Malachi sat on the edge of the boat for the entire day. I offered him tea, ignored his dazed look and just left it on the table.

I then sat in the captains quarters discussing merchandise with Logan, who had also come along. He mostly stayed quiet and watched over the rookie guards in the boat, so I almost forgot he was here.

"So Nahakra village trades us armor and various metals, we trade it farming supplies and agricultural-"

I zoned out on him, remembering Malachi's request.

"You aren't going to call me 'Sir' or 'Milord' anymore. If you do, the same treatment will apply like before."

He even made me sign a contract.

I mean, he's persistent

Maybe it was like trade to him.

Trading my words for my lips.

I snapped back, watching as Logan paced around mumbling about fair trades.

"I mean, Brightport shouldn't of blown us off. We could have exchanged minerals to-"

I rolled my eyes, I didn't exactly care about that. A guard had no reason to really give a damn about anything except their lord.

A shout came out across the ship, it would be docking soon.

I left the quarters, walking up to Malachi and saluting before almost breaking the contract on day one.

"M-Malachi."
"Nice save."
"Don't laugh at me, I'm getting used to it."

I blushed while he giggled, ruffling my hair out of place. I fixed it up, straightening my stance and crossing my arms over my chest.

"We're arriving soon, any last requests?"
"A nap when I get home."

He yawned, catching glimpse of his brother at the docks, I had to hold him back from jumping over the edge.

"Milord.."

I sighed under my breath.

Good thing he didn't hear me

I watched him get off the boat, slowly following after him. I made sure not to get close as he conversed with his brother.

All of a sudden, a lady with black hair and amber eyes approached him.

"Hello, Malachi."

She said, and they embraced for a while.

That's Aphmau..

I thought, standing silently as they both caught up together.

Deciding to move it to the house, I put myself in charge of relaying the progress to Levin.

"Lord Levin, Malachi was successful in setting up trade in Nahakra Village. We now trade agricultural goods for their weaponry and fine jewelry."
"Hmm? How does farming equate to such wealth?"
"They lack the land and ability to farm or make goods besides meat, so they rely on other countries to maintain their populous. They have many mines, so metals are easier to find there."

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The intellectual talking regarding trade ended swiftly, with Levin impressed at my skills.

"I'm merely his guard Milord, it's my job."

Was all I had to say before starting off in the direction of my house. Levin stopped me before I went.

"You know, he's fond of you."

He said. I reluctantly nodded.

"I suggest he stops that. Fooling with the wrong people can get him into trouble."

I said nothing more, walking to the center of the town to admire the trees before settling down at my house.

Okay, you like him, he likes you. But why do you feel like he shouldn't?

I asked myself, slumping down on my couch and unhooking my armor.

"I wasn't able to protect anyone. Now they're all gone, but I'm still here."

I mumbled, a few tears stranded down my face.

"Mother, father, I disobeyed them. Their last thoughts of me must be horrible."

Curling up, I pulled my blankets over my body.

"He deserves better. He deserves so much better."

I whispered, slowly drifting off into sleep.

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"Wake up!"
"Hmmm...."
"Come on! I want my mom to meet you."

I shot up out of bed, covering my eyes and rubbing them.

"What? Milord- I mean- Malachi, your mother? Lady Aphmau? Why me..?"

I asked, but wasn't able to get an answer as I watched Malachi pout.

"Look, it's gonna take some getting used to-"

I tried to reason with him before he kissed me.

Useless.

When he pulled away, winking and sitting beside me on my couch, I felt myself become progressively redder.

"Malachi.. what if someone catches you doing that?! They'll think differently about our relationship."

I stammered, trying to find the correct words to use.

"I don't particularly care if they think a different way."
"It could affect your job."
"How so?"

He asked, and I tried to find ways to convince him otherwise, but it was useless.

"Never mind. Let's just focus on your mother. Why does she want to meet me?"
"You're my head guard, and she wants to catch up with everyone. Before I meet with her at her old house, I want you to talk with her, than organize a party."
"A party? I'm sorry but what's that again?"
"Oh right, you haven't had one since you've been here"

He remembered.

I've been at his side for a few months now, it's been a while since I had anything extravagant happen.

"Ask Kawaii Chan to help you and make sure you converse with everyone else that's back. I want you to meet everyone."
"Okay. Later Malachi."

I smiled, but he frowned a bit, walking toward the door.

"What's wrong?"
"I mean, I kinda wanted you to call me Milord again."

I blushed, turning my head opposite to him and staring at the ground.

"Wasn't that situation the fact that you disliked it?"
"I mean, I hated it. But if you call me that, I get a chance to kiss you."

I glimpsed back at him, his face tinged pink as he walked outside, holding the door within his fingertips.

"Go meet my mother, okay?"

He spoke softly, closing the door behind him.

I sat back down on my couch for a moment, calming myself down.

I've got to get used to this

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Outside my abode, the very same woman he talked about approached me.

"Hi! I'm Aphmau. You're Y/n, right? Malachi's head guard?"
"Yes I am. Pleasure to meet you Lady Aphmau."
"Huh, you're as formal as he mentioned."

She smiled bright, shaking my hand.

"Loosen up a bit, it does everyone good sometimes."
"Haha.. thats what he tells me."

I chuckled, gazing at the clear skies.

"He made me stop calling him formal names so I calm down around him."
"Mhm. He said you came from a strict family so it was hard to be yourself."
"He doesn't exactly know what I am as myself, I don't even know."

I shrugged.

"I think it would be wonderful to find out who you are."

Aphmau gave a reassuring grin, patting my back and waving goodbye to me as she walked towards her house.

I took that opportunity to race next to Kawaii chan. Delegating to her Malachi's party idea and starting on it.

Today was another day

But tomorrow will be sweeter.

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Admin Time!!

Kind of a set up chapter for the things to come

As Minecraft diaries is coming back tomorrow, I decided to watch season two and I'm gonna loosely follow the story there.

So if you want a few spoilers, go nuts and watch season 2 again.

I can't wait to continue this book <3

Thanks for Reading :)