Love That Never Dies (Howl Pendragon x Reader)

Chapter 6 {Down the alley}

Your POV

I didn't knew if I should believe this guy or what. I mean, if what he said was true, shouldn't he have some guards or whatever beside him? As what I am looking at now, he doesn't seem to be and maybe because of his outfit. It's kind of out of royal league if you ask me.

I didn't want to be rude or something so I decided to what I needed to do. . . "Are you sure you are a prince?" I asked.

The guy who just introduced himself to be Ichabod looked at me with pure confusion. "Is my statement not good enough?" He asked back.

I didn't knew what to say next. I clearly don't but at the same time I am. "How can I even trust you?" I asked not being to answer his question.

He smiled. Even though at the dark of the alleyway I still saw him smile, maybe it was the fireworks lights that cause it because of the lights it was producing. "I can join you. I can explain if you want."

I scoff. "Yeah right you do. You really want to join me to my journey into finding my lost lover?" I said crossing my arms.

He sigh at the same time he looks disappointed. I don't even know what is there to be disappointed for. "I will if that's what makes you believe me. And also, why are you still looking for this lover of yours? Isn't time for you to just move on?" He asked as the confident smile on my face disappear at the instant.

How can he just assume that I can move on without knowing Howl was out somewhere looking for me either or maybe waiting for me to run straight into his arms. 

I drop my arms that once crossed, my vision became blurry because I was staring at somewhere far that got my mind blank out of no where. I didn't knew if I was crying or if I was just there staring at complete air thinking about what he just said.

"Uhh, are you alright?" Ichabod asked.

My vision came back to normal as I look at him didn't knew what to say. "Yeah, Im fine. No need to worry." I said rubbing my eyes.

"How about this. . . I owe you an explanation, yes?" He asked as I nodded.

"Then you also owe me an explanation either. Either way, we're quits." He ordeal.

I want to laugh, but for some reason I said "Ok, we owe each other explanations." Instead of "No way! Why would I even talk or go with a guy wanna-be-prince to wherever I am going?!" 

. . .

Ichabod followed me to my place that I rented for the night in this town, place whatever it is suppose to be. I didn't mind him at all, because he doesn't look like someone who can kill or hurt a fly, in my own perspective. 

Once we got back to my place, I close the door and locked it making sure no one can come inside. I went to the small kitchen and place my things that I needed for my journey tomorrow. It will be another day, another journey.

I watch Ichabod as he sat down on one of the dinning chair as he rest his hand on the table. "So, you stay here?" He asked as I sat down in front of him.

I nodded. "I do. After tonight, I'll be leaving first thing in the morning." I said as I ate some of my food that I just bought recently, I hand him some of it though.

"Thank you. But I really wanna to know why are you still looking for this person? You know, your so called 'Lover'." He stated.

I sigh. I don't know how to say this to him. "How about we talk about this tomorrow? We have the road to ourselves tomorrow anyways, and with that at least we are not going to have an awkward walk tomorrow. Deal?" I asked knowing that what's gonna happen tomorrow.

He nodded reluctantly. I don't get it either why did he, but at least he didn't pursue too far. I stood up from the chair and head towards the room. "I'll be heading to bed, you can take that couch over there if you want. Good night." I said as I close the door.

Changing on my pajamas, I lay on the bed thinking about today's events. I didn't knew if I am suppose to believe this or not, but hoping I can understand the explanation tomorrow. I close my eyes as I started falling asleep.

. . . 

The next day, I woke up seeing Ichabod on the couch sleeping peacefully. 'Wow! I wish I can sleep like he does. . .' I thought as I slowly went to the kitchen. I place the frying pan on the fire as I place some oil along with eggs and bacon as I assure the oil was hot enough to cook the raw foods. I cutted some bread and place in on a plate for me and Ichabod. I never knew that one day I'll be cooking for two. I thought I'll be doing that for me and Howl only.

Once I was done, I place the plates in the table and walk towards where Ichabod was. "Ichabod, time to wake up. Breakfast is serve." I said shaking him awake.

He groan as he rubbed his eyes and adjusted his vision to the surroundings. I gave him a small smile as I lead him to his chair where the food was. "So, we are going to leave today. Are you ready?" I asked eating my food.

"I'll miss this place you know. I grew up and did every single traditions in this town. But I have too much of it. . . So, yeah. I'm ready to leave this forsaken town." He said with a small smile on his face. It was cute I have to admit though.

I smiled not knowing what does those things meant, but I want to let him rest assure that his going to be fine with me. 

After a while, me and Ichabod were ready to leave this town. I notice he was wearing a hood maybe it was really dark last night or maybe he took advantage of the dark last night. As he exit the establishment, he was being careful he no one will ever see him. I took hold of his hand as he look at and stood straight and walked beside me.

Once we got a bit far away from the town, he drop his hood and and gave it one last look. "So. about your explanation?" I broke the silence.

"Oh yeah." I said looking down on the ground.

"Well, how do I get this started?" I think for a while before saying things to him that he n=might judge later.

"Promise not to laugh, ok?" I said making a space between us.

I felt he took my hand and pulled me closer to him "I promise, just tell me please." He said.

I let out a sigh. I can hear my heart thump inside my chest harder than it was beating lately. I was scared? Why? Was it because I never talked about that day? Or I just hate myself for doing such thing? It all matters to me, if someone asked. .