Chapter 500 - Red Stained Memories Part 7 (1/2)

When she first meets Rhys she does not like him very much.

But which first meeting is she talking about? When they were children they naturally got along, so one would think that she is referring to their meeting in the future. However, she was referring to their meeting when they were younger. Other people may remember it differently but Lyn did not forget how rude and brazen Rhys was.

Even if he made a mistake regarding her age, he should not have behaved that way towards a woman.

”You know something has bothered me for awhile now so I hope you could answer me.” Rhys suddenly spoke up.

For the past few minutes, since they started eating, Rhys did not say anything to her.

”What is it?”

”Why do you act so differently around Kazuya?” His voice sounded louder than usual then. ”The Lyn Kazuya dated is different, hyperactive, eager and a ball of sunshine. But even though we are going out you still have occasions where you look at me coldly. I guess it is more accurate if I say something like your eyes looked dead.”

Lyn blushed when she heard that explanation. Oh gosh, has he thought that way all this time? The reason she avoids his gaze from time to time is because she is embarrassed. It is not like she is deliberately trying to hide from him. Why would she do something like that towards the person she likes?

”B-Because we started as friends.” Lyn replied with a mixture of different feelings. Anxious, doubtful, not cold at all.

She watched as a small smile appeared on his face.

”That is no reason to treat other people like. . . you know. I mean, I'm surprised you were friends at first. ” he observes.

”I-It's not like that. Because I have to . . . Because, I – well, it's not like I don't – I still want. . .,” she mumbles, her voice getting quieter. Lyn no longer knew what to say on this topic. No matter what she says, it will sound like an excuse won't it? So would it not be better for her to keep her mouth shut and not say anymore? She may make her situation worse.

When Rhys first tells her that he loves her, love not like - or interest. Lyn remembered feeling speechless. The first thing she thought was, was that a joke? Why would he say something like that towards her after all this time?

Rhys sighed. ”I hope you don't take offence to my words and I know you like me a lot now. Besides you have already said it.”

Lyn opened her mouth but she does not know what to say. What is there to say? That he is wrong?

Because—because he's not. It is like she had said, that her answer would be no.

”Y-Yeah,” she affirms, stumbling on her reply and she's not quite sure why.

He smiled. ”Do you want some of my food? It is quite good.”

Rhys changes the topic before she could even react again. Whenever he behaves this way, Lyn can't help but think there is something wrong. She hesitantly extended her hand out. ”Could I sit next to you?”

”Sure go ahead.”

Lyn stood up and walked over until she sat beside Rhys. The moment she sat down he kissed her. What--?

”Why are you blushing? I have given you more passionate kisses before.”

T--that's true. So it does seem strange that she is more embarrassed about now than the previous times. But, she cant help it. She covered her red face with her hands. The moment her hands made contact with her face she felt a burning sensation. To think she is this embarrassed over a simple kiss. What would happen if he did something else to her?

”Its because you kissed me out of nowhere and looked at me with a serious expression. Ahhhh…..I sound like an idiot.”

Rhys chuckled. ”Great, let's be idiots together.”

Lyn laughed. ”Your so silly.” The tension from earlier seemed to have vanished in an instant.

The next few minutes were spent eating and flirting. Lyn felt so happy and yet, she tugged on Rhys sleeve and whispered in his ear. ”There is a suspicious presence.”

Rhys nodded. ”Yeah.”

So he noticed it too? It seems like they did not come here just to relax. She liked that situation better. ”Lately I feel restless when I am not working, it seems like I have become a workaholic..”

”Well, that fiance of yours has quite the reputation.”