Cherish

Ace spat out his drink, coughing so hard that his face turned red while River just stared at him, not knowing what he should do as Ajax and Ina ran to him, patting him on the back. 

"Get him a cup of water," Ajax said as Ina handed him the cup of water that he gave to Ace. "Drink slowly." 

Calming down, Ace turned to the boy, throat still harsh. "You ... you are going to marry Kila??" 

"Yes," Ina said, slightly amused at Ace's surprise. "What's wrong? Don't want to see your big brother go just yet?" 

"No," Ace said, looking him in the eyes. "Why do you have to get married after we just became closer?" 

Ina's face broke into a genuinely surprised expression. He grabbed the boy by the shoulders, shaking him. "Ace, you mean it?" 

"Of course I do." Ace said, pushing him away. "But it seems like I only am the one that thinks that. Big brother Ina does not care about me."