S1: Chapter 14 - A New Bond

*Message from author: I'm terribly sorry for not posting in so long. I didn't have the motivation to write and so I didn't. But I didn't stop thinking about the story. So in case some parts don't add up or repeat, please don't mind. Over time, I changed some parts of the story, but it does not affect this chapter. Either way, I'm sorry for leaving the novel for so long and I'm looking forward to completing it this time. And I promise it's going to be worth your time as story advances.

Best regards,

- Pantovicc

- Then let me handle it. I've got a perfect person for this.

- I wonder where this is going...

- You will see tomorrow morning.

...

- Morning teacher.

- Good morning.

- Morning you two. What brings you here today on your days off?

- How do we put this shortly... LEYCE'S GOT A DATE WITH AKANE TONIGHT!!!

- THAT WAS PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD IDIOT!

- SURE WAS.

- KEEP IT DOWN IDIOTS!!!

- We are sorry. Actually I am, no idea for Leyce.

- You were the one who started screaming??

- Huh me? I'd never...

- Okay enough. So what's the deal about it?

- I don't kn-

- This moron doesn't know what to wear.

- Hahaha well that does sound like a problem.

- And geniuenly no idea where to go nor what to do.

- I see. You are lucky since I've got all the boys back in my age.

- I smell cap.

- Why are you getting so worked up over something no one has asked about.

- LISTEN HERE YOU DAMN BRATS, YOU WERE THE ONES WHO CAME HERE AND STARTED ASKING FOR HELP -

- Fine fine, we were. Sorry Teacher.

- You were Leyce. I don't need help with nothing.

- This was your idea you dumbas-

- Seriously now, enough. Date huh... Keep it simple but not too simple.

- Say what?

- Dress nicely but not too formal. Not too casual either. You wanna to show that you were preparing for it, but don't over do it or it's gonna leave a bad impression. As for where to go, there is a really nice restaurant near park. It's not too expensive and the place it's self is pretty calm and not too crowded. You two could go there for a dinner, and then go for a walk afterwards.

- That actually sounds pretty decent. Thank You teacher.

- You're welcome Leyce, make sure to let me know how did it go.

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- Change of plan. - said Leyce

- A change of what? - replied Kaichi

- I don't think I could take her to a restaurant.

- Why not?

- You don't think that's a too much for first meeting? A restaurant? For a dinner?

- I really couldn't care less. I'm not the one going.

- So if you were going you would've cared?!

- No. I simply wouldn't go.

- For God's sake you are so stubborn.

- So, what better plan do you have?

- Well anything but a restaurant.

- Himanishu said restaurant is a good place, stop complaining and go.

- Yeah, maybe a good place for her. For us might be a little too much.

- So what's not too much for you?

- I don't know!

- Then how about this... When you meet with Akane just ask her where would she want to go? And then just go there. You aren't going to dress too fancy anyway, so you should be fine with wherever you go.

- So you aren't actually stupid after all....

- That was first and last advice I ever gave you on anything.

- Thank you good sir, I'll think of you tonight.

- Die.

.....

- I'm ready to go. - said Leyce.

- I really thought you were going to die in the bathroom with how long it took you to take a shower. - replied Kaichi

- And I thought you don't care?

- I care about my water which you keep wasting.

- It's *OUR* water.

- It's *FUCK* you for that same water.

- Hm okay whatever. I'm gonna get dressed and I'm going.

- Take care, don't come back.

...

- Do you keep her waiting because you are stupid or is it some sort of strategy? - asked Kaichi

- If you helped me, maybe I would've been on time - Leyce replied in a hurry

- Oh damn, why didn't you say so earlier...

After minute of standing still, Leyce broke the silence.

- So are you gonna hel-

- Fuck no.

- Okay... And done. Bye moron!

- Don't take care, don't come back.

...

After some running Leyce eventually came across Akane.

- I'm sorry... To keep you waiting... I had to help Kaichi with something.

- Oh it's really not a problem, I just got here minutes ago.

- Oh is that so? *she's definitely lying*

- So where are we going?

- Wherever you would like to go!

- *he definitely didn't think of a plan* Well we could down to the capital centre?

- Sounds good. - replied Leyce

As the two of them went down, silence was killing the atmosphere.

*I really don't know what to talk to her about after all... I figured it was gonna be awkward, but this is on another level. - Leyce thought to himself.

- Do you mind if we stop here for a second? - Akane asked.

- Uh sure. Why though.

As she points towards the nearby fountain she says:

- I would like to make a wish.

- Like to throw a coin in there?

- That's right.

They went close to the fountain.

- Uh oh, I don't have any change though... Wonder if I can actuary get some coins nearby...

While she was talking about her problem, Leyce went completely numb, thinking how beautiful she was.

*holy, she's so pretty today. That thin shirt isn't that revealing but surely goes along her thin hands and body... And that skirt? Almost looks like a school one... She's out of this world even in such a basic outfit... - he thought to himself

No one seems to be around either. - said Akane

- Oh, here. - said Leyce without a second thought as he moved his hand towards her - you can take this.

He gave Akane a coin to throw in the fountain.

- Oh thank you... Hm..? What is it with this coin? I've never seen anything like it before... It's really small too...

*OH MY GOD, DID I??? I actually gave her a coin from my world... I didn't even think of it- I was so occupied looking at her I actually did that unconsciously-

- Coin is a coin, it's gonna work out! - said Akane with a joy in her voice as she threw the coin. - you should wish for something as well Leyce!

- Oh okay... *me wish for something? Hmm...

- Okay let's keep going. I'm thirsty, could we stop somewhere?

They went towards a small caffe next street.

- So how is your training going? Did you recover from the festival? - Akane asked

- I did. Training is doing good. I'm doing my best to get a hold of my element.

- Did you figure any new moves?

- What do you mean new moves?

- Well I guess they didn't tell you that yet after all. Well, probably weren't going to until you manage to use your element completely.

- Well that's fine, but what is this about moves?

- All of us have a few moves that we can use. Some are unique to each person, and some can be seen as basic moves among different users of the same element. Each person has a single move they made themselves. The rest are going to come naturally. So you have 4 different moves you can use, and the one you make yourself is called a signature move.

- Oh I had no idea...

- Well I guess I was the first one to tell you.

- So that's why I couldn't do anything else. Well not even the move I used in the forest.

- Until you learn how to control the element first, you won't be able to learn new moves.

- I see... How many moves do you know Akane?

- So far 3.

- So 1 more and a signature move?

- That's right.

- What is going to be your signature move?

- I haven't figured it out yet.

...

After sitting for a bit more, they continued walking. On their walk, they stopped by a few stores in the capital. At some point, they reached the capital river.

- So, what is it like. The place where you are from Leyce?

- What brought this on?

- You're right, sorry for asking. I guess I was just curious over things that don't matter to me.

- I don't mind you asking. It's a nice place.

- Is it big?

- Well... Not really that big - this was a lie - people are really nice.

- I wish I could see it one day.

- Hm? I will take you if you there once if you want.

- That would be nice.

- Yeah...

- Say Leyce... What do you think of this place?

- It's nice. Everything is.

- You think that the people are nice too?

- Yeah, of course. Why?

- Not a particular reason. Just asking... And, what am I to you?

- You? I guess a friend and an upper classmate.

- I see. And Nariko?

- Huh, Nariko? Well I guess the same.

- Okay...

*she seems a bit unsatisfied with my answer... Maybe I messed up - thought so Leyce.

- It's getting kind of late, I should get going soon.

- Of course, I'll walk you home.

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- I'll be fine from here, thank you - said Akane.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah.

- Well thank you for today, I had a lot of fun.

- I'm glad. Same here.

- I hope if we can repeat it again sometimes.

- You would?

- Yes.

- Oh okay. I'll look forward to it then!

- Sure do!

- See you later then, Leyce!

- Bye!

*I'm so lame. I really don't know what girls think after all... Thankfully, no one is here to see my weak performance...

- So that's how things are... - a man was looking over them from a distance. - that... That will do it...

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To be continued.