In the darkness of the room, all Lyn made out is a tired looking Kazuya . At first, she tried to get some rest and attempted to do so by closing her eyes . But that quickly failed, so she turned to the person beside her and softly called his name out .
"Say Kazuya," Lyn said . She knew he wasn't asleep since he stirred every so often .
Sure enough, she received a quick reply from him, "What is it, Lyn?"
"I want to spend some more time together . . "
She knew what she was saying was unreasonable . Kazuya is busy with his Ambassador duties, and it's not like she can accompany him since his job involves standing out .
"Mmm, you want to spend more time with me?"
Lyn nodded .
"Won't that cut into your time with your fiance?" he asked her in a normal tone . But Lyn sensed some bitterness behind his words .
So Kazuya knew about her occasional daily visits to Allen .
"Tell me Kazuya; you seem to be overprotective of me . . " Lyn trailed off . Overprotective was one thing, Kazuya didn't even like the idea of Rhys training her . So, for now, that idea is on hold .
"I just want you for myself . "
Lyn's cheeks turned a rosy red at his words . Want her for himself? Why?
"You don't feel the same?"
Well, it's true that she wouldn't like it if Kazuya spent time with somebody more than her . But she doesn't quite understand why she thinks this way . Lyn nodded, and Kazuya smiled .
"Good girl . "
Lyn felt his lips brush against her forehead, "Get some rest, Lyn . "
"I want to chat a bit more . "
"Mmm," Kazuya murmured against her hair . It left her feeling ticklish, "But it's late . I know you have lessons tomorrow . "
But, if they don't talk now . Then the next time Lyn will see him is much later as she thought of ways to convince him to keep talking . Lyn noticed that he had closed his eyes but not before he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close to him . Only then did he fall asleep . She hears soft breathing in a matter of seconds .
Honestly before Kazuya, she's never slept with anybody beside her like this . As a Princess even one living this isolated lifestyle, she could not show her defenseless side to anybody . This is one thing eldest brother told her, 'A person is most vulnerable when they are sleeping, that's why unless it is your partner . You must not sleep beside anyone . ' Lyn wonders what brother would do if he found out Kazuya frequently came here and slept beside her like this .
It was fairly innocent . Recently though, Lyn understood that a man and woman of their age shouldn't act in this manner; especially her who is engaged . But Lyn didn't stop Kazuya from coming here despite figuring that much out .
He's sweating again; he must have those nightmares again . The first time Lyn made him stay beside her, Lyn woke up in the middle of the night and found him sweating a lot . When she got close to him, he hugged her tighter and said, 'I won't lose you again, I won't . ' Lyn wondered who he was talking about . The idea of Kazuya having a special person felt strange to her . Maybe that's the reason why she didn't tell him she knew about his nightmares .
If Kazuya wants to confide in her, he will . She won't open up a topic that brings him discomfort . Still, it pained her to see him in this much pain . Lyn made sure they were close enough, so his forehead brushed against hers .
. . .
Even though Kazuya's nightmares had stopped, hers came . Lyn seldom had them since Kazuya came, so it took her by surprise . Also, it didn't help that she woke up with his lips inches away from hers . Lyn woke up a few minutes ago flushed and nervous . A feeling that's becoming too frequent when she is around the man named Kazuya . At the start, Lyn genuinely approached him because she was curious . Seldom people knew about her existence and could enter her quarters .
That's why she knew there was something about him that was different than all the others . Why would her mother lift the barrier for a stranger? At the start, it was genuine curiosity, and then it turned into her happiness since she knew she had somebody else to speak with . Then in the next moment, she is a nervous mess and completely red . Pupillam always said words like she's too naive and innocent . At first, Lyn didn't understand what she meant by those words . But Kazuya said the same things also .
The first things that ran through her head when somebody called her innocent now though is when Kazuya kissed her .
At that memory, crazy thoughts ran through her head, and she shook her head frantically . "Don't be stupid Lyn . "
She decided that going back to sleep would probably be futile . She knew in a few minutes the sun would rise signaling the start of a new day . It was quite a view if one looked at it from the second floor . But, her gaze landed back on Kazuya's sleeping figure, since she left him he seemed to shiver . She quickly returned to his side and snuggled up to him .
This is much better . Lyn is normally the type, who watches the sunrise when she's awake . Right now it's more comfortable being by his side .
. . .
The following morning, Lyn sat in her study and worked on the afternoon lessons materials ahead of time . She was bored . Pupillam had to pay a visit home, and the General is busy with meetings all morning . Hence the reason why she is by herself . Lyn deeply sighed, how boring . It's not like any of the content she learns here will actually come to practical use . Unless she makes changes with her very own hands, nothing will change .
"Kazuya!" Lyn exclaimed surprised . She genuinely didn't expect to see him so soon . She unknowingly became giddy and stood up excitedly .
Kazuya laughed, "Slow down, you'll trip . "
Oh, Lyn realized half way and changed her footsteps to much slower ones .
"Hey, mind taking a walk with me?"
"A walk?" Lyn said puzzled .
Kazuya nodded, "Outside . "
Outside the castle? Though Kazuya took her to the market a few times since then . She was still suspicious about the whole affair . Surely there's a catch to all this? During their little outings, she always expected her Eldest Brothers guard crew to appear and drag her back .
"In town?"
"No, outside . "
Ehhhh? Lyn looked at him with wide eyes, "Kazuya, I'm flattered . But you know I don't think they'll let you this time . " Whatever bargain he struck with her Mother . There's no way she would allow him . Wait not Mother but her brother .
Kazuya's lips curve to a smile, "Hmm? Then what do you call these?" he dove into his pocket and took something out .
It was two golden card passes out of the main town gates . Her eyes widened, "Wh--?"
Kazuya laughed at her reaction, "See?"
She took them from her hands and scanned the validity . When she saw the signature, she frowned, "My sister?"
"Yeah, she owed me a favor so . . "
Kazuya he knew her sister? Since when? He hasn't been here for long?
"I met her before I came here . "
At that comment, Lyn felt something heavy weigh down in her heart . Kazuya knew her Eldest sister Lethia before he came here? The more she repeated those words, the heavier the feeling in her heart . Kazuya pulled her to his arms, "Are you jealous?"
Lyn's cheeks puffed into a pout, "Not funny . "
"Relax it was only a short encounter . Your sister was under ignito and caused some trouble with some thugs with her haughty attitude . I was passing by and helped her out . "
Why would he help a stranger, no that shouldn't surprise her? This person is a kind and gentle person after all . Lyn tightened her hold, but it still bothered her . She liked the idea that she net Kazuya first . But now . . . Lyn shook her head, stop being so petty .
Kazuya suddenly drew her away from him surprising her, "Kazuya?"
He smiled brightly as he held her hand up, "The ring . "
Ah .
"Thank you . "
Lyn looked at him confused . Why is he thanking her? Isn't it normal to wear things you receive from people? However, Kazuya didn't get a chance to let her explain .
"Do you need to get dressed? Should I leave and come back later?"
Lyn shook her head, "Ah, no it's okay . I can wear these clothes out . "
Today she picked out a rather western off shoulder yellow and white dress that went past her shoulders . She does not wear such clothing often . But considering how nobody was around, Lyn thought she might as well . Her thoughts broke off when Kazuya wrapped his cloak around her, and she blinked in surprise .
"It's chilly today, so wear that . "
But it's sunny today? Lyn knew because she spent more time loitering around in the balcony than study . Odd person . Still, her gaze fell on the cloak around her shoulders . She doesn't dislike wearing the clothes he gives her .
Chapter end
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