44 Chapter 45: Relax (2/2)

Before i could say anything, she turned around and headed towards Ariel and practiced with her

First Ariel, now Serena... Stop messing with my feelings!

***

The showers were finally ready. I called the girls over and made sure an Ice Wall which split our sides so that they wouldn't complain or accuse me of peeping.

”Ah... It's feels nice...” I let out as i entered the spring of water that i had made.

It was just the right temperature and felt amazing. It was heated up by me after all. As i indulged in the relaxing Sensation of the spring. When I overheard a few things

”Ahh... this is bliss...” Said Serena

”Yeah... It's warm.” Muttered Ariel as she got in

”Is everything okay ariel?” Asked Serena

”E-Everything's fine...” she replied

”Hmm, is that so.”

”Serena... S-Stop... it's ticklish... Said Ariel as she started laughing

”Call me Bi-g-sis-ter” Said Serena as she continued to play around with Ariel

”Okay, Okay! Big sister, S-Stop, hahaha” Said Ariel as she continued laughing

”Then tell me what's wrong, sisters help each other.” Said Serena

”O-Okay, Stop, hahaha” Said Ariel

Serena seemed to have stopped as Ariel began panting for air shortly after she said that

”I'm just not sure... It's just... We're stuck in this dungeon and we don't know what might happen. Also john... He's always so reckless even though he knows it's dangerous...” Muttered Ariel

”Reckless is too much, more like brave... Even if he doesn't show it, John has been afraid of the monsters quite a few times. I noticed this as i watched him.”

She noticed..?

”There are times where he's trembling, sweating nervously or stuttering as he gives directions. I'm sure you've noticed too, right?” Asked Serena

Ah... Stop, please stop. This is too embarrassing...

”Yeah... So then why? If he's scared why does he take the lead?” Asked Ariel

”Cause he's a jerk and he's overprotective!” Said Serena

Haha, of course you want to be me.

”Pfff, That's right. John is overprotective.” Said Ariel as she held back her laugh

”I know right. He's being cautious because he cares about us and doesn't want us in danger but he worries too much, Who does he think he is our dad?” Asked Serena

”That's true, he's always worrying about us. But you know... I like that part of him... He helped me someone who lost everything and took me on an adventurer with him. John is too kind... What do you think, serena?” Asked Ariel

Like? Ariel likes me? No wait, she said that part about me, which means it might not be me, which means... I'm just imagining it... Y-Yeah, She said part, doesn't mean me. Wait, why am i panicking?

”W-Well, I-I Guess i don't dislike that part of him... But he's too kind! He needs to be more selfish and look more intimidating. His looks are completely contradictory to his strength, he always has that innocent and fragile look on his face when he's not fighting.” Said Serena

Dislike... I guess that means she doesn't hate me... Still, why do i feel so defeated...

”Even I thought a breeze could blow him over when i first saw him. But he was unexpectedly super strong!” Said Serena

”I know right! John is super strong! But he can sometimes be arrogant thinking things will go the way he plans which makes him do even more reckless things.” Replied Ariel

”Which is why as his party members...” Said Serena

”We have to help him.” Carried on Ariel

”Yeah.” Said, Serena

”By the way Serena, You were tickling me earlier, weren't you? Then it's my turn!” Said Ariel

”W-Wait, Pfff, Ariel! Hahaha, I'm not good at, Pfff, hahaha, I-I can't breathe!” Said, Serena

...

”No matter what, I'll get us out of here safely... I promise.” I muttered to myself

***

After the showers. I sat by where I had formed the ice Sphere and waited for Serena and Ariel

”John, the shower felt great. I knew we could count on you.” Said Serena as she sat beside me

Ariel's face was bright red as she got out of the shower with Serena. Thanks to the wall, I couldn't see what was happening, but I could hear it...

”Yeah, no problem,” I said as i remained on the ground

”Your face is bright red, did you spend too much time in the water?” Asked Ariel as she placed her hand on my forehead

”I-I'm good. I just ended up putting my head underwater for too long...” I replied

”Eh? Why..?” Asked Ariel as she also sat beside me

”He was probably practising some sort of magic?” Said, Serena

”I guess...” I replied

”I-I see... That's dangerous so please be more careful next time.” Said Ariel

”Alright, i Will, Anyways. Let's eat and get some rest,” I said as I pulled out 3 lunch boxes from the toolbox.