Will Of A Deity

38| Nine

Time: Unknown
Location: Under the Well, Claude Dukedom
Hyron Dominus Rye Claude

"Your flaws are lovable too, Hyron."

With just those words, I felt the world that I believed in my whole life shattered. I was taught that living in perfection is my only way in life. Flaws were something supposed to be foreign for me. So I did all I need to do to live by those beliefs thinking that if I continue to do that I'll get everything I want. But how come the only person I want is telling me this?

"W-We should really find a way to get out of here," she turned her back at me. I couldn't answer. A strange feeling of euphoria and excitement is blossoming inside me. I saw my reflection in a puddle on the ground.

My clothes are a mess and I'm covered in dirt and dried up blood. But more importantly, my face...had turned red! From my ears to my neck. What a disgraceful appearance!

"Hyron?"

"I-I'll be with you, just...just give me a few...seconds," I stuttered as I cover my face with my hand. What is this behavior?

"What's wrong with you?" She just shrugged and went on her way.

This is bad. This is really bad. How could I...How could someone like me...act this way? I thought that I may need to learn to love her. But I don't think that's necessary. Because I'm already...falling helplessly in love. This is mad. I'm not supposed to be like this. I need to grab my sanity back.

"Hey, how long are you going to be like that?" She said and looked back at me.

I felt my heart picking up its pace again and my face flustered in embarrassment. I can't even meet her eyes! I turn away immediately so that I can hide this ridiculous expression on my face.

"I'm alright. Let's just...continue," I managed to say that without stuttering.

"Oh wait," she stopped and turned back. Her eyes scan the surrounding areas. "Fern, where's Fern?"

I felt my mood turn sour because of what she said. Seriously, who is this Fern she speaks of so affectionately? I want to politely punch him.

"Oh there you are, Fern." I turn to look at the direction she's looking. A dirty-looking rat came out from behind the rocks and crawled to Selene and climb to her shoulder. What the...

"All this time..." I closed my eyes to calm myself. "...Fern is a rat."

"Yes, his name is Fernando but everyone calls him Fern. And besides, what else is he supposed to be?" She asked as if it was something obvious from the very start.

"I was jealous of a bloody rat all this time?!" I blurted out unbelievably. I knew I would have rivals. However, I did not expect it to be a rodent.

"Hey! Kasalanan ko bang nagseselos ka mag-isa dyan?" She asked. If only I don't love this girl...Oh heavens...

"I can't believe I was all worked up over a dirt-munching hole-living rat?" I shook my head.

"Aba't-----Excuse me, wag mong laitin si Fern. Fern is a hardworking father of two kits. And he has a good reputation with the other rats!" she defended. How did she even knew that? The rodent on her shoulder even let out incoherent squeaks that seems like angry squeaks of defense against my offensive words.