Chapter #16 (Preparations)

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You and Lotte are heading at the local market to buy things for the upcoming start of classes. The marketplace is filled with an abundance of magical items, exotic cuisines, complex books and so much more. You can't help but admire the simple yet mesmerizing scenery.

Lotte: Hey Chris?

Christian: Yeah?

Lotte: (Embarrassed) You don't mind if I...

Christian: If you what?

Lotte: (Embarrassed) I-Is it... alright if I... h-hold your hand?

Christian: Why though?

Lotte: (Embarrassed) B-Because I... I... feel s-safe and c-comfortable... around you...

Lotte's face starts to turn to pinkish red as she lowers her head in embarrassment.

Christian: Sure, you can. I don't see a problem with it.

Lotte: (Surprised) Wait, what?!

Christian: You can hold my hand if you want to.

Lotte: I... I... t-thank you, Chris... you're too nice...

Lotte holds your hand gently as the two of you walk through the marketplace, buying the materials and books needed for the incoming classes. The both of you stopped at a particular stall that caught Lotte's attention.

Vendor: Good day, young ones! Do you have something that caught your interest?

Lotte: Yes sir, I would like to purchase some ink please.

Vendor: Alright then, and how about your boyfriend? Is there something he would like to purchase?

Lotte: (Embarrassed) Huh?! He's not my boyfriend!

Vendor: (Surprised) Oh really? Well that's a shame. You two look perfect to each other.

Lotte: (Embarrassed) I... please... we're just friends... nothing more...

Vendor: Alright then, let me get your purchases.

With that, the vendor grabs the ink while Lotte looks more embarrassed as she lowers her head and grips your hand slightly tight as if seeking comfort.

Christian: You okay?

Lotte: (Embarrassed) Yeah... I'm fine...

You grip your hand on Lotte's hand which gives her comfort as she looks at you and smiles gratefully. That smile of her someone makes your heart beat as your cheeks starts to become slight pinkish.

Lotte: (Concerned) Chris, are you okay?

Christian: Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry about it.

Lotte: (Concerned) Are you sure?

Christian: Yeah, I'm sure of it...

Lotte: If you say so...

The vendor comes back with some bottles of ink.

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