Trials of the Heart

Chapter 6

decided to post this a lil early because im busy af tmr ✌️

"uhh... kuni? are you sure about this?"

currently he was moving some spare parts and metal that anatole told him to gather for his own project. you were a little concerned because of his lack of skill, but knowing that another engineer was working with him eased your mind.

"are you doubting my capabilities?"

"well... not really?"

he gave you an unimpressed glare, "i almost became a god you know."

you gave him a very suggestive "AHEM" and then he got the message. "... right."

"exactly," you said, walking over and kissing him on the cheek. "what is this new project?"

"well if you can't tell me yours, i won't tell you mine either."

"fine by me," you shrugged, returning to work. "good luck with yours!"

damn it, that should have worked, scaramouche internally sulked. "thanks."

he left, a little bit sour, and met up with anatole who collected the other parts. meanwhile you chuckled and shook your head with mock disappointment.

he thought he had me.

finally, it was around lunchtime. scaramouche knocked and came inside when you said. "come here, i have lunch."

"ooh!! what is it," you asked.

"check," he said, passing you a bag. you opened it and you looked at him with a smile. he sat down in front of you, eager to see your reaction.

"{fontaine food}?! oh this is awesome! thank you!!"

you happily began to eat your lunch while scaramouche had a very slight smile watching you enjoy your food.

2 hours before

"anatole, do you know what food Y/N likes to eat here?"

"hmm... usually Y/N leaves to go eat out during lunch. i think she stayed in the building for your sake, actually. the serial disappearance case heated up from yesterday."

"you didn't answer my question. what does she eat when she's here?"

"right! sorry, i got very off track. {fontaine food} is a go-to food item for her. they make a really good one down the street."

"thanks."

back to present

it looks like she's eating well. that's a relief.

"kuni! you should try this."

he shook his head, "you need to eat. i don't."

"but don't you want to try," you asked, holding up a small bite. "just a little?"

after a small sigh, he ate the small bite that you held. "it's okay."

"you don't like it?"

"eh, it's alright," he said. "you eat."

"if you say so," you said, continuing to eat.

i already know that if i say i like it, you'll just give me a portion of your food. i can't let that happen. you need to eat more than i do.

"love, i heard from some people that lyney's trial is in two days."

"oh really," you replied, blushing at the endearment. "you think the traveler will be able to prove it?"