(BL) Hunting The Field Guide novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226: We’re family

Gwen cried so much she looked like a pufferfish, and Kellen wasn’t such a bad big brother that he’d let her go out in front of her friends like that. _{freeweɓnovēl.coɱ}

So, he messaged Taylor to ask if she could send some cream or something up for Gwen. Also explaining that he was pretty sure that they had made up. Gwen knew nothing of it, so when someone knocked on the door to the guiding room, she nearly jumped out of her skin.

"D-Did we take someone else’s slot?" She asked, nervous, and Kellen chuckled. She was wrapped around him like a monkey, refusing to let go. It was quite cute, since she hadn’t been like this in years.

"No, I booked off the time. It must be the help that I asked for." She gave him a strange look as Kellen chuckled. "You can come in." Kellen called, and the door opened tentatively. In came one of the medical team Healers, and Kellen widened his eyes in surprise.

"Esper Green sent me instead. I hope that’s okay." They said, and Kellen nodded, smiling. Gwen looked at him suspiciously.

"What did you ask of Taylor?" She demanded, and Kellen laughed.

"Oh, just something to help with your eyes." Kellen responded, and Gwen’s mouth firmed into a thin line.

"Are you fucking kidding me? You told Taylor that?" Gwen was pissed, but she wouldn’t release the hold she had on Kellen either. It was very cute, and Kellen chuckled.

"Awe, come on now. I just thought she was going to send a cream or something. I am very thankful that she sent someone with healing powers instead, aren’t you? Now, are you going to thank them for taking time out of their busy, no doubt full schedule to heal you?" Kellen told her, and Gwen made a face.

The healer was having a hard time trying to approach the two siblings. It felt like they had stepped somewhere they shouldn’t have, especially when they saw the Woods siblings clearly in the middle of a moment. The only reason they had dared knock was because Captain Thatcher was outside the door, and had encouraged them to do so.

Gwen let out a heavy sigh, causing the Healer to jump, while Kellen smirked knowingly. Kellen knew that his sister would never ignore if someone had come to help them, even if she hated it with every fiber of her being.

Grumbling, she turned towards the Healer, a rather sour expression on her already puffy, swollen face. She looked hilarious, and Kellen did his best to keep his laughter under control. It would benefit no one if he laughed right now.

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule. I’m sorry you have to see me like this." She mumbled, and the Healer smiled at Gwen.

"It’s alright. I don’t mind. It’s nice to have to heal something simple every once in a while. Plus, I get to go to the coffee shop after this. It’s a nice escape." Gwen chuckled at their response, and Kellen knew that the worst of her tears were over.

She’d done quite a number on herself and Kellen was thankful that he had been there when she had. It had been extremely comforting to have the Captain there for him when he had cried, and he wasn’t sure if he’d thanked the Captain for that. And if he had, it wasn’t enough.

What could he do for the Captain that would prove that he appreciated what he’d done for him? Food? Cookies? A thoughtful gift? Kellen didn’t consider himself good at giving gifts. He just normally bought things that he thought the other person would like, or that they were out of. Would something like that work?

"There. All done. Anything else that I can look at?" The Healer asked after finishing up Gwen’s eyes. It was amazing how quickly they worked, and how good Gwen looked after. Her face had gone down, her eyes weren’t as puffy. Her eyes were still a little bloodshot, but she looked much better.

She sniffed.

"I-I’m fine. Kellen?" She asked, and Kellen shook his head.

"No. I’m fine. I have my cane for now, and I don’t plan to go running into a gate any time soon." He joked, and Gwen frowned, along with the Healer.

"Are you in any pain? I know that Esper Green is looking after you, but I don’t mind. I could at least ease some pain you’re having if you need me to." Kellen glanced at Gwen’s face, which was glowing, practically begging him to ask for help. He heaved a sigh.

"I have a slight twinge in my thigh. It’s nothing I can’t work through, but-" The Healer’s eyes turned green, and Kellen felt the pain ease.

"Perfect. I noticed a slightly inflamed spot, so I was hoping you were going to say something. Alright, since I seem to not be needed anymore, I’m going to head out. Thanks for the excuse to grab a coffee!" They waved, and thanked them, which Kellen thought was strange. Gwen and Kellen should be the ones thanking them, not the other way around.