Chapter 176 - 174: Before The Final Match I (1/2)

Serena smiled as she hugged him back. Then she looked up to meet him in the eye, ”I don't know how you did it but I'm glad that you're here. By the way, I'm reheating the lunch I prepared for you earlier.”

Charlton felt his heart swell, ”you made it yourself?”

”Well, I wanted to do something for you. Also, they did say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so...” she opened up shyly. Honestly, she has never been a good cook. Even in her previous life, she had maids to do that. She just thought that it's a romantic thing to do for the person that you love.

Charlton chuckled then kissed her nose, ”You already have my heart but thank you.” Then he interlaced their fingers, ”Please lead the way. I'm excited to have a taste of the food my love made.”

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”This must be what you call, a taste of heaven.” Charlton said trying to look and sound sincere as he drank the bland soup in front of him.

”Are you being sarcastic?” Serena replied with a pout. She was also drinking the soup, and although it was tolerable, it wasn't as good as he made it out to be.

”of course not! In the future, I would love it if you were to make more meals for me. Now that I've tasted your cooking, my taste buds are forever ruined. I don't think I can stomach food prepared by anyone else.” He teased.

Serena who was sitting beside him smacked his bicep, ”Quit exaggerating. If you don't, I'll take out the rest of the extra food I made earlier and make you eat all those too.”

”I would never let the effort made by my love go to waste, but I still have a game later so maybe next time.”

”Now I see your true colors! Hmpft!”

Charlton laughed as he ate the rest of the food in front of him. It was not the best meal, but it made his heart full.

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The air horn whistled indicating the end of the match. It concluded with Geoffrey's team leading with a score of 10-6. They all left the field and dismounted their horses.

”I'll go ahead. See you back here later at 2pm for the next match.” Geoffrey announced.

”Oooh, off to see your darling?” Alex teased.

Geoffrey shook his head. He was a little down hearted that he did not see Serena in the crowd during his match, but considering what he did earlier, perhaps she's still miffed. The corner of his lips tilted up recalling how she looked as she covered her red face with her hands. He does not regret it.

After taking a quick shower, he went to join the other players and organizers in the tent specifically reserved for them. He saw Kylo and Leonard who were both having their lunch.

”Where's Charlton?” he asked as he pulled a seat.

”Resting in his room, I think. Anyway, good game earlier. As expected, we'll be seeing each other for the finals.” Kylo replied.

”I see. I also watched your game earlier and you guys really crushed those first years.”