Chapter 13: Weird But Cute (Part 2)

I feel my cheeks heated because of his words. What the hell is happening to me? I'm not the type to blush with that kind of statement! I hear that all the freaking time. I just drank water again to calm down. I also faked a cough before continued eating. I made sure not to eat the chili peppers mixed in it.

He also went back to staring at me which is making me uncomfortable! Doesn’t he know that that’s bad manners!

“Aren’t you going to eat?” I asked, not being able to endure his intense stares. I also just realized that I came home in a hurry to feed him but why the hell am I the one eating here?!

"I already ate earlier."

Me too! But when I saw the food he cooked already prepared on the table and smelled the nice aroma of it, my stomach responded and I suddenly felt hungry. His supposed to be lunch which I bought from the fast food restaurant was left untouched.

What a waste.

"Anyway..." I started a conversation. "Why are you half-naked?"

If Colleen would see me living with a guy, not to mention a half-naked guy, she would definitely freak out.

"I took a bath a while ago but I don't have any clothes. So, I just waited for you to come back."

I looked under the table and saw that he is still wearing the same pants with dried blood stains on it.

I stood up and went to my room to get something. I remember Hellios left some of his clothes here the last time he visited for a sleep over. They almost have the same built, though I think Vylant’s body is a bit bigger. I just hope it fits.

I went out of my room holding a shirt and a pair of pants that’s owned by my brother. I threw it at Vylant’s direction which he caught easily. I went back to the seat in front of him.

"That's my brother's. Use that for now."

He grinned at me mischievously that made my forehead creased. "You can't stand my body?"

Now, he's teasing me?! When did he learn to do that? He's getting silly every freaking minute!

"Just wear it already!" I shouted irritably.

He laughed at me first before actually putting the shirt on. I had to look away again when he suddenly removed his pants without saying anything to put the new one I just gave. Even if I can’t see it because of the table, it’s still awkward, you know!

He’s still a man for Pete’s sake!

When he’s done changing, I looked back in front and tried to strike a new topic so it wouldn’t be too awkward for me.

"What did you mean when you said you have learned lots of stuff from the T.V?" I asked curiously, remembering what he said earlier.

"Like I said, I now know how to cook. I was going through the channels earlier then I stumbled upon what they call a cooking show. They cook different stuffs there and I want to try since I was also hungry. I opened the food dimension and--"

"Refrigerator," I corrected. He can't move on with that food dimension term.

He cleared his throat first before continuing. "Refrigerator. And tried to do something. Hence, what you're eating now."

He looks proud, alright. It was like he did a very big accomplishment in his entire life. But to be honest, he really feels like an alien to me. He just watched the show for the first time and he already memorized it.

"I also learned some information about your world." That piqued my interest so I placed my arms on the table to lean closer.

"Like what?"

"Like how earth has more than one ruler."

"Huh?" I thought about it for a moment. "What do you mean?"

"You see, in my world, we only have one ruler. My father is the current King of Pluvilia and I'm the eldest son so I'm the heir. We have to wait for the current king to die before succeeding the throne, or wait for him to step-down and formally crown the heir as the new king."

Oh, I get it. I get what he's trying to say. He was pointing out that earth has many countries and each has its own president. That’s why he said we have more than one ruler. While to them, one king is enough to keep the entire world going and stable.

“Did you also learn that from the T.V?" I asked just to make sure even though I know the answer already.

“Yes,” he answered and I nodded. "There's this channel called news and they report every issue that is currently happening in your country or in the entire planet sometimes. It's a good thing that they're keeping everyone updated."

"You don't do that in your world?"

"We do. But in a different way. We send messengers in every villages to deliver news and announcements."

I nodded understandingly. Their world is like the medieval era or something where you have to do things manually. I assume that gadgets or other modern technologies don't exist there.

While I was thinking more about their world, I paused when I realized something. “Are you watching T.V this whole time?”

"Yes, ever since you left."

I looked at the time and saw that it’s almost five o’clock!

I stood up quickly and hurriedly went to the T.V in the living room. I touched the back part of the device and I almost screamed because of the heat.

Damn, someone could already fry an egg here! I can already smell the burnt odor from it because of my position!

I took the remote on the table and immediately turned it off. I also pulled out the cord just to be safe. If I have left it for even a minute, it would have exploded!

"Why did you turn it off?" Vylant asked. He's currently behind me, looking so confused. I put my palm on my forehead, stressing myself at how clueless he is.

“We would have been dead by now if I didn’t.”

"What? Why?! Are there enemies coming?! Can they see us through that device?! I watched something earlier where people spy on others through the use of what they call phones and other devices." He took a step closer to me and put his hands on both of my shoulders. "Tell me honestly. Are we being watched?"

I stared at his face with my lips parted due to his expression that is full of worry and uneasiness before I laughed so damn hard. I tried. I promised I tried to hold it in but I just couldn't! He's too ignorant and my human self can't handle it!

Shit, this is hilarious!

His worried look quickly shifted to confusion. He looked at me with perplexed expression while I was laughing my throat out. I really didn’t expect him to be like this. In just a short amount of time, he has already watched too many movies!

My knees are already trembling because of my hysterical laughter while he was just staring at me with a deadpan look. He looks unhappy because of my reaction.

I tried to calm myself down. But every time I look at his face, I'll start laughing again. I feel like I’m going to die laughing.

I saw him turning his back and strode towards the kitchen. He came back with a glass of water in one hand. He handed it me without saying anything.

I tried to calm myself first before taking the glass from him and drink it. I exhaled heavily before returning it to him, still a little out of breath.

"Done?" He asked coldly. Annoyance was clearly written on his face because of how I’m acting right now.

I nodded slightly and I managed to form a small smile on my lips. I'm forcing myself not to laugh while looking at his face. His frantic look a while ago can’t seem to leave my mind.

I think he noticed how I’m still trying to hold in my laughter so he looked away irritably and turned his back to go to the kitchen again.

I made him upset, alright. Maybe even mad. I just can't help it!

When I finally calmed down, I followed him to the kitchen. I saw him washing the dishes. A man who's from another world is currently washing dishes here on earth. How's that for a headline?

I took my phone out from my pocket and I secretly took a photo of him. This might become useful in the future. I giggled at that thought.

I closed my mouth shut when he suddenly glanced at me and just sat down on the chair beside the table facing him. I flashed my cutest smile. I never thought I could smile this cute.

"You're still not done laughing?" He said with a bored tone. I shake my head while still smiling.

"I came to say that there's no one watching us. There are no enemies. And not everything you see on T.V is real."

"You should have said that earlier rather than wasting time laughing your ass off."

No. I shouldn't laugh. I can feel that he'll snap this time if I do.

I swallowed all of my laugh and sat up straight. I remembered what I was planning to do when I was buying his lunch a while ago.

"Hey, Vylant. Let's go out tomorrow."

He glanced at me first before talking, "Go out? Where? Are we going on an adventure? Are we going on an expedition?"

There goes his twinkling eyes again. Full of excitement. And what the hell, expedition? He watched too much movies for the day. I wonder if I'll be like that when I'm in his world.

"I saw something on T.V where people climb high mountains. Cross the vast sea on this floating thing that is carried by the wind. Or hunt some unique animals on this world."

I smiled mischievously before answering, "We're going to the kingdom of clothes. It's in the shopping dimension."

I tried going along with his ignorance. There's too much excitement in his eyes. It would make me a criminal if I kill it.

"Oh, I saw that on T.V too! There's this lady talking about clothes, shoes and stuff. She's surrounded by clothes!"

"Yes, that's it. We'll buy clothes for you. And while we're at it, I'll tour you around."

He thought about for a moment before nodding in agreement. “Okay.”

I smiled at him genuinely. He just looks too innocent.

"Vyl."

I looked at him with raised eyebrows.

"What?" I asked, not being able to understand what he just said.

"Call me Vyl. It's my nickname."