The Abandoned White Magician’s Tea Life - Chapter 56 : The Flower's Name (3)

Translator: Sunnyshies

Editor: Ryuubii

Chapter 56 : The Flower’s Name (3)

Without saying a word, Leonardo stood up.

She couldn’t help but feel embarrassed when he looked down at her. Amalia turned her face away and covered her mouth with her hand.

…Amalia’s actions were intended to quell the excitement and embarrassment in her heart, but they seemed to have the opposite effect on Leonardo. Haa, he took a short breath and reached out his hand toward Amalia.

Leonardo’s left hand touched Amalia’s shoulder, while his other hand gently stroked the edge of her lips with his thumb and lightly scooped up her chin with the rest of his fingers.

She can’t resist.

There is no escape.

The pupils of Leonardo’s gray eyes dilated, then he let out a hot breath through his slightly opened lips, and called Amalia’s name with his hoarse voice.

Amalia called his name back in a feverish voice, as if she was drunk. Then his gray eyes arched gently.

“…very, very cute.”

“…huh?”

“You’re so cute. I’ve been thinking about you for a long, long time. Ever since… I was a child.”

His low and slightly hoarse voice, made Amalia’s chest thump so hard, causing a sweet numbness in her lower back.

Leonardo tilted his head slightly and brought his lips to Amalia’s neck. His hot, moist breath tickled her hair, and Amalia jolted back at once, shivering heavily.

“Hi…!??”

“Amalia-san… are you afraid of me? Do you hate it when I do this to you?”

Leonardo whispered.

The sweet and spicy scent of the Jarjar seemed to seep into her brain, making her body tingle helplessly.

Is she scared of Leonardo?

Did she like being hugged like this?

“…it’s not.”

“…I’m really happy.”

Fufu, a reassuring breath touched her throat―― a gentle chuckle was dropped into the hollow of her collarbone.

‘Ahh…!’

Just a touch, a slight kiss that makes a little sound.

There was no sucking, biting, or licking as described in the book that Eva had pushed to her before. Leonardo’s lips touched her in a very gentle way, and then quickly separated.

And yet, her face was so hot as if it was in the fire in a fireplace. The part that was kissed became numb and sweet, and her whole body was covered in sweat while she felt out of breath.

Leonardo stepped away from her a little. He looked at Amalia with his narrowed eyes, looking at her with an infinitely loving gaze as she repeatedly took shallow breaths, making her chest heave.

His thin lips moved in a gentle arc of happiness―― just thinking of those lips kissing her collarbone just a moment ago, Amalia couldn’t look at him properly.

“…Leo, nardo…”

“I’m sorry for suddenly doing something strange.”

“…eh, it’s not strange! You know, I’m very happy about the brooch and also… about Leonardo’s feelings.”

“Eh… really? You weren’t bothered by that?”

“Yes. That… I was happy with the ki-kiss. I’m glad you did it.”

When Amalia heard a small gasp, she raised her gaze stiffly.

It was leonardo. His cheeks were dyed red, and he covered his mouth with his hand. She could see the corner of his mouth, which could not be hidden by his palm, representing a smile, then he muttered, “This is… bad.”

“What should I do?… I’m so happy, I can’t help it.”

“Leonardo is also happy…?”

“Of course! Today, I tried to celebrate your birthday and convey my feelings to you even a little… and I was ready to be brokenhearted… but to hear such joyful words…I’m so happy, I might die!”

“What? You can’t just leave us here!”

“Of course… Thank you, Amalia-san. I’m really glad you’re happy with my… I am so glad.”

He laughed softly, and Leonardo gently hugged Amalia’s body. When she surrendered to the strength of his arms, she could hear her heart beating much faster than normal.

Was this the sound of Amalia’s heart or Leonardo’s?

The warmth of Leonardo’s embrace warmed her to the core, but after a while, Leonardo shuddered.

“…Leonardo? Are you cold?”

“I’m sorry. It is very cold today… Are you okay, Amalia-san?”

“I’m not really feeling that bad. But I don’t want you to catch a cold, so let’s stay warm and go to bed early today. I have a lot to tell you, but… I think we’d better talk about it tomorrow.”

“That’s right. I’m sturdy, so I’m totally fine, but I don’t want you to get sick.”

“That’s my line.”

They looked at each other and smiled softly. They hugged each other tightly once again before separating.

‘Yugo doesn’t seem to like the cold very much, so I think I’d better bring more blankets up.’

With this in mind, Amalia went to the front door to check the lock. Leonardo offered, “I’ll go with you,” and they walked hand in hand into the hallway―

“…eh?”

They stopped in their tracks as a cold wind blew in through the front door, which was still open.

Before dinner, the front door should have been properly locked. And yet, the door was unlocked before it was even open―

“Why is it open―”

“…! Amalia-san, go down!”

Amalia was about to head towards the entrance, but Leonardo stopped her with a sharp voice. Leonardo, who was about to head towards Amalia, slumped down and put his hand against the wall of the corridor.

“…what is this…!?”

“Eh, what…”

Turning around, Amalia gasped.

Leonardo, who was about two steps behind her, had a blue-white light clinging to both his legs, restraining his movements.

‘This is magic…!’

“Leonardo, your leg―”

“Don’t! Amalia-san, run away―!”

Amalia, who had been distracted by Leonardo, had completely neglected to pay attention to her back.

Suddenly, she felt her arm being pulled from behind. She screamed and turned around, only to see a hooded figure.

“Huh?!”

“Amalia-sa―!”

Immediately after Leonardo’s voice sounded, seven colored lights flashed around Amalia.

――with a high-pitched sound, the scenery around Amalia changed completely.

The landscape of the village of Polk, which was dimly lit with only a few lights from the houses, was transformed into a room with walls filled with bookshelves.

Amalia slumped down on the spot with the hooded man holding her arm and looked around in a daze.

‘This is…?’

“…what the hell, why did you bring her here at this hour?”

Amalia was startled when she heard a grumpy man’s voice― but she knew the voice by heart and immediately turned pale.

‘No way…’

She looked up fearfully.

A man stood arrogantly, looking down at Amalia, who sat on the floor.

He has brown colored eyes and black hair slightly longer than in Amalia’s memory. He stands with his arms crossed in a pompous manner, and the clothes and cloak he wears exude a sense of luxury.

“…Al, phones―?”

“What, you remembered my name? That’s auspicious.”

The man― Alphonse, who had abandoned Amalia ten years ago, smirked, squinting his dark eyes.

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Sunnyshies: Let’s welcome Alphonse! He finally make an appearance!

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