"Well, do enjoy your meal!" Porco slid a a plate of grilled miso, grilled snapper, and two cups of tea. Porco tipped his chef toque at Frey. "You two are quite the adorable couple, ho ho ho!" He whispered, and winked. Frey blushed and frowned, turning to the table. Geez. I can do without his commentary. It's a little embarrassing. Though I'm shocked Porco didn't use this chance to flirt with me, or claim HIS undying love. Porcoline bowed and skittered off to the kitchen.

Leon rubbed his hands together. "All right, let's eat while it's still hot, shall we?" Leon grabbed a fork and began eating his meal. Frey watched him. "Do you always eat fish?" Frey pointed at his plate with a fork. Dylas eats a lot of carrots and milk, and his monster form was a horse. But Leon? I'm not sure what that was...or how it relates to fish.

"Of course. It's my favorite, you know that. And besides, it's very good," Leon noted, then stopped eating and smiled. "But yours is better, of course."

Frey beams, flattered. "Yeah, yeah. Just eat already." She nudges his hand with her fork. I should cook him something soon, Frey thinks to herself, grinning. "Is yours good?" Frey looked at her miso. She takes a bite, chews, then grins. "Yup! It's really delicious!" She exclaimed.

Such a cute smile, Leon admits to himself. I love that she smiles so easily. "Mine is delicious as well, but I think eating with you makes it especially delicious."

"Huh?" Frey blushes. Before she can react, Leon lifts a forkful of fish at her. This will be nice, Leon comments internally. "Here. Say ahh." He wiggles the fork.

Eh?! He's going to feed me? Frey glances around, but the restaurant is near empty. Hey...this is just like before, isnt it? With Vishnal. Frey slowly opened her mouth. But this time...I don't mind too much. She leans closer. Even if it's a little embarrassing, it's okay. Because it's Leon, right? "Uh... Ahhhh...Ahhh..."

Leon laughs heartily. "I'm hearing you begging to be fed. Simply begging!" Frey chomps down harshly on the fork. "Mff!" She gives an angry glare.

"Don't get mad," Leon counseled. "You'll choke."

Frey chewed, frowning. Geez! I swear he's out for me! "Good job. You've made me proud today." Leon acknowledged.

Frey folded her arms, blushing. "Yeah, sure, Leo." Leon set down his fork. "But," he began. "It's my turn now."

"What? Your turn?" Frey blurted. Eh?! He wants ME to FEED him?! Before, he made fun of me and Vishnal, and now he wants the exact same thing! This cunning fox...He doesn't admit when he actually likes things like this. Frey picks up a forkful and raises it toward him. I wonder back then...did he want to feed me too? Is that why he teased us?

Leon squints at the grilled miso. "No. Still looks a bit hot to me." Leon laughs at Frey's gawking expression. "Come on. Blow on it."

"S-sure." She stumbled on her words, then proceed to blow tiny wisps of air. Leon takes a bite. Urk, it's a little embarrassing, Frey starts to smile. But it's really fun too! "How is it?" Frey happily asks, getting into the mood of feeding. "Outstanding," Leon replies. "Another," he commands.

"Really?!" Frey smirks. I guess Leo-Leo's getting into it, too, eh? She feeds him another mouthful.


"That was pretty good. I should come to Porcoline's more often," Leon noted, handing the gold to Dylas behind the counter. "Hey. You said you like my food better." Frey pouts, pretending to be upset, as they walk outside. "Aw, I didn't mean it. You can cook for me anytime," Leon teased, ruffling her hair.

"H-hey! Stop that!" Frey complained, blushing. He's always ruining my hair! Does he know how long my hair is, and how long it takes to brush it all?! Hey..that reminds me of the time I was brushing Leon's tail. I want to do that again. Frey looks at his ears. Before, when I had looked at his earring...I wonder if...? Frey leaned on the tips of her toes, grabbing at Leon's ears.

"Hahahaahah! Wh-what ahahah are you doing?!" Leon snickers, turning red. Oh. I've found his weakness, have I? "It's just an innocent little pat on the head, that's all!" Frey chirped. "Well. It tickled," Leon frowned, blushing. "H-hey. What's with that deranged look in your eyes?"

Frey went for another grab, and leon bursted out laughing again. "HAHAHAH!" Haha! The time for revenge is nigh!

"Hey! Come on! Don't! Stop!" Leon tries to push her arms away. "Don't stop, you say? I can arrange that!" Frey went for his ears again. "Who do you think - hahahah! Hahahah! Please! HA! Stop!"

"Alright. I've had my fun." Frey gave an evil, gleeful smile. Leon frowned, panting. "Man, do I feel ever better now!" Frey giggled. I'll have to remember he's ticklish on the ears.

Leon smiled, propping open his fan. "Did you have fun being with me?"

"Huh?" Frey spoke, frazzled. What a weird question. Well not weird...but he asked so bluntly. Does that mean he's self conscious about being entertaining? I'm always having fun with Leo, though. "Of course I did, Leon."

"I had a lot of fun myself," Leon fans himself. "Should I walk you home?" He pointed the fan at the direction to the castle.

Oooh. He's even offering walking me home. Leon's become much more of a gentleman, hasn't he? Better than he was before...Nah, I think I just used to be annoyed by his teasing antics. Now I've really come to like them, and anticipate them. "Oh, not it's fine. Thank you though!" Leon collapsed his fan. "Alright. I'll see you later then."

Frey watched as he walked away. Today really was a lot of fun. Frey's heart starts to flutter. Before, just as a student. Or as a friend, I wouldn't have been able to experience this side of Leon who isn't even embarrassed of being fed, or asking If I were having fun with him. An eager and honest Leon. Frey bit her lip, smiling to herself, as she skipped down the steps. That means we are growing closer! There's a lot more of us to experience, right? So that way even if a lot of Leon's past is in history books, we'll have our own past we can make. Together.

Frey skips down the last step, bumping into Clorica.

Clorica huffs. "Oh. Back from your date with Leon?" she snaps.

"Ah!" Frey exclaims. Why do I have a terrible gut feeling whenever I see her now? Ugh. "Uh, yes I am. Sorry for bumping into you!" Frey stammers. How did she know I was with Leon?

"I have to go pick up something for him here," Clorica explains. "I heard from Lin Fa you two were out together at Porcoline's. It would have been difficult for Vishnal to walk in to buy anything, so I'm doing him a favor."

"Oh, I see." Frey mutters. Vishnal. I'm so sorry. That's right. Since we're dating now, it is awkward to see each other. Does that mean I'll have to avoid him too? Honestly I don't feel ready to talk to him, even normally again. Frey's stomach twists in knots.

"Uhm, bye Clorica, I've got to go now," Frey walks away, heading to Margaret's home.

Clorica watches her leave. She folds her arms, then walks up the steps.


"You know Clorica works with him all the time," Margaret sweeps the floor, as Frey plays around on Meg's piano. Frey plays a few keys. "I know. So I get it. I just feel so burdened. Even Clorica hates me now," Frey sighs heavily. Not only did I make it awkward for Vishnal, who works at the same place I live, now Clorica needs to do things for Vishnal now because of me. And who knows how Volkanon feels? Even if he thinks badly of me too, he would never say it. I wonder who else disproves of me. "Sometimes I feel like I'm making all the wrong choices!"

Margaret stops her sweeping, and looks at Frey. "What...do you think was wrong, Frey?"

Frey blushes at Margaret's frank question. I don't think anything was wrong. I've misspoken.

"Well...nothing, actually," she mumbles. Even if this was done all over again? I'd do the same. It's all worth it. Being with Leon. "I just want everyone to be happy."

Margaret continues sweeping, the last bits of dust being swept into the dust pan. "Okay, good. But you can't please everyone, you know. Frey, your choices come with repercussions."

Repercussions? Well..."I mean, I know that Meg. I just...I don't want the whole town to change or anything because of me. Especially Vishnal." Frey's voice trails off. I don't want Vishnal to be drastically changed. Or any of his friends.

Margaret laughs. "The whole town won't change. Don't even worry about that. As for Vishnal? He probably won't be another entire person, but this for sure had an affect on him. Everything has a cause and effect. I'm not saying everything is your fault or anything, just know that your choices affect other people."

Frey blows out air in frustration. Why is this so complicated? I just want everything go back to normal. Not with me and Vishnal normal. Like me and Leon normal. If that had happened. In an alternate reality? Haha. What am I saying? "Am I being naive, Meg? Maybe I'm just stupid."

"Frey, you aren't stupid. I think you just want what's best for everyone. And what's best for you in your situation...may just not be what other people feel is best. You've got your own choices to make," Margaret dips the dust into the trash. "The important thing is owning up to them."

Frey watches her friend in admiration. Margaret's so wise. She's always being reasonable, and she's so mature. Why can't I be like that? Moreover, she's always helping me. Do I help her back?

"How about you Meg? Do you like anyone?" Frey kicks her feet. Can I even give advice right now? I practically need to be held by the hand to make any choice, don't I? I need to mature a bit.

"Huh? Oh. No, I don't." Maragret stammers. I never did tell her about Arthur, did I? Margaret panics internally.

"Oh-ho-ho! What about..." Frey smiles coyly. "Dylas? You two have become closer, I've noticed."

Margaret laughs, sitting beside Frey at the piano. "No. Dylas is just a friend." Frey nudges Margaret's shoulder. "You know, just between you and me? Leon and I were just friends, too!" Frey giggles. Margaret blushes. "We-well yeah! I know that," she grumbles. "I'm still getting over Arthur, anyway."

"WHAAAAA?! YOU LIKE ARTHUR?!" Frey shouts in surprise. Margaret covers her mouth in a panic. "Shh! You know how quickly word spreads here!"

"I just can't believe that!" Frey exclaims, aghast. Actually, no. Arthur is just as level-headed as Margaret. He's well read. Margaret is a virtuoso. They are both really calm and collected and smart. It makes sense! Frey excitedly claps her hands. "I can help you! There's a cute clothing shop not too far off! They have really good sales." Frey snaps her fingers. "Oh! And glasses! He likes glasses, right?! I can get you some!"

Margaret laughs. "Yeah, thanks Frey. But that shipped already sailed...I'll explain..."


"Oh, Margaret, I'm so sorry," Frey gives a tight hug to her friend. "You deserve better than that!" More than that, I should have been there for her personally! Not just Dylas.

"It's fine, Frey," Margaret smiles, and shrugs. "It probably wasn't meant to happen."

Frey can't help but feel burdened. I was so caught up in Vishnal and Leon I didn't pay attention to my best friend's own struggles. I need to get myself together!

"I'm sorry Meg! I should've been there for you. I was being so selfish..." Frey's voice trailed off. "No! You're a great friend, Frey. You trust me so much. More than anyone I've ever known. You take me seriously, ha, which is more than what I can say for Arthur. And you love me."

Frey smiles. "I do. I love you very much, Margaret. And you're also so welcome to give advice, there when I need you, and so wonderful. Best friend forever?" Frey extends a pinky.

Margaret grabs a hold. "Best friends forever!"


Author's random note: lol my chapter titles are getting worse and worse XD haha couldn't come up with a creative name