Chapter 9: Takato and Kou
Akihito kept remembering about that moment he once again embarrassed himself in front of Asami. (true, but he is still missing the whole point no?)
Oh god, I must've look like an unorganized child looking for a lost sock in a pile of laundry, he thought in turmoil and humiliation.
After Asami's kind reminder Akihito put on some warmer clothes. And the man has been so kind to dry his pathetic case of blond locks, I must've look so pathetic that he had to step in to help me. Oh god! (Not really hahaha.)
They parted ways with Asami patting his head and a whisper of 'good night'. He could still feel the warmth of Asami's hand on his cheeks even now when a few hours had passed.
Akihito woke up early around 6 just get ready and possibly meet Takato and Kou. When he arrived at Rummy Cat yesterday, there was no letter or note excusing their absence so, they will be here he concluded.
Asami always being the early bird was already up, but what he didn't expect was for the young hero to be up so early and not sleep deprived (for once).
When Akihito explained his promise with his friends, the man seemed to be interested and asked if he could join. Akihito agreed right away because he didn't see any harm in introducing his best friends to Asami.
The promised destination is the central's fountain which was two block away from yesterday's bank. On the way to the fountain, Akihito showed Asami around and even got a light breakfast of gubhid* with 3 spice sauce. Akihito insists that it was a must have for breakfast, so they got some. They went into a few stores and shops, looking at maps, weaponry, potions and raw materials for outdoor living necessities as they walked towards the fountain.
By the time they reached there, a group of 20-ish people or so were already there. From the group of people, Akihito had no trouble finding his two besties; Takato with his short black hair in his red and black armor and Takato in his shoulder length chestnut hair and bronze armor. Akihito who was in half rags and normal wear looked radiant despite his Outerwear -not like his friend's mind-.
"Aki!" Kou shouted as soon as he spot that mob of platinum blond. Not many people have platinum blond hair like Akihito, so no matter the crowd or place, Kou is confident he could even spot his pal from 50 miles.
"Akihito!" Takato roared with eagerness and excitement right after Kou. He quickly jogged over, pushing some of his group's member aside to tackle the blond to a bear hug, with Kou behind him doing the same.
Asami look as the three have their small reunion. Moments later, Akihito introduced himself to Kou and Takato's groups.
"Nice to meet you, My name's Takaba Akihito. I'm a solo. And I'm currently on level six." He said cheekily saluting in a casual manner with small tilt to his head.
Cute, Asami silently thought to himself, but was bewildered the moment squeals and shouts were thundered in "kyaan!"s and "mahh kawaii wa~~❤❤❤". Guess he wasn't the only one who thought the young hero is cute.
"Oh my god! You're so cute!" "How old are you." "Wanna join our group?" "Why are you solo?" "Come to our group!" were thrown out right away, as soon Akihito gave a small bow afterwards. His besties, Kou and Takato who (are used to this pattern of situation) took guard to his side right away when people began to circle Akihito like bees to a hive.
Akihito being slightly overwhelmed by the sudden questions and sudden interests of others that he started to feel sick and suffocated.
Asami who observing saw the fast change of Akihito's paleness took action by forcefully separating the mobs into two before he reached the poor boy.
"Asa…Ryuichi" Akihito seemed to finally register in his semi shocked state.
Kou looked carefully at the approaching man at first, but soon relaxed when he saw his friend looked almost instantly better when the mysterious man embraced him protectively.
As soon as Akihito relaxed into Asami's chest, the sorcerer teleported them away.
To be continued
*and again, don't bother to google that gibberish, its an made up food name.
Why the sudden change of pace? Find out next chapter. Mwahaha.
Yes I updated again (hand in hand). Now this. Well this is my gift to all my readers and followers (and reviewers (⋈◍>◡<◍)。✧ ), Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your turkey~~ (unless you're vegan or not eating turkey then…enjoy the holidays + black friday! Or a least for those who are in the US, because I am!)
Oh! Please do check out my other short shorties : CAT, Hand in Hand, So hard to breathe and Into the New World. Or my longer series : 999, Meant to be, Unexpected Phenomenon and The World Against Me. (which are still incomplete)
And once again thanks for reading~
Furikakechan~
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