyelids feel so heavy.）

A sudden sleepy spell seemed to overwhelm me.

（No, wait! I want to enjoy this moment with Sid!）

I tried desperately to keep my eyes open,
but my body was determined to ignore me completely.

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（Nnnnn... I'm a little cold...）

As I slowly opened my eyes, I realized it was completely dark outside.
I sat up in surprise, and as I did so the sheet slid off me.

（Wait—what—）

I looked down in surprise, but I wasn't wearing the dress I should have been wearing.
Instead I was clad in just my nightgown.
I studied myself in confusion, trying to find a memory to explain what had happened.
Sid：Ahh, you're awake.

（What the—）

I jumped at the voice, looking up, and saw Sid sitting on the sofa.
Jily：Oh!
As soon as I spotted Sid I remembered what had happened earlier in the day.

（Although I don't remember it all. What happened after that?）

I could clearly remember everything up until I'd eaten those chocolates.
But everything after that was a bit of a blur.

（Oh wow. And if I'm in my nightgown—）

Sid：First you turn red, then you go pale—you sure are busy. Relax. Nothing happened.
Jily：Sid—

（Wait, nothing happened? Oh, thank goodness!）

Relief flooded through me, and all the tension seemed to drain out of me.
Sid stood up from the sofa and crossed the room.
He sat down on the edge of the bed, leaning towards me.

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Sid sat down on the edge of the bed, leaning towards me.
His eyes were sparkling with amusement as he studied me.
Sid：I can't believe you'd just fall asleep, right after seducing me.
Sid：Way to ruin Valentine's Day.
Jily：Oh wow—

（Did I really kiss you and pass out?）

I was almost too embarrassed to meet his gaze, but then he began to laugh.

（Sid? Was it that funny?）

I blinked up at him, confused, and he reached out to touch my cheek.
Sid：You don't need to look so horrified.
Sid：The kiss part was pretty good.
Sid：Besides,
Sid：I'm sure you were already worn out from being so keyed up about the speech,
Sid：and then the alcohol did the rest.
Jily I sighed softly, and then glanced down at my nightgown again.
But why am I in my nightgown?
Sid：You can't sleep comfortably in a dress like the one you were wearing.
Sid：Don't worry, I got the maids to change you.
I blushed a little, feeling even sillier about the whole thing.
Jily：But it was still afternoon! Did I really sleep that long?
My words were full of chagrin, and Sid laughed again.
He picked up the box of chocolates sitting on the bedside table.
Sid：The alcohol in these is a lot stronger than I thought.

（Oh!）

The sweet scent of chocolate and liqueur wafted up to me from the open box.
It brought back a few fragments of memory, and I caught my breath.

（I told you not to leave me, even for a moment, and then—）

I blushed a little as I remembered how forward I'd been.
Sid looked over at me, and a smirk crossed his face.
Sid：You look like you remembered something.
Sid：So what was it you were trying to say?
Jily：What? When?
Sid：Right before you fell asleep, you started to say something.

（Oh!）

〝Sid：What's so funny?〞
〝Jily：Well, you—〞

（Well—why not just blame it on the alcohol and go ahead and say it?）

I remembered now what I'd been thinking in that moment.
I looked up and met Sid's gaze, my voice soft and hesitant as I said,
Jily：I realized that there's some sides of you that you won't show to anyone but me.
Jily：It's like—you're mine, and mine alone, and that made me happy.
Sid looked so startled for a moment that I wanted to giggle.
I bit my lip, trying to keep a straight face as he stared at me.
Then he burst out laughing, a loud, raucous sound.
Sid：You sure are bold as brass.
Sid：But I don't mind you thinking that way about me.
I could hear the happiness in his voice as he turned to put the box of chocolates back on the bedside table.
He reached out and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me close.

（I'm happier than ever to be in your arms like this today.
（And I think maybe that's because you showed me that special side of yourself on such a special day.）

Happiness flooded through me as I buried my face in his chest...

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Sid, Chapter 3-Premium Ending：

Sid：I went to buy this.

（Don't tell me—is that—）

I stared down at the box, sudden hope stuttering to life inside me.

（Is that chocolate for Valentine's Day?）
（I can't believe it—Sid really went and got it for me!）

My heart skipped a beat, and I looked up at him again, lost for words.
His expression was serious as he met my gaze.
Sid：You're my girl.
Jily：Oh—
I suddenly remembered our conversation the day before.

〝Sid：So who do you want to get chocolate from?〞

（You're such an awful tease sometimes.）
（Saying it like that, when you knew you were going to get me something.）

But I was so happy that he'd gotten me chocolates that I didn't care.
I felt warm and content, and I smiled up at him.
Sid：I love you, and I don't intend to let you go.
Sid：I want us to be together forever. I hope you're ready for that.
Jily：I am.
Jily：And—I'm sorry about yesterday.

（You always act so smooth and in control.）
（Sometimes I feel like I'm just trying to keep up.
（But I know you mean well.）
（And I'm glad that you did this for me, knowing how much it means to me.）

Sid：I know.
Sid smiled back at me, his expression softening a little.
He deftly untied the ribbon and opened the box, showing me the contents.
It was filled with delicate, round chocolates, and he pulled one out.
Sid：Open wide.

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Sid picked up a chocolate from the box and lifted it towards my mouth.
Sid：Open wide.

（Gah, don't do that!）

I pouted up at him, feeling like he was babying me.
Jily：I can eat it myself!

（I mean, I'm really happy to get the chocolates.
（But you don't have to take it that far!）

I turned my head away from the chocolate and from his gaze.
I could feel him watching me, and out of the corner of my eye I saw him smirk.
Sid：How about this, then?
He began to tickle me gently, and I laughed helplessly, squirming.
Sid：There we go.
He suddenly popped the chocolate into my open mouth,
and I gasped, biting down almost without thinking.
As I swallowed the chocolate, he followed it up with a sudden kiss.
The sweetness of chocolate and the tang of liqueur lingered in my mouth,
coupled with the heat of Sid's kiss.
I moaned a little, warmth flooding through my body as I leaned against him.
I wanted to savor the taste of the chocolate,
but his kiss was so intense I felt light-headed.

（I feel all warm and gooey.）
（Is that because of the alcohol in the chocolate?）
（Surely not... it was just one!）

Our lips parted suddenly, and I gasped for breath.
I realized I was panting, and I looked up at Sid.
Sid：Was it good?
He was smirking, and I couldn't tell if he meant the chocolate or the kiss.
Need for him was burning through me, and I looked away.

（It was just a kiss. And yet—）

My heart was racing, and my body felt feverish with need for him.
He reached out, gently stroking my cheek, and I shuddered.
Jily：Sid—

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Sid reached out, gently stroking my cheek, and I shuddered.
Jily：Sid—
His simple touch was enough to set my body on fire.

（Ahh, this is too much.）

I looked up at him slowly, chewing my lower lip.
He smirked down at me, sliding his fingers under my chin.
Sid：Guess that alcohol is stronger than I thought.
His sensual gaze seemed to capture mine, holding me pinned.
He reached out and ran his hands slowly down my back,
caressing me through the fabric of my dress.
Jily：Ohhhhhh—
I didn't feel drunk or confused—
I just felt inflamed with need for Sid, and turned on by his every touch.
Sid pulled me closer, nuzzling against my cheek, his voice husky.
Sid：Is this what you want?

（It's the only thing I want right now.）
（I thought this was going to be the worst Valentine's Day,）
（but it's turning out to be the best.）

I reached up, catching hold of his upper arms. My voice shook as I said,
Jily：I want you, Sid. Please—touch me all over.

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Jily：I want you, Sid. Please—touch me all over.
Sid was silent for a moment, and I looked up at him.
He looked startled, as if he didn't quite know how to react.
Sid：You sure are saucy today.
For a moment he looked almost embarrassed, in a way I'd never seen before.
My heart thrilled with excitement, and I wanted to hold onto the moment forever.

（I never knew you could look like that.）

I started to reach up to touch his face, but before he could—
Sid：Well, if that's what ya want.
Sid smirked again, his voice teasing, back to his usual self.
He caught hold of me tightly, pushing me up against the wall.
Sid：I hope you're ready for me.
He reached down, unlacing the ribbons holding my dress shut.
He parted the lace and lowered his head, his lips pressing against my bared breasts.
Jily：Ohhhhhh—
I moaned, my body quivering as pleasure flooded through me.
Sid：You sure are hot.

（So are you.）

My dress became more and more disheveled, baring more of my skin.
Sid claimed each bared part of me with a kiss and a caress,
and his lips and fingers were warmer than ever.
Sid：It ain't just the alcohol. Is it 'cause we know today's a special day?
Sid：I want to touch you more than ever right now.
Sid's smile deepened as he spoke, and then he kissed me again.
I gasped into his mouth, the sound vanishing in the intensity of our kiss.
I felt as if he were swallowing me whole, and I didn't mind.
Sid：Jily.
Sid murmured my name between kisses, his warm breath caressing my cheek.
I peeked up at him, and realized he was smirking down at me.
I blinked slowly, captivated by the look in his eyes.
Sid：Jily—

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I peeked up at Sid, and realized he was smirking down at me.
Sid：Jily—
Sid：Are you sure you wanna make that face at me?
I licked my lips slowly, and Sid leaned closer to whisper in my ear,
Sid：You're gettin' me all hot and bothered.
Jily：Oh!
Sid：That look in your eyes is slaying me.
Amusement was written clear across his face as he looked down at me.
Yet I could see the love and desire burning bright in his eyes.
I could suddenly feel with certainty how much he loved me,
and how important I was to him.

（You're terrible at being honest about your feelings.
（But I'm so glad you got me that chocolate for Valentine's Day.）

I felt awash with happiness and love for him.
I reached out, wrapping my arms around him and pulling him towards me.
Sid：You—
He sounded startled, but I ignored it, snuggling up against him.
Jily：Stay with me for the rest of the night.
The words were a soft murmur, but he clearly heard them.
He laughed gently in my ear.
Sid：Well, of course.
Sid：And not just tonight. I'll be with ya for the rest of your life.

（Is it because it's Valentine's Day?）
（Your voice and your words are sweeter than ever.）

He kissed me again, the sensuality of it stealing my thoughts away.

（I'm so happy right now.）

I closed my eyes, responding eagerly to the need in his deep kisses.
I moaned helplessly, his passion making me more light-headed than the strongest liqueur ever could...

fin.

After Episode

Find out what happens afterwards in a sexy After Episode...

You're in for a very sexy Valentine's night!
Sid：You're turning me on with that look.
There was an edge of amusement to Sid's husky voice.
Sid：Well, if that's how ya want it—
Sid：I ain't about to say no.
It'll be a night hot enough to melt the chocolate he just gave you!
Your man is in an especially giving mood this year...