At least it wasn't a full 4 months like I said...hope you enjoy this update and thank you to those that followed and favorited this fic. Enjoy~
Warnings are the same.
Disclaimer- (this goes for any of my future chapters) I do not own any of the DW series characters.
-Guan Suo's POV-
I wasn't far from the dining room when the smell of food greeted me, making my stomach grumble. I was extremely hungry from not eating last night and if I didn't get any of the delicious smelling food, I would probably die... I turned the corner and entered the dining room with a smile. Food filled the surface of the table, almost completely and it made me impatient when I realized I had to wait for the rest of my family to arrive if I wanted to eat.
What seemed like decades were actually only a few minutes and one by one everyone was in their respective seats. I tapped the table with my finger, still waiting for us to start the morning meal. That was when my father greeted everyone and said something like "Good morning. I hope you enjoy this meal-yada yada yada-now let us begin our day by eating." With that I snatched my chopsticks up off the table and grabbed the bowl of rice in front of me. It was very unlike me to be eating like a slob, but considering that everyone else was eating the same way, they probably wouldn't noticed.
I looked up and away from my food, catching my older brother's eye. He quirked his eyebrows and gave me a surprised look, making me choke on my food and wipe my mouth. I swallowed down the food in my mouth and gave sheepish nod to him. He visibly laughed and went on eating his own food. I placed my almost empty bowl on the table, suddenly not as hungry as I was before, and excused myself from breakfast.
I went back to my room and grabbed a comb that was on top of my dresser. My hair had not fully dried and I desperately wanted to leave the house to get some air. But, I was fully aware of the damage that can be done when you tightly encase wet hair in something. So, I opted to just leave my hair down. I ran my comb through my hair a few times and then I was off to the marketplace.
-Xiahou Ba's POV-
'Today is such a drag...' I thought to myself. How I got pulled into going to the marketplace with my family is beyond me. I was sleeping, having a good dream if I might add, when suddenly I was flipped off my bed and given a rude awakening. According to my father, he had called my name several times while shaking my shoulders, even smacked me around a bit, but I still wouldn't wake. So, he decided it was best to just flip me up off the bed. I mumbled curses under my breath with my arms crossed, glaring at the floor.
The floor had not done anything...if anything I should be grateful of it. After all, if it were not for the floor that caught me this morning, I would be falling in an endless pit.
While my mind was busy with so many trivial things, I was still staring at the floor, leaning against a fruit and vegetable stand, arms crossed and brows furrowed. Out of nowhere, a small golden hairpin in the shape of a dragon with green gems for eyes fell to the floor in front of me. I stared blankly at the said pin, and then realized someone dropped. I walked forward and swept it up off the floor, looking side to side to see who had dropped it.
That was when I saw a lady with considerably long hair, a green silk shirt without sleeves that showed off her smooth skin, and white knee-length pants. Her choice of clothing was surprising, since most women or girls liked to wear gowns. A shirt and pants usually was not the first choice a woman would make, yet the clothing fit her and flattered her curves.
I suddenly felt proud and almost nervous that I was helping out such a beautiful woman whose face I had not yet seen. It put a smile on my face. I went into a jog, following after her and shouted, "Miss." I was a few steps away when she turned to look at who called. My smile had wiped off my face. 'She' looked to me and blinked a few times. I could not believe that I just called Guan Suo, the man I proposed being a sworn ally to not even a full day ago, "miss". The look on his face was of surprise and he had turned extremely red, no doubt because I called him by the wrong label.
-Guan Suo's POV-
I was happy. I bought a few things, mostly for my family and one or two for myself. I was sure that everyone would enjoy their gifts. Each suited the person it would soon belong to.
Why was I shopping? It was probably to keep my mind off of my dream and everything involving it. I just bought a small golden pin. It looked like a dragon and had green eyes, the color of Shu. I thought it would suit Xing Cai a lot, since she was as fierce as a dragon herself. Plus, she was such a great warrior and trained all the time that one would think she hardly had time for her own self. She deserves something nice. I smiled once more.
"Miss!" A familiar voice called out. I don't know why I turned, because I certainly was not a 'miss'. I was then greeted by a slightly panting Xiahou Ba that had a surprised look as he froze, staring at me. He must've mistaken me for a woman.
I blushed a scarlet red as I remembered my dream. He was the exact reason I was out, shopping. Suddenly, he bowed his head apologetically and said "sorry" way to many times. I inwardly laughed, placing my hand on his shoulder to show that I wasn't angry or anything alike, however I was a bit flustered. He looked up at me, straightening up and glancing sideways, trying to avoid my eyes.
"I'm flattered." I couldn't help but laugh. "So...you called? Or were you expecting to find a lady and flirt with her?" My own words hurt me for an odd reason. He shook his head and reached his hand out to me. I tilted my head, confused, and put my hand out expecting something to be dropped into my hand, and that it was. I looked down at it, mildly confused. It was the pin I bought not too long ago. I think he sensed my confusion, so he began to speak.
"I believe you dropped it as you passed by me..." I looked back at him and smiled.
"Thank you." He smiled back.
"It was no problem."
-Xiahou Ba's POV-
I suppose it all worked out. I smiled at him after he said thank you. "It was no problem." I replied. He does have very feminine features...still he is masculine. I stared at his toned muscles, particularly the ones on his arms.
"Jealous?" He gave me an amused look and smirked, while flexing his biceps.
"As if..." I rolled my eyes and looked elsewhere, blushing in the slightest.
"...Can I ask you a question?" I looked at him and smiled, thinking of something smart to say back at him.
"You just did." I put a smug look on and crossed my arms. He scoffed and laughed, as he playfully punched my shoulder. "Sure, why not?" I let my hands drop to my sides and shrugged, giving him a nod of approval.
"Okay...well, there is no easy way of putting this, but here goes. Do you know what that white gooey liquid is that appears in your underwear?" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Was he just asking me that question? This was something I learned a while back, almost 5 years ago. I felt extremely embarrassed that I had to answer this question in public, of all places, where people can hear you. I blushed madly, and covered my face with a hand, feeling the increasing heat. He gave me a worried look. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah...I am fine." I mumbled, finally collecting my senses and putting on a serious face. "Well, can we at least go somewhere a little more private?" I asked, hoping he would comply.
"Sure..." Was his short reply before we were off to a more secluded area.
So, yeah...another short update! And soon our innocent Guan Suo is about to be soiled by knowledge...can't wait~ -evil laughter-