Chapter 164: My worries (2)

3rd person view

Eleanor, Lucas and professor Emma with their bond's enhanced hearing, they've managed to listened to the conversation. They've got a lot of questions but decided to keep it to themselves.

-Brother would love to hear about this, he would be able to comfort him and maybe get him to leave the seekers, he's the one closest to Perseus- professor Emma said -But currently he's busy with his child-

-It seems like Perseus really is just like the rest of us, he got his worries- Wally commented -He just turned 16 a few weeks ago and he already got a lot of burden-

-Maybe we all should look into his files more- Wilson suggested -One of them might contain the names of the people he lost-

-Well we'll do it later- Professor Emma responded -Let's not eavesdrop anymore, it's their private conversation.-

Albert was also listening in with Aenon.

-It's probably related to his past life- Helena guessed

-He never talked about his parents or relatives, when you both discussed about your past life, he must've been an orphan- Aenon suggested -He might have lost a guardian-

-Let's not discuss this, we should just forget we heard this, it's his life and I'm sure he'll tell us when he's ready- Albert said

1st person view

"Why couldn't you save them?" Cordelia asked "You're the most talented and most confident person I know"

"Well if I am, then they would've been alive and I wouldn't even be here right now"

"You can't blame yourself for their death"

"I can only blame myself for not being able to save them, but I blame something else entirely for their death"

"You know what, you're bumming me out" she said as she poked my cheek "You're supposed to be a prince, you should lift people's spirit up not throw them further in the abyss"

"Sorry"

"You know what, just go out with me"

"What?"

"Become my boyfriend, don't make excuses, don't bring any legal issues into this. Date me, I'll change you, I'll make you forget about your sad past."

"Your outburst got people watching, maybe we should do this somewhere else" I suggested

"I don't care" she retorted "Well, will you do it? If you say no or don't answer, we'll continue to be friends, but don't ever dream of being romantically involved with me ever again."

"This wasn't how I imagined the confession scene"

She then held my hands.

| I'm censoring that...what do you mean? I cant? Nooo!! |

"Date me, I'll make you happy, I know you like me and I like you too, don't let your fear and insecurities ruin your future."

"What if I want multiple lovers in the future?" I joked

"We'll discuss that later, right now, I'm asking whether you're willing to date me or not."

"I'll be stupid to not date you" I chuckled "And damn it, those guys would be so mad once they've found out how bummed out I was. They're definitely going to haunt me in my nightmares, I better not regret this"

"Sooo is that a yes or no?" she asked for a confirmation

It didn't even take long for me to answer.

"I'll date you" I gripped her hands "...why do you look so shocked? And why is your face turning red? It's kinda cute"

"...Stop, oh my god, I can't believe I just did that" she back away a bit and held her head in her hands "Oh my god, it was a spur of the moment thing. My head..."

"Should I heal you or bring you to a healer?"

"Just stay here and comfort me." she replied "I thought you would say 'I love you, but I'm sorry, I can't date you', we would then separate, we would date some other people and feel regret towards our actions today, to then reunite some other day where our love would blossom even stronger and finally get together"

"That sounds like something straight out of a novel" I said as I held her in my arms "Are you sure you're okay?"

"Kiss me" she asked

I then got goosebumps as I realized several more professors and students were watching us with eyes wide in shock. My bonds were also watching us from afar with glee. Even Siege was smiling and I can tell that Dabria might also be sneaking a peek.

"Let's do this somewh-" She then pulled me into a kiss without any warning

I was faster and stronger, so I could've just jumped out of the way, but I'll allow it this time

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-I'm calling our parents to tell them the good news- Damon said cheerily as he got out his amulet to call them

"Oh gods, I also just realized what I did. Oh my Dabria, why did I do that? I need a seat" I then sat on a nearby bench

-Come on, even I've been waiting for this day cheer up- Siege raised his paw and patted my back

-Yes, oh my me, why did you do it?- Dabria said in a teasing tone -Hey at least you got a girlfriend before both Kenny and Benny-

-It's not like they can- Ace pointed out -They're dead-

"I feel nauseous like I want to throw up, those ice cream earlier is about to come out. Let's go home, we're leaving early, I need rest for today...Oh no..."

-Oh no, what?- Diana asked -Are you going to throw up?-

-I have to tell her about Dabria, and she's definitely going to hate me when I do-

-Oh right- Diana realized -The sooner, the better too. If you keep it hidden for too long, she's going to react like that one girl from that certain webnovel, what was it called again?-

| Supreme Magus |

-Thank you, author- Diana said

| You're welcome |

-Well I got no choice, I have to, Dabria is like a part of me now, and she's stuck there too, luckily, she gives me my privacy when I need it, like when I'm in the shower-

-Well as great as it sounds, I wouldn't do it today in my opinion- Dabria advised -Today is a great day for you 2, so I'd say, tell her in 2 days or a week or something-

-No, I'm telling her later today, after I calmed down for a bit, besides I'm a protagonist, I always make stupid and naïve decisions-

< Well at least he knows> Dabria thought to herself

*****

3rd person view

"I've heard from the knights, congratulations sister" Struan congratulated Cordelia "You look pretty happy for someone who've broken the law several times by kissing a minor several times"

"I have you and father to cover for me, so I don't care" she giggled

She then went straight for her room while humming all the way there to only find Perseus in there by the window sill and her windows opened. He couldn't warp in due to the spatial disturbance in the castle to prevent unwanted intruders

"I did not read your diary, I was very tempted though" Perseus pointed to her diary on her desk

"What are you doing here? Aren't we moving too fast for your pace? Or is it one of those 'we need to talk' moments?"

"I just need to show you something, or someone in this case" Perseus answered