(BL) Hunting The Field Guide novel Chapter 431

Chapter 431: We are going to be civil about this, until we can’t anymore

The second class went much like the first, only instead they went directly to the obstacle course room instead of Kellen and Brent picking them up. They were all already dressed, ready, with a steely look in their gaze.

Brent led them through the warm ups, Espers joining them once more, as Kellen stretched just a little bit. He was messaging with Rhys since news had hit the Guild about what had happened on the front lines, and also that the Field Guides were racing Kellen in the obstacle course room. They were not related issues in the slightest, but both had a huge impact on the Guild.

Rhys was pouting that he wasn’t able to make it to watch him race, and Kellen assured him that Brent had taken at least one video for him to see. Rhys sent back several hearts and kissy faces. He said he owed Brent a favourite snack or something and Kellen laughed and told him he’d ask Brent what his asking price for the video was.

Rhys sent back more hearts, and then Kellen had to put away his phone to finish what he started.

He managed to go another round, reaching a total 19 rounds run for the day before the class ended. His arms did feel like jelly, as did his legs, but in a good way. If he had attempted to go for the 20th run, he might have pushed himself too far.

Brent was watching him, his eyes warm as Kellen collapsed on a folding chair that he had prepared for him, Brent sitting in the one next to him. Most of the Field Guides were gone, some chatting to each other, while a few were speaking to some of the Espers around them.

"Feeling better?" Brent asked and Kellen chuckled. He was sweating, his hair sticking to his skin and his clothes clung to his body in a way he hadn’t felt in a long time. He also had a giant smile on his face that wouldn’t quite leave.

"Yeah. I am." Kellen told his friend. Brent put his clipboard beside his chair, smiling as Kellen leaned back, grabbing the front of his shirt and fanning it. Brent whistled.

"Careful there. Rhys might mysteriously show up if he sees you doing that." Brent joked and Kellen smirked.

"Why? I’m not doing anything." Kellen protested and Brent snorted.

"Yeah? I’m sure everyone who’s ogling you begs to differ." Kellen didn’t know what he meant. Until he looked out around the room and noticed that everyone was quickly looking away. Kellen felt his brows furrow as he turned back to look at Brent.

"What? Why would they be looking at me? They all work out too. Plus, we all have bodies." Kellen said and Brent’s smile bloomed across his face. He looked satisfied, smug even.

"Riiiight. Alright. Well, I’m glad the Captain has nothing to worry about in that regard. Do you want to get a shower before we go for dinner?" Brent asked and Kellen nodded, leaning back in the folding chair as he closed his eyes for a second.

"Yeah. Just give me a minute before I do so." Brent chuckled.

"Don’t worry about me. I’ll just text a few people." It was nice, just sitting in silence with Brent. Being around someone who he didn’t have to tip toe around who wasn’t just Rhys was nice.

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Rhys and Casper joined the two Guides while they were eating dinner. They had only just sat down at a table when Rhys spotted them. He gave a big, goofy grin, waving his hand wildly so that everyone in the cafeteria could see him.

"Babe!" Rhys shouted and Kellen felt his face warm slightly as the rest of the Guild grinned to themselves. Casper, who was standing next to him, shook his head but even he couldn’t fight the smile that touched his lips. Kellen watched the pair approach him and he could tell that both of them looked exhausted.

Kellen hadn’t seen or heard anything from Casper and Rhys besides the phone call and the confrontation in the morning. Now that he was seeing him again near the end of the day he could tell he’d had a very busy day.

When Rhys came over and sat down Kellen easily took his hand in his. Rhys seemed a little surprised, but also just melted at the simple touch.

"A long day?" Kellen asked and Casper sighed as he settled in next to Brent. He took off his glasses, rubbing the spot between his eyes and the bridge of his nose.