Chapter 11 - Let me show you the stars (2/2)

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For the last few minutes, Lyn had been gripping on to Kazuya with her dear life. Dear God, what's with this situation? Of course, she would be afraid, she did hear of means that allowed people to float slightly. But this is the first time she actually saw one. The means to float in these circ.u.mstances was a mere carpet. According to Kazuya, he could shape-shift it into anything if she wasn't comfortable. Lyn doubts that anything would help her from being afraid. Lyn tightened her hold on his arm.

”Shh,” Kazuya said softly, ”I know you're bad with heights. But isn't it a waste? You get to miss out on beautiful views like this.”

Lyn wanted to hit him if he knew of her fear regarding heights. Why did he even think to bring her here? Is he that stupid? But a beautiful view? Lyn enjoyed looking at scenery whenever she got permission to go out. She would end up in the outskirts to look at the sight of the town. Lyn lifted her head slightly; she held onto Kazuya very tightly fear crept on to her as she summoned up the courage to look.

Kazuya smiles, ”Don't worry, I'm right here.”

Lyn didn't know why but she felt reassured when she heard those words. She looked, and her eyes went wide. Beneath them, she could see the whole of the main town of the Mist Kingdom. The castle seemed like a small grain from up here, and the city lights were glowing brightly. From up here, it looked like millions of fireflies — the windows, and lights from the buildings that were still active. At the same time, however, ”It looks like stars,” Lyn mumbled, ”Kazuya? You wanted me to see this?”

Kazuya nodded, ”Yeah, isn't it a waste? I know you get to see the town once in a while. But I don't think that's enough, Lyn you like looking at scenery like this.”

”Why?”

Her question took Kazuya off guard since he didn't answer right away. He seemed to think for a moment, ”There isn't a particular reason. Honestly, for a while, I've been wondering what to do with you. I understand our friendship would be dismissed easily if the world knew of your existence. So even though it's wrong, sometimes I feel happy that you're kept locked up. If you were a regular princess, I don't think we would have a chance to meet up the way we have.”

Lyn wanted to protest and tell him that wasn't true. But she knew he was right. It's only because of her unique circ.u.mstances that they can meet like this. Eventually, though, Mother will have to reveal her existence. When she gets married to Allen, then this game of hide and seek will be over. Soon she could explore the world; she could do whatever she wanted. Lyn should be happy, however when she gets married. It meant she could no longer meet with Kazuya like this.

These fleeting every day since he came here have been exactly like a dream. Lyn lost track of time. Even though for the last few years she spent endless days counting the days, the days when she would be free. However, since Kazuya came here, Lyn stopped. She wants to be with this person; she doesn't want this to disappear. Whatever this was, Lyn didn't want to lose it. But with Allen coming at the end of the month, it will be just a matter of time.

She buried her face in his arms and didn't reply, ”Kazuya..”

”Yeah, I understand. Sorry for ruining the atmosphere, I only wanted to tell you what I felt,” Lyn felt his hands gently caress her hair, ”But my intention tonight is to make you happy. Do you like it?”

Make her happy; she wonders why he has to do something like that. But that is another question that will remain unanswered. For now anyway, for now, the two of them can't tell each other anything important. When the day comes for these secrets to come spilling out, will they be standing on opposite sides?

”The view is beautiful,” Lyn nodded and looked down again. She was still afraid, but Kazuya's presence reassured her. The small buds of light looked like thousands of stars, a milky way of stars. It was a first for Lyn - seeing something so beautiful, ”But I think I wouldn't be enjoying this so much if I were alone.”

If she were alone, she wouldn't have the courage even to come up here. But because Lyn had Kazuya, things were different. This person gives her a new found strength that she didn't know existed inside her before.

Kazuya does not reply to her, but Lyn noticed him smiling and humming. Her gaze softened, just for a little while longer. Just for a bit longer, let her spend time with Kazuya like this.