Ahiru can't help how she feels sometimes. Normally it doesn't bother her, but sometimes when she watches Rue and Mytho, she feels a twinge of envy.
It's not because she wants Mytho to be hers; she's happy to see his smile. Rue is not the cause of this either. Seeing Rue secure and happy with the prince makes Ahiru smile too. No, it's what Rue and Mytho can do that causes Ahiru to disappear quickly.
Fakir knows something is wrong. He can't not notice. His top priority since the raven's defeat has been Ahiru, the awkward, impulsive girl turned to a clumsy, endearing duck. He's heard the whispers, ignored the stares (though when particularly annoyed, he has responded with a couple of glares). He doesn't mind Ahiru meeting new people, but his look is especially dangerous when a guy picks Ahiru up.
He joins Ahiru when she looks away from Mytho and Rue. The baka probably just wants to give them some privacy. She probably doesn't wish for the same thing that he does.
"Fakir, is something wrong?"
And he's certainly not about to tell anyone, not even his best friend.
Later, together, separately, Ahiru and Fakir admit they are a little jealous.
Jealous – adjective
1. Fearful or wary of being supplanted; apprehensive of loss of position or affection
2. Resentful or bitter in rivalry: envious
3. Possessively watchful; vigilant
4. Protective; solicitous
Author's Note: Have a great weekend, everybody! See you all Monday with "K"!