Kein's POV
"So this weekend yeah?" I paced around the gardens as Lenard eyed me curiously while cleaning his glasses.
"You're turning the grass flat, Kein. Come on, why don't you sit down for a bit." (Lenard) sighs as he wears his glasses smiling when he gazes as me.
"Lenard, I don't know if you've noticed but am I looking at it too much?" I ask him while placing a hand on my chin.
"Yes, you are. You saved her maybe she just wanted to meet up again and say thanks you know?" (Lenard)
"You're right. So meaning can you come with me?! Please! Please! Pretty please!" I begged of him as I kneeled down dramatically to my cousin.
Lenard gives it a small thought and nods, "Sure...? Let's just be sneaky so no one would question us. I'll just use an excuse that I'll be studying all day in my room and no one should bother me."
"Agh thank you, Lenard! I owe you one again." I told him as I finally sat down and relaxed a bit. "Speaking of studying what do you even study about anyways?"
"Magic and History. I did try out for swordsmanship training but I'm so clumsy mother didn't even bother... so she only got Lucas to train." (Lenard) told me the tone of his voice a little disappointed but it all fades away a second later and he began explaining the complex properties of magic.
"But! I don't like dealing with swords anyways! I like to think and research about how magic runs through all of us! Everyone has this Mana or Magical power and we all use it for our everyday lives! Like for laundry, cooking, and just so many more!" (Lenard) enthusiastically takes out a book behind him like what the fuck? Where did he even-
"Okay so, I'm a [Wind Magic] user. The common people use only four kinds and it's elemental based, you do know Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind?"
I nod, "Yeah, I get that part but is it only the common people. I'm not really an educated person... I can read and write but... some deep aspects about magic I might not understand."
I just can't say it to him that I'm literally clueless when it comes to magic because I'm literally just a person who got hit by a truck and died. "That's weird? Aunt or Uncle didn't taught you anything? It's all common knowledge." (Lenard)
I shook my head, "Yeah so this is all so... vague to me."
Lenard understands and stopped asking more question and decided that he will teach me all that he knows. "Alright! As you know the elemental magic is the norm for all common people. We might have a title but... it's clear we're not... you know."
"Not really of noble blood?"
Lenard nods, "Father might be a Viscount but... he was also a commoner. He only got the title out of merits."
"So what magic does noble people have?" I ask curiously.
"Nobles has the potential to have rare kind of magic power! Either their ancestors was blessed by the gods and been passed through their descendants!"
"Cool magic can be genetic." I muttered while still thinking what kind of magic do I have.
"It can be genetic, or perhaps blessed by a god that liked you. Some common people are rarely blessed, sometimes they are even accused of being a noble's child." (Lenard) explained.
"Yikes, those can definitely lead to drama and heir problems." I replied.
"Yes, and by example the royal family has been blessed by the Light Goddess. So they are able to use [Light Magic] these are for healing. The kingdom of Puronia has been worshipping the Light Goddess for centuries." (Lenard) was basically geeking out now but it was still adorable so I shall make no comment on it.
"Say if two nobles of different magic make a baby together? Would it like make a whole new entire magic or?"
It would be cool but honestly it would feel like quirks now rather than you know magic but it would still be cool!
Lenard nods, oh shit no way!
"It does but it happens only 10% of the time." (Lenard)
"And the 80%?"
"40% the child can have the mother's magic and 40% the father's magic ability."
"That's some balanced numbers to me." I sighed as I learned more a magic seeing it in a different light.
"Wait how do you know what kind of magic do you even have?"
Lenard explains, "Once you turn twelve usually that's where it appears sometimes some people are early bloomers they awaken their magic at an early age."
So since I just turned ten a few months ago I have to wait for two years until I know what kind of magic I have? Hmm I wonder...
"What kind of magic my parents have?" I ask Lenard who looks down at the ground unable to answer me for a second.
"I'm not sure but mother is just also a [Fire Magic] user like Lucas."
"So Uncle would be wind just like you." I told him and Lenard nods.
"Father is and his magic is definitely strong too." (Lenard)
No doubt, people just don't give away the viscount like free hotdogs on the street. "You know, you're good at teaching, Lenard. Ever considered being a teacher? You even look the part so why not?"
I laughed teasingly as I nudged him on the side. He blushes and hides his face on the book, "I-I don't know... I don't think I'm good with kids."
"Jeez don't say that. Kids are definitely tricky and a pain in the ass to deal with but seeing them bloom was so worth to see in the end." I smiled at the memories of my past life. I had to teach with an iron steel of skin.
Those kids might flatter you, but behind my back I know their talking shit about me. I was strict but I was like that because I care for them and in the end I know they'll understand someday.
"But you're also a kid too-" (Lenard)
I stand up the bench and cut Lenard off, "Anyways so weekend see you there? Also do you mind teaching me some more magic knowledge I still need to learn a lot of things that's for sure."
Lenard makes a happy face and makes an, "Mm." sound.
He's like this right now: (灬º‿º灬)
He's just really shy... Honestly that's so adorable.
"Perhaps, I can join you to wherever you're going?"
I quickly turned around and realized who the fuck said that. "Y-You..."
"Pardon my intrusion, but I was looking for Lenard." It was the boy who Lenard likes!
Oh shit Lenard! He was looking for you! Yoooo! Progress!
I looked at Lenard hopeful he's going to talk but...
Lenard right now: (;ŏ﹏ŏ)
He looked like he saw a ghost. I nudged him at his ribs and whispered, "Lenard the hell you're doing? Come on move!"
"I-I... Um..." (Lenard)
AH FUCK WE LOST ANOTHER GAY TO GAY PANIC!
GAY PANIC!
Ah shit this mission is too impossible. Lenard is having a gay panic attack. I face palmed. Well fuck, looks like I'll be doing the talking to day and God knows how much I suck with fancy words.
"Yo, fancy person." Don't expect me to use my good words on someone like you.
"Greetings, and you are?" He asks me whoever the fuck he is. You know despite being blessed with photographic memory I forget the most important shit at the right time. What did he say his name was?
"Vincent von Wolford." Ah now I remember. "My name is Kein Rosenguard and I am a cousin of Lenard Yulein."
Right forgot to add, my last name is different from Lenard's and Lucas's.
Aunt Haren took on the Yulein name from her husband while I still took the last name from my mother because it was her last dying wish. I think or so is what I heard. "Oh a cousin of Lenard's in... servant's clothing."
Hey it's not like I had a choice. I had to wear long sleeves and pants or else you'll see the bruises I'm trying to hide here. Jeez, people these days. "Yeah, I'm a bastard's daughter so go on judge me."
This Vincent just looked at me and then at Lenard, "I am merely here to find Lenard. Not to judge someone's clothing choice. Are you not wearing servant's clothing?"
"Well I am but-"
"Then I was right. You are Lenard's cousin in servant's clothing." (Vincent) looked at me his face still unchanged. His face was this thin line of poker face like what?
Okay, he's good though on that. Fuck he got me good. Maybe I thought of him too harshly. "Sharp mouth. I can respect that." I told him.
"I do not need your respect but it is welcome." (Vincent)
I looked at Lenard who looks at me awkwardly still blushing- LIKE WHAT DO YOU SEE IN HIM?!
I sighed, I guess it's in the eye of the beholder then. "Okay, Vincent. Wait should I add Sir Vincent or young master because you know?"
Vincent shakes his head, "If you are in good terms with Lenard then you can call me by my name."
Wow okay, "Vincent it is then?"
Is it just me or am I sensing a possessive person here. He's really scaring me like is everything has to be connected with my cousin?
Bet you 20 gold coins. He's so a Yandere.
What's next? I can only eat my food if only Lenard eats my food and tells me it's great? No offense to Lenard though.
I took a deep breath and talked to him again, "No offense I don't think a noble boy like you would even enjoy the common grounds. At least Lenard here is down to earth but people like you. I'm pretty sure won't be able to take the dirt and the germs."
"If I'm with Lenard then I don't mind." (Vincent) answered seriously.
Lenard... I don't even think you need to worry about getting his attention because what the heck happened that he got so obsessed with you?!
I sigh, I'm watching you pretty boy. If you dare break my cousin's heart I'll tear you to pieces. "Even if I said no, you would still come right?"
Or even if I said no you'll probably come and stalk us right?
Vincent nods, not even bothering to lie or anything! "Lenard... Are you okay with this?"
I look at my cousin who was still panicking deep inside but managed to get back to reality and answered while stuttering, "Y-Yes..."
Man it's settled then. "So meet us in the city then down by the entrance gate. We'll walk by foot there and make sure wear something of commoner clothing. No offense I don't want people staring at me while I shop."
Vincent nods, "I understand."
"Lenard you too. We'll sneak out and come back home before sundown. If we need an excuse- we'll just use Vincent to get out of trouble." I told him and Lenard panics.
"Um... I-I, but what about-"
"It'll be fine. Well Vincent if that's all we'll see you on the weekdays!" I told them and we dispersed.
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Ah damn, weekdays were already here. I hope things go well today.
I fixed my hair as I looked into the glass window staring at my reflection. Blond hair, blue eyes, and well nice figure for a ten year old just...
I rolled up my sleeve for a second before sighing. "A lot of scars."
Maybe... should I change my outfit?
N-No! This is just a hangout time with some kid you just saved twice. It's not a date or anything. "Psst Kein!"
"Yeah Lenard?"
"It's the perfect time. Lucas went out for sword training and mother won't be home for the day." (Lenard) told me some good fucking news so we can get out shenanigans on the way.
"YEAH! Let's get the fuck out of here."
"Language!" (Lenard) scolded me as we both snuck out of the mansion. Tsk, such a big house but after spending my time in there it's shit.
Lenard and I successfully escaped and walked through the city barefoot. We got there in an hour though I feel bad for Lenard because he's not really physically good... "Are you okay Lenard? We can take a break if you want to?"
He shakes head a little stubborn, "I can't... make... Lord Vincent wait..."
"Aw how cute. You don't want to make your date wait huh." I teased him as I laughed loudly holding my belly. Aw man this is too cute.
"N-No! It's nothing like that!" (Lenard) denies but I know the truth.
"Stop being a tsundere we both know you like him. You even confessed come on!" I encouraged him as he panted. "Well we're close to the city now so you can see your beloved crush Vincent so hang in there okay?"
He looks away and pouts. Lenard right now: ⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄-⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄
I swear y'all are too adorable. Me and my lesbian ass are a little jealous you guys are falling off on your own.
Luckily we both arrived at the entrance gates and realized Vincent was already there waiting for us wearing proper commoner clothing.
With his wavy dark blue hair, black mysterious eyes, everyone wondered who this was as they passed Vincent.
Lenard was staring too, I can feel it. "Lenard, how about you say hi?"
"N-No... I-I might say something stupid and agh..." (Lenard) stutters as he goes back into gay panic mode.
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Wow he's even worse than me. "Lenard, if you let fear take you. Nothing will happen do you want that?"
Lenard looks at me and frowns. "N-No, I don't."
"Then why don't you take some baby steps and say hi? Or good morning or it's nice to see you? You can do it!"
"Y-Yeah! I can!" (Lenard) shouts as he looks at Vincent again.
"Well done now go get your man! We'll meet here before sundown okay!" I push him to Vincent's direction and gave him a thumbs up. Good luck cousin!
He looks at me all flustered but then puts on a brave face before marching into Vincent's way and started up a conversation.
I have never felt proud in all my life for Lenard. Agh, what a sweet boy.
But well fuck, you know my plan was to bring Lenard to meet Rose and hang out well that plan is cancelled.
Well at least for a better cause.
I need those two to deepen their bond and I did promise that I'll help Lenard with his crush we'll consider this the first step although...
Vincent eyed me as Lenard points at me. Probably explaining that we'll meet here by sundown and stuff. He nods, and I smile.
"The way he looks at Lenard. Is a bit too possessive feeling... Is it possible? Or am I just reading this too much."
Either way. Lenard likes him and I trust Lenard. We're all kids here and I'm sure nothing serious will happen for now. "Ugh, well time to meet my hangout buddy then."
I walked into the cliff where we promised to meet. I glanced up at the tree still admiring the colors as the wind blew ever so dramatically.
She's not here yet. Hmm. Well do I wait then? I guess I'll wait.
I waited and waited. The sun rolled around the sky slowly as I sat down into the grass for what felt like an hour now. "Is she even coming?"
I muttered as my tired ass gave up and decided to take out my easel and my paint something.
Well better make my day productive right?
I took out my brush as well and walked around trying to find the picture perfect image.
I went to find a nice view of the tree not too far from there. "This spot is about okay."
I settled my easel down to the ground as I held my wooden palette on my other hand hand as I took out the color of paints I needed and squirted them on the palette.
I began painting the tree and the scenery behind it. The tone of green, and the shade of yellow.
The place looked so peaceful yet so lonely. My hands stroked precisely as my wrist flicked with the brush gracefully as I tried understanding more of this feeling.
"Something is missing..." what do I need? This tree needs something...
"You paint?"
"Ah what the fuck?!"
I held my brush high and hit the person behind me and they came tumbling down into the ground. "Ow..."
When I heard that it was all too late. "Oh shit, Rose I am so sorry!" I told her as I looked at her covered face as I kneeled beside her looking for any injury or bruises I made. I hope I won't get sued for this!
"No, no. It's fine, I was the one who sneaked up on you any way but nice aim." (Rose) chuckled as she stood up and brushed her skirt. "We're you waiting long you had to bring an easel out in the city?"
"I was waiting for about two hours or so. I took out my easel and decided to paint so that just in case you didn't show up I would've made some progress on paintings to sell." I told her.
Rose looks at the medium canvas and my current work. "This is so pretty and cool! It's very attractive!" (Rose) looks at me for a second before looking at the painting. Ah right the painting.
"Yeah, the painting I know but it's missing something." I told her and looked back at the tree. "I need a model."
"Say no more! I'm good at perfectly staying still!" (Rose) said as she walked into the shade of the tree and sat down like a pro.
"Are you sure?! Wouldn't you want to do something fun instead of something?!" I asked.
Rose yells at me back, "I want to see the final product! If you need a model then I can be one for you!"
I smiled.
"Okay I need you to do a candid pose. Basically do not look at me and look at something else. Act natural!" I shouted so she could hear. Rose nods and looked left instead.
"Perfect! Oh my gosh hold still!"
With her sitting down there it finally didn't feel more empty. Sure the tree is really gorgeous but there was an empty space of shade. She was perfect!
Rose sat there with her red shawl covering her face, trying her best not to move and show emotion instead through her eyes. I loved it.
After half an hour later I was finally done. I tried finishing it right away but it turned out... to be... one of my best work yet. With paint all over my face I breathed a sigh of excitement as I eyed my work.
A girl sitting a under a yellow tree, her gaze ever so wistful in the painting as she rested her back in the log. Appearing to be lost, still having a path set down for her already, and has been always so alone but full of love for others.
It's what I felt when I'm seeing this.
"Hey, Rose! It's done. Thank you for volunteering it turned out pretty well." I told her as she stands up and stretches.
"I wanna see!" (Rose) runs behinds me and sees the painting. "T-This is me...?"
I nodded, "It's just how I saw you. You turned out pretty well, and the painting is definitely a one of a kind now. It's not just a lonely scenery now."
"A-Are you going to sell this?" (Rose) asked me as she fidgets with her hands again.
I nod. I actually have no attachments to any kind of painting that I ever made. This one is no exception. It will take me a miracle for me to get attached into any painting I ever did.
"C-Can you sell it to me?" (Rose) tugs my sleeve as she gave me these puppy eyes I can't explain. Oh shit no! Bad thought's she's not legal!
"Um, sure if you have gold lying around?" I told her and quickly she took out something not gold but...
"I have this ring...? It might not be gold but I know it's worth more than gold." (Rose) shows me the ring that had a blue gem on the top as it shined through the sun's light.
I already have a ring though and it's a [Storage Ring]. "I'm sorry if people saw me wearing that or having it they might see me as a target or heck they'll even suspect I stole it. I'm actually already wearing a ring already and I like it."
Rose's hopeful face fades away as she frowns, "Um... Is there any other way I could pay?"
"Do you really want this painting?" I ask her as I thought inside, is this another effect of my natural abilities?
Rose nods, "Yes, I am. I'm willing to sacrifice my treasure for it."
Dude no if that ring was so important to you then no- ugh.
Rose right now: (｡ŏ﹏ŏ)
Fuck me and my sweet soft spot for girls. "Just fucking take it. I can't deal with this today. Just let's just wait for the wet paint to dry okay?"
"R-Really? Are you sure? You don't have to give me it if you felt guilty about it!" (Rose)
"No... think of it as thanks for being my model. I might just use this as reference then so it's okay." As I told her that. Next time she wants a painting she's paying though.
Rose smiles so widely it made my heart leap a little but I managed to regain my focus back when her stomach growled.
*Growlllll-~*
Rose blushes as she looks away not wanting to meet my eye. "I-I um... It wasn't me!"
I laugh, "What the heck we're literally the only two people here!"
Aw man that was cute. I know it's a little embarrassing but that was so cute. "Do you want to walk around the market a little then? My treat." I told her as I set the easel aside near the tree putting support. "We'll just get back here once we got what we needed."
I put my hands into my pockets and took out some gold coins from my ring. "B-But I'll pay you back then-"
"The only thing you have of value right now is that expensive ring and it looks important besides I just can't let a lady go hungry while in my presence."
Because seriously I've had enough hunger in that mansion. I think it traumatized me everyday, I had to have food on me or else I'll seriously die.
I am not afraid of death but the pain was just too much. I don't want her to feel the same. "So let's go?"
Rose smiles as she locked her arms with mine, "Yeah! Let's go!"
Whoa okay she's dragging me now. "Jeez don't be too excited." I say that but really deep inside she's like a wild cat on a chase and it was too cute.
"Hey hey! What's that?!" (Rose) points over the nice lady from before with the purple roasted peanuts.
"Oh those are [Ubie Nut Roast]." I replied, the smell of steamed nuts were really so good too.
"Can we get some! Please!" (Rose) gave me this puppy eyes and
"Alright. Ma'am two small bags please." I walked over to the lady who seemed to recognized me as she smiled and nodded.
"Two small bags it is. That will be 1 silver." (Sweet old Lady)
Ohhh very cheap! I gave the old lady the silver coin as Rose dragged me into another store. Wow, she's also a glutton like me but has she never even tasted half of this too? That's weird I thought she was a commoner but huh... I mean considering her figure seemed healthy, no traces of starvation like me and hmm... she actually has smooth skin so why?
"Kein!"
"Uh yeah?"
Ah shit I dazed around for too long. "Sorry I was thinking of something, you were saying?"
"That vendor girl is looking at us weirdly." (Rose) pointed at Veronica who is definitely eyeing us weirdly.
Veronica gave me a smirk as she looked over my arm. Wait what's wrong with my arm-
Oh shit we're linking arms. "VERONICA ITS NOT WHAT YOU THINK!"
I immediately let go and RAN to her ass to explain because I seriously can't take her smug face over me! "Oh~ how cute. You moved on so fast huh little charmer~?" (Veronica)
"AS I SAID ITS NOT WHAT YOU THINK!" I screamed. Ah shit her face right now is so punchable and I thought she was a decent person at least!
Kuhhhh! Ground eat me now.
"Why did you ran so fast and left me there Kein!" (Rose)
Ah right I forgot about Rose for a second. Rose looks over to me and the smug Veronica right in front of us. "Do you know her Kein?" (Rose)
Veronica smiles and waves, "Hi~ You could say we're close acquaintances."
Rose eyed her skeptically and yanked my arm. Ouch what the heck? "How close?" (Rose)
Ow, ow, ow that hurts!
"Maybe loosen the grip please you'll destroy my arm." I told her and man she did not even loosen even a little instead her hold on my suddenly got a lot more tighter. Ow!
"Don't worry this little charmer is just a friend to big sister Veronica. Although she was flirting with me before." (Veronica) said a little teasingly.
Oh no, no, no.
VERONICA-SAN I MEAN THAT'S TRUE BUT-! OW! OW! OW! OW!
Rose's grip strength doubled as she smiled. "I see. Well, we're on a date now so... we're going to go! Hmph! Come on Kein!"
WAIT SINCE WHEN WAS THIS A DATE?! HUH?
"Uhhh! See you Veronica!" I yelled and waved goodbye before Rose dragged me away onto another street.
"Have fun~ ah young love." (Veronica)
Man this is going to be a long day. I hope Lenard is having a better time than me.
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Next chapter will have Lenard's POV with his date with Vincent!
It will be my first time doing a BxB writing but I hope it'll turn out well!
Also in this scene! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
Rose looks at the medium canvas and then at Kein. "This is so pretty and cool! It's very attractive!"
"Yeah, the painting I know but it's missing something." Kein told her who was extremely focused on the painting.
Rose in her mind: The painting is not the only thing I find attractive around here. (⸝⸝⸝'꒳'⸝⸝⸝)