Re:Lyra-Starting Life in Another World (Re:Reader-Lyra Edition)

Chapter 31: Headpats and Hope

A/N: Hi, everyone!! I know I've been gone for quite a while, and I've really missed you!!! I've been pretty busy with all sorts of personal stuff in real life, so I haven't really gotten any chances to write and publish chapters up until now!! I hope you can understand and still continue to enjoy my story!! Thank you!!

Chapter 31: Headpats and Hope

After their moment together, Rem had been called away by her sister to help prepare breakfast for the day. On Rem's instruction, Lyra remained in bed until she came to inform her when everything was ready.

Upon Rem's return, Lyra rose from bed, immediately feeling the exhaustion from the night before still in her legs. As Lyra struggled to steady herself, Rem helped correct her balance as they both walked to the door. Stepping out into the hallway, Lyra  began to feel slightly more energized, smelling the morning meal coming from the dining hall.

Lya: I think I've got it from here, Rem. Thank you!

Taking a few steps on her own, Lyra still felt sluggish, but had enough strength to be independent now that she was more awake.

Rem: If Lyra-chan needs Rem's assistance again, she will be right beside her.

Smiling at Rem, Lyra acknowledged her offer.

Lyra picked up her walking speed now as her and Rem approached the corner that would lead to the stairs downward, Rem leaned in front of Lyra,slightly slowing her back down as she made a shy request of her own.

Rem: Ummm…is Rem being helpful to Lyra-chan right now?

Somewhat confused to her question, Lyra slightly tilted her head to the side for a moment  before returning to normal and responding in her usual cheerful demeanor.

Lyra: H-huh? O-oh! Yes! Of course! I mean, I wouldn't have expected anyone ELSE tto have helped me walk to the hallway like YOU did…cutie!

Lyra gave Rem a brief wink and smile. This made both Rem and Lyra’s hearts flutter and cheeks turn red slightly. Stepping in front of Lyra with stars in her eyes, Rem eagerly replied.

Rem: T-Then please...! Feel free to praise Rem!

Bringing her two closed hands to her chest and bowing slightly to Lyra, Rem shut her eyes and tilted her head forward, as if waiting for something in particular. Lyra was clueless on what Rem was doing or what she had meant by "praise her." With a second or two of silence passing between the two, Rem's eyes seemed to shut harder, as if expecting something. Once she had finally managed to guess what it was that Rem wanted from her, Lyra brought up her hand from her side and gently hovered it closer and closer to Rem. Perhaps it was her sense of smell or her training, but Rem appeared to be able to tell Lyra was moving her hand close to her as her expression became more and more anxious.

Slowly, Lyra placed her hand on the maid's blue hair and gave the girl two gentle head pats. Immediately Rem's face flushed red, her knees wobbled, and on each pat, Rem let out a small wincing noise, prompting Lyrato stop. Opening one eye, Rem saw the expression of confusion and surprise on Lyra's face, prompting her to shut her eyes again in embarrassment. As Lyra gave Rem a final pat, all of her previous symptoms returned, wince and all. Lowering her hand, Lyra's mind was abuzz.

Uhh… why did that ENTIRE interaction feel sort of…LEWD?

Standing back up straight, Rem looked at Lyra with slightl- watery eyes, as if she just endured a great emotional upheaval. Not wanting to let an awkward silence grow between, Lyra spoke.

Lyra: I think everyone is  all waiting for us, aren't they? We don't want the food getting cold, right?

Regaining her composure and nodding, Rem and Lyra continued on to the meal hall.