4: The Flirt

I wonder who's knocking at my door.

"What's up?!" I called, still sitting on my bed.

Yami slowly opened the door, "Can I come in?"

"Oh! Captain Yami!" I jumped up and stood at attention. "Please, come in!"

He laughed softly, "It's ok, Y/n. You don't need to be so formal, you can sit. Also, just Yami."

I sat back on the bed as he walked in a closed the door.

He closed the door? I gulped, feeling myself heat up.

"Mind if I sit?" he asked, gesturing to the chair. I just shook my head, and he took a seat.

"You make quite an impression, you know that?" he said, taking a small drag from his cigarette.

I laughed nervously, "Yea... sorry about that."

"No need to apologize to me. I like it," he shrugged.

I watched him as he took the cigarette out of his mouth. His muscles were toned and well-defined, and he had some veins showing on his forearms. I couldn't help but stare at the raw strength of his body.

"I'm really glad you chose our squad," he continued.

I looked back at his eyes and noticed how they hadn't left from my face since the moment he walked in.

I smiled, "I think I'm going to fit in well here."

He nodded his head. It was quiet for a moment, but it wasn't awkward. Just, peaceful.

I turned my head towards him, "Can I ask you something?"

He smiled, "Go ahead."

"How old are you? And how long have you been a Magic Knight?"

"28. And it's been awhile now, I started in the Grey Deers."

I nodded, just listening.

28, that's not too much older than me. Besides, I'm already an adult...

Y/n! Don't think like that! He's your fucking captain.

"And you're 20, right?" he asked.

I just nodded my headed, staring directly in front of me and leaning back on the bed.

"What made you want to be a knight?" he asked.

"Well, I know I'm strong, but I want to keep

growing. And I guess I just want to do something worthwhile..."

I sighed and continued, "Seemed like the logical next step once I came back to the Clover Kingdom."

I saw his interest peek. Shit, I said too much...

"Back to the Clover Kingdom?" he asked. "Where'd you go?"

I looked over at him and bit my lip hesitantly, "I just met you, Yami. I can't let you know all my secrets yet."

He held eye contact while I let a small smile curl from my lips.

He put out his cigarette on the desk, and slowly got up, walking towards me.

My heart was racing as he sat on the bed next to me. He was staring at me intensely.

"Maybe I want to know all of your secrets," he whispered.

I was focusing really carefully on my breathing, trying not to let it show just how flustered I felt.

"Well, if that's true..." I paused, slowly looking down at his lips and then returning my gaze to his eyes, "I guess you'll just have to stick around to find out."

"I think you'll find that patience is not one of my strong suits," he whispered, inching closer to me, lightly licking his lips.

"DINNER!!!" we heard someone call from the bottom of the stares.

We both jumped slightly and pulled back at the interruption.

Fuck, was he about to kiss me!?

He laughed softly and put his hand over the bottom half of his face, slowly pulling it down and rubbing his chin.

He shook his head as he laughed again and stood.

"What's wrong, Captain?" I asked in a flirty voice, "You look a little flustered."

He looked down at me with a grin, still shaking his head in disbelief, "I guess I'm going to have to watch myself around you."

I smirked and stood up next to him, "I'd rather you didn't."

I watched him as he stared at my lips.

"Fuck," he whispered as he quickly turned away. "I'll see you at dinner, Y/n." he turned his head back with a quick smile before walking out of my room.

I dropped onto the bed behind me, my heart racing wildly.

What the hell just happened....

I was desperately trying to get my breathing under control when there was another knock at my door.

I got up and opened it to see Fin.

"You comin?" he asked with a smile.

"Yup! I'm starving! Let's go!"

We were walking down the stairs to the dining room, and I was laughing like crazy at the story he was telling me of his own entrance exam.

"I can't believe they let you in with a fight like that!" I laughed.

"You and me both," he laughed in return, staring at me. "You have a really cute laugh."

I quickly turned my head as my cheeks flushed.

"Don't let him fool you!" Magna yelled over to us. "He flirts with everyone! He's known as the player of our squad. You're too good for him!"

My eyes widened at his comment, not realizing we had an audience.

"Your laugh really is cute!" Luck called out.

"A little loud, but cute for sure," Vanessa winked.

"Just ignore them," Fin put his arm on my shoulder causing me to jump.

A bunch of them were laughing now, "Aww is Y/n all flustered!?" Magna yelled out.

"Stop it!" I whined as I covered my face in my hands to try and hide the fact that I was a blushing mess.

"Y/n!" Charmy called out, "Come sit next to me! Let's ignore them and eat!"

"Ahh, yes, thank you!! Let's eat and forget!" I laughed. "I'm joining Charmy!"

"Running already?" Fin mocked in a flirty voice.

I turned my head back to him and stuck out my tongue, causing him to laugh loudly. "Real mature!" he called.

I flipped him off as I sat with Charmy.

I chatted with Charmy for a moment, and looked up to see two eyes staring at me. Yami's eyes were piercing into me as he leaned back into his chair and took a drink.

He looked a little annoyed, so I just gave him a soft smile before returning my attention to the food in front of me.

"Time to dig in," I said, rubbing my hands together. Charmy cheered me on as I began to eat.

I like this girl. She's probably going to get me to gain 5 pounds, but I really like her.

After dinner, we all sat around and talked and hung out. It was so normal and relaxing. I was stretched out on a couch, cheering Asta on while he did push ups.

"Asta! You're so strong!" I yelled.

He stopped and sat on his butt, "Thanks, Y/n! I train everyday!"

"That's nothin!" Magna called out, joining us. "Let's have a little competition, Asta!"

"Alright!!" Asta responded.

"First one to do 100 push-ups wins!"

"You're on!"

"Wait, wait, wait," Magna interjected. "To make it more interesting, let's have someone on our back!"

"Noelle, will you be my partner!?" Asta called out. She blushed before quickly agreeing.

"Alright, Y/n. I want you to get on top of me!" he yelled, before realizing what he said. "N-not like that. J-Just for the competition!!" he stumbled.

Everyone was laughing at him.

"Magna, you could at least ask me on a date first," I laughed.

He was still just stumbling over his words. I got up and walked over to him, "It's ok, Magna! I'd love to get on top of you," I teased and gave him a wink.

"Ha, ha, very funny." he mocked. "Let's just hurry up and do this!"

Noelle and I got on top of Asta and Magna. Asta beat him terribly... like it wasn't even a competition.

I got off Magna, and he just collapsed on the ground his hair going everywhere. "I suck," he mumbled while looking up at me.

"Aww Magna," I said while sweeping a piece of hair out of his face. "It wasn't that bad." I laughed and patted his head before getting up.

It was really warm with everyone laughing and hanging out together, so I went over to the bar to get some water.

As I took a sit and began to drink, Yami walked behind me. "You're a flirt," he huffed.

I almost choked on my water at his comment. I looked up at him, still trying to swallow.

"Am I?" I asked.

He rolled his eyes. "Whatever," he mumbled.

"Yami," I called out so no one would hear. I was really nervous about anyone picking up my true feelings towards him...

What did I feel towards him?

He turned around. "Hmm," he muttered out.

"I might flirt with them, but it doesn't mean anything..." I said in an almost whisper.

"Wouldn't care if it did," he spat before walking off.

My eyes widened at his rudeness... What the fuck was that?

I sighed before finishing my water.

It's way too soon for this shit. I literally just got here and am already worried about some guy. My Captain, at that...

Get it together, Y/n.