Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Story of Seasons: Raeger Fanfiction Part 14

Writer's note: Phew, I've finally finished my exams! This semester's been pretty hectic, but it's been fun at the same time. Anyway, it's the start of summer break, which means I would have more time to write, and do the other things I enjoy doing in my free time! The only issue is that I'm not so good with heat. Ugh!

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Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures


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Flambéed Love

~Beginning~

Raeger kept Minori in his embrace, holding her tightly while he continued to feel her warmth on his own lips. His heart rate began to rise again, and his movement became uneasy around her body. "Rae..Raeger.. wait.." Minori spoke weakly as she pulled back to get some air.

His heart skipped a beat upon hearing Minori's soft complaint, and his eyes quickly widened in disbelief over his own actions. At the same time, however, he was thankful that he stopped in time before he loses control over his own body; before he does something he might regret later on. 

"I..I'm so sorry, Minori!" Raeger apologised immediately. "I let myself get carried away... I shouldn't have done that. I'm really sorry!" He looked at her with guilt, afraid that she would feel uncomfortable around him in the future if he continues to make such advances - when he hasn't even make sure on how she feels about it.

Minori looked up to see the young chef frowning with concern, along with his facial expression that turned somber.. yet it shows the clear genuineness in his apology, and his fear of hurting her because he truly does care about the woman standing right in front of him. Minori smiled and giggled faintly, very quickly lightening up the atmosphere. 

"It's fine, Rae. You don't have to feel bad about it at all.. And it's not as if.." She suddenly paused, finally coming to a realisation that what she was about to say could very well be rather embarrassing for herself. "Uhh, nevermind!!"

"Hhmm? What is it, Minori? Not as if...?" Raeger questioned.

Minori quickly twisted her brain in an attempt to find a way to get out of this seemingly awkward situation. But being unable to come up with a witty answer, she sighed, and eventually decided to face his question - because he would eventually be able to figure it out by himself anyway.. just like how he always managed to see right through her. 

"It's not as if.. not as if I hated it!" Minori finally declared. She looked away in embarrassment, and her cheeks immediately turned pink. Raeger had his eyes slightly widened in surprise, totally amused by what he had just heard.

"But.. just, slow down, will ya'?!" Minori continued to look the other direction, and then kept her mouth sealed as she blushed even harder. 'Why did I have to shout saying that?!' she told herself.

Raeger tried to control himself from bursting into laughter upon seeing her adorable - yet spicy - reaction. But he was almost at his limit, and he didn't think he could maintain his poker face any longer. So he cunningly stepped forward, and hugged her tightly in his arms to hide his facial expression from her field of observation.

He brought his hand up to her head, and gently caressed it. His affection seemed to have calmed Minori down a little, but being pressed so close to his body.. and clearly smelling his scent, Minori was put in a dilemma. Nevertheless, she enjoyed the sensation, and hence let herself fall deep into rapture. She smiled, thankful that Raeger didn't press her for further questioning that would otherwise embarrass her even more. 'Phew.. I'm lucky Raeger's so nice.. hehe! Now I don't have to wor..'

"So, what is it that you don't hate, Minori?" Raeger suddenly asked, disrupting Minori's joyful train of thoughts. He grinned, and was impatiently waiting for her reply.

'DAMMIT, RAEGER. I spoke too soon.' Her eyes widened in disbelief, with her cheeks slowly turning back to its rosy blush. 'You evil little...'

"Isn't it obvious, Raeger? You should know that, rightt?" Minori pulled back a little, then looked up towards his face and acted a smile - a really sweet one, in fact, keeping her inner frustration to herself. She would not let him tease her that easily! 

But Raeger now smiled in satisfaction and quickly accepted her challenge.

"To be honest.. I don't." he faked a sigh. "I won't be able to know unless you tell me, Minori."

He then drooped his eyes a little bit, and looked directly into her face. He brought his right hand up to her cheek, and smiled melancholically, "I want to know everything about you, Minori. Everything you like.. everything you desire. I want to be the kind of man who can fulfill those wishes for you. So can you tell me.. what is it that you like, my dear?"

Minori's face redden in utter embarrassment, but also pure elation upon hearing his words. She held onto his vest tightly, and pouted in defeat. "You're way in a different league, aren't you?"

Raeger laughed freely, and slowly patted her head. "But I meant what I said, Minori. I truly do." He smiled, then continued his words, "I'll always try my best to make you happy."

Minori smiled sweetly, and pressed herself closer into his embrace. "Thanks, Rae. I'll always do what I can to make you happy too." She paused, suddenly recalling something that crossed her mind earlier, "But seriously, Rae. How are you so good at whispering such sweet words? Surely you've had some experience?" She enquired.

He lowered his eyebrow and denied, "Actually.. no, I've never said that to anyone else, Minori. Heck, it's even my first time confessing to a girl." He scratched his head nervously.

"Oh! Uhm, I'm sorry, Rae.. I didn't mean to accuse you like that.."

"Haha, it's fine, Minori. That's what everybody says too.. I suppose I should let you in on a little secret then?"

"Hhmm? What is it?"

"I..uh.. I actually read romance novels a lot. Perhaps that's how I got to know some of the 'classic' words to say." He giggled softly. "I haven't told too many people about it though.. I mean, Fritz knows because he barges into my room all the time, and Lillie likes to borrow them from time to time. But other than the two of them.. it's just you."

Minori smiled from ear to ear and exclaimed, "That actually sounds amazing! You should lend me some of your favourites sometimes too!" Her brown eyes lit up in excitement, which was returned by a sweet smile and a nod from Raeger.

"But Rae.. why do you.. uhm, are you trying to hide it from everyone else?" Minori asked in slight concern.

"Well.. I wasn't really against telling other people about it.. it's just that... it's not really a hobby enjoyed by most men." He let out a small laugh. "I do have some insecurities from time to time.." he spoke as he lowered his gaze.

Minori raised her hand and gently caressed his hair in an attempt to comfort him. "There's definitely no need to be insecure about your own hobbies, Raeger. There's really nothing wrong with it, and in fact I thought it's very interesting; it's really great. People who truly care about you won't judge you based on just that, right? I mean.. I.. l..like you for who you are." She blushed after voicing out her opinion.

Raeger gazed deep into her eyes tenderly, and smiled uncontrollably. "You were lying when you said that I'm in a totally different league, weren't you? You always know how to comfort me, all the right words to say."

"What?! I really wasn't!! You're like the harvest goddess of romance." Minori protested.

Raeger laughed freely once again, and patted Minori's head in adoration. Never a second that he felt bored around her presence, yet at the same time she's always pushing himself to be a better person each day. But he had been away for a bit too long, and regrettably he realised it was time to head back.

"I'd love to spend more time with you.. but I think we should head back now, Minori. I've left the restaurant for too long. I don't want to trouble Klaus too much."

"Oh my.. you're right. I didn't even realise how long we've been here for.." Minori looked at the watch she received from Raeger and pouted. "It's a really beautiful place, though.. I would love to come back here sometimes."

"Absolutely." Raeger replied almost immediately and smiled. "But for now.. shall we head back?" He extended his arm and motioned Minori to hold his hand.

Minori returned the gesture, and the two of them started walking back towards the restaurant.

...

"Oh? What's this?" Klaus raised an eyebrow and smirked upon their return. "I believe everything went well?"

Minori blushed hard hearing Klaus' tease, but was extremely thankful for what he had done. "Uhh.. you could say that, Klaus.." Minori replied sheepishly.

"As for you, sir?" Klaus stared at Raeger as he continued his smirk.

Raeger let out a brief sarcastic laugh, and uttered, "What a cunning old man you are. Was everything according to plan?" He questioned jokingly.

"I deeply apologise.. but I could not seem to comprehend what it is that you are trying to say, sir. I carry no hidden motives since the beginning." Klaus replied back wittily.

The young chef smirked this time, and after planting a peck on her cheek and explained that he needed to go back to work, he stepped forward, walking towards the perfumer.

He squeezed Klaus' right shoulder lightly, and whispered, "Thank you, I owe you big time.", as he smiled and quickly returned to business.

"I suppose I could do some extra work too.." Minori exclaimed. "I'll be heading to the safari with Agate then."

"Alright, I'll walk out with you." Klaus motioned.

"Hey, Klaus.." Minori whispered.

"What is it, Minori?"

"Thank you.. thank you so much for doing that. You can't imagine how happy I am right now.." she beamed.

"The two of you sure are peculiar. I believe I have made myself clear when I said I could not understand what it is that you were trying to convey." Klaus smiled.

"Ahahaha! Stop it, Klaus. Just accept our gratitude, will you?" Minori laughed as she opened the restaurant door.

Klaus laughed back in return, but said nothing otherwise. He held the exit and signaled her to step out of the establishment first, gazing into her from the back, feeling much like an accomplished older brother.

'Ah.. young love.' 

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