[Third Person POV]
Everbody in the grocery was looking at two people.It looked as if the epitome of beauty were here to shop.The boy was pushing a trolly and shopping while the girl only had her head down and was matching her step with the boy.
Some people started whispering
"Wow they look so good together."
"Are they on a shopping date?Kyaa"
"The girl is so shy.Cute!"
"That guy is such a hotie!"
Ryujin could hear those strangers talking but Ciel wasn't in the moment.All she could think of was 'Is this a date?' After she thought that she was even more flustered.
It had been 10 minutes since Ryujin and Ciel went to the grocery shop.The academy provided multiple shops and the products were cheap as well.
Ryujin didn't initiate the conversation thinking he should let Ciel speak her mind but Ciel didn't utter a word.It had been ten minutes since both of them had said anything so Ryujin started speaking"What should be do about the project?"
Ciel fingers were fidgeting.She was nervous.In a low tone she replied"I was thinking about writting the report together and then one of us will present it. We only have 2 minute to present."
Ryujin then looked and Ciel and said"So writing the report together.Do you want to write it in the library?"
Ciel shook her head and said"No I will write my own part and you will write your own.I have already seperated our topics."
"Oh!and where should I share my report with you?"
"I will give you my number."
After that they both exchanged their number.
While they were talking they had reached the grocery counter. The bill was 50$.Ryujin paid and then they got out of the store.
They were walking and soon they were almost at their dorms.The girls and boys dorm was seperate.
Ryujin was about to bid farewell when he saw Ciel eyes.Her eyes were showing pain.She had a calm expression but Ryujin knew she was feeling heavy guilt.
Ryujin then asked Ciel "Do you want to go to a cafe?"
Ciel looked at him and nodded.
Ryujin and Ciel went to a cafe.Both ordered a cup of coffee and sat on their table.Ryujin then asked Ciel in a gentle voice"If there is something bugging you please take your time to tell me." Ryujin wanted Ciel to feel comfortable.He still didn't like her but that didn't mean he had to be rude to her.
When Ciel heard that,she couldn't contain her emotion any longer.Tears started dwelling in her eyes.Ciel stood up and bowed to Ryujin"I am sorry! Please forgive me.It was all my fault."
Ciel said to Ryujin while sobbing as well.
Ryujin looked around the cafe but only two of them were there and the staffs.Ryujin asked Ciel to sit down then he passed some tissue to wipe her tears.
Ciel took the tissues and wiped her tears.Ryujin looked at Ciel and said"I wont lie I was angry when you slapped me.However that is in the past.You felt guilty and now you have apologized to me sincerely.I forgive you!"
Ciel started to cry even more.She looked at her hand and remembered the slap.She remembered the face of disappoinment Ryujin made afterthat. His back when he left the cafeteria.
She regretted hitting someone who tried to help her.She hated herself for not being able to say anything and let Ryujin assure her that she could apologize at her own pace.
She then felt some mana around her cheeks.She looked at Ryujin and saw him wiping her tears using wind magic.
She said to herself"He even hates touching me.Of couse he hates it.I slapped him for that.I hate myself."
After crying for solid five minutes Ciel stopped crying.She looked at Ryujin.
Ryujin had a calm look but his eyes showed concern for her."Please dont beat yourself too much for it. I have forgiven you so you can take the guilt off of your heart and if you can't then please treat me to a nice meal next time."
'What a nice guy' Ciel thought in her mind.
She could only nod.Ciel drank her coffee while Ryujin didn't even touch his cup.Ciel tried to pay the bill but Ryujin interjected and said"Its my treat."
After that they left cafe.As they were getting closer to their dorm Ryujin said"I will send you the reports tonorrow morning."
Ciel looked at Ryujin and shook her head.
Ryujin asked her"Is that too late?"
Ciel then replied"No. I did propose the idea of doing the report seperately but if we do that then the one who presents the project can have difficulty combining the reports so why don't we write the report together in the library?"
Ciel was shaking while saying that.Ryujin then looked at his watch and said"Okay then tomorrow 3pm in the evening.Are you okay with that?"
Ciel was happy to hear that.She replied in an instant "okay."
Ryujin turned the otherside and said"Our dorms and here so I will go now.Lets meet tomorrow.Bye Ciel."
After saying that Ryujin walked towards his dorm.
Ciel who was behind him was now beet red.Hearing him say her name made her heart melt .She was frozen in her place . She apologized to get Ryujin out of her head but now it looks like he had made a permanent mark on her heart.
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[Ciel's POV]
After my talk with Ryujin I returned to my dorm. I took a shower to cool my mind but everytime him saying my came came to my mind. Why am I actually like this?
I don't know how to talk around him. My face feels hot and I only want to be near him.Do I actually like him?
No!No!No! I like him as someone who saved me not as a lover.Yeahh I am only flustered around him because he saved me nothing more than that.
Yeahh I can get him off my mind if I just sleep.
Little did I know he would start appearing even in my dreams.