The Iudex's day off

Chapter 83 - Making plans

 Wriothesley's POV

 "So you mean..."

 "Right, I was not refusing. I just need some time to process, alright?"

 Not once had I seen the sky clear up at a faster rate.

 How difficult it must be difficult for meteorologists in Fontaine.

 Perhaps I should take some time to make a donation.

 "That's alright. Thank you, Wrio." He beamed.

 Oh...

 Woah...

 I blinked a few times and shook my head.

 Focus, Wriothesley.

 Focus.

 "Neuv."

 "Yes?"

 "Do you have anything important going on the day after tomorrow?"

 "Not as of yet, no."

 Bingo!

 "Do you have a lot of work to catch up on still?"

 "I should be done by tomorrow evening."

 And that's two out of two.

 "Do you want to go on a date with me?"

 I would have liked to ask in a more subtle way, but even like this, I wasn't sure that he would get it.

 "A date? You've mentioned that before. What exactly do you mean by a date?"

 Sure enough...

 "It's when you go out and do something fun or romantic with someone you like."

 "Then I suppose I would have to leave the planning to you since you've already established last time that I know nothing of fun." He smiled.

 Huh?

 "Does that mean you agree?"

 "Yes."

 "Really? You would have to put off work for a while."

 "I am more than capable of clearing a day for you, love." Neuvillette chuckled.

 And oh good god!

 There is no way in hell that my whole face didn't turn red from that.

 Whaaa!

 Why was he so natural at saying things like that?!

 That's totally unfair!

 "I- I'm gonna go prepare for our date then!"

 Now that I have the date for the proposal planned...

 I quickly stood up, ready to rush toward the door.

 If I stay here much longer, I might lose my mind!

 "Oh, what a pity. I thought you would at least stay for some tea." Neuvillette mumbled.

 I froze.

 This guy...

 Damn it!

 He definitely knows what he's doing!

 God damn it!

 How can I run away now?!

 I could leave the tea, but...

 He looks like an abandoned puppy!