The realization. Ch.20

Right… suddenly I am in front of my dorm's room, being cornered against the door..how did I get myself under her arm again? What in the Kabedon is this?!

*Earlier*

"My lady… what are you doing here?" Irene asked curiously. She was in a pair of grayish espadrilles and wearing a white chemise.Her beautiful eyes were barely opened as she was exhausted from the day. Goodness she looks like ChiChi when she just woke up..

I pulled away from her grip and fix myself up.

" Mmm! I'm heading to my room, of course. What do you think?" I said as I avoided her gaze.

"…Right, but I think you're mistaking something, my lady." Irene said.

Huh? I looked at her and tilted my head in confusion.

"This is the commoner's area. The aristocrat dormitory's building is located somewhere else." Irene said.

Ha?What? There is such a thing?! Damn it! How do I go back from there?!

"O-oh is that so?.. I mean- pfft..yeah of course I knew that.. I was just strolling.. anyway I'm going back." I turned my head around and tried to walk back down.

All of a sudden, she grabbed my arm- "It's late, my lady. Let me accompany you." Irene said. Her eyes squinted as she smiled.. it looks so gorgeous.. but somehow it also hold dismal..

Maybe it's been awhile since she demanded me like this, I can't help but let her get her way with it. I followed her downstairs while she's still holding my hand. Her stern facial expression hasn't budged, and my heart couldn't help but race through the roof. Even though I have avoided her so much, she's still trying to help me…

"May I ask, my lady… is there a reason why you're wondering out in the middle of the night?" Irene spoke.

Oh~ No particular reason Irene~, it's just that I have no sense of direction, that's all- I thought to myself.

" mmm it's nothing serious.. I just wanted to get some air." I said instead.

"Is the academy's ground suffocating, my lady? You've been looking quite down all day." Irene asked.

I chuckled a little. "Hah! were you staring at me all day or something? You know how it is, I just like walking at night. Oh and you don't have to address me as your lady anymore. Just call me by name, I don't mind." I said.

After I told her that, she went silent and stopped in track. Eh? She turned and looked at me, with her cheek's red.. what?

"M-miss Kannavis?" Irene said nervously as she looked at me.

Eh? Why am I getting butterflies? She's only calling my name though, so why does it make me so excited?

"Y-yeah, that's right.." I said.

"Miss Kannavis…"

"Yeah.."

"Miss Kannavis-"

"Alright! Stop it!" I yelled at her. Geez, this kid is tiresome…

Irene let out a small giggle as she teases me, at the same time, seeing her smiling like so also make my night a little brighter… But that happy expression also melt away as we continue to move forward. After that night at the manor, we hadn't had a proper talk since. Her face looked like she was trying to mutter up something, but couldn't until we made it to the front of the dorm.

"Miss Kannavis… Thank you for letting me have that book.. I can't fathom how much I am indebted to you… I know I have no right to ask for your forgiveness, but I sincerely hope that… you.. don't forsake my presence.. please.. I can't bare it.. this oblivion." Irene said as she's facing me, her facial expression showing that she was in distress.

Huh? Has the way I've been avoiding her has been bothering her this whole time? I thought she hates my gut and only did so as per her master's request? So why does it sound like I'm abandoning her? How could I respond to this.

As we made it to the front of my door, I had to think of something to tell her-

" Thank you for accompanying me here, and let me make this clear.. Getting involved with someone like me isn't going to do you any good. Don't you think the way I've been treating you up until now was awful?… I am not a great person..so you shouldn't get any closer than this-" I said while looking down, but suddenly Irene got close, huh.

I didn't know when I was cornered against my own door. Her body overshadowed the moonlight that was shining over me, then she lifted my chin up a bit to face her, her cold finger grabbing my bruised chin, and I watched as her soft looking lip chanted some sort of spell. In a matter of instant, my chin was all healed up.

"I don't know.. but I think you're pretty admirable, miss.." Irene said softly. Her gaze gave off the sense of that of a predator gazing at its pray. That type of look, it stunned you in place, unable to resist her approach… , but wait- she thinks I'm admirable ?

I was blushing hard- "O-oh okay.. wait when did you learn to use a healing spell?" I asked, trying divert her attention.

Irene thought for a second. The moment I let my guard down, she leaned in to my face, her other hand pressing at the corner of the door as she tilt her head sideway and she kissed the spot where my chin was bruised as my lips pressing against her cheek. w-Wha? After, she lifted her head to look straight in to my eyes and whispered.

"well.. because someone I've been staring at the whole day keeps getting themselves hurt.." Irene said softly.

W-what?… That night was cold, but my head was hot and in a dense. Huh.. I could feel my cheek's burning like a oven.. wait she was looking at me the whole time? Wait did she just kissed me?! Nothing was processing inside. My system was shutting down, my engine was heating up and breaking up like I just installed a forbidden knowledge inside my brain. Irene, on the other hand looked good.. she looked content as she told me that. As she walked back away, the last words she said for the night was-

"Good night, miss Kannavis. Don't get lost, and oh! don't ever hide behind that bush again, it was obvious." Irene said sarcastically as she bids off.

Huh… wait she noticed I was snooping in the garden? Wait the whole time..I was following her to my own room. That's actually embarrassing. Wait! she kissed me though?! ..Oh…good god… I am a fool.. This is not an Angel.. yeah.. yeah.. she is a succubus! Definitely.. yeah! No.. I can't, I can't.. ffff….. ack!!

*Bang! Bang! Bang!*

I stand there, in the middle of the night, as I continuously bang my head at the door.

"Aaahhh!… haaa. God damn it." I screamed silently. My heart beat was ringing in my ears at that moment, plus I also realized that someone dangerous has stolen my heart… hu… crap.

*The next morning*

I couldn't sleep. The shock from last night was too much, geez I haven't been this sleep-deprived since I was in the office.. the only thing that was in my head all night was the memory of her kissing my chin… aaarghh!!!

People were staring as I was banging the desk with my head.

"? Alright class, get in to your seat." Hedera said enthusiastically.

"Firstly..Welcome everyone!.. To the class of 1695s! I hope you all saved some fun from last summer, because as you know, The Maytime Festival is about to begin!" Hedera said, then the class turned in to an uproar.

"Man.. I can't wait to participate in the game!"

"Right! But I think I'll watch this year.."

"Heck Yeah! I can't wait to fight!"

"Oohhh This is so exciting!"

"FestiiiVal! FestiiVal! Festiival"

Everything was chaotic.

"Haha! Alright class, settle down. I know you lots weren't able to participate last year, but as of now, you've entered your second year. Make haste and fill in your applications, we're joining the third year in the competition, alright? Strive to become champions! Don't let me down." Hedera said.

"Yes sir!" The class yelled in unison.

"Splendid! Oh and I almost forgot! The welcoming party or the commencing's ballroom of champions!" Hedera said. Some people were excited and some was deteriorating as the thought of it.

"Oh my goddd.. I can't wait!!"

"Finally, I am going to purchase that dress for the event!"

"I can't wait to ask my crush to the dance.. hehe"

"Oh dang it man… I have to find a dance partner…"

"Can I ask my mom to be my dance partner?"

"I can't wait to dance!"

The crowd turned into a murmur again.

"Haha! Alright kids, prepare yourself, and don't forget your partner, this year is going to be different. Whoever make the nicest pair this year will be getting the title of Viscum's King and Queen. I'm looking forward to your debut, okay. Dress your best and let's impress the dance floor." Hedera said.

Damn that sounds like it's going to be fun, if only my fiancé isn't going to annull our engagement infront of everyone? I should ask Cercis to reschedule the plan.. yeah. Anyway… dance partner… I wonder who will ask her to be her dance partner.

I looked across the room, trying to find a sight of Irene, but the moment I spotted her, she was already staring at me. When she noticed we locked eyes, she lets out a smile….

"Crap.." I turned away quickly as my face was burning up… aguhh… this is bad…