Chapter 364: The room is too small for such big personalities
Kellen had the little paper bag he had prepared in his hand, the handle paper and twisted. He fidgeted nervously, shifting from one foot to the next as he tried not to play with it as he waited for everyone else to arrive.
Rhys was holding onto his other hand, smiling, whistling to himself as they waited in the small, secluded room in the airport where they were supposed to meet. Kellen thought it was only fair that he met them where it was convenient for them, and then he’d head back to the Guild. He had Rhys, so they could get back home easily.
His parents had a bit of a harder journey ahead of them, plus, it wasn’t as if Kellen and Rhys were alone in this room. Sakura was also here, with the briefcase made from monster materials. It was meant to preserve what was inside of it, and so that Kellen’s Mom could turn it invisible as well.
Sakura looked exhausted, and Kellen had a sneaking suspicion that was probably related to Carlos and his constant nagging and perfectionism. She had her hair up in a messy bun, and she wasn’t even wearing her uniform. She was wearing civilian clothes, like Kellen and Rhys were, but she looked tattered. Worn down.
She was also by herself, without anyone else around. No Lieutenant Spencer, no scientist. Kellen hoped that she was going to a bed after this. She needed it.
"Your sister is late." Rhys commented after a moment and Kellen nodded, his grip tightening on the hand he held.
"She read my message." Kellen told him, so they both knew she was awake. Why she was late, he couldn’t know.
"Hmm. Should we have picked her up?" Rhys asked and Kellen glanced at him.
"Can you handle carrying both of us?" He asked and Rhys turned his yellow gaze down to Kellen, his expression happy, before it dipped and he bent towards Kellen.
"Babe, are you really suggesting that I can’t carry two people when you could do it years ago and as a C Class?" Kellen stiffened.
"T-That and this are completely-" Rhys’ smirk had Kellen’s lips slamming shut. He scanned Kellen’s body, before he raised his gaze back to Kellen’s.