Chapter 2 Initiation

Summary: Romeo and Wendy have met for the first time, both having hidden mutual feelings for eachother. Romeo isn't feeling well, but he doesn't know why. Is it possible that Romeo-kun is love sick?

~Narrator~

Wendy had just finished her morning training with Carla and just arrived at the guild. When she walks in she notices Romeo is missing (he's usually there by then),

~Wendy's POV~

I wanted to talk to Romeo-kun more but since he wasn't there I asked decided his father where he was. I walked towards Macao and tapped him on the shoulder. "Sorry for bothering you while you're drinking."

"Oh don't worry. Actually i wanted to ask you for a favor Wendy-chan." smiling at me as he spoke. "Romeo-kun is sick and resting at home for the time being. Both my wife and I have matters to attend to, so do you mind looking after him for a day?"

"Yes of course. I'd be happy to." I quickly answered, eager to see Romeo.

"You're a life saver, how can I ever thank you."

"No need, it's perfectly fine." Seeing Romeo is enough I thought to myself. Seconds later he gave me the directions to his home and I set out telling Carla to stay in the guild and where I was going.

~Narrator~

Shortly after Wendy showed up at Romeo's house. After knocking on the door and waiting for a while Romeo's mother opened the door.

~Wendy's POV~

"Hello I'm Wendy. Mr. Conbolt sent me over to take care of Romeo-kun today."

"Thank you Wendy. Oh I'm Romeo's mother. I have to run some errands so thank you for taking care of Romeo while I'm gone."

"No it's quite alright." I replied respectfully.

"His room is upstairs, last door on the left." I nodded and stepped into the cozy house as she departed.

~Romeo's POV~

I heard the front door creek shut from my bedroom. "Okaasan? Is that you?" I called out to her but there was no response. The only thing I heard was the sound of running water coming from the kitchen sink. I walked down the staircase and entered the kitchen.

What I saw stunned me. What was Wendy doing in my house? She looked at me with concern. "Romeo-kun what are you doing out of bed?" she asked, her voice as melodic as a siren's song. She gently but firmly put her hands on my bare shoulders and nudged me towards the door. I didn't fight back and went to my room only thinking of her.

~Wendy's POV~

Geez Romeo, I thought as I got a bowl of water and cloth ready for him. I took the bowl of water up to him as I waited for the porridge I cooked to simmer for a couple more minutes.

*Knocks on door* " Romeo-kun can I come in?" I asked gently as I peered into his bedroom.

"Yeah come in."

" I'm going to go get the porridge I made. I'll be right back."

~Romeo POV~

After Wendy left I was eager to have her back by my side. Her presence was soothing. Everything about her calmed me. Her dark blue hair the same shade as her twinkling eyes. After a few minutes of fantasising Wendy was finally back by my side. She looked sleepy but stayed up to help me. "Hey Wendy" I said sheepishly not making eye contact, but saw her figure move to gaze in my direction.

"Nani Romeo-kun?" she asked in a gentle voice.

"When I'm not sick anymore, c-can I-I t-t-take you out somewhere?" I stuttered nervously, afraid of rejection. "Just to thank you of course." I hesitated as those words left my mouth, my face gradually turning tomato red.

"iie, iie, Romeo-kun daijoubu desu." I caught a glimpse of her face, slowly changing color from rosy pink to crimson red.

"Please Wendy-san." I asked once more. She silently nodded in agreement.

~Wendy's POV~

I wonder where he's going to take me. Is this just to thank me or is it a date? My mind was overwhelmed with questions.

I was feeding him the porridge I made and once he finished he fell asleep. I sat beside him for the next forty-five minutes, occasionally changing the wet cloth on his forehead. Eventually his mother came back and I had left before he had woken up. i still wondered about the date but didn't give it too much thought.