Caitlin often saw the way Darach looked at her during her time at the Battle Castle. She wasn't as stupid as some people assumed, and she wasn't as oblivious to Darach's slight ogling as he would like to believe.
Darach walked over, tea in hand, and passed it to her. "For you, Lady Caitlin" he smiled.
She smiled back. "Thank you." She took a sip. "Wonderful, thank you. It's just what I needed." She looked up at him. "You know… I will miss this place when I go back to Unova" she sighed.
"Of course."
"I am sure there are many people I will miss too" she exhaled. "But I am sure that… it will be wonderful to return home."
"Undella Town, yes?"
She nodded. She watched his face for emotion. Gosh he was getting good at hiding how he felt. She sipped her tea again. "Darach… will you miss me when I leave here?"
"Of course."
"I will miss you too."
He smiled. "Thank you."
She smiled and touches his cheek. "Darach" she sighed. "You will have to come and see me. I don't… I don't think… it would be the same without you."
"I would be honoured, Lady Caitlin."
She frowned, pouting. He was a tough nut to crack. He wasn't going to admit to anything. She stood up.
"Where are you going?" he asked curiously.
"I will get myself some more tea."
"I will get it for you-"
"Its fine, I am more than capable" she replied.
"It would be my honour to serve you, Lady-"
"Darach, please, allow me" she smiled.
He nodded, stepping back. "I am sorry for arguing with you."
"Don't apologize" she smiled softly. She stepped passed him, noting that he seemed put off by the fact she was helping herself. She supposed he was just so used to doing everything for her. She didn't want him to feel that he had to.
She knew he would never admit to liking her.
He was simply too nervous.
She was too, though.
She poured the tea, and ended up overfilling the cup due to being so lost in thought. She quickly wiped it up before Darach saw her, and insist on making and pouring her tea from now on. She composed herself, and walked back into the main room. "I should have made you some tea."
He smiled. "I am fine, thank you."
She smiled. "Okay." She sat down and patted the couch next to her, encouraging him to join.
He sat down.
She could see his gaze shifting around nervously. She chuckled softly to herself. She sipped her tea, setting it down. "Darach?" he said gently.
He looked at her. "Yes Lady-"
She kissed his lips, chastely, quickly, tenderly. She felt a little blush cover her cheeks.
He smiled, blushing slightly too. "So… you knew?"
She nodded. "Yes."
"How long?"
"Long enough."
"So, will you..?" he asked shyly.
"Of course I will."
He smiled. "Thank you."