The faint sound of advancing footsteps slowly made their way to my ears. I looked up and saw the small advancing figure of Kendra from afar.
The gust of the wind softly blew Kendra's long platinum hair in the air. It's like I'm watching a short commercial for shampoos. You know, where the female model got their long shiny silky hair sway in the air. That's how Kendra looks to me right now. Like a shampoo commercial model.
I close the book in my hand, putting it back on my satchel bag.
I look down at Pula. It's an adorable rabbit with red furs and ruby eyes. It had two white horns on its forehead. Which I think added more cuteness to its appearance.
I stroked Pula gently on its head and carried the little fellow in my arms as I stood up. I moved my legs forward and met up with Kendra.
"Finish?" I said as I slowly approached Kendra.
Kendra nodded as she walked towards me then her gaze went down to Pula. Pula, on the other hand, let out a growl staring at Kendra.
My brows knitted at this. "Pula!" I scolded sternly, staring at the little red rabbit in my arms.
Pula seems to understand as it sadly lays its bunny ears back, lowering them down.
"Don't growl at people again, okay?" I coaxed gently, stroking its bunny ears.
Pula whimpered aggrievedly, but Pula didn't growl again.
I rub its ears and cheeks to coax it. Pula purred and licked my hand, nuzzling near me. So I stroke it more to make Pula happy.
"Ahem."
Kendra cleared her throat loudly, getting my attention.
I raised my head and looked forward to Kendra again. "Oh, by the way, this is Pula, it suddenly approached me earlier when nature called you," I explained, smiling while caressing Pula's red fur.
"I see, so you name it Pula, that's a unique name," Kendra replied, smiling like an angel at me.
I smiled back and didn't respond.
It's indeed unique in this world, because Pula is a Tagalog word that came from earth.
When I got transmigrated in this world, I didn't encounter any language barrier, because people in this world used english. Probably because the author wrote the novel in english.
However, speaking English every single day still made me feel alienated. Even though I know how to speak this language and even if english is a universal language, it's still not my mother tongue in the end.
"Are you alright?" Said Kendra.
I buried the complicated feelings in my heart and smiled at Kendra. "Yes, why'd you suddenly ask?" I said slightly puzzled.
"No reason," Kendra replied as she stopped in front of me.
I also stopped walking, and said, "mm, let's go?"
Kendra nodded and started leading me to who knows where. I asked her earlier where we were going, but Kendra would only answer mysteriously without revealing any information.
I have no idea where the heck Kendra is taking me, but I trust the protagonist. I basically know everything about her because of the book. Kendra is not someone who would harm an innocent person.
I may have transmigrated in the villain's body, but I didn't do anything to Kendra that might make her hate me, and that's why I know she wouldn't harm me.
Not to mention that in the book, Kendra only retaliated to the original Nasrin by reporting the villain's crime on the royal court through Cliopatra.
Kendra never used violence against anyone in the book, and that's why I know that Kendra would not harm me. She is a good person through and through.
That's why I'm willing to follow her, and also because I'm curious to know Kendra personally. Probably because I read that trashy book because of Kendra. When I bought that damn novel, the synopsis written at the back of its cover piqued my interest.
The author describes Kendra as someone indifferent in love and romance. I felt a connection with the main character instantly, and that's why I bought that trashy novel. Only to find that Kendra still fell in love with that bratty princess in the end.
A quiet sigh left my mouth.
I hope Kendra won't fall in love with Cliopatra this time. Cliopatra is indeed not that bad, but she is not a suitable partner. However, that isn't for me to decide, and this is only just my opinion.
No matter what opinions I have; it's still none of my business, because I'm not from this world, and I have no right to interfere with other people's relationships. The best I can do for Kendra is to treat her kindly, because Kendra deserves that much. She is a good person with a golden heart.
As my thoughts became complicated, it slowly came to me that Kendra is walking slowly.
Earlier, Kendra walked so quickly which I'm not really used to even back on earth, and this body doesn't seem to exercise as well. Kendra probably noticed it and slowed the pace for me.
See? Kendra is really a good person. No one can be as thoughtful as Kendra.
Suddenly, Kendra stopped as she turned to me.
"We're nearing our destination, do you want to quicken our pace?" Kendra said softly. Her tone this time feels so soft in my ears. It's like my eardrums are being tickled with a bird's feather.
After Kendra left, taking her time to wee-wee, she came back acting somewhat strange. Or perhaps it's just me being delusional?
Despite feeling weird out, I still smiled back at Kendra. "Sure," I replied simply.
Kendra then laid her palm open to me. "Hold on to my hand, we'll be faster if we run together," she said.
I blink my eyes at Kendra's hand waiting for me to hold it.
'Is there a need for us to hold hands?' I questioned in my heart, feeling puzzled by Kendra's gesture. Even if Kendra is the protagonist, I still don't feel comfortable with the gesture of holding hands.
My inner brows pulled up together as I stared at her. "Why do we need to…hold hands?" I said, smiling awkwardly.
Kendra still held her hand to me patiently. "Because you might get left behind if I run alone," she explained.
"Can I just hold you in your arms?" I said, grabbing the back of my neck.
Holding her in her arms is fine since Kendra is wearing the same uniform as me. I won't have to physically touch Kendra literally because of her red coat.
Kendra tilted her head to the side. "Do you also feel uncomfortable holding hands with a commoner?" Kendra said.
My eyes widened and I hurriedly replied, "no, it's not like that…"
"Then why?" Kendra said, retracting her hand to her side.
"I, uhm, don't like physical touch with people, not just you in general, I…" I trailed as I bit my lips and my brows furrowed, averting Kendra's gaze.
This is an issue I have even in my original world. I feel uncomfortable with physical touch or skin to skin contact. If we just need to shake each other's hand, I have no problem with that, but I can't hold someone's hand or have skin to skin contact with others for too long. I just can't for personal reasons.
"I see," Kendra said.
I glanced at her, and Kendra had that enlightened look at her face as she nodded her head at me.
"Do you?" I replied as my furrowed brows deepened.
Kendra nodded again and smiled lightly. "Well, I suppose the reason is at least isn't because I'm a commoner, that I'm sure of, for you wouldn't be here with me now if that is indeed the case, is that right?" Kendra said, stepping forward.
Only one step away and our bodies might hit each other. So I took one step back, but Kendra also took one step forward. I stepped back again, and she stepped forward again.
We did that over and over until I found my back on a tree then Kendra smiled at me. She plastered a playful smile on her face. Which I have only seen for the first time after meeting her yesterday. I didn't know that Kendra could also be mischievous and playful.
Kendra really started to behave strangely after taking her time to go wee-wee in some place.
My brows knitted in confusion. "Kendra," I called puzzled, hugging the silent Pula in my arms.
Kendra leaned slightly forward. The smell of the sweet, soft, smokey floral lavender entered my nostril; the fragrance was coming from her clothes; it's probably some kind of perfume. The scent instantly made me relaxed.
I find the smell calming and soothing.
"Where are you going?" Kendra whispered.
I gulped and shook my head. "Nowhere, I just…" I trailed as I don't know what I am supposed to say next.
"Just what?" Kendra urged softly.
"I, uhm," I cleared my throat grabbing the back of my neck. "I, uh, you were, uhm…"
Kendra chuckled as she took a step back, covering her mouth. "I approached you so you could hold my arms, what thoughts are you thinking I wonder, hmm?" Kendra said as she tilted her head, smiling playfully.
"Oh," I replied dumbly as I felt my whole body heating from embarrassment.
I cleared my throat and straightened my posture. "I see, I see…" I said, nodding my head as I averted my gaze.
"If you understand then please hold on to my arm tightly," Kendra said, lending her arms to me.
I didn't respond as I silently held Kendra's arm.
Kendra then glanced at me. "Ready?"
Her ocean blue eyes stared at me intently.
As soon as I nodded my head, Kendra suddenly ran fast pulling me with her. I held Pula tighter in my chest as I ran. I don't know how it happened, but I feel something warm coursing throughout my body, making me run in Kendra's pace.
We run together like speeding cars. I couldn't even see the things clearly around me as they became a blur in my eyes.
I never knew I could run so fast, not until Kendra pulled me with her. I finally understood why she asked me to hold hands with her earlier.
Kendra runs too fast for someone who would differentiate to an omega in the future. Which baffles me, but I think that's great because Kendra will face many dangerous people in the future. Having the ability to run fast and away from enemies would greatly save Kendra from trouble.
I, on the other hand, is in a predicament. I wouldn't have discovered how weak this body is if I hadn't walked with Kendra in the forest today.
I think coming here with Kendra brought me to realize that I should also probably start exercising this body. I need to be physically fit, because I'm going to become an alpha in the near future.
Other alphas might look down on me if I look weak in their eyes. I can't let my guard down against those people. Alphas are savage beings after all, and I need to be prepared to face them.
After running, Kendra stops and I quickly let go of her arm.
"We're here," Kendra said, pointing in a certain direction.
My eyes followed where her index finger was pointing at, and my mouth hung open as I looked ahead of me in awe.