560 Lillias's Boldness
Inside Linetta's bedroom on the second floor, Linetta sat by the windows, where she could watch her mother and Vaan from a distance. Her gaze blurred when she focused on Vaan's distant features, recalling her memories.
She suddenly missed the times they had spent traveling together from the Blackmoon Region to Redpine City.
Although there were dangers to her life, Vaan's company also gave her strong security during those times. As such, she wasn't too concerned about the dangers. If anything, she felt like those moments were exciting and fulfilling.
She found that kind of adventure with Vaan to be a form of happiness.
Unfortunately, Vaan had grown too fast and left her far behind. He had become an existence that no longer needed to rely on her power or background. Thus, she felt useless and insecure.
Even if she could go on another adventure with Vaan, she would be nothing but a burden.
Her happiness was so fleeting.
What could she do to go back to those times and experience them with Vaan again? Linetta wondered with a dreamy look.
Suddenly, Lillias barged into the room with a pen and notebook. She pulled a chair over and sat beside Linetta with an eager look.
"W-What do you want, Lily?" Linetta felt a little skeptical of her younger sister's intentions, especially after the latter responded to her question with a cheeky smile.
"Hehe!" Lillias slightly giggled before stating, "I came to study with you, sis!"
"Study... what? Magic? Alright, I'll help you study. What do you want to know? I'll teach you to the best of my ability," Linetta's gaze softened with a smile, thinking even her sister was doing her best to become stronger.
She should do the same.
Even if she would only be chasing Vaan's tail, drifting further and further behind due to the difference in their growth rates, she didn't want to give up.
Alas, Lillias had other intentions.
"Wow, really?! Those were your words! You can't go back on them!" Lillias exclaimed excitedly, flipping open her notebook and preparing to write. She quickly looked seriously before asking, "So, what did it feel like during your first time?"
"..What? My first time?" Linetta quickly became dumbfounded by her younger sister's question.
"Yeah! Your first time with Vahn. Quickly tell me about it, sis! I need to know what to look out for!" Lillias urged, pestering her elder sister with more questions, "How much did it hurt? What did you feel? What were Vaan's touches like? Tell me, tell me!"
Linetta was too stunned for words; she was completely speechless.
After hearing so much from her younger sister, she finally realized what the younger lass wanted to study.
She didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
However, even she felt embarrassed by her younger sister's questions. Her young sister was too open or simply had no shame.
"How can you ask me such personal questions? Find someone else," Linetta replied, blushing heavily. But then, she blinked twice and sharpened her gaze. "Wait a minute. Are you trying to steal your sister's lover, Lily?"
"Steal? No, no, no, you got it all wrong, sis!" Lillias quickly denied the accusation while shaking her head. "How can it be considered stealing? I would call it sharing. Besides, Vahn also has several other older ladies and women."
"Us young birds have to join forces to have a chance at scoring some of his affection," Lillias said justifiably while patting her chest.
Linetta was speechless.
She hated to admit it, but her younger sister seemed to have a point. She couldn't say anything to refute it.
"Also, I've already been marked by Vahn. So, whether you approve of my feelings or not, sis, I will only have eyes for Vahn!" Lillias stubbornly claimed, shocking Linetta.
"What!" Linetta exclaimed with wide eyes, baffled. "W-When did this happen? Why don't I know anything about it?"
She recalled her memories but failed to recollect any moment where Lillias could have gotten the opportunity to be deflowered by Vaan.
"But you do know about it, sis!" Lillias argued before mentioning, "You were so bold in that underground cave, doing it with Vahn while your little sister was sleeping beside you. Was stained by Vaan's mark then, so of course, I am also his-!"
"Ahh! Don't talk anymore! You're embarrassing me! I don't know what possessed me back then, okay?" Linetta blushed heavily with a rapidly beating heart as she recalled those moments. She must have been greatly charmed by Vaan to do what she did back then.
Nevertheless, she also felt relief after realizing the marking her sister was referring to. Even so, it made her all the more embarrassed.
Naturally, it was some of Vaan's essence shot that landed Lillias's sleeping face while they were doing the deed together.
Linetta's face felt so hot that she wanted to find a hole to hide in.
Despite being the elder sister, she didn't have the same courage to speak about such sensitive and personal matters so openly.
Her younger sister was definitely a wild cat.
"You two are as close as ever," Vaan's sudden comment trickled over from the open doorway, taking Linetta and Lillias by surprise.
Vaan leaned against the wall as he glanced at Linetta, who was trying to cover Lillias's naughty mouth from spitting more nonsense.
"Vahn!"
"Vahn!"
His name was called out twice simultaneously, one with excitement and the other shrieking with surprise.
Lillias immediately broke free from Linetta and pounced onto Vaan with a big leap like a cat, hugging him happily.
"Did you finish talking to our mother? What did you two talk about?" Lillias quickly inquired with curiosity as her body swung with her hands interlocked behind Vaan's neck.
"Some adult stuff" Vaan replied vaguely with a calm smile while settling Lillias down on the ground, causing the latter to pout.
Shortly after, he glanced at Linetta, who appeared more reserved around him.
Deep, complicated emotions were hidden in her eyes as she wanted to copy Lillias's actions but couldn't find the courage to.
"What's wrong? You weren't this reserved and unconfident before, my Lady," Vaan casually mentioned, speaking to her like he did in the past.
At the same time, he tamed the energetic Lillias by caressing her head.
"That's because our status isn't the same as it used to be..." Linetta softly replied, gripping the hems of her dress while looking down nervously.
Vaan briefly shook his head.
Right after settling Lillias aside, he strolled forward and took Linetta by surprise with a long, passionate kiss that sapped away her strength and thoughts.
He could say any amount of words to calm Linetta's heart, but it would never be as convincing as proving his affection with his actions.
The difference in their statuses wasn't what bothered Linetta - it was her fear of abandonment.
As such, the moment their hearts connected via the physical contact of their lips, Linetta's needless worries melted away like the sun of spring greeting winter snow.
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