there for you ~bronya x seele hsr fanfiction~

ball peonies (chapt 3)

Seele:

It's been around a week since Bronya fainted, and I've been visiting her everyday ever since. Apparently, after digging some of Oleg's documents, I learnt that Bronya was actually an orphan before Cocolia adopted her. I won't admit it in front of anyone, but my heart shattered after knowing that piece of information. If only I remember my childhood memories... Maybe I was her friend and protector all along. A smiled played with my lips as I walked towards the tram station to go to the overworld. Hmm... Should I buy some flowers for Bronya too?

"Yo, Seele." I noticed a blondie with blue highlights standing next to me. Her guitar is quite the sight too.

"Lynx still hasn't gone back to the workshop?" Serval fell into step right beside me.

"Yup, you got it. I'm really scared she'll get herself hurt one day. Always going to places that are still plagued with fragmentum monsters..." She sighed and shook her head.

"At least they're living their life." She nodded and didn't question what 'they're' meant. That's what I liked about Serval. Doesn't question people yet still managing to be so cheerful and caring. Still, nothing compared to Bronya... I blinked hard to chase thoughts about her away from my head. Since when was I so obsessed with Ms. Supreme Guardian...?

"I'm going to stop by Natasha's clinic, so you should go first, Seele." Serval gave me a grin before heading inside the small building. I gave her a wink. I know it's very unlike me, but Bronya did tell me to loosen up... Serval acted like the sky collapsed onto the ground when I did that small action, and I refrained from flashing her my middle finger. I rolled my shoulders and walked briskly towards the ticket counter.

"Oooh~ If it isn't the co-leader of the wildfire, Ms. Seele~" I groaned and dropped a few shields on the ticket counter. I swear if I could hit this tram station staff, I would.

"I don't have time for this, Mr. Peacock." He tutted at me but complied anyways.

I grabbed those measly tickets swiftly and climbed abroad the stuffed tram. Elderly, students, and middle aged people filled this compact space and that revolting smell was everywhere. Like, I mean, everywhere. I almost fainted everyday when I need to use the tram. That tiny space will always bring bad memories...

"Welcome to the overworld~ Please take care of your belongings and hope you had a comfortable trip."

Comfortable, my ass. I hurriedly rushed out of those automatic doors and ran towards the florist shop. At least the smell of flowers could get the disgusting and sweaty stench off my body.

"Hello Vaska." I looked at the florist with auburn hair shaped into a bob. She nodded at me and went inside to prepare my flowers.

"I assume you would want First Snow...?" She came out with those pure white flowers. I shook my head.

"I would like some Ball Peonies please." A flash of surprise flickered through Vaska's eyes.

"May I ask who it is for?"

"It's for Bronya."

"Makes sense. I'm sure I'll find you two lovely girls strolling around belobog together soon." She smiled and ducked below the counter, reappearing with a nicely bunched up bouquet of Ball Peonies. I wrapped my fingers around the red cloth surrounding these precious flowers, gave Vaska a nod of thanks, and walked outside.

Although most snowflakes get melted with the geomarrow heaters, some are strong enough to land on our heads. Just like how some people stay strong for that special someone...