9 odds (stray kids)

Walking a tightrope

I sat down in the peaceful garden, observing the scenery. The multicolor flowers stroke my eyes , the beautiful blossom colors put me at ease for today. I was allowed time for due to the hiring of another servant. I guess it could be considered my day off, I gratefully deserved it.

"Oh I see you've found the garden?" Felix speaks behind me.
"Oh you scared me." I say standing to bow.
"No need for that." He says sitting next to me.

"What are you doing out here?." He asks.

"Oh - I was just taking some air since I have free time."

"Ah, stressed already?"

"Yeah it's really a pain some of these guys.." I chuckle.

"Imagine living with them all your life." He laughs back.

"I couldn't I'd probably run away."
Oh how ironic because I actually have run away from home..

"It must get tiring wearing that." He points to the face cloth.

" this? Oh yeah but I can't take it off in presence of others.." I explain for the 100th time to people.

"Here, I'll sit with my back against yours and you can take it off, it's impossible for me to see your face facing this direction." He places his back against mine sitting.

"I know it must be stressful breathing under that, and you can't smell the flowers as well.."

"Thank you." I say, slowly taking off the cloth. The smell of flowers filled my nose with fresh air.

"It smells so good." I say in awe.

"Enjoy it before winter comes later, it will take a long time for it to return."

"I hope one day we all can see your face, I think it'll be the biggest mystery of the period." He laughs.
"Then! I will be deemed the mysterious intruder forever." I fire back chuckling.

"Is it such a Bad title? Mystery is intriguing."

"It depends on the perspectives." I sigh.

Looking at all the flowers reminded me that it isn't so bad to be in my position.
I've made friends , even if I serve them most the time. Being slightly bullied but knowing others would help me was reassuring.

"Felix? Lena?" Two voices called from in front.

I quickly covered my face with my hand not having enough time to tie the cloth.

I stood up and bowed with my hand over my half face.

"You! And you! Did you show him your face?! You did you see it?!" Minho yells pointing.

While he's accusing I turn around and quickly return the cloth to my face.

"I didn't see it! My back was turned." He yelled back.

"Even so you could have! Her face was visible until we showed up!" Hyunjin yelled.

"Why is it your concern?" Felix questioned Hyunjin.

"I- I can't tell you that it is a personal matter!"

"Ah seriously this guy here we go again! You're blabbering about a matter when you two have never met!" Minho slaps the back of Hyunjin's neck.

"I think he bumped his head." I whispered under my breathe.

"Yah' you! Should I tell everyone here!" He threatened.

"I should go now , this is out of hand." Felix apologizes before leaving.

"You're really testing yourself today! Stop harassing her." Minho says to Hyunjin.