Two Sides

Back at the Guard Barracks…

Tom sat in his own pathetic misery. First day on the job — in the most least competitive post. Failed…

Nobody wanted to be a toilet guard. Tom hoped he get a normal post — but things never went his way.

Messed this up anyway.

“Hey jerk!” Holly appeared. Arms crossed.

Tom looked up from the ground. Snot-nosed tears. It was the beautiful girl from the click store.

“You… you are so beautiful!” he said crying.

Wha?!! Holly’s face went dark. Instant ick! Why is he crying?!

“Weirdo…” she said to herself.

Okay Holly… time to step up… and step on this wimp!

She walked up to Tom. Took him by the collar.

“Wha-?” he said.

Irk! She began to vigorously shake him!

“YOU BETTER PAY UP JERK!”

“Eee… aaa… eer…” he flailed about as she shook him. Confused. Pathetic. And took it.

“JERK! YOU MESSED UP MY BOSSES SHOP!”

“Eee… aar… I’m soorrryy!” he wailed.

The door opened. A strength. Shone light on the pair stopping them in their tracks.

“Hey civilians! This place is for Bern Guards ONLY!”

A girl with ginger twin-tails, brown eyes, freckles on her cheeks, and impressive steel armour…

Holly looked up… “I’m sorry!” She bowed. This girl looked so impressive!

The girl in armour paid no more attention to Holly. Instead shifted her attention to Tom who stumbled to his feet to salute.

“Lady Knight. Marina…” Tom saluted again. Sweaty. Red.

“At ease soldier…” she said.

“Good work… you alerted the Bern Guard promptly… saved a lot of lives today…” she said.

“I— I—“ he stuttered.

She patted him on the back. Hard hits. He felt her iron gauntlet. To be praised by a knight… Did he really do some right?!

Then Lady Knight. Marina kissed him on the cheek. A quick peck but confident.

What?!!! Holly and Tom blushed in sync.

Marina was chill. Stoic as before. Like the kiss was a formality. Nothing personal.

Then Marina turned to face Holly.

“Did you NOT hear me civilian?” she said.

“Ah! Sorry, sorry!” Holly bowed repeatedly, before running out.

I’m gonna get fired for this!