Main characters never die?!

Chapter Twelve - A date? This is not a date!

After we finished our conversation Eiran requested a maid to accompany him to her sister but she told him that she had fallen asleep so he wrote a letter to her in case she woke up and missed him. Of course, Lord Lauviére had offered us to stay but they had their hands full dealing with the criminals and providing for the victims, so we both declined his offer.

I also penned a letter for my family and handed it over. In my estimation, when they receive it I won't be here anymore. I am going to talk to the doctor tomorrow and either go home with her or continue my journey.

After we left the mansion behind I looked at him.

„So what's your plan now?"

„I camp in the forest tonight and go back for Aprudeé tomorrow and we will go home. That's all." He answered without hesitation.

„I am renting a room nearby and if you want you can join me." I offered.

„Inviting a man into your room is pretty bold. Are you sure this is a good idea?" He looked at me with his eyebrows raised high.

Damn, I am so stupid. I felt my face turn red. I hadn't thought of that but he is right. I was just reluctant to part for some reason... But people would give us weird looks if we did that.

„I just wanted you to get a good night's sleep, but yes, that was a dumb idea," I admitted and he sighed.

„I don't think you could rest well if I were there too." He scratched his head awkwardly as we stood in silence. Why he is so....

„Alright, then we'll meet tomorrow," I said hastily and turned around. The situation was becoming unbearable. I felt so embarrassed. But then I heard footsteps behind me. „Why are you following me? The forest is not in this direction." I asked without turning around and he stepped next to me and continued to walk.

„I decided to get a room as well. Otherwise, I would worry about you ." He averted his eyes.

„You didn't seem worried before."

„I didn't know you before. Now that I know you better I can't just leave you alone." Damn, this heart of mine! Stop fluttering! I wish he would stop saying things that remind me of someone else. But I didn't say anything.

We reached the inn at a steady pace and he got a room without any problem. We both went up to our room to rest a bit and freshen up and I changed my clothes. I took nothing but a few simple pieces with me because even the thought of wearing the same clothes for days without washing them disgusted me.

After that, I fell on my bed. It was such a long day that it felt like a little eternity. Meeting Persiana and then Eiran. Finding the hideout and capturing the criminals. This day was much busier and more exciting than my entire year.

After I get home I think I will just stay in bed and read for a few days. I hope I can go home tomorrow...

I must have drifted off to sleep because I jumped up when I heard a knock. I rubbed my eyes and went to the door.

„Who is it?" I asked sleepily.

„It's Eiran." I opened the door. „I thought we could have dinner together." As friends? I don't even know why this thought came to my mind. What else could we be?

„Oh, sure." I agreed immediately. „Let's go."

„Maybe you should tidy up your clothes a little." He was obviously looking at the ceiling. I looked down at myself. Oh my good. My clothes shifted a bit in my sleep and my cleavage was very noticeable. I wanted to slap myself but resisted the urge and just pulled it back into place. Ignoring the heat in my face I marched down to the dining area.