5 Ki (1/2)

Kit and Ai got seated at the Mayflower Teahouse while Kiya stood at the side shyly.

”Kiya, come take a seat”, Ai called out gently as she beckoned her shy handmaiden over. Kiya blushed furiously at being called out upon and timidly walked over. The tips of her ears were red and she fidgeted with her fingers as she took a seat at the table obediently.

Ai laughed gently at her adorable maid. Right now Kiya looked like a red tomato and her eyes were looking everywhere but Kit. It was very obvious that the young girl was very flustered by Kit's presence. Though one could hardly blame her since Kit is considered quite beautiful in terms of his appearance. Tranquil features with grey eyes and silky blonde hair that fell past his waist, one would assume Kit of noble birth and prestige.

”Kiya, this is Kit Koyozoki, he works at the Omaru household”, Ai introduced. Her young handmaiden seemed to have a crush on Kit and Kit seemed dependable that she couldn't help but play matchmaker for them.

”O-oh... erm... nice to meet you Kit!”, Kiya stuttered as she grew red from embarrassment.

While Ai was focusing and doting all her attention on her handmaiden, she somehow missed the look of hurt and anger on Kit's face.

”Why is Miss Shizuka introducing me to her maid?! Does it mean she has no interest in me at all?! Is that a subtle rejection?” Kit's thoughts ran wild angrily as he clenched his hands tightly around his teacup.

As each of them was busy with their own thoughts, they didn't notice the new addition to their little meetup until it was right at their table.

”Hmm... I didn't know my servant is well-acquainted with Miss Shizuka, what a surprise!”, Jin Omaru stated haughtily as he pointedly glared at Kit.

Kit, upon hearing his master's voice, walked immediately in front of Ai and protectively sheltered her, receiving questioning looks from both Ai and Jin. Nevertheless, Kit remained silent as he stared at his young master, secretly hoping for him to get the hell out.

Jin glared back at his personal guard, not liking the way he stood in front of Ai Shizuka, obstructing his view from the beautiful maiden that he had been obsessing about.

Ai was about to reply to ease the tense atmosphere when another voice joined in.

”Brother, what is taking you so long?”, Akiyo asked as he lifted the curtain of the tea room to come in. His cyan blue eyes landed on the situation at hand and they grew visibly confused. What's going on?! Why is Kit standing in front of Ai as if he is her guardian?!

Ai mentally cursed at her bad luck. She only wanted to go out to enjoy her day with Kiya and yet she just had to run into all of Omaru household. The next is probably the older Lord Omaru himself.