Chapter 42 - Kazuya P1 (2/2)

He scanned the area where Rhys sat moments ago and noticed that he had left. A wise move he supposes. Kazuya fetched some extra blankets and frowned. He placed his hand on top of them and used his powers to get rid of the crease markings, tatters until it looked presentable. He brought it to his face; the smell seems okay.

A deep sigh passed his lips once he realized what he was doing. Quit acting like an idiot. Kazuya returned to the girl on the bed.

She looked beautiful in her night gear. The knowledge that she wore the clothes she gave him made his lips curve to a smile. The set of night gear used pale colors not bright ones, yet they were not dull or boring like the clothes she used to wear. Kazuya made his way over and joined her on the bed.

”Ah, Kazuya!”

”Mmm, you're so chirper. Were you really sleeping?”

”Ah, um..” Lyn looked away.

Kazuya frowned, she wasn't sleeping? But it's 2:00 am. Maybe she was training again? Since Rhys trained her. Lyn has been working very hard.

He gently kissed her forehead, eyelids, and nose.

”Kazuya? Why do you keep doing that?”

”Nothing.”

Lyn looked confused but then cheerfully snuggled up to him, ”Ah it's warm.”

”Were you cold?”

The girl in his arms nodded, and he wrapped his arms around her protectively, ”Kazuya, you weren't sleeping?”

”I just woke up. I was talking to Rhys for a bit.”

At that comment, he watched as the girl turned red and he frowned, ”What did he do now?”

”Kazuya, can you tell Rhys to respect my personal space? I don't like it when he gets too close, and I've already brought out my knife so many times. But he still does it.”

Now that she mentioned it, Kazuya realized his friend had more cuts on his face than usual. He burst into laughter.

”Kazuya?”

Kazuya smiled, ”Good girl Lyn, your learning.”

Her eyes light up as she raised her hands and did a victory pose. She's cute. Honestly, this fake relationship thing isn't as bad as Kazuya thought. Though his mission was to seduce her, Kazuya knew that he could no longer do it. Rather than seduce, he wants to win Lyn over to their side in a genuine manner not fake. He knew with the present situation; he wouldn't be able to harm her even if he wanted to.

”The month is coming to an end.”

”Ah-huh, and Allen is officially supposed to come tomorrow. Eldest Brother said Mother is making the official banquet arrangements.”

”Are you going?”

Lyn shook her head, ”No. But I do have to make a few appearances, covering my face with a veil.”

Kazuya didn't like the sound of that; it felt too risky. But Lyn is still formally Prince Allen's fiance. Even with her hidden existence, she has to make a few appearances. He wonders how they explain her identity to the public though.

”Can I come?”

”You'll go?” Lyn seemed very happy, ”Un, please do. I think I'll be able to do well in my performance.”

”Performance?”

”I have to play the koto and sing; it's a strange Mist Kingdom tradition for the upcoming festival.”

Festival, now that she mentioned it. An event like that is coming up. But this time around there are no orders from the people back home. It seemed like he can enjoy himself.

”When you get the chance, sneak out.”

The thought pleased her since she hugged him even more. To other people, this may be strange, fake relationship and their ages. Honestly, he's the rational one between the two and should talk to her about this. However, it's not like them being like this harms anybody.

Lyn felt safe with him.

And he felt safe with her.

That's all that matters.