[Third Person POV]
The attack on the Astrik city made the world know that the Oppressors were still hostile towards humanity.
The Astrik Academy had decided to close the school for three days. The government and guilds were still inspectiong the whole city to make sure there were not any other villians left in the city.
"We should go to his dorm and visit him."
Akio said while looking at his squad.
The girls were a bit skeptical of that.They were shy to enter a boys dorm.
"Won't we be a bother to him?" Ciel said in a low voice. She didn't want to cause him any trouble.
"I don't think he will be bothered. Lets just thanks him." Akio said in a cheerful voice.
Emily nodded her head.
"Akio is right. Lets just go rather than beating around the bush."
Then the five decided to head to Ryujin's dorm
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Ryujin was in his dorm. He was sleeping. It was already 1 pm but he slept as if there was no tomorrow.
Ryujin didn't exercise on Sundays. It was his only rest day and last night he slept around 3 am.
"Knock!Knock!"
Ryujin could hear somone knocking on his door. The school dorm didn't have a door bell.
'Who is it at this time?'
Ryujin stood up. He was still feeling sleepy. He could use Kairos to reverse time when he had stamina but he didn't like to mess with his body's natural circadian rythm.
He opened his door and saw familiar faces. It was Akio and four other girls.
'Why are they here?'
"Were you sleeping?"
"Yeah! What can I do for you guys?"
None of them spoke. They were nervous.They couldn't speak a word.
'This guys are total introverts.'
"Please,come in"
The five looked at each other and then entered his room. As soon as they entered they could smell fesh smell of lavender.
Ciel looked around his room. It was simplistic. Some posters and paintings were on the wall. He had small plants decorated in his table.
They sat on the sofa while Ryujin brought some drinks for them. The pets causually walked up to them and played with them except for Ciel.
"So what brings you guys here?"
They looked at each other and in unison all of them bowed their head.
"Thank you for saving us."
"Its fine. I didn't do much."
Akio quickly stood up.
"You don't need to be humble Ryujin. If not for you I would not be here. None of would be here."
Alio clenched his fist. The feeling of weakness made him angry. He almost lost his friends.
Ryujin noticed it. He took a sip of the drink.
"If any body was in my position they would do the same."
'Not everybody would do it Ryujin.'Ciel thought to herself.
'He doesn't like to take credit for what he did.'
"Growwll"
Ciel stomach growled. Everybody looked at her. She did not have anything since this morning. Her face was red cause of embarassment.
'Why does this happen to me? Ahh what will he think? I hate my body!'
Ryujin stood up and walked towards the kitchen. He wore an apron and said
"Lets have something."
While Ryujin was cooking, Emily got closer to Ciel.She started whispering in Ciel's ear
"Isn't he the perfect husband material?He is strong,handsome and can cook. You have stumbled upon a lottery."
"Just shut up okay. I don't like him that way."
"Oh! Dont worry. I know how you like him."
Ciel hit Emily slightly with her elbow to stop messing around. The smell of Ryujin cooking was fabulous.
Everybody's focus was on him. After few minutes he bought meal for everybody. It was spaghetti with some sausages.
"I hope you like it."
Ryujin said to them. However,they couldn't hear him. The dish infront if them looked fabulous.
Emily and Anna took a bite.As soon as it entered their mouth their eyes sparkled.
"Its sooo goodddd."
Ciel, Akio and Alice also started eating. They couldn't stop eating. All of them finished their dish within seconds.
"That was the best meal I had in a while." Anna said while wiping her mouth with a tissue.
"Yeah" The other replied in unison.
All of them looked at Ryujin. Ryujin didn't have a plate infront of him.
Alice asked him.
"Did you not eat?"
"I only cooked for you guys. I was not hungry."
They felt a bit ashamed to be the only want to eat.They were so in the moment of eating that they forgot about Ryujin.
"Ring!Ring!"
Ryujin picked up his phone.
"Oh! Dont worry I will be there in one hour."
Ciel was wondering who he was talking to.After Ryujin ended his call he stood up.
"I have to go."
"Where?" Ciel immediately asked her.
Alice,Anna,Emily and Akio were shocked by her behavior.
"To work."
'You didn't even have a meal Ryujin. You were slepping until now. Your eyes look tired.'
Ciel was worried about him.
Akio stood up.
"We will also get going then."
"Ok. Keep coming lets chat some times."
"Ok."
Akio was happy that Ryujin invited him. The girls also stood up.
Alice gently smiled at Ryujin
"Next time please teach me your receipe."
"Umm..Ok!"
The others two simply waved at him.
Ciel didn't stand up. She looked at her friends.
"You guys go. I will come later. I just want to talk with Ryujin privately"
They didn't question her and walked out of the room.
Now it was just Ryujin and Ciel.
"Please sit next to me Ryujin."
'What does she want now?'
Ryujin sat down.He still mainatined a distance.Ciel looked at him.
"Ryujin, Are you not hungry?"
"No"
"Really?"
"Yes"
'Why is she asking me this.'
"Can you be my friend?'
'What type of conversation is this?'
Ryujin kept thinking how to answer that question. He thought that they were already friends.
Ciel felt her heart sink when she saw Ryujin hesiate to answer her auestion.
'He still doesn't like me. I shouldn't force him.'
"You can refuse if you want."
"Its not like that.Actually I thought we were already friends."
Ciel was happy to hear that. Those words made her feel happiness that she had not felt in a long time.
"Since we are friends, you can tell me your problems. I will help you. Even if it is any money problem."
'Hmm. Money problem. Wait does she think that I have--Ohh so this was it.'
"Are you worried that I have financial isssues that is why I am working?"
"Yeah! You look as if you didn't rest properly and are always working."
"Pfftt! Hahaha"
"Why are you suddenly laughing?"
Ciel was surprised. However, seeing Ryujin laugh made her happy.
'Please keep simling like that.'
"Ciel, I dont have any money problems. No need to worry. I am going to work because I have nothing else to do and I have fun there as well. I probably look tired because I have not washed my face properly."
"Ohh.. okay."
'Ahh! Stupid me. Why did I have to assume things.'
Ciel looked at Ryujin. Ryujin had the brightest smile she had ever seen.
"Thank you for worrying about me Ciel. It makes me happy."
That smile made Ciel feel thing she had never felt. She stood up.
"I will get going now bye."
She then rushed out of her room.
Ryujin was bewildered.
"Cute."
Ciel was now running.
'. Why do I feel like this whenever I am with him ? It was just a smile.. but that smile meant more to me than anything.'
She stopped in her tracks and started remebering that smile.
'Cute'