Competition for the broken hearted

Daydream Escapism

It has been a few days since since you and Connor shared your first kiss. It wasn't just a kiss, it was warm and passionate, soft and caring.

Sighing happily you leaned over the sink, staring out the window watching Connor train Valentina.

Sadly it was just a kiss. You nor him have asked one another out on a date or if you could be a couple. To be stubborn about it you waited for him to ask you out, you didn't really have the courage to ask him out instead.

You wanted it to be bold and special. You want it to be perfect, the moment he asks you out..perfection. Knowing Connor it probably won't be as perfect as you imagine it.

"[Y/N]? You're daydreaming again.."

Achilles chuckled as he said

You blinked and slowly brought yourself back into reality, your hands in the soapy sink water with a wooden bowl tightly in your grasp. You simply sighed.

"Sorry Achilles, ever since Connor and I kissed I've been trying to work up the courage to ask him to go out with me..I don't want to wait for him to take action..although..I kinda want to wait, but I'm afraid Valentina has feelings for him."

Achilles smiled and shuffled over, shaking his head.

"Connors heart belongs to you, you can tell by the way he looks at you."

You nodded slowly as Connor fixed Valentina's posture, showing her how to shot a bow. Slowly pulling the bowl out of the water you grabbed a rag and started to dry the bowl. You mumbled and nodded again.

"I suppose you are right old man, but what if-.no i shouldn't think like that. But maybe-..."

You shook your head as the old man watches Connor.

"He does not train and teach with her the same way he trains and teaches with you."

You put the bowl on the counter as you walked to the wood burning stove, a pot of some savory smelling soup cooking. Lifting your head you look out the window, watching Connor train Valentina. He was right. Connor seemed more serious when training with the red head. He wasn't as happy looking as he does when training with you. Serious. Stern. Stoic. He didn't seem to be enjoying.

"You're right"

You paused, a calming silence between you and the old man.

"So..how's that soup coming along?'

You giggled and smiled at him.

"It's coming along well, would you like some? I washed a bowl just for you."

You smiled and carefully filled the bowl up with some of the soup. Just as you handed the bowl to the old man Connor and Valentina walked in.

"I could smell the lovely chicken noodle while outside and could not stop myself from coming and getting some."

Connor said as he grinned. You happily smiled at his small grin as you washed another two bowls and filled them with soup. Handing one to Connor and one to Valentina. Watching them hopefully Connor, Valentina and Achilles took a spoon full, their eyes widening at the delightful taste.

"You never cease to amaze me [Y/N]"

Achilles said happily. You nodded then turned you're head to Connor who was holding a spoon full of soup at you.

"If you aren't going to have your own bowl full at least have a spoon full of mine."

You blushed at Connor then carefully took the spoon, putting it in your mouth and swallowing.