Keeping the promise (BellxArtemis)

The past never lies

Curses, This was what Aiz wanted to say however this wasn't the situation she wanted to be in. No wait, it was, she just didn't know what she was meant to now. She needed to say something it was becoming awkward but what? 

"Why dont we take a walk, we can talk on the way". Bell had made the first attempt of moving the conversation forward. 

"No point standing here all night".

She nodded in agreement and the two of them made there way back into the town square. They had been walking for only a few minutes, but the silence was still ever-present. Despite the current time being close to midnight, the streets were filled with street stalls and crowds of people, examing the wears on sale and being mesmerised by the lights and sounds of the town. 

However, Aiz couldn't help but notice that a large part of people in the crowds were couples. It seemed that she couldn't look anywhere without seeing someone making a big show trying to impress there partner. Yet somehow she couldn't help but be interested at their attempts, part of wished that she'd get that kind of attention. 

'Wait what am I thinking this isn't the time for these thoughts'. 

She shook her head in an attempt to rid her mind of unnecessary thoughts, turning to face the boy how didn't seem to notice. She couldn't help but stare at his face something about him had an effect on her. Part of her wanted to get to know him more, for the two of them to spend more time together maybe even...

'No! She thought to herself.

Her mind was wandering away from her she was thinking of thing she shouldn't and she doesn't know why. She barely knew the boy, between their training sessions and their odd encounter in and out the dungeons, she couldn't say she really knew anything about him. But he still had the ability to grab her interest besides she was curious about learning more about him with every achievement he earns.

"Are you hungry Bell? her question was a little out of nowhere but she needed to break the silence.

"Yeah, I am what were you thinking?" He replied looking around the different stalls selling a verity of different snacks and treats.

They ended up at a small stall specialising in fish foods, not the most healthy but, certainly did have the most appeal at that moment. The stall had a small seating area for customers and while Bell got the food Ais took no time in acquiring them a small table.

"Here you go" He handed her her food and the two of them sat and ate in silence.

Ais Was one of the few people that knew Artemis had died and she knew fully well what bell had to be going through. She wanted to get him to open up, to let her help him.

"Wow this is really good" she had made an attempt to act surprised however, in reality, it was more of an attempt to get him talking.

Bell nodded "I know, it's surprising what over two weeks away from civilization will do to you".

This was her changes she thought.

"You must have some interesting stories to tell? She asked looking him with a curious expression on her face.

Bell couldn't help but smile rubbing the back of his head. 

"Yeah you could say I've had some interesting experiences" he laid back into his chair and looked to the sky.

"You know I can remember when we had just set out on our journey, we were making great progress and were about to reach our next camping spot. He began to reminisce.