I'm A Capture Target?! [BL]

Chapter 6

"I am terribly sorry. It looks like you misunderstood my intentions."

Mervun tilted his head, you could almost see the "?" mark above. He was adorable. Every little thing and action he did, Reese fought the urge to pat Mervuns' head and take him home.

"There was a dog chasing me so I had come here to hide, I didn't want to get bitten."

"...A dog roaming around the campus? Maybe it belongs to someone." Mervun wondered. But then he fidgeted, his rosy cheeks grew redder in embarassment. "I should apologize for blurting out such incoherent words earlier and on our first meeting too."

"It is alright, I understand. It must have been quite sudden for you."

Mervuns' eyes lit brightly and Reese saw the usual smile from the in-game Mervun. "We haven't had our formal greetings yet. My name is Mervun Gnashe. I'm the youngest son of a Marquess family."

Reese returned a kind smile. "Nice to meet you. I'm Reese Graschen, I-"

"G-Graschen? From the highest Duke household?"

"Yes, that is correct."

Mervun jumped a bit, excitement in his eyes. "Its an honor to finally meet you, I've been hearing your name everywhere, everyday. Even my father has praised you so for your intellect and generosity you have shown to others."

"Oh...thank you for the flattery."

Lies. Reese did not feel an ounce of gratefulness. The smart and nice one was the original. Mervun was talking about Reese Graschen, a whole other person. She, someone who reincarnated as him felt quite unattached as Mervun continued to give praises.

It was uncomfortable hearing compliments that was not achieved by her, but she knew Mervun was just sweet talking. Since he now knows of her position, he's trying to get on Reeses' good side.

"It was nice knowing you. My class starts in a minute so I have to sadly cut our conversation short."

"It's my greatest honor to have met you too."

Reese held out a hand while Mervun took and shook it. A bond between men had happened with toilet stalls and urinals around them. Then Reese realized...

"This...may sound blunt and rude but did you...wash your hands?"

"..."

Their hands immediately separated. They took loads of soap into their palms and washed it away in the sink. Mervun continuously bowed and apologized to Reese in the aftermath.

. . .

The weather seems nice today. A clear blue sky, a gentle breeze. It was the perfect time to have tea under the shade of a tree. Ray of sunlights illuminated a beautiful garden, further enhancing the comely scenery.

At the corner under the tall trees, was a single table covered in white cloth. Sweets and tea were spread out on the table. Two figures sat on each opposite sides, making the perfect picture of handsome gentlemen enjoying a peaceful snack time.

"The school has been in an uproar ever since its opening." The voice belonged to a gentle youth, he brought the intricate tea cup to his lips and took a sip.

"Uproar? What?" The latter was munching on blueberry cheesecake in a rather undignified manner.

"Sigh. You're too ignorant, Oswin."

"I don't care about those stupid rumors and gossips. Why waste time on that when you can train with the sword and build your body."