We Need a Little Romance In Life
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Chapter 1
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A huge greenhouse look-alike
A very very handsome-beautiful Platinum haired, blue-eyed young man, received a call.
In front of the man, known as Kartein, stood a young woman in her early 20 that had the same feature as the Kartein, but was more feminine and soft.
She is the one and only Kartein’s adorable precious treasure, Claris.
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“Was it…Kayden?”
Claris asked as she poured a newly brewed tea for her Brother. Kartein thanked her and took a sip before answering,
“The one and only”
“What did he want?”
“...Heal..”
“Him? So the rumor is true, he’s injured?”
“I’m not sure, but he will teach me his force control”
Claris makes an ‘o’ … She knows Kayden. Kayden Break. The conceited, arrogant, fighting maniac that fortunately backed up with his outstanding power…and brain.
And his handsome face, plus body.
BUT! Brother Kartein is still the best!' - Clari's inner heart -
‘I hope it’s nothing too serious… although he said he will tell Brother his Force Control…and I guess, I will be visiting Korea much much sooner than I planned’
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Korea, Jiwoo’s hospital room.
‘I spoke too soon. THIS IS SERIOUS! BEYOND SERIOUS! THIS IS FATAL!’
Here, the trio of renowned awakeners stood in front of the patient, Seo Jiwoo, a.k.a Kayden’s Disciple.
Claris is the only one with a pale face, all colors drained from her face. She did know before she met the boy, so she’s prepared but also likes to think that maybe Kayden misdiagnosed or whatever it is, since he’s not a healer. He sucks at it.
“Jiwoo, this is Kartein the best healer, and his younger sister, Claris also a healer, second only to this man” Kayden introduced Brother and I. Half-heartedly.
“Uh, Uhm. Hello…”
Ok, Claris may be well-mannered, a soft-spoken person, and looks timid, which is not wrong but also not true. She can be blunt and have no mercy.
She shot a half-hearted glare toward Kayden. The young boy greeted her and her brother back. Turning her gaze towards the main focus of the day, Seo Jiwoo.
She took note of how his core are shattered by his physical wound.
‘His Core are shattered very carefully that it will be a challenge to fix….no…it’s more like impossible to be fixed. However, his arms, whoever did fix his arms did a good job. Was it Dr.Delein, the one that did that experiment…despite his questionable experiment, his skill is no joke….I guess I’ll visit him.’
While Claris is busy with her thoughts, Kayden, Kartein, and Jiwoo talk about the possible core fixing. The two awakened leave the room since Jiwoo asked to talk with Kartein alone. Claris decided to follow Kayden out.
Kartein soundproofs the room, but Claris and Kayden can still hear the conversation, seeing that Kartein doesn’t make it tight.
“Kayden…”
The blue-haired man glance at the platinum-haired woman and shrugged.
She sigh. Knowing this man for years now, she knows this man like an open book. Kayden tend to hide his inner feeling..not that he had one…more like, sometimes…ok…more than sometimes, he doesn’t share his feeling much like brother (Kartein). Kayden and Kartein are more similar than they would like and acknowledge, in front of that, deep down both know and understand each other like blood-related siblings. Claris that grow up and was raised by Kartein, ends up able to read Kayden’s too. After all, Kayden is like another brother to her. An annoying one, that is.
The door opened, The best healers come out.
“Brother”
Claris immediately went to his side, holding his arm. Kartein look straight to Kayden.
“Aren’t you (them, technically) bring too obvious when eavesdropping?”
“...” Kayden just keeps silent.
“Take us to your place”
Claris look shocked, and the freeloader..also look shocked “HUH!!?”
“It took us days to get here. We need rest, don’t you think? After all, we are here because of you”
The trio walked away to Kayden’s place….also known as Jiwoo’s house.
It’s a spacious, modern house.
Kayden opened the front door, Claris behind him, Kartein the last one
“You’re staying here?”
“Yup”
Claris took note of other living beings inside the house, she peered from Kayden’s back and spotted 3 adorable cats and another one on the sofa.
“CATS!!”
“Cats?!”
Claris looks excited, while Kartein just looks at the cats..loss of words.
He never imagined that the infamous Kayden Break would own…or even take care of an animal. He is already a handful after all. But, who he is to judge, without Claris, Kartein probably will have a bit of a hard time managing his work or research.
See, the two of them are more similar, unbeknownst to themselves and their denial.
“Kayden, are you sure you didn’t hit your head somewhere?” Kartein for sure can’t believe what he is seeing right now.
“Why?”
“It's just so weird…the cats..”
“So?”
“I just couldn’t imagine you being a cat person to suit your image..”
“What are you even saying?”
Kayden stood up and walked towards the Kitchen, to give food to the cats.
Claris giggled.
But then, blue flashes from the kitchen. Just at the right timing, Kartein and Claris watched it unfold.
Both are shocked.
The great infamous Kayden Break turned into a cat, a big cat.
‘At least he’s cute now’ Claris thought, then redirected her eyes to see how her brother would react.
You see, Kartein is someone that you could say is a ‘mad scientist’ thought, he’s not into that level, not like Dr.Delein. Kartein is just very eager and knowledge starved if that is a word. He loves to get new things on his hands.
Claris walked herself out of the crime scene and sat on the sofa, watching her brother and Catyden (Kayden as a cat) having a conversation. Already get the ideas of what will happen.
Her brother then sits next to her, in deep thought, same as Kayden. Well, Kayden looks more like, a bit wary at Kartein's unexpected reaction.
Claris hold her laughter.
Watching the two, as they have a conversation turns into a sort-of negotiation.
‘He doesn’t want to change back?…hmmm…Kayden is indeed moody, but, he did sustain an injury, I think, he couldn't change back is more appropriate. But then, It’s not exactly my business, If Brother decided to learn and changed to a cat, he wouldn’t have a problem easily transforming back-to-back…’
She noticed that Kartein clenched his fist in anger.
‘Brother…sometimes, I can’t help but worry about you. You’re smart but also can be an idiot. BUT THAT'S WHAT MAKES BROTHER CUTE AND AWESOME!!!’
Claris sighed and decided to just take a nap or sleep. Using her brother as a pillow.
She vaguely hears the reason why Jiwoo refuses the treatment, and how Kartein wants the technique that Kayden used to turn himself into a cat.
‘Yes, I should just sleep’
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The next day, The trio visits Jiwoo again to start the healing process or treatment.
He refused, of course. Watching the comedic interaction between Kartein, Kayden, and the innocent Jiwoo…. was gold. Claris already noticed that the technique isn’t important for Kayden, but knowing her Brother is already obsessed with it, he won’t change his mind. After all, Kayden and Kartein's circumstances are different.
Unfortunately, Jiwoo had another attack (aftershocks). Thankfully, Kayden was quick to act, and so was her Brother.
She decided to assist at the beginning of the healing process, while Jiwoo was still out cold. She has full confidence in Kartein's ability, but healing the broken…shattered core…not an easy job, and to make the process faster, Claris will heal other injuries to make the process smoother, so Kartein will focus only on fixing the core.
“Hehe..” Claris couldn’t help but giggle, remembering how Jiwoo refused.
“?”
“Ah, no, It’s just that he’s as stubborn as Kayden. He is still a good boy thru and through”
“Ha, one Kayden in the world is enough, don’t you think? Claris supports me until we're finished. I need you to give support for his core so the healing will be faster.” Kartein sighs and gives a soft smirk to Claris. The shorter platinum-haired awakener gives a big smile,
“Of course, Brother!”
The two fall into silent, full concentration. Knowing that Kayden is protecting them, Claris can fully support Kartein. Under different circumstances, usually, Claris will be the one that protects Kartein during the healing process, since he will be off-guard.
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Outside Jiwoo’s room
Kayden on guard noticed Yoo Jiyoung and Goo Inhyuk from Shinhwa came. Kayden and Jiyoung talked until the topic changed to the broken core,
“I have never heard anyone being able to get their core fixed.”
“Same here. After all, once a core is smashed, it’s the end. But Kartein said he can. Besides, Claris is known to have shattered the awakener's core during her first debut as world rankers. I’m sure it’s not impossible for them”
“Lady Claris also here?!”
“She’s attached to his hip. Besides, I believe in Kartein's abilities, as well as Claris”
Inside Jiwoo’s room, Kartein’s face became softer and a small smile adorned his beautiful face. Claris notices that and smiles.
‘Well, it was the past, now no one challenges me anymore. Tho, I will have to thank my past enemies, because I got lots of knowledge from the shattered core that now we can fix it. As long as no foreign energy in there’
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