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Chapter 9: The First Date
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2024-12-04 12:16:12Under the warm afternoon sun, Liora donned a fresh and elegant white dress, her face glowing with anticipation. Kaelan, as always, wore his black shirt, exuding his usual air of aloofness and restraint.
“Let’s go, Kaelan. It’s such a rare beautiful day,” Liora said with a bright smile, tilting her head to look at him.
Kaelan frowned slightly. “Are you sure this is a good idea? There’ll be a lot of people outside, and it could be dangerous.”
“Relax. I won’t let anything ruin today.” Liora blinked playfully. “Besides, with you here, what danger could there be?”
Kaelan hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Alright, but we can’t stay out for too long.”
---
They arrived at a lively market on the outskirts of town, buzzing with activity and brimming with the scent of life. Liora, full of energy, pulled Kaelan along as she wandered from stall to stall, occasionally buying trinkets and snacks.
“Kaelan, look at these earrings. Aren’t they pretty?” Liora held up a pair of delicate silver earrings, holding them against her ears for him to see.
Kaelan glanced at her and replied indifferently, “They’re alright.”
“Just alright?” Liora pouted slightly, looking dissatisfied. “Can’t you at least say something nicer, like ‘everything looks good on you’?”
Kaelan’s lips seemed to twitch ever so slightly, but he still remained silent.
Shaking her head in exasperation, Liora purchased the earrings and continued browsing through the market.
---
After walking around for a while, Liora led Kaelan into a quaint little dessert shop. The interior was cozy and charming, with hand-drawn art adorning the walls and the air filled with the comforting aroma of cream and coffee.
“Have a seat. I’ll get us something,” Liora said cheerfully.
Kaelan opened his mouth to say something but was stopped by her radiant smile. Left with no choice, he sat by the window, his gaze following her every move.
A few minutes later, Liora returned with two slices of cake and two cups of coffee.
“Try this,” she said, pushing a slice of strawberry cake toward him. “I’m sure you’ll like it.”
Kaelan frowned slightly but picked up the fork and took a small bite.
“Well? How is it?” Liora looked at him expectantly.
“Sweet,” Kaelan commented tersely.
“Sweet is good!” Liora laughed like a child. “You’re always so serious. Eating more sweets might just lighten your mood.”
As he watched her joyful smile, Kaelan felt a strange tug at his heart. Without realizing it, he took another bite of the cake.
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After finishing their desserts, Liora suggested a walk by the nearby lake. The water shimmered in the sunlight, and a gentle breeze brought a refreshing chill to the air.
“Kaelan, have you ever wondered what we would be if you weren’t my bodyguard?” Liora suddenly asked.
Kaelan stopped in his tracks, hesitating before replying, “I haven’t thought about it.”
“But I have.” Liora paused, turning to face him directly. “If you weren’t my bodyguard, I’d want us to be friends or even…” Her voice trailed off, but her gaze remained firm. “...something more.”
Kaelan’s frown deepened, his lips tightening as if struggling to suppress his emotions.
“Liora, you know that’s impossible,” he said quietly. “Our roles dictate that we can’t—”
“Can’t what?” Liora interrupted, her tone stubborn. “Kaelan, some things can’t be dictated by roles. Do you really feel nothing for me?”
Kaelan didn’t answer. His eyes were dark and conflicted, as though a battle was raging within him.
“Never mind, I won’t push you,” Liora sighed, turning back to the path. “Today was lovely. Thank you for spending it with me.”
---
The drive back was filled with silence. Liora leaned against the car window, a faint smile on her face, while Kaelan kept his eyes on the road, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly.
Inside, his mind was in chaos. Liora’s words had pierced the cold facade he had worked so hard to maintain. He knew his feelings had long since crossed the line, and this “date” had only made him realize how blurred that line was becoming.
He didn’t dare think about what might happen if this continued, but he couldn’t bear to let her down either.
Perhaps it was time for him to make a choice.
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