Notes:

Wow, it's been awhile. I know I've been awful with keeping updates coming but real life is very busy. It's so ridiculous. I'm a second semester senior and I'm working harder than ever. The advent of AP exams, final projects, and all the other activities I engage in keep me ridiculously busy. That takes a ton of time away from fun things like fan fiction. Now I actually have a moment to finish up this chapter. Next week is April break so that means I get to write more!

A few quick things. First, this chapter is a little rushed/short. It's not awful but definitely not my best work either. Usually I'd take more time to revise but it's been way too long since the last update.

Second, this chapter is kind of weird. Nothing bloody or X rated happens but there is some nudity. It's nothing major but I wanted to throw out a warning just in case.

Third, no Sain/Kent references. The only pairing will be Rath/Wil. I could do Sain/Kent in a future fic. In order to do that well the fic would have to be very in depth, which would be fun. But I digress.

Anyway, without further ado, here's Chapter 4! :D

Chapter 4:
Training

We all have to start somewhere.

It was the middle of the night. Wil grumbled as he fastened his vest and rolled up his stockings. This morning Sain was going to "train" him in the art of love. Wil considered skipping the session but he knew the cavalier would never shut up about it.

After a few minutes of getting lost Wil found the room he was supposed to be in. The room was sparsely furnished with a worn rug, a few chairs, and a large wooden table. Wil wished Sain had picked a less deserted room.

Fearing for the worst, Wil reluctantly followed Sain's instructions. He placed his candle on the table, covered his eyes, and waited.

After what felt like an eternity Wil heard a voice. "Sir Wil, you may uncover your eyes," Sain said with his typical grandeur.

Wil obeyed and let out a nervous laugh. Sain was completely naked. This must be intentional, thought Wil. Sain usually wears clothes to bed, doesn't he?

"So, are you ready to begin your training." The cavalier grinned.

"I...um..." Wil stammered profusely. "I wasn't expecting...I mean, um, you know."

"Of course you weren't," Sain said matter-of-factly. He plopped his candle on the table and continued speaking. "Allow me to explain why I came dressed in my natural glory."

"Yeah, sure..." Wil was experiencing a wide range of emotions. He felt surprised, scared, and, worst of all, aroused. The archer used all his strength to contain his anxiety.

"You see, sir Wil," the cavalier began, "The point of me being naked is to make this lesson as hard as possible for you. I can tell you think I'm very attractive, which I can't blame you. I am very attractive, especially compared to Kent, but I digress.

"In this lesson you will learn how to ask out another person and how to maintain self-control. I will pretend to be some random good looking guy that you will ask out."

"Ok." Wil could still not believe the situation he was in.

"Now here's the thing," Sain smiled wickedly. "If you can ask me out while I'm completely naked then you should have no problem with sir Rath. The situation you are in right now is far more awkward than anything you'll ever encounter in the real world...for the most part."

Wil laughed softly. "That's brilliant! I'm sorry I ever doubted you Sain."

"Yes, yes. Ok. Right now I'll pretend to be working out. I want you to come up to me and ask me out."

Wil felt like his stomach was tied into many knots. He gingerly approached the cavalier and got his attention.

"Hi Sain."

"Good morning sir Wil. What brings you to my morning stretches?"

"I wanted to uh ask you something."

"Sure. What is it?"

"I, uh, wanted to say that you're um I mean I..."

"Sir Wil, what are you saying?"

"I think you're um...well the thing is I was seeing, I mean want-"

"NO!" Sain shouted with uncharacteristic forcefulness.

"Ah!" Wil fell back onto the ground.

"My apologies sir Wil." Sain regained his composure. "You went about that totally in the wrong way. For someone so talkative you can be so speechless."

Wil grabbed the cavaliers hand and helped himself off the ground. At that moment Serra crept into the room and quietly shut the door behind her. She giggled at the sight of Wil and Sain.

"Heehee. So Sain, this was your surprise to help Wil out. I'm actually impressed. Most gays I know could never resist a handsome knight like yourself. I'm surprised Wil hasn't jumped you by now."

Sain bowed. "Thank you my good associate. However, sir Wil needs more training before he can woo sir Rath."

"So he's the one Wil fancies." Serra grinned. "Hmm, he's not exactly a talker but I'll see what I can get out of him."

"You'd really do that for me? Thanks so much Serra!"

"Don't mention it hun. I love doing this sort of thing. Anyway, I'll let you know as soon as I get more info. Now if you boys excuse me, I have to get back to bed. That way I can get up early, which means I get to make Erky get up early. You guys should invest in escorts. They're worth every gold piece."

As silently as she entered, Serra crept out of the room and closed the door. She was excited for the coming day.

(Possibly) Humorous Endnote:

I hope Sain nudes (knows) what he is doing.