Meeting him in a Dream by Kuichi Zai (best book clubs .TXT) 📕

        Kaelum took the key and headed to their room, "You know that wasn't very nice," Heylan commented at what Kaelum said to the Lady earlier. He just shrug, "she was getting nosy, and I don't like the way she looks at you as if she's about to murder you."

        Heylan blushed, "she just probably had the wrong idea about us, did you see the way she looks at you? It's like she's ready to worship the ground you walk."

        "Couldn't blame her if she is attracted to me, just like the way that you're attracted to me."

        "Am n-not!" 

        "Sure, keep denying the attraction you felt towards me. But its probably better if you won't fall deeper," he mumbled the last part to which she couldn't quite hear it.

        "W-whatever..." she mumbled and Kaelum opened the door to their room.

        "One bed?!"  said Heylan in surprise. "What the helll?"

        "Why didn't you ask for two beds?" she turned to Kaelum and asked. 

     "Weren't you listening? it's a room for couples. The other rooms are occupied," he said shrugging and went on to sit on the edge of the bed taking off his boots. He took off his cloak and laid in bed. "I'm gonna shut my eyes for a while."

        "Great, now where am I gonna sleep?" she thought. Sighing she went to the other side of the bed and sat there, thinking what she will do to pass the time. She glanced at Kaelum and stared at him tracing his facial features. He was laying in bed, both hands cupping the back of his head. "He really does have aristocratic features, I wonder if he's a Prince or soe sort,"  Heylan thought fantasizing the possibilities, "nah couldn't be," she said shaking her head "no" and continu on just sitting there and admiring Kaelum.

        "Keep staring and sooner or later, you'll  end up falling for me," startled she fell on the bed.

       "I didn't mean that kind of falling," he said laughing a little. It was the first time she seen Kaelum laugh and might she add, it was kind of cute. "How long have you been staring at me?"

        "Uhm....." she started saying, "just a few moments ago", she mumbled.

        "I see."

        "Hmmm..."

        "What were you thinking about, while you were staring at me?" he asked.

        "Well.. this is kind of silly, but I visualize you as a Prince," she said laughing a little, "you look like one.

        "Maybe I am....." 

        "Come again?" she didn't quite catch what he said.

        "Nothing.... you should rest as well, it had been a long journey and you must be exausted," he said smiling a little. "Wow, he's in a good mood.." she thought, "Heylan you idiot! He's probably happy to get rid of you!" a nagging voice at the back of her head exclaim. "S-shut up!" she replied to her subconscience. But she could't help but wonder.... Is he such in a good mood to finally get rid of her? The thought made her sad a little.

        "What are you thinking now?" Kaelum asked her breaking her inner thoughts.

        "J-just...wondering why you are such in a good mood...and if..if...." 

        "If what?" he urge her to continue.

        "If you're good mood has anything to do... of... of.... finally getting rid of m-me..." she whispered the last part. She felt like crying, he was the only person she know in this place. What will happen to her now? Is he just gonna leaver her at the castle and head on his way without sparing her a glance? Eventhough it was short lived, she kinda like Kaelum a little. Their short journey together was not really the best, but the way he came to her rescue made her feel protected. 

        "Where'd you get that idea?" he asked.

        "N-nothing!" she quickly covered herself in the blanket, "I-I'm gonna rest now."

        Kaelum sighed. "Can't I just be happy? Its not everyday we get to sleep comfortably and get well rested," he glanced at her, covered in blanket, "and not everyday I have a beautiful girl as my companion....eventhough she wears pants," he whispered the last part while leaning close to her ear.

        "Wake up," Heylan heard someone whisper to her. She moaned and snuggled more on her pillow. She heard someone sigh and shook her carefully, "Heylan, wake up....."

        "5 more minutes mom..." she snuggled deeper to the pillow. "Wait a minute....This pillow feels funny...." She slowly opened her eyes and let her vision adjusts to the light. Once everything was clear, her eyes widened in realization. It wasn't a pillow she was snuggling, but rather it was Kaelum, looking rather flushed. Well... that was quite a surprise to her. She never saw Kaelum blushed hard. She was staring at him without a care in the world making Kaelum more uncomfortable. "Ya'know, I didn't know you can cuddle rape..." he commented. Now it was her turn to blush, making Kaelum laugh a little. It was always amusing to see her blush.

        "Come on, we better go down for breakfast. And then we will be heading to the palace." At that Heylan just remembered that sooner or later she will be saying goodbye to Kaelum. She nodded and smiled a little, the smile didn't quite reach her ears. "Ok," she said.

        After they ate their breakfast, they made their way towards the palace. Heylan was feeling more and more uneasy as they go nearer. She kept on thinking about what she thought yesterday. Will Kaelum be finally happy when she's gone? She glanced at him as they walk side by side. He was looking rather happy and please. Was her suspicion right? She didn't want to think about that. 

        "Kaelum....." she started, stopping herself in her tracks.

        "Yes?" he responded stopping as well. 

        "Uhmm... after this... uhhh.... then what?" 

        "Hmm... what do you mean 'then what?'" he responded.

        "You know....after everything... after this.....then what?"

        "Then..... I guess....."

        "Then?"

        "Then I guess, you'll be back to your world, and then I'll be on my way....." he said somewhat as if just realizing everything. Then that would be the end to their journey, he just realized. 

        "A--are you..... glad?" she hesitatedly asked.

        "Glad of what?" he asked her confuse.

        "That..... you'll finally gonna get rid of me....."

        Where is this coming from? Where'd she get that Idea? He gave her a puzzling look. "Why do you ask?"

        "Don't answer my question with another question," she responded. Is he trying to change the subject?

        "No."

        "Look I get it... You don't need me around. Heck, I was the one who just tag along. I understand if you're happy to finally get rid of me. It's just that so much has happened over the span of time that I'm slowly starting to li---.... wait, what?" she faced him. He said 'no'? 'No what?'

        "Huh? No?" she glanced at him.

        "If you ask that if I'm happy to finally get rid of you, then my answer is 'no'," he said to her. But, once they reach to the palace, that will be the end of their journey together. They'll be separating ways. Heylan is gonna be sent back to her world and then Kaelum will be proceeding on his task.

        "I....I don't want us to say goodbye to each other yet," Heylan said. 

        "What do you mean?"

        "I don't wanna go back just yet.... Is it possible.... to....uhm....uh...." she started stuttering, not able to comprehend on what she is going to say to him.

        "Yes...?" he urge her to continue.

        "Could we maybe extend the trip for just today? I-I haven't check the place yet...and well... it's beautiful, and I don't know anybody here...." she was now rambling on and on, making excuses just to spend one last day with Kaelum. She actually develop feelings for him, if that wasn't obvious. It may just started as a little "attraction. After spending a lot of time together, that little "attraction" of hers grew.

        I'm already waay behind schedule.. But, I guess one day won't hurt.. He thought about it long and hard, making Heylan anxious each passing seconds or even minutes that pass by. "I guess it won't hurt," he shrug. "Why was he contemplating?" she thought.

        Heylan felt a little selfish for asking him that. She was already dragging him away from whatever task he have. But she couldn't help herself, she needed to be a little selfish for this. She is going back home, might as well enjoy the moment and the little time they have left. 

        "So...uhmm....show me around?" she started of awkwardly.

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        "This is beautiful!" Heylan said while trying on the dress in one of the shops around the Capital. Sure, the clothes here were a little too mideivel, but the dresses were quite actually nice. Kaelum just glanced at her amuse. He never saw this side of her, the carefree side. Heylan kept on looking around that would spike her interest. Maybe she should bring home some souvenirs? she thought.

        Kaelum just watched her. When she is this happy and carefree she was actually more beautiful than he thought. How could he never saw this side of her before? Seeing her happy and carefree spark something in him. What is this? he asked himself internally. He glanced back at her and realized, that she was staring at something. He turn his head to the direction of her stare, and saw a beautiful dress. The dress was white in color, it's simple and elegant, but beautiful nontheless. "That dress would look good on her, I bet"

        Heylan sighed and move to the other side. He couldn't helped but notice, she look so down. Was it because of the dress? He check the price of the dress and saw that it was a little expensive. Was this the reason she suddenly feel so down? What if he buy her this dress? 

        He decided to buy her the dress, money was nothing to him. And maybe this would help her remember him. He took the dress and bought it. The lady who was sat by the counter gave him an odd look. Why was a guy buying a dress? She took a look at her surrounding and saw Heylan. She glanced back at him. Kaelum was staring at