My Love from my Photograph

Part 13

(Y/n)'s POV

"Is everyone okay?" Fionna asks once we get out from the map.

"We're good."

"Us too." It's a good thing that no one else is hurt. But what is that "bug" thing all about?

"Your hair is a bit messy, (Y/n)," Joseph points out, but that's also when I realize the flower crown is gone. I must have dropped it during the run.

"Um, I'm sorry... I must have dropped your gift for me just now..." Joseph chuckles lightly as he pulls me into his embrace. "Oh (Y/n), you needn't be that sorry. The flower crown may be gone, but I can make you a new one."

"It's fine, I don't wish to trouble you for the mistake I made."

"Come now, mon cher. No need to look so glum, it's a special day for us. Alright?" He offers a smile as he cups my face in his hands. "Alright..." I slowly nod.

"The bug is going to wreck things up here in this map. It's the best we don't get in here for the moment being until it is fix." Ol'Burke speaks up.

"We understand, thank you," The others start leaving and the crowd soon becomes smaller until there's only me and Joseph left.

"Here," he offers me his hand,"is it alright for me to help you with your hair?" I nod again as I put my hand in his, still feeling guilty about the flower crown although he insists that he can still make a new one.

We get back to the living room in the Hunters' building. Joseph tells me to wait for him as he goes to his bedroom to get a couple of things for fixing my now bird nest-like hair.

"So, how has your day been going so far, (Y/n)-san?" That's when Michiko is behind my seat, she glided in quietly without my realization. "Oh, Miss Michiko! So far so good, I would say."

"Hmm... Nothing special? Like kissing?"

"Wh-what?" She covers her mouth with her fan as she giggles,"Michiko is really asking whether you and Joseph-san had a kiss today?"

That does remind me: We did, while exchanging Valentine's gifts. My cheeks become bright red as I recall the sweet moment.

"Ne~Gotcha! So it did happen!" She smiles at my flustered face."So how was it? Was it a sweet one? Where and when did it occur? Michiko wonder how did it look like..."

"You mean our kiss?" Joseph asks from the back, now when did he come here?

"It is!" Michiko chirps cheerfully.

"Well, it's a short one, but very sweet."

"Really? Too bad Michiko didn't get to see it." Michiko pouts in a playful manner, Joseph leans down and whispers into my ear. "I hope you don't mind me, (Y/n)." In confusion, I can only let out a "Huh?" That's when he lifts my chin up and brushes his lips onto mine and my eyes widen as I stare at him.

"Oh my gosh! Joseph-san just kissed (Y/n)-san~~~" I bury my face in my palms, and slide down to the floor, so... embarrassing. Why would he just kiss me in front of someone else?

"That's so sweet of you two! Michiko is going to tell everyone~"

"No wait! Miss Michiko---" I immediately stand up to try to stop her. But she's already gone.

Joseph lets out a soft chuckle,"Why is it you don't want to let others know about it?"

"N-n-nothing. I'm j-j-just... Embarrassed..."

"Now now, let me start fixing your hair." He lets me sit back on the chair, and starts combing my hair. Our conversation during the time isn't that much of a flow, as I have been stuttering the whole time. I wonder how will others think of us if the words are spread out by Miss Michiko?