Who Owns Her [ Yandere! Ashes X Fork ]

Chapter 18 [ Part 1 ]

===== Chapter 18 [ Part 1 ] =====

"I— Is (Y/N) there??" The poor teen nervously stammers while your father internally freaks out by the sight before him. The bouquet of flowers is hugged to his chest. Other than that, he is dressed like a man who is about to ask his lady out for a date.

Daniel squeezes the marble-like door knob hard while he ponders to himself if he should shoo this wolf away. The father narrows his darker shade of (E/C) eyes. A scowl is expressed on his face.

"No! She already left," your father snaps at the teenager, unwilling to share the real information. "Anyways, who are you?! Why do you want to see my daughter?!" That voice of his hints ominous threats. One wrong answer— and Daniel will probably murder the kiddo and bury him under his backyard.

Kielle's blush fades away.  He fixes his posture, bringing the bouquet flower down from his chest. It is only just a second, but he suddenly looks different. He seems more composed and confident upon facing the father. Hearing that you are not here, his heart steadies. But he still feels disappointed however. He wanted to surprise you. "I'm Kielle—"

He stops and ponders for a second whether to inform his intentions to court his daughter but decided not to. Your father does not seem ready yet,  and Kielle wants you to hear his feelings from his lips first.

"And I'm her friend."

Daniel's (E/C) eyes glare at him, not believing this wolf. This guy said that he is just a friend. But it doesn't seem like that he wants to stay as a friend forever. His alarm's going off; he is well-aware that this wolf wants to claim you as his. "A friend won't suddenly randomly come up with some bouquet of flowers in their hand," he growls, pushing Kielle back.

"You think I am that stupid!! Oh, you have no idea how I courted (Y/N)'s mother before. And that—" He takes the flowers from Kielle, giving it a look of disgust at first— before softening as if he is remembering someone. "That. That is one of the many ways I used to woo her,"  Daniel painfully sighs.

Kielle looks at the expression on his face. Sadness, heart-broken, longing. The young teenager gently retrieves the bouquet back; although he was not able to give this now, Kielle can still give this later. (Y/N)'s father snaps out of his reminisce; he glares at him. "Now, tell me the truth!" Daniel steps forward as if trying to intimidate him. "Are you courting my daughter?"

Kielle sniffs in the scent of the flower he is holding. He later replies, almost timidly but calmly. His bright gold eyes, gleaming. "Yes, I am."

Silence. Daniel stares at him, long and stern. He thought that he'll be able to scare this teen away, but Kielle only stares back. Silence continues, and no one seems to stop this and back down from defeat. Daniel wants him to go away, buf Kielle wants to prove to your father that even when he is just a trash, he can be still worthy of you and your love.

Well, that soon ends— when you arrive.

"Father? Kielle?!"

"(Y—Y/N)!"

Kielle's golden eyes widen as it rest on your form, never expecting to see you here.  But he feels happy, very very happy. Forgetting your father's presence before him, the young man tries to get closer to your figure while Kielle stretches his hand out with the flowers. His cheeks, deep painted with shy pink.

"It— It's for you!"

You are taken aback.

You eye Kielle for a second then the flowers.

You blink your eyes.. It is obvious that you have no idea what is going on right now. "What's this?" you stammer. Your eyes are focused on those flowers. Your mind then suggests you something; but you refuse to acknowledge that idea, not wanting to get you hopes lift up. An index finger is on one of the petals, feeling the sensation. You bring back your gaze to Kielle.

You look so beautiful— He smiles, in a dazed, while the young man gently shoves the flowers closer to you. "I.. Flowers. I bought these for you."

"But what for?"

You softly question, staring at him with a hopeful gaze. Kielle smiles and us about to speak; but oh your father.. Your father just has to ruin the moment for you. Daniel angrily grabs Kielle's white shirt.. and harshly pulls his figure away from his daughter. As that happened, your flowers fall down to the ground. The petals scatter; but fortunately, the flowers is still okay.

You are about to pick it up, but your father's glare keeps you in place. "What's this, (Y/N)?!" He points at Kielle. "Didn't you tell me that you are not hiding anyone from me?" Your face turns very red as you look at Kielle with anxiety and confusion. "Dad! I swear! I didn't lie to you. He— he's just a friend..."

You bite your lips, lowering your gaze.

You feel guilty...

—But isn't it true?

You and Kielle are just friends...

Kielle looks at you with a sad expression, but he cannot blame you. You do not know it yet. His gold eyes shine; Kielle takes your father's hands off him as he steps one closer to you. "Don't be mad at (Y/N) please." He turns towards your father, pleading. "She isn't aware that I'm trying to court her."

For a second, there is silence.

And then you explode.

"Cour— Courting?! Me?! As in me?! Kielle!!! You are courting m—me?!" Your face expresses pure disbelief. You cannot believe the absurdity you just heard. But no way! You are just friends, right? Although you did have some gut feeling that he might like you back, you have never expected that he'll do this.

Kielle chuckles, finding your expression so adorable. "I like you, (Y/N)." I love you. "I like you," Kielle gently confesses, repeating it even to make you believe him. A deep red blush covers your face, and you gape at him... wondering if you're dreaming.

You're about to squeeze your arm when your father did it for you. "No, you are not unfortunately dreaming," your father says with a frown, seeing the quite romantic scene more of a "nightmare" than a dream.

Sighs.

Poor Daniel— It seems like his daughter is about to be stolen away this sooner.