Now that Cadmael didn't need my help with swordsmanship, we started meeting up for him to learn the cello. Cadmael was indeed a quick learner and I was very proud every time he managed to do what I showed him.
"Don't you want to join the music club? I asked."
If Cadmael joined a club, he would be able to make a lot of friends and have connections in this world. I didn't see him talk to people much. Maybe he would feel less shy with people who shared a common passion with him.
"Are you in the club?"
I didn't think this would be his reaction.
"No. I don't really like clubs."
I didn't like spending time with people. I was much happier surrounded by books. But this must be different for Cadmael. He was going to be emperor and he was going to be surrounded by a crowd all day long.
"Then me neither."
I almost laughed in front of this childish reaction.
"You don't have to copy everything I do. It would be a great opportunity to make new friends.
-I don't need other friends."
This child was really stubborn and I didn't know how to coax him.
"I won't always be there for you. Other friends could come in handy then."
I almost heard something break while looking at Cadmael's smile disappear. He suddenly got up and towered above me. I was so surprised that I quickly backed away but quickly ram into the wall. Cadmael was quick and protected my head before I crashed. Even though his hand was gentle, I never saw his eyes so dark before. I felt goosebumps and couldn't look away as if sucked in.
"Do you want to leave me?
-I can't stay with you forever.
-Why not?"
I didn't know what to say. I liked taking care of Cadmael but he was going to be the emperor. I had to disappear someday.
"I told you before. Don't leave me.
-Don't be scared I won't abandon you. But someday you'll be very busy and you won't have time for me anymore.
-I won't."
He was definitely stubborn.
"Promise me you won't leave me.
-Fine, I promise."
Cadmael immediately smiled and sat back in a good mood. I rolled my eyes. Of course I wasn't going to keep my promise. I was going to help Cadmael but someday he really won't need me anymore and I'll disappear then. However, I didn't forget my original plan:
"Don't you want to join a club? Not necessarily the music club.
-No. I prefer spending time with you.
-But being in a club is really great. You can share your passion with others. It is way funnier to share something you like. You can make lots of friends and have a great high school experience. Everyone joins clubs.
-Do you really want me to join a club?
-Yes. I believe it would do you a lot of good."
Cadmael looked at me with his piercing gaze. I started feeling uncomfortable when he suddenly straightened up:
"If this is what you want then I'll do it.
-Really?"
I couldn't believe it worked. Cadmael smiled at me softly:
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