As morning came, Rachael lethargically rolled out of bed. Upon walking out of her bedroom, she noticed Alastair cooking.
"Oh," Alastair began, turning his head.
"Good morning." He smiled.
"G-good morning..." Rachael grumbled.
"What are you cooking?" She asked as she took a seat at the counter.
"Crepes," Alastair said with a smile.
"Eh?!" Rachael's face suddenly lit up.
"Really?!" She cried.
"Hey now, who said you were getting any?" Alastair teased.
"Hmph...!" Rachael puffed her cheeks in annoyance.
"Lighten up," Alastair chuckled, sliding a plate in front of the girl.
Suddenly Alastair noticed Rachael was wiping her eyes.
"Do you have something in your eye?" He questioned.
"M-mm...!" Rachael nodded profusely as she continued trying to hide her tears.
Alastair looked at her dumbfounded.
"Oi, Rachael, are you-"
"I'm not crying!" She cried.
"Rachael," Alastair began, s
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