The Mystic Hearts Series

Chapter 31- Ryouta

Nora & Cal were acting so weird around Amery this afternoon, but maybe it's just because they haven't seen him in so long. I think nothing of it as I head to their house in my nicest dress pants & a formal button down, with a bouquet of red roses. A nice gesture to welcome Cal & Nora back & a houseguest gift. Not because I... like Amery or anything... I mean, I do, but... that's not why I got the roses!

I head up to the house slowly & hesitantly, knocking on the door.

Nora answers the door, in a knee length simple dress with her hair done. "Oh! It's nice to see you! Come in, come in... Amery will be right down."

I smile politely, standing in the front room as I see him. Cal walks down the stairs 1st, in a simple suit & hair up. Then Amery walks down, in a fancy looking suit, his hair combed back. I gasp slightly, though luckily not super loudly. He looks amazing... I clear my throat nervously, luckily given enough time to collect my thoughts by the time we all sit at the dining room table. "You guys... look so nice... Wh-what's the occasion? You really didn't have to get so fancy just for me..."

Nora smiles brightly. "Oh, nonsense. This is our chance to get to know each other better. After all, we all might be spending some more time together, we should be able to get along."

I smile, nodding. "Yeah, you're right... Where do you want me to put the roses, by the way?"

Cal flashes a smile. "Oh! Take them with Amery to the kitchen to get a vase. We'll wait here."

I smile nervously. "Ok..."

Me & him head to the kitchen in silence, the kitchen door swinging shut behind us. He walks over to the cupboard & pulls out a tall clear vase, filling it with water from the sink & setting it on the kitchen table. I watch him do all this, eyes fixated on him, before forcing myself to move them away before he notices. I clear my throat nervously as I place the flowers in the vase delicately. His fingers brush mine as he helps me. "You... look great..." I smile shyly & he blushes, looking at his shoes.

"T-thank you... You look good too... I don't think I've ever seen you in formal wear before..." I chuckle nervously & he looks up at me, eyes soft & smile sweet. "It... suits you..."

My face reddens & I clear my throat nervously. "T-thanks... You too..."

He chuckles nervously. "You already said that..."

My face reddens even more & I almost slap my forehead. "Yeah, I did... Well, um... We should probably... head out there..."

"Um... actually... Can I talk to you?" He asks, playing with his hands nervously, eyes pleading at me.

I smile uncertainly, coming to sit at the kitchen table with him. "Sure... what's on your mind?"

Oof, so awkward- but adorable at the same time :/ :'D <3. The Gay Panic™, lol :D