XXI-Ring
Kellam admired the simple diamond ring from his side of the glass. On his farmer-turned-knight's budget, he couldn't afford any of these fancier jewels. Then again, Miriel wouldn't want anything too gaudy, and that was provided she said yes.
He never thought he'd fall in love. The chemistry between Chrom and Sumia had been clear for some time, and after their engagement, many of the other Shepherds found their own marital bliss. Kellam was convinced he'd never catch any woman; it was hard enough getting people to realize he existed, much less creating relationships. But Miriel latched on to him. He admitted her persistence was creepy at first, but he came to love her experiments and theories behind his disappearances. Soon enough, he craved the time she spent clinging to him, fearing he would simply fade away from view.
Looking up to see Anna gossiping with one of her merchant sisters, he cleared his throat in an attempt to get their attention, but to no avail. Irritated, he practically screamed, "Hello?!"
The two women nearly jumped out of their skins. Noticing Kellam at the jewelry case, the merchant scurried right over to assist him. "1,100 gold, please!"
He paid the absurd price, much to the enthusiastic approval of the two Annas, and was on his way, a meek apology sneaking between his lips. He shouldn't have snapped like that, but he was more than a little weary of being invisible.
Kellam snuck a glance at the ring in his hand. His accidental disappearing act wore him thin with the others, but it had brought him together with Miriel. When she was on his arm, not only did he appear, but he felt he could shine.
A/N: I know Kellam said Miriel's ring was handmade in their support, but I really wanted the Anna scene. This one is a bit rushed, so if you have any criticism or suggestions, I'd love to hear them. Also, if you lovely readers are curious about the next chapter or wondering if your pairing is up next, I'll be posting the pairing that's "on deck" on my profile. Until next time!