"So you're a knight?"

Felix shook his head as he continued looking ahead, sparing you a smile. "No. Knight in training."

You were in even more awe at the Tomato walking beside you. "Whoa. So you'll be a knight. A real knight!"

Your eyes sparkled. Knights were your favourite character of all time. The brave, sword-wielding men whose devotion and loyalty and life were for their kingdom. The manly men amongst men.

You lit up like a Christmas tree. "No wonder you helped me. After all, you were the Brave Knight in shining armour who came to help the damsel in distress. Not that I'm one!"

His steps faltered, face flushed in red. "That's not true! I would've helped you regardless of whether me being a knight or not!"

You were quite touched by his genuine kindness."Oh. So you're a sweetheart with a heart of gold filled with deep compassion and kindness!"

"N-no. I-I'm..." Felix stumbled on his words and his feet. You winced waiting for the flustered boy to gain his footing.

Haha. Maybe you should stop teasing the boy. He looks like he'll pass out with any more teasing.

But he's so adorable when he's flustered.

"Hehe. I'll stop. For now." You said followed by a giggle when the boy exhaled in relief.

"So what are you doing here? Of course, you don't have to answer me if it's a private matter." His grey eyes sparkled with curiosity.

You waved off his cautious consideration. "Of course I do. You shared about yourself. It's only fair I do the same. I'm a herbalist. The Emperor became impressed with my skills so he brought me here for training. To polish my skills further."

"I see. You must be really good if the Emperor himself summoned you."

Or if he had an ulterior motive.

"Haha. Right. I feel extremely honoured."

Your sarcastic remark went over his head and he nodded happily. "It's all your skill and hard work that paid off. You should be proud of yourself."

He gave you a flowery smile with flowers floating all around him.

You felt it stab your heart with incredible warmth.

Flustered, you quickly looked away lowering your head. Holy cow I've been affected by the words of a kid......Correction: A adorable kid.

Not the point here.....!

"Are you alright? Your face is getting red." Felix asked immediately in worry. "Is the heat too much for you? We should hurry up then! The place isn't too far away."

You couldn't help but smile at the worried rant of the Tomato boy who's genuinely concerned about your well-being. Such a sweetheart. And a worrywart.

"You'll make a fine knight one day."

"Huh?" Felix stopped his ramble to give you a questioning look.

"I'm saying that you got a soul of a true knight."

Felix bashfully scratched his reddening cheeks. "Thank you. I sure hope to live up to the name of a knight."

"Aww, so cute!" You swooned.

"Eh?!"

"Oh, did I just say that out loud? My bad but it's true."

He choked on air. "You shouldn't say such things..!"

"Why not?" You questioned.

"Because it might embarrass people." He spread out his arms as if to emphasize. A flustered look on his face.

"So you are embarrassed. How cute."

"You just ignored my point here." He sighed.

"No I grasped it perfectly well but I don't feel the need to heed it. What's wrong in complimenting others?"

Felix stared at you, exasperated. "You are too stubborn."

"Just like you're too cute."

Felix speeds up leaving you in the dust.

"O-oi stop! I'm sorry. I'll stop, please don't leave me!"

You ran after him, struggling to keep up the pace. Felix sped up, even more, face red and steam coming off his ears.

"I'm sorry!"

~~~~~~~

You soon arrived at the Garnet palace which was quite grand in appearance and it had an elegant aura to it. But compared to other palaces it was quite dull and comparatively small.

"Excuse me," Felix called out to a maid passing by. "Sorry to trouble you but can you take," He pointed at you. "this little lady to the head maid."

"Of course, my lord. It'd be no trouble. After all, it's my job." She bowed deeply.

Felix gave her a gratitude-filled smile.

You saw the maid flush with red as she looked at the oblivious boy who had no idea what effect he had on others.

He had a charming smile that could enter anyone.

You snickered. You could easily see her fangirling inside her head.

Felix turned to you, puzzled. "What's funny?"

"Your obliviousness." You answered and giggled when the boy just tilted his head, confused.

Felix shook his head as if resigning himself to the fate of not understanding your bizarre words.

"Guess this is it, huh? I'll miss your chivalry and kindness, future knight. I will always be indebted to you and shall strive to pay it back." You bowed dramatically as you sadly said, keeping your voice down in dejection. "I hope you won't forget this measly being when the spotlight of fame engulfs you."

"Why are you talking like that? It's not like I saved or life or something. You act as if we'll never meet again..?" Felix's instant reaction is to back away nervously. "And you don't have to bow to me."

Both Felix and the maid sweat-dropped at your overdramatic farewell.

"Dang it, boy you ruined the mood." You wiped a fake tear away. "And here I thought I was an Oscar-worthy actress."

"What's an Actress?" Felix asked curiously. "Nevermind you will probably say something ridiculous."

"You hurt me!" You faked a crying face.

"Miss, we should get going."

"Take care, little lady. We will meet again since we live so close so you don't have to feel sad." Felix said with yet another of those charming smiles.

The maid flushed deeper and you smiled.

"You took the words right out of my mouth. I'd be really sad if I lost a friend I just made." You said grinning ear to ear.

You shook your pocket and found the thing you wanted. You smiled as you hold it out to him. "Here. A gift of our blossoming friendship."

"A candy?" He said looking at the tiny wrapped sweetly in his palm.

"Of course. Everything good start with a pinch of sweetness." You winked. "Aaaand nothing can lift your spirit like a sweet candy."

His smile widened, filled with joy as he accepted your gift.

"Miss?" The maid said impatiently.

I know you're jealous that he's paying his adorable attention to me, you petty lady. You want my adorable Tomato all by yourself, don't you? Bad maid!

"Okay. Led the way, Lady maid." You waved at Felix who returned the gesture more enthusiastically.

You sweat-dropped. Please stop. It feels like you are happy to get rid of me.

You turned around with a smile as the maid starts to walk.

"Your Highness!"

Hearing Felix's joyful voice you turned around to take a look at what made him so happy.

You see a mob of golden strands of another figure who was a bit shorter than Felix. You couldn't see him because of Felix's big statute blocking him off only catching a glimpse or two when Felix become animatedly talking.

"Miss, please hurry."

You shrug and follow the impatient maid.

Well if fate has it we'll meet again.