Writer's note: This is my first post in a really long time, and it's not as long as some of the other chapters, but I hope this could serve as a quick update for this story :)
To read the other chapters, click the links below:
To read the other chapters, click the links below:
part 6 - Bonds
part 7 - Disclosure
part 8 - Confidence
part 9 - Wishes
part 10 - Thoughts
part 11 - Chocolate
part 12 - Wölfe
part 13 - Bliss
part 7 - Disclosure
part 8 - Confidence
part 9 - Wishes
part 10 - Thoughts
part 11 - Chocolate
part 12 - Wölfe
part 13 - Bliss
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures
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Flambéed Love
~Forward~
Flambéed Love
~Forward~
While Minori tries to hold herself back from being too intimate with Raeger in public out of consideration for the rest of the Oak Tree Town residents - and also due to her bashfulness, Raeger's constant affection towards her slowly informed the residents of their new relationship.
He would take a hike up the hills to visit Minori once in a while, bringing her favourite foods along because he knows how hard she work, sometimes at the expense of her own health. And although Raeger tends to be very serious at work, he would take a quick moment to approach Minori in her seat whenever she visits the restaurant and give her a small peck on her cheek - which would be returned only by her rosy blush.
The residents of Oak Tree Town had shown a mix of reactions upon learning about this news. And of course, the girls who frequent Raeger's establishment got really jealous at times. But Minori ignored those whispers, and quietly sipped into her favourite ice tea.
He would take a hike up the hills to visit Minori once in a while, bringing her favourite foods along because he knows how hard she work, sometimes at the expense of her own health. And although Raeger tends to be very serious at work, he would take a quick moment to approach Minori in her seat whenever she visits the restaurant and give her a small peck on her cheek - which would be returned only by her rosy blush.
The residents of Oak Tree Town had shown a mix of reactions upon learning about this news. And of course, the girls who frequent Raeger's establishment got really jealous at times. But Minori ignored those whispers, and quietly sipped into her favourite ice tea.
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"Minori, you knew you have to do something about those girls!" Agate exclaimed, during the girls' usual afternoon tea meet up at Iris' place.
Minori sighed, slightly pouting as she replied, "...I just don't want to bring unnecessary drama into my life."
"But...! You can't just let them badmouth you like that!" Agate raised her voice.
"It's... fine. I'm not gonna waste my time tending to their provocation. But if they take one step further, I'll be sure to do something about it." Minori spoke calmly.
"But...!"
"She's right, Agate." Iris quickly interrupted. "We don't have to stoop so low to their level." She winked. "But of course, we'll take action if they went too far."
"Okay....." Agate replied in a slightly dejected manner, when she suddenly noticed Iris' weak expression.
"Iris? Are you alright? You don't seem too well..."
"Huh? Ah! I'm okay... I'm just feeling a little light-headed today.." Iris explained weakly. "Thanks for asking, Agate."
"Well.. if you say so.." Agate replied, but still feeling concerned. "But be sure to let us know if you still feel unwell okay?"
Minori soon nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, both of you." Iris smiled gently. "I'll be sure to do that."
"Drink something warm and sweet for now." Minori stood up from her seat and bent slightly to pour more tea into everyone's cups, then started offering the sugar cubes around, before she settled into her seat again.
She looked at everyone, then proceeded to clear her throat. "Well.. I'm sure we can all agree that we've discussed too much about... Raeger and I.. today." Minori continued the conversation sheepishly, earning a chuckle from the girls. "Enough of that, what have you girls been up to?"
Agate gulped down her tea, and leaned backwards into a more comfortable position, "Nothing much really, I've mostly been busy with the safari. We're doing some upgrades so I have to move some of the animals there..." She sighed, then turned to look at Iris.
"Oh.. Ah! I guess.. I.. I've been quite busy with my novel too.. I need to look for more ideas for my next chapter." Iris smiled, at the same time showing a tinge of frustration in her expression. But Minori sensed something amiss; with the way Iris was acting, it seemed like it was something more than just a cold. The elegant writer did not seem as calm as she usually is - despite it being a very subtle difference - and her cheeks looked slightly flushed.
"Are you sure you're ok, Iris?" Minori enquired, looking deep into Iris' gentle purple eyes. "Is something bothering you?" She continued asking, while Agate started to look at them in confusion.
Iris wrapped herself in her arms, and moved around her seat uncomfortably, soon growing uneasy. She sighed, and looked towards the girls before finally letting out a small chuckle - though somewhat forced. "I can't hide anything from you, huh?" She smiled, and the girls started to lean forward to listen.
"I.."
"Iris, wait." Minori interrupted, and all eyes soon turned towards the young farmer.
"Tell us only if you're comfortable doing it, okay?" She smiled gently, and Iris returned her sweet gesture.
"Thanks for your consideration, Minori." Iris began, "But you girls are my best friends, and I'm sure I'll feel so much better after letting it out..." She giggled.
Iris positioned herself into a more comfortable position, now regaining her usual composure - although still looking somewhat pale for some reason.
"I've.. been busy with something more than just finding my next big idea." She smiled. "I've frequently been.. meeting with someone too."
"Ooooh for your work, like a movie producer who wants to adapt your light novel to the big screen, perhaps?" Agate enquired.
"No, no.. nothing like that. Although I would be honoured if that were to ever happen one day." Iris chuckled.
"Well... I've been seeing Klaus."
"Ooh? But that's nothing new.. You meet him practically almost everyday!" Agate questioned further, slightly tilting her head in confusion, until a thought crosses her mind and she gasped, "...UNLESS!!!!"
"Yeah.. you've probably figured it out by now." Iris blushed and looked to the side to hide her embarrassment.
"You're dating him, Iris?!" Minori was surprised upon hearing the news.
"Hhmm.. well, not quite. I'm not sure what it is because he hasn't really said anything yet.." Iris expressed her concern. "But... I've been spending a few nights at his place..." She blushed, and the girls had their eyes widened in shock.
"Whoaa, Iris!" Agate exclaimed. "That's huge news! You're pretty bold, huh." She winked playfully, amused by these chain of interesting news one after the other.
"Oh, Agate... you're teasing me too much." Her cheeks grew even more rosy, and the girls followed with a giggle.
"So, Iris, how do you honestly feel about Klaus?" Minori asked.
"Well.. I've known him for so many years.. and we've gotten so close, sharing so many things together." Iris spoke gently as she filled her mind with the perfumist. "And I mean.. he's such a great man, I'm sure anyone would think so too."
"And to be honest.. it's made me feel.. somewhat insecure. I really do like him, and we're not getting any younger too.. but would I be a good fit for him..?"
"Oh, Iris... I can understand, I know how you feel." Minori replied sympathetically, "But you sh.."
"Are you kidding me?!" Agate interrupted angrily. "Iris, there literally is no one else who is a better fit for Klaus than you!!! You two are seriously made for each other, and you're equally amazing, okay? Maybe even more. So don't ever say that again!" Agate finishes her sentence, but she soon realised how she had just lost her composure when she met the eyes of two very surprised individuals, and she quickly apologised, "So..sorry! My point is, you should have more confidence in yourself, okay!"
The room fell awkwardly silent for a few seconds, making Agate even more anxious thinking if she's said too much. The unbearable silence was too much for her, and she opened her mouth to break it, "Umm..."
Iris chuckled, earning a confused look from Agate.
"Thank you, Agate. You're really making me blush..." she began, "but you're right, I should be more confident with myself. Thank you for telling me that.." she smiled sweetly, followed by Minori's smile too as she watched their friendship grow even stronger. Agate returned the gesture, relieved to see Iris' gentle reply and reaction to her train of.. somewhat aggressive words.
"You have to tell him what kind of relationship you want to have with him, Iris." Minori gently reminded her.
"I will." Iris replied confidently and smiled once again, "I'll be sure to be firm about it too. I'm not giving him to anyone else." and she let out a sigh of relief.
As the sun began setting, the girls quickly gulped down their last couple sips of tea and packed up their belongings to return home, finishing their now-regular tea time.
The novelist waved her friends good bye at her front door cheerfully, oblivious to something else more urgent to be discussed with her beloved Klaus.
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