(BL) Hunting The Field Guide novel Chapter 364

Chapter 364: The room is too small for such big personalities

Kellen had the little paper bag he had prepared in his hand, the handle paper and twisted. He fidgeted nervously, shifting from one foot to the next as he tried not to play with it as he waited for everyone else to arrive.

Rhys was holding onto his other hand, smiling, whistling to himself as they waited in the small, secluded room in the airport where they were supposed to meet. Kellen thought it was only fair that he met them where it was convenient for them, and then he’d head back to the Guild. He had Rhys, so they could get back home easily.

His parents had a bit of a harder journey ahead of them, plus, it wasn’t as if Kellen and Rhys were alone in this room. Sakura was also here, with the briefcase made from monster materials. It was meant to preserve what was inside of it, and so that Kellen’s Mom could turn it invisible as well.

Sakura looked exhausted, and Kellen had a sneaking suspicion that was probably related to Carlos and his constant nagging and perfectionism. She had her hair up in a messy bun, and she wasn’t even wearing her uniform. She was wearing civilian clothes, like Kellen and Rhys were, but she looked tattered. Worn down.

She was also by herself, without anyone else around. No Lieutenant Spencer, no scientist. Kellen hoped that she was going to a bed after this. She needed it.

"Your sister is late." Rhys commented after a moment and Kellen nodded, his grip tightening on the hand he held.

"She read my message." Kellen told him, so they both knew she was awake. Why she was late, he couldn’t know.

"Hmm. Should we have picked her up?" Rhys asked and Kellen glanced at him.

"Can you handle carrying both of us?" He asked and Rhys turned his yellow gaze down to Kellen, his expression happy, before it dipped and he bent towards Kellen.

"Babe, are you really suggesting that I can’t carry two people when you could do it years ago and as a C Class?" Kellen stiffened.

"T-That and this are completely-" Rhys’ smirk had Kellen’s lips slamming shut. He scanned Kellen’s body, before he raised his gaze back to Kellen’s.

"Hmm. They might be different, but you still challenged my honour. I work out too, don’t I? Or do you need another, closer look?" Kellen felt his face warm and he slid his gaze towards Sakura. She glanced at the pair, rolled her gaze, before she looked away.

"I’m not helping you if that’s why you’re looking at me. I’m too tired to get involved in a lover’s spat. Maybe if it was Bella who was asking, but she’s doing just fine." She let out a deep, soul-weary sigh. "Man, I want my pair to show up." She complained, and Kellen turned his gaze back towards Rhys. He was watching Kellen, his gaze soft, but Kellen knew he was always a second away from danger. His gaze could change between one heartbeat and the next.

"Well? You didn’t answer, Babe. Do you need another example?" Kellen tugged on his hand, trying to break free but Rhys wouldn’t let him. He exhaled sharply.

"This is neither the time nor the place to have this kind of conversation! We aren’t even alone here, Rhys!" Kellen protested, and it was on that protest that the door opened and no one entered.

At least, no one that they could see. Kellen held his breath as he turned, watching, waiting as the door closed and then Gwen’s body revealed itself. She wiped the sweat off of her forehead, her eyes purple as she gathered herself.

"Jeez. That was crazy difficult to do." She exclaimed, leaning against the wall as she held her hand against her chest. Sakura blinked, before a slow, knowing smile crossed her face. _{fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm}

"You tried to be sneaky and go through the back instead of the front door, didn’t you?" Sakura accused and Gwen froze, before her face heated. "Of course it was difficult. You’re an A Class, Esper Woods. That’s not a discredit towards you, but more a statement. They had to crank up security because of your rogue Lieutenant causing mayhem, and most S Classes try to do the same thing. There was no way you were going to have an easy time. No doubt Kellen told you this, but considering you’re the younger of you two, you didn’t listen, did you?" Sakura’s call out was on point, and Kellen watched as his younger sister was dressed down by a different Captain.

Gwen sputtered, her mouth opening and closing before Sakura tilted her head back and laughed.

"It’s kind of refreshing to see this. Kellen always had a damn comeback, even when we were kids. If you had given me half of what Esper Woods is giving me, you would have been very cute." Sakura said, turning towards the pair. Rhys wrapped his free arm around Kellen’s shoulder, pulling him a few steps away from Sakura.

"Hey. Hands off, even if it is past Kellen. He’s mine." Rhys warned and Sakura scoffed.

"Please, Captain Thatcher. Don’t sully my name. I like Kellen, but as a challenger, and a friend. Sexually? I’m not interested in a man." She sounded offended, and Kellen glanced towards his sister.