30 Day Robin/Kjelle OTP Challenge.
Chapter 1: Holding Hands.
Author's Notes: After reading the story Flower Language, which features a 30 day challenge of dabbles featuring Robin and Lucina I became inspired to take the challenge myself using a different pairing. So I decided on Robin/Kjelle because I married Kjelle in the last Awakening file I completed, and I enjoyed the supports she had with M!Robin. And also I figure that taking on the challenge will be difficult because Kjelle isn't the most affectionate character. So part of the challenge will be to write Kjelle being the hardened warrior she is, while she learns to deal with emotions and feelings she isn't used to having. If I can make anyone feel that Kjelle is even slightly in character while she deals with her emotions I would consider this challenge a success.
I will be doing each of the challenges in a random order and I also intend to restrict myself to a maximum of 550 words for each chapter. Enjoy
From the moment that Kjelle and Robin started dating, they both knew the transition from friends to something more wouldn't be easy for them. While they often set time aside for joint training exercises Robin's duties as a tactician kept him busy and Kjelle's own training regimen limited the time they had together. But when Robin asked Kjelle about how she felt about doing certain things that couples do, she found that she was thrown completely off guard.
"I-I don't know what to say…" Kjelle said awkwardly as her face flushed scarlet. "Mother always told me that she loved me, but she never was the affectionate type. So I'm not used being...mushy."
"Well, I feel uncertain also." Robin said earnestly. "I want us to grow stronger together... But I also want to do things that couples do with you. I wasn't sure how you'd feel about me wanting to do 'mushy stuff' with you. That's why I asked."
"Hmph. That's considerate of you to ask my opinion." Kjelle said with a cocky smile. "I'm not good with words… but I'm very happy that you did ask. Could you give me some time to think about this?"
"Of course." Robin replied with a chuckle. "Take all the time you need."
"Thank you." Kjelle said gratefully. "But don't tell anyone about this! If someone like Severa found out she'd never let me hear the end of it!"
"Don't worry; my lips are sealed." Robin said. "I've got to go attend one of Chrom's strategy meetings soon. Shall I see you at five so we can train together?"
"You can count on it. See you then." Kjelle said happily as she left to go train on her own while Robin went off to find Chrom. After the meeting concluded, Robin returned to his tent to read a few theories on strategy. Eventually he heard Kjelle's voice from outside his tent.
"Hello Robin. Are you ready to go training?" Kjelle called out. With a smile Robin hung his robes up and stretched his legs before he left his tent. Kjelle was waiting for him in full armor, an eager smile lighting her face.
"I sure am." Robin commented. "What have you got in mind for today?"
"I've got push ups followed by sit ups and squats with weights set for your regime." Kjelle answered as she handed Robin a heavy looking sandbag. "While I'll be focusing on leg-strengthening, stomach crunches and arm weights."
"Sounds good to me." Robin said. As they walked to the outskirts of camp Robin saw Kjelle take off one of her armored gloves. Before he could ask why Kjelle took one of his hands and held it firmly. As Robin felt the warmth coming from Kjelle's hand he saw that she was blushing fiercely again.
"Stay close by me Robin. I... have to keep you safe." Kjelle said shyly. Robin smiled at the way she used safety as an excuse to hold his hand.
"Thank you, Kjelle."