Sorry, this one is a bit short, but I wanted to add suspense!

Chapter Three

"Hello? Karis? Sveta and Tyrell told me you wanted to talk to me?" Eoleo knocked softly on the door. Inside, Karis heard Eoleo and cursed softly. Those two! What are they trying to do? Give me a heart attack? Ooh, I'm so gonna get them. After I talk to Eoleo. What am I supposed to say? It was nothing? Ugh! Those two won't be able to WALK after I'm done with them."Come in!" Eoleo pushed open the heavy oak door. "Is there something you need to talk to me about, Karis?" asked Eoleo. "Um, yeah. I just wanted to say sorry about the towel… and the bucket of water.." Eoleo sighed and smiled. " I told you it was fine! Do you usually worry over stuff like this? It wasn't anything a shower or wash couldn't fix." Karis smiled bashfully, then glimpsed a tuft of red hair outside the door. Argh! Sveta, if you're Spirit Sensing me, YOU TWO ARE DEAD! "That all, Karis? I need to make sure we're on the right course to Yamata City." Suddenly, Karis made a decision. "So, about Sveta's question. Do you like anyone?" She spoke the question quickly, hoping she didn't come across as too eager to know the answer. " Do I have to tell you?" Eoleo shook his head quickly. "Sorry, I didn't mean it like that, it's just… personal, you know?" Karis nodded, trying not to show her disappointment. "Yeah, I get that completely. Anyways, that's all, so you can go steer the ship now." Eoleo didn't move, and one corner of his mouth turned up the slightest bit. "Oh, but I have a question for you. Do you like anyone? And you don't have to tell me… but if you do I'll tell you!" Karis' mouth gaped open a little bit. Tell him? And he would tell her who he liked? "Only if you tell first!" Eoleo adjusted his armor nervously. " Fine, then." He fidgeted for a moment, and then whispered something unintelligible. "Sorry, what?" The pirate turned a shade of crimson, then scowled. Finally, he seemed to decide something. Looking into Karis' eyes, he whispered a name that sent chills up and down her back. "Karis. I like you, Karis."

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