BLAMELESS SORROWS

22. Date on date

Heri Point of View.

Tilbe: Should we just eat it?

Vann chuckle but nonetheless gave her a slice of the apple he was slicing.

Vann: We can just drink and also eat it.

Wow how are they making fruit eating so sweet.

Galen: I never knew they were so close.

I look back at him with a smile automatically on my face.

Heri: They are the sweetest of friend and has been like that since we were young.

As I said that, Galen look at me in disbelieve.

Galen: Wait they are just friends?

I know I know, everyone and I mean everyone that see them together thinks they are together, me included but apparently they are not.

Heri: Only they think they are not.

But I guess them going on a date is a progress right? Oh wait, how did that end up anyway.

Galen: Your family sense of relationship is a bit scary, by any chance you don't think Iam your friend and is planning on making me your best friend or anything like that, are you?

I look back at him seriously while he shudder just by looking at my expression making me laugh out loud.

While I laugh he glare at me.

Heri: Iam not naive like the little children there, you can be relieved.

He chuckle when I said that, making me smile looking at him.

Vann: Are you guys a couple?

Both of us whip our head towards him, and I can see that the role has reverse. As now they are watching us from the Island with Tilbe popping a grape on her mouth here and there.

Tilbe: Oh they are, I saw Galen asking out Sis Ri, last time!

Heri: No we are not.

Both of us said at the same time, making Vann look at me suspiciously. I know Tilbe is saying the truth, but that little; how can he only doubt his sister. Thats partiality!

Tilbe: You rejected him!

Well it only the words she is saying are wrong but also the tone by which she is saying is. As her tone by which she speak is super excitement when she is talking about me rejecting him.

This time Vann look at Tilbe a bit surprised.

Vann: You don't like Galen, do you?

I look at him speechless, how can he said that right in front of someone who is here.

Tilbe: Nop, I hope Sis Ri won't date him.

Wow, did she don't see Galen here. Like he is right here.

I was about to scold them a little but before I can say anything Galen speak up.

Galen: Well aren't I just invisible for you guys, and Iam already aware that the little fruit basket don't like me, so no need to be uncomfortable.

And he look back at me, he must have seen my uncomfortable look. He really is sweet, but I really am curious as to why Tilbe don't like him. She pretty much like everyone and I mean everyone. So when she dont like someone, that someone in question must have done something terrible to her, which make me more curious about the reason.

Vann and Tilbe look at us back and forth as if they are not a part of this situation whatsoever, they started this and now look at them looking all innocent.

Heri: Tilbe I guess I have to disappoint you this time, cause I like him a lot.

Her eyes look cold for a bit but then the normal chirpy face come back and she just shrug again.

Tilbe: Well if you guys like each other, there is nothing I can do about it.

And she goes back to eating the grapes and Vann got back to making the fruit smoothie. Yes, their simple juice has been upgraded to smoothie.

Galen: Thank you for liking me!

I look back at him, while he was looking at me with a small smile filled with love and adoration.

Heri: Isn't it obvious from the start that I like you?

He shake his head in a no.

Galen: Because I like you more than anything and because Iam whipped head over heels for you, the idea that you might like me as well is not something I have the confidence to guess. Because it feel too much like a miracle.

He look at me intently, his eye sparkling with sincerity which can never be mimic making my heart skip a beat and just sit there looking at him, speechless.

Heri: I guess my own miracle is happening now.

He smile as I said that while I do the same.

Vann: And Iam here to see this because?

That make me startled and move a bit away from Galen, which I have unconciously lean close to. He also cough awkwardly and move away a bit, he must have done the same.

Vann on the other hand has cover Tilbe's eye as if we doing something gross that her innocent eye cannot see.

Heri: Oh shuss, we were not doing anything. Let Tilbe free!

He look at us unconvinced but nonetheless let go of Tilbe who on the second is free look around excitedly expecting something but seeing nothing look back at Vann with a confused face.

Tilbe: Why were you covering my eyes, did something happen?

He look at her and think about what to say, while Galen and me look at them amused, like we weren't the one who was just about to kiss.

The nerve I have, my brother is right there in the room but then when they say everything else blurred when you are with your love one, I guess they were true.

Vann: I saw something dirty and gross, and I just didn't want you to see as well.

I look at him unimpressed, while Tilbe look at him a bit confused but give in nonetheless.

Vann: Smoothie is done.

And he gave her the strawberry smoothie which is neatly decorated in a huge glass cup.

Tilbe: Thank you.

Vann: Do you guys want one as well?

Both Galen and me nod in no at the same time which make Vann come to us with a cup himself. And I thought the cup will be a smoothie but weirdly enough it was a steaming cup of coffee.

Heri: If it's that, I want one too.

Vann look at me dryly, completely unimpressed.

Vann: But you just said you didn't want it.

Heri: Yeah, because I thought it was smoothie.

He look at me completely annoyed.

Vann: Why would I offer you a smoothie when I know you don't like it?

Touche! I admit I lose this time.

I don't really like the texture if a smoothie so I never have any and Vann do know that best.

Looking at my defeated expression, Tilbe hesitantly raise her cup to share with me with a cute expression, which make me completely melt. And having no energy to say no to such a cutie I drink a sip and make a tasty sign making her smile and offer more.

While I shake my head in a no, making her get back to her drinking.

Galen: Should I make you a cup, Iam quite good at making it actually.

I raise my eyebrow completely interested, and nod my head excitedly in agreement.

Heri: Let's go.

And I stand up from the comfortable chair where I was sitting lazily before.

Vann: If my lazy sister is going to be this active everytime she is with you, please I will give her away for free.

When he said I smack at him but just softly, while he glare at me.

Galen: I'll take that as your blessing for us.

Wow talk about being smooth.

Vann: If you can take her off us, then my blessing are always with you.

I look at him dryly while Tilbe look at him in an accusing manner.

Tilbe: Why are you giving Sis Ri away like that, first Galen should do everything to impress us no?

Vann nod his head hesitantly but already agreeing with her, while I gape at him. He really is whipped.

Galen: Why is Heri sis but Iam just Galen?

Actually it is normal around Iklu to call someone older bith brother, sister, uncle, aunt, grandpa or grandpa etc. So it's not just with family and that be what Galen means.

Tilbe: I'll make you call me your highness if that's what you want.

It is also not common to call royalty with a title but it can also happen.

Galen look at her blankly fir a while but then shortly after raise his hands in surrender.

Galen: I have a beautiful name, please call me by it.

Tilbe smile at him sarcastically while Vann and me look at her shock. This version of Tilbe is so so unlike her, it's scary.

But nonetheless to divert the atmosphere , I awkwardly come in between.

Heri: So coffee?

Galen nod at that and we went towards the shelf where the coffee maker is kept.

We enjoy coffee quite a bit so we have all kind of tools at home.

Galen: Caramel Latte? What say?

I nod my head in agreement.

He smile at and get back to making the coffee, completely concentrating on it.

While me I happily look at his handsome face.

I smile looking at his perfect face. to his unrealistically beautiful red eye, totally entranced and amazed.

Galen: If you continue to look at me that way, Vann might shout on us again.

That snap me out if my daze, not one but shy that I was caught gawking red handed.

Heri: Well it's not my fault that you are this handsome. I cannot help it.

And I raise my hand and act all innocent, while he stop his work for a while and stare at me with amusement clearly in his face.

Galen: The moment I think you are forward, you will act all shy, and the moment I think you are shy, look at you. What should I do with you?

I smile at that and wiggle my eyebrow suggestively while saying.

Heri: That means you have to yourself two version of me. Isn't that great?

He smile when I said that and get back to his coffee, which Iam slightly jealous of by now, it is getting all the attention.

Galen: I really wish we were the only one here! If only!

Hah! I have also start to regret having called Vann here and making him bring a friend.

While I was in my thought be offer me a cup of latte with a corn as it's decor making me smile at it.

Heri: This is so pretty, you are really good at it.

Galen: I can show you so much more, that is if you agree on the date we set fir my kitchen.

I look at him and give him a huge grin.

Heri: Call me anytime!

A food really is the way to a girls heart!