For a split moment, Kazuya was quiet, and Lyn panicked . Wait, was he joking around? Though Kazuya seldom joked around, he would occasionally do so, "Kazu-," Lyn sentence fell short when she saw his troubled look turned bright . He was smiling happily and held his fists up like he just won some grand prize .
Lyn flushed redder, what is he doing acting so happy about it? Is he stupid?
"All right!" Kazuya exclaimed, "She finally said yes . Woahhh is this a dream or something? Rhys and everybody were telling me all these things about you liking me and all that, but I didn't think," Kazuya kept rambling on and on about her feelings .
Lyn tugged on his shirt, "Stop that,"
Kazuya sent her an apologetic look, "Sorry, but the walls in here are soundproof," he explained . But Lyn shook her head, does he seriously think it's that?
"That's not it, Im just embarrassed,"
"Woahh, she's embarrassed, and it's because of me . Man, this is one sweet dream . "
Wait dream? Does he think he is dreaming? But it took all her will to say those words just now . Maybe there is a better way to convey this, something more straightforward . Lyn thought for a moment before something came to mind . She leaned forward and pressed her lips against his; it was a sweet and brief kiss . Unlike Kazuya, she has no experience with things like this, so all Lyn did was press her lips against Kazuya . But it was enough to snap Kazuya out of his daze .
A serious look appeared on his face, "Are you sure, what about…"
So he knew about it, of course, he did . Her gaze softened at Kazuyas concern .
Lyn nodded, "I don't want to waste any more time . We are living in these times where we could lose our lives at any given moment . That's why I want to create memories," she trailed off and closed her eyes . That way if anything were to happen . . .
"Even if we don't date, I will still create memories . What I want to know is your feelings, Lyn . "
Hearing those words, Lyn opened her eyes, and she laughed softly, "It doesn't suit you being serious,"
Kazuya scratched his face, "But, if I ask nonchalantly, will you take me seriously?"
"I like you Kazuya; I have for the longest time . Do you think I would stay beside you if it were just mere interest?"
"Well…"
Lyn frowned and hit him lightly, causing Kazuya to laugh, this situation amused him . She took another deep breathe, "I really do like you, so what you said to me made me very happy . Is it okay?" she asked once again .
Kazuya nodded, his gaze warm and gentle, "Of course, I will make sure you don't regret this . "
. . . . . . … .
Following Morning Year 4019 Mist Kingdom
To think the day after she said such words to Kazuya . She would end up having another banquet with Allen's family . If that were it, then it would be much easier to deal with . Lyn could have easily faked her illness . But instead, it's a joint banquet with her family . If she faked illness, then her second Brother would freak out and her First Brother? He would send for the best medics and behead anybody who doesn't cure her disease within a few hours . Other than being sick, Lyn couldn't come up with another idea . . .
A deep sigh passed her lips; usually, Allen's presence would make the atmosphere less stifling . However, after she accepted Kazuya's hand, she felt awkward being around him .
"So I shall get straight to the matter, Lyn and Allen," her Mother spoke up, "I hear both of you have your respective partners now . "
So Mother hears about Kazuya, well she supposes this situation can't be avoided now . Lyn nodded . Allen, however, frowned, "It seems like interesting rumors reached your ear, Queen Orthez . "
A chuckle passed her Mother's lips, "Indeed, I am well aware of the court's gossip,"
Well aware, Lyn wouldn't be surprised if her Mother asks for the daily updates .
"Indeed, the Mist Kingdom people truly love to gossip . However, I do understand where the misunderstanding came from . So I shall explain from the start," and then once again she hears Allen repeat the same things he said to her that evening . At least that's what she thought . Her eyes widened when she listened to the additional details of the plan . Why? Why did he suddenly change his mind?
"I see, a well thought out plan," Andrew complimented .
"But if we do that, then those eastern bastards will gain momentum . "
At that remark, the banquet hall turned quiet .
Somebody jabbed the person who said that, but the damage was done . The division between the west and east hasn't been mentioned in the Mist Kingdom in a while . Why would it? After all, Lyn's gaze fell on her father . However, as usual, her father wore a composed smile and laughed .
"What colorful language," her father commented . Lyn sweat fell, and the banquet hall's awkwardness seemed to grow worse at her father's comment . That's his reaction?
The sound of clatter
Her Mother's dignified figure made her way across the room, to the source of the problem . Lyn got a bad feeling about this . Clearly, her second brother did too, since Kotaro proceeded to stand up - but her first brother stopped him .
"Do not bother, Mother is angry . Do you think you're capable of stopping her?"
The others in the room who were silently watching also nodded in agreement . Nobody dared to speak up, and the place was in silence not because of the shock somebody dares said those words . But because they were afraid of her Mother's reaction . Her Mother Queen Orthez always wears a sly smile on her face; her smile is compared to the light of the Gods but also a devil . Right now, however, her Mother did not hide her displeasure, as she frowned . The aura surrounding the woman grew, and eventually, she stopped in front of the man .
Usually, one would think to escape in that long walk down . The man could have quickly done so since he was right beside the door, but the moment her Mother's gaze fell on him, it was game over .
"Queen Orthe-"
The man's sentence fell short when Mother raised her hand and slapped him . People's eyes widened - members of royalty are seen as precious jewels . Nobody could get near them, let alone touch them . The fact that her Mother's hand made contact with a commoner man's skin surprised everyone . Usually, royals do not physically give out punishments . Even then, they use weapons when carrying out penalties .
"Filth," her Mother's words were cold like ice, and the man was trembling so badly .
"Orthez," a voice appeared directly behind her Mother . Lyn's eyes widened when she saw who it was .
When did her father stand up?
Chapter end
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