Bab 843: Confronting Feelings [Pt 2]

"...."

Lucielle didn't know how to respond to the question that was thrown at her.

The simple answer was that she didn't actually forget the kiss, though she pretended to be under the effects of [Tempora], just like everyone else.

'I wanted to keep my current state a secret from Rey, so I had to play along.' 

Plus… she was equally embarrassed about the kiss.

In the end, everything worked out well. No one mentioned anything, so it all worked out—at least, that was what she expected to happen.

However, it seemed like the kiss was where the first seeds of her interest in Rey were planted.

From that point on, there was no turning back.

"Y-you always knew? That's messed up, Lucielle! Why didn't you say anything?" Rey lashed out, his cheeks turning brighter red.

"Look who's talking! You should have said something too."